Met Costume Institute Gala

There are days, particularly days spent studying, when I wish my life was a tad more glamorous.  Rubbing salt in the wound are the beautiful people who attended last night's Met Costume Institute Gala.  A few of my favorites:

Craving Change

Every 2 years or so, I get restless and I cut my hair.  The 2 year timeframe is usually just enough for my hair to grow long enough for me to realize that I just don't like dealing with long hair.  At that point, I chop it off and embrace how free I feel.  9 months ago I did just that, and I am already feeling the itch to do something different.  The problem is, I continued to trim my hair and keep it short instead of just letting it grow.  So, short of shaving my head, there is not much I can do to scratch the itch.  Truth be told, I am craving extra-long hair a la Rachel Bilson: 


Sadly, I am years away from that length and I don't know that I have the patience to stick it out or that I will still want the long hair by the time it grows that long.  I am fickle.  But for today, I really want a magic wand so that I can tap my head and sprout long, thick hair.  

Reconsidering: Boyfriend Jeans

This photo may have converted me to, or at least has me reconsidering, the boyfriend jean.  I love the heels, the well-tailored blazer, the way the jeans are slightly fitted at the thigh but straight towards the calf, and the pop of color provided by the bag.  She does proportions very well, which keeps the pants from looking sloppy.  

When this trend first emerged on the scene I was utterly opposed.  Something about the peg-leg example found on Katie Holmes instantly turned me off.  I think she wears the pants too loose, which results in a balloon-like form, and that the roll of the pants hits at an awkward point that is too low and unflattering.  Additionally, pairing the jeans with flats, even though she has long legs, makes them look bizarrely stumpy.  

I am still debating whether or not this is a look I can attempt.  I top out at almost 5' 4" (if I stand very tall) and if Rachel Bilson can't rock this look without looking schlumpy, then I probably can't either.  But, I see now that the boyfriend jean can be done well, which restores my faith in humanity a little bit :)

Photo Credit: The Sartorialist