JILL'S MET GALA 2015 RECAP

Last night's Met Gala theme was "China: Through the Looking Glass". What does that mean? I'm sure you're asking, so you can brush up on this year's exhibition here. And when you're done, we can chat the fashion, and how the celebrities interpreted 2015's theme.

I love the Met Gala because it's a chance for people to go all out, without being looked at twice (SJP will always out-do attendees). Some play it safe, some completely ignore the theme, and others go full force. Here are my favorites, not-so favorites, and others I just had to comment on.

Best

Bee Shaffer in Alexander McQueen: Subtly gorgeous. The intricate detail on this gown, along with the cut, are beautiful. Bee proves you can pay homage to the theme without going the Rihanna route (we'll get to her in a second). 

Anne Hathaway in Ralph Lauren: So I know Anne's dress goes against everything I live for when it comes to this event (where's the drama?!), but I love its simplicity so much. Also, 76% of outfits that have a hood win me over.

Lady Gaga in custom Balenciaga: Leave it to Lady Gaga to bring it. Structurally, this dress is so interesting, and I love the crown. The low neckline keeps her from drowning in all of that fabric. She look so glam.

Rihanna in Guo Pei: Now that's how you dress for the occasion. Love it or hate it, you have to give Rihanna credit for going all in. The color looks gorgeous on her, and I love the way she makes an entrance. 

Worst

Alicia Keys in Jean Paul Gaultier: A blazer and a tulle skirt? Okay.

FKA Twigs in Christopher Kane: I have to admit, I was more offended by the feet on her dress than the... um... detail of a male's anatomy above her thigh. I just don't get it.

Katy Perry in Moschino: First, I am not digging her Kris Jenner haircut. Second, I love graffiti art, but I am not into it on a gown. Katy always tries a little too hard when it comes to these things, doesn't she?

Solange Knowles in Giles Deacon: As Jess called it, she looks like she's wearing a CD. I know a lot of people liked this look, and I do appreciate the uniqueness, but it reminds me of two things that scare the crap out of me - some crazy deep sea creature that you see on National Geographic, and a black hole in space that is going to suck me up (I never cared for astronomy in college).

Dylan Lauren: Do I even have to say anything? Homegirl bedazzled her dress. And put a belt on it.

Others

Kim Kardashian West in Beyonce's bleached dress Roberto Cavalli: One of these things looks just like the other.

Miley Cyrus in Alexander Wang: This would have been great a few years ago for the punk theme. Also, I kinda wish she showed off her newly dyed pink armpit hair. Yep, you read that right.

Brie Larson, Courtney Eaton, and Annabelle Wallis in Dolce & Gabbana: I actually stopped to admire their outfits because I thought they were all gorgeous, and then felt like they were some weird triplet group. Then I went back to admiring their outfits. How pretty is that gold?

Who were your favorites last night?

x Jill

MILAN FASHION WEEK FAVORITES

Unfortunately, I've been catching up on Milan Fashion Week from my couch with a box of tissues and a bottle of echinacea (chic, right?). However, the healing powers of cold medicine has nothing on beautiful clothes. Here are the looks that I loved that walked down the runway!

Nº21

Alberta Ferretti

Angelos Bratis

Missoni

Marco de Vincenzo

Marco de Vincenzo

Versace

Giamba

Giorgio Armani

Roberto Cavalli

Emilio Pucci

Ferragamo

Dolce & Gabbana

MSGM

What were your favorite looks?

x Jill

JILL'S MET BALL 2014 RECAP

I always look forward to the Costume Institute Gala (aka the Met Ball) every year, for just that - the costumes. And while most attendees usually ditch the theme and take the boring, strapless route, there's always a few ladies that take the risk the Met Ball is supposed to be about.

This year's theme was White Tie and Decorations in honor of Charles James - the first U.S couturier, who got his start in Chicago (holla') as a hat maker. Known for his structured gowns and lavish fabrics, his legacy set the bar high for this year's dress code.

Best

Dita Von Teese in Zac Posen: What better way to honor a man known for structure than with this kinda structure? And I love the pop of red details.

via Vogue.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta: SJP always brings the drama to the Met Ball and I love her for that. Outside of the designer signature on the back of the dress (what was up with that?) I'm loving this D-R-A-M-A.

via Vogue.

Ashley Olsen in vintage Chanel and Mary-Kate Olsen in vintage Ferre: Gotta love goth glamour, especially on these two.

via Vogue.

Beyonce in Givenchy: It's sweet that she dressed appropriately to mourn all those other albums that tried to debut around Beyonce.

via Vogue.

Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa: Nothing can compare to her 2012 Rachel Zoe number, but Karolina is one attendee who seems to get the memo every year.

via Vogue.

Kara Elson in Zac Posen: I want all of this. That is all.

via Vogue.

Worst

Kate Upton in Dolce & Gabbana: This should read "Kate Upton in a whole lot of crazy."

via Vogue.

Sandra Lee in Dara Lamb: I'd say this looks like 80s prom wear, but I bet even the 80s wouldn't want to claim it.

 

via E!

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Valentino: This pattern looks like it belongs on the floor of a tacky motel.

via Vogue.

Katie Holmes in Marchesa: Either Katie is A) trying to audition for Belle or B) trying to catch crumbs with her dress. I can totally go for this color on her, but everything else is just too much. And I refuse to believe that Karolina and Katie are both wearing the same designer.

via Vogue.

Lena Dunham in Giambattista Valli: By the look on her face and her posture, I have a feeling Lena immediately regretted wearing this.

via Vogue.

Other Thoughts

Kim Kardashian in Givenchy: Someone needs to tell Kim that there is a middle ground between outlandish 80s sofa and boring strapless. She looks stunning and the dress isn't ugly, but... oh, I'm sorry, I just fell asleep looking at her. Where did I leave off?

via Vogue.

Cara Delevigne in Stella McCartney: Although I'm not too sure how this relates to the theme, I love that Cara rocked pants to a ball. 

via Vogue.

Erykah Badu in a Givenchy hat: Congratulations are in order to the woman who just one-upped Pharrell's hat gimmick.

via Vogue.

Who were your favorites?

x Jill

NAVY PIER DAY

Last weekend one of my best friends Courtney came into town from New York City to visit Chicago! We literally went EVERYWHERE around Chicago, from Wrigleyville to the Lincoln Park Zoo, and even squeezing in a girls' night out downtown with Jess. On her last day here we enjoyed a yummy brunch at Nellcôte (GO!) followed by a trip to the Navy Pier. I kept it simple and airy with my outfit, because although it was breezy, the sun was still strong.

I wore a skirt and tank top by Forever 21, vintage jewelry, Ralph Lauren sandals, and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses.

And this is what happiness is to m-e gorgeous Chicago and cotton candy!

Although the summer weather doesn't mix well with my vampire skin, it's the season when all my visitors like to come! I wonder why my friends, mostly originating from Florida, don't like to come in the winter? ;)

XX Jill