Costume Institute Gala

It has arrived! celebs were in New York for the most anticipated fashion night of the year! The Costume Institute Gala at The Met. This year's theme is "American Woman: Fashioning A National Identity". The Gap is one of the sponsoring fashion exhibits, and many top designers created pieces specifically for the brand. We have a lot to cover so sit back and watch what some of your favorite celebs ended up wearing. Starting off with Andrea Leon Tally and Whoopi
goldberg. Both were outfitted by Chado Ralph Rucci. I don't know I'll leave this one up to you guys. Fab or dreckitude? Image and info via www.ybf.blogspot.com

Kate Husdson looked glam in this off the shoulders, thigh high slit Stella McCartney dress and minimal accessories. Image via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Songstress Mary J. Blidge looked hot in this rosette detailed peach gown. Image and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Eva Longoria-Parker looked anything but desperate in this beautiful strapless mermaid train gown by Marchesa. She finished off the look with glittery pumps. Image and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Twilight actress Kristin Stewart wore a 2008 Chanel couture dress with a chiffon skirt. This is one of her better red carpet looks I think. Image and info via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Supermodel Naomi Campbell arrived in a black Dolce and Gabbana gown with her man on her arm. Image via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Kerry Washington's red Thakoon for Gap dress was to die for. Very cute for her tiny frame and that slit is hot! Image and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Actress Eva Mendez looked cute in this floral and black Dolce and Gabbana gown. Image and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Janet Jackson looked sexy in this knee length one sleeved dress showing off her cleavage and hot shoes! Images via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

The beautiful and ageless supermodel Iman looked fab in this black curve hugging dress. Her hair in the loose finger waved curls adds a classic touch to her whole look. Image via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

I just love Nicole Richie's darker hair color look! She wore this silvery dress from Marc Jacobs fall collection to the event. Image and via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Renee Zellweger arrived wearing a gold and black Carolina Herrera mermaid style strapless gown. She looked simply stunning! Image and info via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe looked interesting in this draped yellow velvet Micheal Kors gown. Image via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Cassie looked stunning in this interestingly cut ensemble. I just love her makeup and the edginess of her hair! Image via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Supermodel Chanel Iman arrived in a gold metallic Michael Kors pants suit. This I could appreciate. She dared to be different. Image via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Gwen Stefani looked hot in her L.A.M.B. gown made from vintage silver lame with a beautiful sweeping skirt. Image via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Jenny from the block was beaming in this amazing Zuhair Murad strapless and tulle and embellished gown. I just love how vibrant she looks! Image and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

SJP looked fresh and summery in this Halston Heritage dress that she wore to the Costume Institute Gala. Image and info via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Thandie Newton looked divine in this strapless plumb gown. I love how she added the contrasting emerald neclace and ring. Image via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Anne Hathaway, by far, was my favorite of the evening. The actress wore a beautiful glittery nude ball gown by Valentino. She just looked so classic and elegantly put together. Image and info via www.cocoperez.com

Gossip Girl's, Jessica Szohr wore this nude and black colored floral embellished Versace gown. The dress worked for her and I love how she pulled her hair back away from her face. Image via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Editor in chief for Vogue magazine Anna Wintour arrived wearing a classic Chanel look and her signature "bob" haircut. Image via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Both M.I.A. and Zoe Kravitz were guest of designer Alexander Wang. Both ladies wore Alexander Wang for Gap designs. Two very different but interesting looks. Image and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/
Oprah Winfrey looked real nice in her Oscar de la renta navy silk-organza gown. The gown was adorned with navy and black caviar beading and a ruffle embroidered skirt. The gown took four people over 250 hours to complete. Loves it! Image and info via http://www.cocoperez.com/

Zoe Saldana was stunning in this one shoulder crochet looking detailed Calvin Klein dress. Her hair pulled back and simple makeup are the perfect accessory to complete her look. Images and info via http://www.ybf.blogspot.com/

Jessica Alba looked amazing in this off the shoulder Sophie Theallet for GAP dress. She brings class and sophistication to the red carpet in this old hollywood style gown and Ferragamo clutch. Image and info via http://www.cocoperez.com/