My Top 15 Favorite Looks From The 2015 Met Gala

Hi everyone! So last night was the 2015 Met Gala. This year's theme was, "China: Through the Looking Glass," which prompted its guests to deck themselves out it rich colors such as red, emerald, and gold. There were so many guests who completely knocked if out of the park this year, but here are my top 15 favorites, whom we can all get some fashion envy from! Hope you enjoy, and comment below what your favorite looks were! Xo Tori


                                                                      1. Zendaya

How gorgeous does Zendaya look?! I love the dramatic geometric shapes in this dress and her headpiece and armband are the perfect accessories. Zendaya never fails to impress.



                                                                 2. Jennifer Lopez

The embellishments on this dress are stunning, but I think everyone could agree that it's JLo's amazing figure that makes this look. Jennifer was among a few others who also dawned slinky embellished looks last night, including Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé (who also both looked amazing).



                                                             3. Georgia May Jagger

I absolutely adore the colors in this dress, and Georgia stands out amongst the sea of red, black, and gold. The kimono inspired style of this dress is perfect for the theme. I love how she styled her hair as well!



                                                                  4. Lily Aldridge

I am obsessed with this gorgeous gown that Lily Aldridge wore. It is so classy and feminine with those gorgeous button details. I also love how she paired mint earrings with a matte, marsala lip. Adriana Lima also wore a vampy lip. Maybe we all need to take a cue from the Victoria's Secret models and add the color of the year to our beauty routine this spring!



                                                             5.Sarah Jessica Parker

This look is so good it requires multiple pictures to capture how amazing it is. The headpiece! The shoes! It is all perfection.



                                                              6.Amal Clooney

Amal always gets an A+ in the style department in my books, but she looked particularly stunning last night in this gorgeous red number! She is the epitome of style and elegance!




                                                                   7. Karen Elson

Elson made Vogue's, "The Met Gala 2015: The Best Dressed Celebrities on the Red Carpet." And this is no shocker! This is definitely one of the best dresses and accessories seen last night! Her crown and cuffs are the perfect pairing for this super glamorous gown. She looks so regal in gold and red with her fair skin and red hair! Elson, like many other celebs last night, did not shy away from pairing bold accessories with already super embellished dresses, which is a look I love! No minimalists last night!



                                                                     8. Olivia Munn

I love, love. love this gown! Munn's dress reminds me of an updated version of ombre. The cold shoulders are gorgeous and I love how she incorporated the theme, but did not take it so literally. Her slicked back hair completes the look perfectly.



                                                                       9. Rihanna

This is another look that requires multiple pictures to capture its full essence. This rich, marigold gown is a total knock-out. I love the crazy long train and once again, the headpiece. If you didn't think Rihanna could out glam herself after the Grammys, think again!



                                                                  10. Sophie Turner

The cool undertones in this gown complement the warm undertones in Sophie's hair perfectly. She looks so sophisticated and I love her vampy lip and sleek, loose hair. More beauty inpo for the rest of us!



                                                          11. Karolina Kurkova

Another short number! How stunning are those sleeves? I've never seen a short dress that was so decadent before. Those gold shoes remind me of snakes for some reason, which adds a little edginess to this look. Karolina's slicked back hair displays her fanned out earrings beautifully.



                                                                     12. Kate Hudson

Hudson is another woman who decided to take a less literal route. I think her hair and bold lip make this look! Also, what girl can resist a gold sequined ensemble?



                                                               13. Courtney Eaton

Another golden girl. I LOVE the silhouette of this gown. The full skirt, the high neckline, and those accessories! I can't get enough of this look.




                                                                   14. Fan BingBing

This Chinese actress surely showed us how its done. This cape is so over the top and glamorous.
The emerald, gold, deep red, and blue all somehow work together and look phenomenal. A++ in style for you!



                                                                   15. Alexa Chung

Who doesn't love Alexa Chung! As always, she was a showstopper last night. This color looks absolutely beautiful against Alexa's bronzed complexion. She looks so ladylike and elegant. I also love her hair and makeup, and it would be very easy to recreate!

