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Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney |
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Red carpet fashion gawking doesn't get much better than the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala
. And since this year honored the late Alexander McQueen - the fashion-forward had a field day, turning jewelry style quite literally - on its head. It looks like the Brits aren't the only ones with a penchant for haute couture headwear. Everyone from newly engaged Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba to uber-designer Stella McCartney and Fergie put icy diamonds on their tresses.
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Stella McCartney |
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Jessica Alba in Ralph Lauren dress and jewelry |
Although (and I risk the wrath of Campbell when I say this...) this isn't one of Naomi's better fashion moments.Yikes!
It appears green is still the 'go-to' color for gemstones, with Rihanna, Ginnfer Goowdwin, Mary Kate Olsen, Tory Burch, and many others channeling their inner Kermit for couture's sake.
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Rihanna in Stella McCartney and Wilfredo Rosado jewelry |
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Ginnifer Goodwin in TopShop and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry |
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Mary Kate Olsen in Givenchy Couture and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry |
Great statement earrings shined on the likes of Kristin Bell, Lea Michele and Cristina Hendricks.
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Kristin Bell in Tory Burch and Amrapali Earrings |
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Ashely Greene in Donna Karan and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry |
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Lea Michele in Escada and Kimberly McDonald earrings |
And, of course, diamonds still rule when it comes to red carpet sparkle. I was pleasantly surprised to see Madonna in this understated, spidery look by Cartier. And the "less-is-more" queens of diamond stud-wear wore just the right splash of sparkle (although, Michelle Williams? It's time to mix it up, sister.)
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Madonna in Stella McCartney and Cartier jewelry |
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Taylor Swift in J. Mendel and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry |
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen |
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Jennifer Lopez in Gucci and H. Stern jewelry |
Who wore your favorite look of the night?