The stars came out in style for the annual Met Ball at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, this year hosted by phenomenal women Anna Wintour and Oprah Winfrey. The event was to celebrate the new exhibit at the museum called "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity," so a bevy of America's best beauties slipped on their best gowns for the fashion laced fete.
Let's take a look at some of the highlights:
Joy Bryant looked swanlike in a frothy nude silk tulle draped Marchesa gown with a dramatic train, accessorized with diamond drop earrings and an understated black clutch. The belle of the ball pulled her hair into a dramatic bun, showcasing her flawless makeup and glowing skin.
Mary J. Blige went for frothy as well, with a ruffled pale peach gown with a ruched bodice and ruffled details on the front. Her hair could have been a little more dramatic, but she played it cool with a sleek straight style for her platinum hair.
Model Iman looked regal in a flowing black dress with keyhole details and capped sleeves. She brought the somber black look to life with diamond accents, a deep wine colored lipstick, and old Hollywood hairstyle.
Singer MIA is known for her eccentric style, and showcased it on the red carpet for last night's festivities. She eschewed all the predictable tulle and chiffon for a netted look over a black floor length dress. The gold color of the net captured a bit of the glamour for the night while also showing off MIA's quirky personality.
Naomi Campbell made an appearance with boyfriend Vladimir Doronin in a floor length black gown with a dramatic train. She vamped up her look with red lipstick and showed off her softer side with a loosely curled, banged hairstyle.
Eva Mendes hopped on this season's floral trend with a bustier gown imprinted with large roses. The gown's gathered bodice offers a romantic touch , and her nude makeup allows the dress to shine.
Jessica Alba looked like a Grecian goddess in a one shoulder liquid satin frock in pink champagne. She channeled a bit of old Hollywood in a pinned hairstyle and shimmered in diamond jewels.
Actress, singer, and timeless stylista Jennifer Lopez literally glowed in a Zuhair Murad Couture gown accented with a silver leaf print and embellished bustier. She brought the drama with a Judith Lieber minaudiere and a slightly tousled ponytail.
Avatar star Zoe Saldana went for chic simplicity in a one shoulder glittering Calvin Klein gown. She upped the chic factor with a slick bun, large cuff, and gold box clutch.
Kerry Washington looked saucy in a red creation equipped with a slit up to there and a ruched bodice. She accented her look with peep toe brown heels and a sexy pout.
Lastly event host and media mogul
Oprah made an appearance with great American designer Oscar de la Renta, wearing one of his exceedingly elegant designs. She opted for navy blue instead of predictable black, and wore her hair in a crown of curly tendrils. Diamond jewelry and a compact navy blue clutch completed her outfit.
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By: VelvetVixen on 5/05/2010 12:15PM
Mary J Blige looks .. silly. The ridiculous blonde hair-do takes away any chance of glamour that she would have.
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By: Fay Gold on 5/04/2010 10:08AM
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I think Mary J Blige looks fabulous. It's a unique hairstyle for an extraordinary night. What a beautiful gown she is wearing.
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By: Wilson on 5/04/2010 2:34PM
I guess some folks think beauty was put here just for them
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By: Angel on 5/04/2010 3:08PM
Both Whoopi and Andre need their A$$es whooped for their hideous fashion. Naomi and her man were the best dressed period.
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By: Miss KeKe Smith on 5/04/2010 5:28PM
Uh, excuse me, but when exactly is someone going to celebrate the American Women who are not all glamourous and rich and wealthy? We come from all many different types of jobs and careers like doctors, lawyers, housekeepers, nannies, custodial workers, sign-holders at work sites, etc., yet nobody bothers to admire us. We are poor, we are maybe one step away from being poor, etc., but yet and still, we never get any recognition. We are moms, we are grandmas raising our children's children. Being "beautiful, glamorous and wealthy" does not the American Women make. Nuff said.
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By: Sonja Stewart on 5/05/2010 6:31PM
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By: juana on 5/04/2010 7:00PM
Iman looks like a dead raccon. Mary J needs to wake up and lose the blond wig
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By: juana on 5/04/2010 7:02PM
Hmmmmmmm, make that an OLD DEAD RACOON
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By: peabody on 5/05/2010 12:13AM
I almost mistook Oprah for Gabourney Sidibe!
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By: SOLOMON on 5/05/2010 8:50PM
SOLOMON...(COON CLOTHES)...THE FASHION INDUSTRY,IS ONE OF THE MOST (RACIST) INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD...THIS INDUSTRY HAS MADE IT VERY (DIFFICULT) FOR WOMEN OF COLOR,TO GAIN ENTRY INTO THEIR (EXCLUSIVE) WHITE CLUB...SO WHY WOULD ANY WOMAN OF COLOR WOULD WANT TO JOIN CLUB LIKE THAT...BECAUSE (THE SLAVE MIND)THE (SLAVE NAME) AND THE (SLAVE CLOTHES) ARE (SYNONYMOUS) WITH,(WHITE CONTROL)...SO WHEN THE WHITE MAN,LET'S YOU BECOME PART OF HIS (EXCLUSIVE CLUB) YOU BECOME HIS SLAVE AND HIS PERSONAL PIECE OF (BOO-TEE CALL)...THIS IS WHY WHITE PEOPLE,REFER TO BLACK AS BEING (MONKEY'S)...MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO...THUS,SAYING IN EFFECT,BLACK PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE (CREATIVE THOUGHT'S) OF THEIR OWN...THE MONEY THESE (SILLY)WOMEN SPEND ON THOSE DRESS'S,ARE MAKING THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY HATE TMEM(RICH)...WHITE PEOPLE TALK ABOUT TAKING THEIR COUTRY BACK...BLACK MEN MUST TAKE HIS WOMAN BACK...A RICH MAN WOULD RATHER,GO THOUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE...THAN TO GIVE UP HIS RICHES...SOLOMON...THE RETURN OF THE (MACK).
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