How To Wear Bold Patterns

Hi everyone! This week had some crazy weather! Sunny and in the 70s one day, and SNOWING the next!!! However, I managed to document two spring outfits that have one thing in common-pattern! As much as I love wearing patterns, some of them can be very intimidating. However, as Tim Gunn would say, "Make it work!" Hope you are able to get some inspiration, enjoy! xo Tori


                                                                        Stripes


In this look I am wearing a navy and white blazer with a white button up, a cream lace skirt, nude heels, a pearled handbag, and silver and turquoise earrings. If you have always admired the look of mixing two patterns, but don't know exactly where to start, then mixing a bold pattern with lace might be the way to go for you. Lace is by far the easiest pattern to mix, and it adds femininity to your outfit as well. As for the bold stripes on my blazer, I say just go for it! Just keep the rest of your outfit understated to let the blazer be the main focus.

Blazer: Target  Blouse: NY&C  Skirt: Old, Similar here.  Purse: My Mom's, LOVE this lace clutch.  Nude Heels: No longer available, Check out all of the well priced nude heels at Target!




                                                               The Patterned Jumpsuit

Anyone who knows me knows that I love a jumpsuit moment. I love this one, but every time I wear it, someone tells me "I could never pull that off." But really anyone can! Don't be afraid to try an all over pattern, they are so easy because all they need are simple accessories.   So I guess the lesson I'm trying to teach with this outfit is never limit yourself, just try stuff on! You never know what you may end up loving.

Unfortunately, everything in this outfit is all clothes I have already owned for a while, so everything below will just be similar pieces to recreate the look. 

Jumpsuits (all under $30) : Forever 21, Tobi, Target.  Nude wedges: Forever 21, only $25!  Leather jacket: NY&C, this one has similar feminine touches, like mine.

My Take On 90s Fashion

Look Number 1

Since I have just recently finished watching Friends on Netflix, and I know a lot of others have been taking advantage of the chance to binge watch this 90s sitcom, I felt it was only appropriate that my very first blog post would be inspired by the 90s. This outfit is a little different from what I usually wear, but sometimes it's just fun to try something new! The older I get, the more I realize that fashion shouldn't be taken so seriously. I particularly love Rachel's style (who doesn't??) and decided to put together a couple of outfits that remind me of her, with my own flair of course. I think that this look is perfect for a day of outdoor window shopping with friends or for walking around a local art/music festival.

Dress: My Mom.  Hat: Target.  Belt and Bracelet: Francesca's Collections. 

 Shoes: Madden Girl.  Bag: Fossil.  Sunglasses: Aj Morgan Lipstick: Revlon Fuchsia Fusion 

A lot of these pieces are no longer available, but here are links to similar pieces.

 Similar Dress: Forever 21   Similar Hat:Asos Floppy Hat, also love this one.  Similar Belt:H&M

Similar Shoes: Francesca's  Handbag in similar color for on a budget: Target

Look Number 2

This look resembles more of the 90s grunge look. However, I can totally see Rachel rocking this leather skort and a leather jacket thrown over the shoulders, am I wrong? This look is definitely out of my normal realm of ensembles, which consist of blazers and heels, but I think it is a great option for a casual day in the park, and the boots with side cutouts are especially great for the weather I have been recently experiencing, which is warm but muddy. However, I think the gems on the neckline of my shirt and the cateye sunglasses help to keep it me. P.S. Sorry for the excess of pictures, I couldn't help but include these pictures with my dog!

Shirt: H&M, Check out this one if you like the cut and colors in mine.  Leather Jacket: TJ Maxx, Great leather jacket here.  Skort: Pacsun, VERY similar one here.  Boots: Exact ones here, Forever 21.  Sunglasses: Same as above.

I hope this post was fun to read! It is my first ever blog post, so I am still trying to figure out what poses/lighting/blog layout etc. works for me, so if you have any suggestions feel free to leave them in the comments. Also, I'd love to check out some other people's blogs, so feel free to leave the link in the comments as well.

Thank you so much for reading! xo Tori