The Metropolitan Museum's highly anticipated annual costume institute gala took place yesterday. The theme: Charles James, Beyond Fashion. James is best known for his beautiful and dramatic ball gowns so naturally, we were all expecting a substantial amount of excitement and fascinating fashion to say the least. Among my favorite looks of the night were Karolina Kurkova's chic Marchesa strapless dress and Blake Lively's Gucci frock. Some other favorites included Sarah Jessica Parker's spectacular Oscar de la Renta and Suki Waterhouse's head turning Burberry gown. 

1. Arizona Muse in Zac Posen 2. Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa 3. Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney 4. Georgia May Jagger in Thierry Mugler 5. Blake Lively in Gucci 6. Diane Kruger in Hugo Boss 7. Gisele Bundchen in Balenciaga