Met Ball 2013

The Costume Institute Ball 2013 has finally arrived! This annual occasion celebrates the opening of the Metropolitan Museum's fashion exhibit. The very special red carpet event is attended by many celebrities ready to dress to impress. The attendee's were asked to dress Punk this year, so I couldn't resist to check out this latest fashion trend walking the walk!

The 4 W's - Who Was Wearing What?

Sienna Miller (English Actress / Model / Fashion Designer)

Sienna embraced the on trend spike look (picture on the right). She mixed the elegant and punk chic by wearing a spike leather jacket over the top of her flowing white long dress. This brilliant idea makes the leather jacket wearable to a high profile event like the Met Ball.
She teamed the leather jacket up with a spiked hair accessory which I personally LOVE! The hair accessory has only got spikes half way which gives it that unique 'Recktro' look and gives Sienna the advantage of sweeping her hair to the side to give her more of a punk chic edge.

Recktro Rating: 

9/10

Olivia Wilde (American Actress)

Olivia attempted the punk bondage look (picture above). Even though the dress isn't the typical punk look, it still has an edge due to it being a bandeau dress. This style reminds me of the ripped t shirt punk era. She also wore stacked bracelets; a combination of chained and cord bracelets. I LOVE THIS!! This 'Recktro' edgy look is wearable anywhere from an event like the Met Ball to the beach.

Recktro Rating: 

7/10

Madonna (American Singer Songwriter)

Madonna took the theme in her stride by wearing many iconic punk styles (picture on the right). Spikes and studs were seen on her jacket and belt. This spike trend has now made it's own comeback this year and are seen on jewellery, bags, purses, jackets and many more items. All you 'Recktro' lovers will know I am mad on spike jewellery and I am now looking into making new items including this trend which I can't wait to share with you all soon! 

Madonna is also wearing the iconic punk tartan pattern jacket including chains which I LOVE as this gives her a unique punk look, as most of the other attendees wore punked dress/play suits.

I feel soon as she has embraced everything punk; she should have worn some heavy boots like Dr Martens. I think that this would have completed the outfit perfectly.

Recktro Rating:

6/10

This is just a glimpse of the Met Ball 2013 and which celebrities/outfits stood out to me.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Punk look which will be the trend of Summer 2013 :)

Celebrities SPOTTED!

Macramé / friendship bracelets have been around for years but just recently they have been seen on celebrities and now can be bought from all the designer and high street shops.
Jessie J (R&B / dance-pop artist) has been spotted wearing a crystal shamballa bracelet. This trend I believe has been the most popular. I think this is due to the fact that the bracelets can be worn to everything - from casual events to elegant balls.

Did you know?
Shamballa also known as shambhala is traditionally a mythical kingdom that Buddhist (Tibetan) believe in. It is supposed to mean enlightenment, peace and perfection. Today it is used for meditation purposes.

Shamballa bracelets are just like the skull macramé bracelets and aren't just for girls! Jay-Z (rapper / R&B artist) was pictured wearing this smoked shamballa bracelet for the Rolling Stones magazine. He has paired the bracelet up with his watch to give it that laid back feel.

 

Lauren Conrad (The Hills star / fashion designer / author) was snapped posing; showing off her stacked friendship bracelets. The combination of bright colours are perfect for summertime and the festival season - you could even match up the colours with your festival wristband!

Alessandra Ambrosio (model / Victoria's secret angel) was snapped at Coachella 2013 wearing stacked beaded macramé bracelets with a few beaded bracelets, silicone bracelets and bangles along with her festival wristbands. This idea is the perfect festival look and is definitely my personal favourite!
Alessandra is also wearing the new neon trend. Neons are the spring colours for this year and are another brilliant festival trend. She has even matched one of her beaded macramé bracelets with her neon shorts --
LOVE THIS !