"When I first moved to New York and I was totally broke, sometimes I would buy Vogue instead of dinner. I felt it fed me more."

Another year, another Met Gala. Last night, the New York Metropolitan Museum hosted its annual Costume Institute Gala, co-hosted by Anna Wintour of Vogue. It is the fashion event of the year and did not disappoint for the couture lovers out there.

With the theme of this year's exhibit being Americana, I was expecting the majority of the gowns to be American designers, and many were, with the exception of a few of my favorites. Now, I must say, I was a bit underwhelmed by some. A lot of my fashion favorites played it a bit safe, in my opinion, for an event where you can get away with being as fashion forward as you'd like, but some were just too out there. I'm talking to you Katy Perry!

Here are some of my absolute faves!

Sarah Jessica Parker in Halston:

Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein:

Anne Hathaway in Valentino:

Emma Watson in Burberry:

Emmy Rossum in Kenneth Cole:

Claire Danes in Burberry:

Doutzen Kroes in Zac Posen:

To see a slideshow of over 100 guests on the red carpet click HERE.

It's events like this that make me wish San Francisco was more like New York in terms of fashion. Not that SF doesn't have style all it's own, but there's something to be said for the amount of effort fashionistas in NYC put in to their outfits for any and every occasion.

Until next time... xo

"You sold your soul to the devil when you put on your first pair of Jimmy Choo's, I saw it"

This has been a fun week for the wannabe fashionista in me. Maybe it's in anticipation of the Met's Costume Institute Gala on Monday or maybe it's because it's spring and the weather's nice and celebs are out in full force...who knows! Either way, I'm been really impressed by the 'fits some of my favorite actresses have been showing up in over the past few days. And, I can't wait to see what they, and everyone else, end up in on Monday.

Here are some of my faves!

Gwyneth Paltrow in Victoria Beckham (another one of my faves) at the Bent on Learning gala in NYC Wednesday night:


Rachel Bilson in RM for Roland Mouret at the Sunglass Hut flagship store opening, also in NYC, Wednesday:

And Alexis Bledel in Valentino at a cocktail party for the design house and Vogue last night in LA:

Now, if only I had the money to hire a stylist and afford these amazing, fun frocks, shoes and accessories...not to mention invites to fancy fashion parties and galas. I am attending the San Fransisco Ballet's production of Romeo & Juliet next week, so I guess that gives me an excuse to wear something a bit fancy and fun!

Until next time... xo