In a J. Mendel black silk crepe gown with blace inserts, a black chiffon sunburst pleated back and silver-gold embroidered crystal neckline along with a J. Mendel black shiny grain mini-minaudiere with M-Lock, Taylor Swift stole the crown of bell of the MET Ball.

Last night, she polished up and dressed for the occasion. While sparing herself on any embarrassment from the onlookers and flashing lights, she cleverly upstaged Mr. & Mrs. West, who unfortunately adorned Calico Corner inspired pregnancy gloves that would make a florist blush in disgust. Guessing Taylor is finally feeling true vindication from Kanye’s rash rant circa 2009′s MTV Music Awards.

Moving on to another favorite, Carey Mulligan: her look was both demure and safe but worked well with minimal risk. She seemed to encompass the ‘idea’ of the evening without taking the theme too far.

Alexa Chung, who’s well known for styling herself, chose a dress from Erdem’s Autumn Winter 2013 collection. Interestingly enough, she was quite pulled together among the fashion chaos and random style selections by peers.

The “true” couture of the evening was worn by Amare Stoudemire’s fiance, Alexis Welch. In the recent indoctrine Giambattista Valli, she wowed the crowd while also carrying child.

It’s sad to say that the memories of the MET ball’s well dressed fashionable elite are of distant recollect. Hopefully next year, the powers-that-be will decide to refrain from theming the once elegant affair and allow notables to select ensembles that not only make sense, but flatter their personal style.

Here’s to forcing square pegs into round holes, with aspirations of hoping to never see this happen again.

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With three locations in New York City, stretching from Soho to Midtown, LaserTouch Aesthetics offers a diverse and varied range of medi-spa services. Treatments include botox, dermal fillers, microdermabrasion and tattoo removal. Their myriad of innovative laser techniques has been praised by many of the industry’s top experts and are commonly revered as the clinics’ most widely requested services.

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Sports aren’t my favorite thing. And if you’re reading this, they probably aren’t yours either. Hey, I get it. I don’t understand the appeal of watching a group of grown men or women in unflattering uniforms go out of their way to maim each other. Nevertheless, it’s likely a part of your partner’s life, and it’s about making compromises. Right?

Let’s just say it is.

Every now and then, you have to throw in the towel (first sports pun of my life…sort of) and set aside an afternoon for a sports session with the guys. Here are a few tips to help you through:

1. Start with a positive mindset. You’re not going to help anyone (least of all yourself) if you can’t even entertain the idea of being present. Don’t text, don’t roll your eyes, don’t ask “Is it over yet?” This is your boyfriend’s hobby, so don’t belittle it.

2. Do your due diligence. Is it a match or a game? Know the difference. Get comfortable with sports terminology. Are we dealing with runs, goals, touchdowns? Getting a head start is always a good idea — it’ll be infinitely better for everyone if you don’t ask how many innings there are during first pitch. A good way to get some context and stay involved is to follow your team on Twitter.

3. On that note, try not to chirp in with too many questions during the game. Have you ever gone to a movie with a friend only to have her constantly bug you about what’s going on? “Wait, why did that happen? Did that character die? I think that’s his father!” Picture that, but a thousand times worse, especially if there’s a beloved team involved. I’ve known friendships that have ended because a goal had to be caught on instant replay instead of being experienced in the moment.

4. Show some spirit! Find out which team your man supports, and embrace those colors! You don’t have to go too crazy with it – body paint is hard to put on, and even harder to get off. Try an eyeliner or lipstick that incorporates his team’s colors. If makeup isn’t your thing, a team accessory will also work!

5. When all else fails, make a game out of it. There are plenty of sport-specific drinking games that you can play. Ask your man, he’ll be more than happy to share. Try to stick with “Drink when this event happens” games as opposed to sports trivia, or you might not make it through the night.

Make the experience fun in a way that both of you can enjoy it, and you’ll open up a part of his life that you can be involved in. Best of all, he’ll associate his favorite hobby with you. At the end of the day, you’ll at least have earned yourself some serious brownie points for trying. Try it once, and let me know if you scored that night — sports pun intended.

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Technically, Spring should already have sprung, but here we are, still wearing our winter jumpers and feeling thoroughly sorry for ourselves. Meanwhile, you want to go shopping, but the shops are full of summer dresses and short shorts that you just can’t imagine you’ll get the chance to wear any time soon. This calls for a bit of smart inter-seasonal shopping; choosing key quality pieces that you can rock in this harsh extended winter and the warm summer, if it ever materializes.

The key to a good inter-seasonal look is to pick a fabric that will provide a layer of warmth in winter, but which is also cool and lightweight enough for warmer weather. Dresses are the easiest item of clothing to reboot and when it comes to fabric, jersey is a classic choice. This chic See by Chloe shift is a strong transitional piece. The brightness of the print will perk up a drizzly day and will also work in bright sunlight, and the pixelated cobra print is a great update on the ubiquitous animal print trend.

For cold weather, throw on a pair of tights, some sturdy boots, a lightweight knit and a leather jacket, and then simply update it in summer with a pair of flats and a statement necklace.

Maybe you’re sick of waiting for the sun to arrive, and you’ve decided to jet off to warmer climes and get some sun. We don’t blame you; swapping a soggy commute for a sun lounger and a cocktail is a no brainer.

Looking your best by the pool or on the beach is no mean feat. Of course you’ll need a great bikini and a pedicure, but you’ll also want to make sure your make-up is working as hard as you play, which means choosing waterproof products that give maximum effect with minimum effort.

The whole point of holiday glamour is to look effortlessly chic, so you really don’t want to be performing poolside touch-ups every time you step out of the water. Keep it simple: a pop of lip colour and sweeping lashes will give you a great holiday look with a low-maintenance air. Dab some waterproof concealer under your eyes if you’re feeling a little jet-lagged.

A white bikini is the best way to show off a tan, and is pretty much timeless, think Kate Moss on a St. Barths yacht and you’re there. Curvier girls can’t go wrong with a more retro shape, and strapless styles eliminate the dreaded tan line issue.

By placing items from hundreds of online stores in one convenient place, Uniprice offers a relaxed shopping experience that will leave you more time to plan your summer wardrobe, whether you’re cheating the wintry weather with a multi-purpose outfit, or rocking a stay-put pout and a knock-out bikini.

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BFFs: they can come at the most opportune times and buffer the blow, they are like sisters in disguise without telling your mom. The one that helps you sneak out at night and have a little fun. What would we do without them? How would we live, and actually have a social life, not quite sure?

Well, Threads of Friendship, has found a great way to bedazzle your BFF with glamorous love and adornment. Genius behind the brand Andrea Barna, with tons of friends, decided to take the age old art of friendship bracelets and upgrade their pizzazz. She added her design aesthetic, quality manufacturing and knack for creativity. Andrea’s one for taking brilliant creative risks and showing us all how cutting edge jewelry design is done. So call your lesbo, and tell her you have a gift…swing over to: Threads Of Friendship, and get the arm party started!

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