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Met Gala Trend Built-In Gloves

Anti-establishment style was everywhere last night at the punk-themed 2013 Met Gala, where the ‘it’ list worked varying levels of sartorial subversion – from glam-rock to goth and grunge.

But there was also a select group of red-carpet rebels who armed themselves with one of the evening’s more unusual, nonconformist trends.

Their weapons of choice? Not spikes or studs, or even chainmail. Rather, they suited up in full-on punk protection mode with what can only be dubbed as glove-sleeves – full arm, hand and finger-covering extensions. (Practical, they are not.)

We saw these gown appendages in their most blatant form on a Givenchy-clad Kim Kardashian, who not only covered her baby bump in all-over floral, but also completely sleeved up in the moody, foreboding print.

The built-in glove extensions also appeared on Leelee Sobieski, who wore Christian Dior Couture and looked to be growing a gold-plated garden on her forearms and fingers.

It was Paloma Faith in a Michael Cinco design who gave us the best lesson in how to wear gown-gloves with her blood-red, ombre-effect masterpiece.

Is the trend worthy of a high-five, or is it outrageously out of hand?

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In the 1920′s mens hair was super simple. Hair was slicked back with gel for a formal look that was thought to be both masculine and also elegant.

Usually when we see a celeb work a suit on the red carpet, they opt for feminine tresses, but when supermodel Karolina Kurkova wore a Roberto Cavalli suit last week with slicked-back locks she revitalized the menswear trend, taking it to a whole new level.

Young Emma Roberts appeared to have been inspired by this look when she donned this Nanette Lepore suit, as was Julianne Hough.

The actress/dancer also slicked back her short blonde tresses when she wore this black Chloe suit earlier this week.

Do you prefer this edgier approach to menswear-inspired dressing, or do you prefer a softer, more feminine approach?

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Red has been adding a welcome pop of bright colour to the red carpet this autumn.

Few fashion statements pack a punch quite like a red hot dress.

The most recent sighting was Emmy Rossum in Temperley London and our BDOTW winner Kate Hudson in Prabal Gurung.

Ashley Greene in Roland Mouret, Jennifer Garner in Monique Lhuillier, Amanda Seyfried in Prada, Pace Wu in Valentino, Michelle Keegan in Bill†Marr and Nicole Kidman in L’Wren Scott have all opted for shades of red, ranging from sassy scarlet to demure crimson, to make their sartorial statements on the red carpet.

Nicole was the only one to opt for red from head-to-toe.

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While prints, neons and tie dye are perfect for summer days, when the sun goes down, black still rules.

This was definitely the case on the red carpet this weekend as LBDs dominated at the Spike TV’s ‘Guys Choice’ Awards.

Mila Kunis (in Lanvin), Emma Stone (in Versace), Malin Akerman (in Emporio Armani) and Kate Beckinsale (in Tom Ford) all wore black; as did Dianna Agron, hosting the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

The Queen of the LBDs, Jennifer Aniston (in Valentino), also jumped on the trend this weekend at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.

Charlize Theron is the other star who is opting for LBDs a lot this summer.

She at least punches up her look with a bright pink lip colour and statement heels, which is the key to working a LBD as a chic, easy breezy look this summer.

Rag & Bone ‘Adeline’ paneled satin and leather dressNet-A-Porter.com
Acne ‘Marlow’ sleeveless dressMatchesFashion.com
Reiss loose belted tee dress – Reiss US and Reiss UK
Herve Leger Crisscross A line dressShopbop.com
Lanvin embroidered bubble-skirt crepe dressNet-A-Porter.com

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The night’s biggest trend on the red carpet at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night was peplum dresses.

Charlize Theron (in Lanvin), Emma Stone (in Martin Grant), Emma Watson (in Brood), Julia Jones (in Joy Cioci) and Julianne Hough (in Sally LaPointe) all opted for peplum dresses.

Each look look was very different.

Charlize’s gave us strapless Parisian chic. Stone’s was two-tone and elegant. Watson was sporty, colourful and edgy. Julia popped on the red carpet with a bright neon colour and sharp detailing and Julianne gave us a cut-out version of this trend.

Which was your favourite peplum look?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Marfa peplum dressMatchesFashion.com
Oasis ‘Charlie’ peplum dressOasis-stores.com
Givenchy peplum waist dressfarfetch.com
Callula Lillibelle Kate jacquard and mesh peplum midi dressNet-A-Porter.com

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The best way to banish the winter blues is with sunshine yellow.

When it comes to spring, there isn’t a colour more associated with the season than this sunny hue; think daffodils, sunflowers, and baby chicks.

We saw yellow on the red carpet during awards seasons courtesy of Heidi Klum, Rashida Jones, Charlize Theron and Maria Menounos.

Most recently, stars like Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Richie, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams and designer Rachel Roy have donned yellow to welcome in the new season.

Feeling inspired?

ASOS drop-waist dress from ASOS.com, Karen Millen studded baby satchel from KarenMillen.com,
Emilio Pucci appliquéd dress from Net-A-Porter.com, Ralph Lauren leather strapless dress from
Net-A-Porter.com, MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Ivana’ sandals my-wardrobe.com and
Forever 21 ‘Yummy Yellow’ nail polish Forever21.com.

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