I was looking forward to recapping the MET Gala on Triple B this year like I did here, here and here. I enjoy dissecting the red carpet trends that easily translate to the world of bridal. But this year I was completely underwhelmed. Womp, womp. The MET Gala normally gets even the most jaded fashion folks excited however 2013 left most confused. The tricky theme, Punk: Chaos to Couture was only acknowledged by a select few. So, Triple B is mixing things up and only highlighting the top three style trends from this year’s MET Gala. Here goes:
The youngest Knowles gal, clad in a Kenzo gown, rocked the MET red carpet again this year with a bangin’ fro! And this look can be pulled off by brides, too. She wore a nude lip, strong brow and a smoky eye. Somehow it all works. BRIDAL TAKEAWAY: There are exceptions but generally speaking, makeup artists agree that if you do a bold lip color, you should balance it with a subtle eye and vice versa.
Top model Chanel Iman joined Solange in effortlessly displaying that chignons and updos aren’t the only acceptable hair options for formal occasions. She wowed in a striped J.Mendel number and wore cornrows alongside her ombre hair. Ca-yute! Oh and Chanel had her digits pampered for the big night by Triple B friend, Lisa Logan.
BRIDAL TAKEAWAY: An old-school hair style can be incorporated into a current one for a style that is surprisingly modern.
Jenny from the Block stunned as usual, this time in an animal print Michael Kors gown. The form-fitting silhouette has long sleeves and a crew neckline but the open back is anything but quiet. Ladies, stay on the lookout for gowns with similiar design details this fall based on what I observed during Bridal Fashion Week. BRIDAL TAKEAWAY: Strapless and v-neck aren’t necessarily prerequisites for a sexy wedding dress. The back is one of the sexiest (yet forgotten) parts of a woman’s body.
I now have a girl crush on Chanel.
J. Lo still looks great. I see why these young guys are chasing. Solange is working that fro. Not too many can pull it off the way she did.
@Nadia – There’s no shame in girl crushes at Triple B! I have a couple, too. ;-)
@EJ – Yes, JLo popped out twins later in the game (which apparently makes the snapback harder to achieve) but she still has a body that rivals most in the game @ 40+. Solange’s fro is EVERYTHING!