2012 MET GALA: LFF'S FAVOURITE FASHION TRENDS

Is it just me, or was last night's 2012 Met Gala one of the most fabulous fashion-wise to date? The variety of looks was what really did it for me; from full-length, fabulous evening gowns through to chic trouser suits to knock-out flesh-baring mini dresses, there was something for everyone here. Here's some of the key trends that emerged from the night:

Bianca Brandolini D'Adda in Dolce and Gabbana, Carey Mulligan in Prada and Lana del Rey in Altuzarra dazzled in metallics on the red carpet.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada, Emma Stone in Lanvin and Victoria Justice in McQ by Alexander McQueen proved fabulous doesn't always have to be full-length.

Coco Rocha wearing Elizabeth Taylor's (yes, really!) vintage Givenchy pant suit, Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy and January Jones in Versace all brought citrus-yellow sunshine to proceedings.

Flaunting some serious plumage were Beyonce in Givency Haute Couture, Cate Blanchett in Alexander McQueen and Kate Bosworth in Prada. 

For more Met Gala fashion visit Zimbio galleries.

FLORALS: THE PERFECT PRINT FOR SS12

Whether you plump for ditsy, tropical, graphic or abstract, a floral print is always a safe sartorial bet for Spring. To style the look for SS12, mix micro and oversized floral prints together ala the master of the floral print Erdem. Or add a touch of floral with a delicate accessory like Liberty's covetable knot watches, adorned with prints from the brand's iconic archives. Here's my pick of some blooming lovely floral buys... 

1. Dolce & Gabbana silk-front cardigan, Matches fashion, £680.00.
2. Strawberry theif print knot watch, Liberty, £59.00.
3. Riley a-line short skirt, Alice and Olivia, $198.00.
4. China floral lattice back dress, Topshop, £36.00.
5. Aldo Devoss floral bag, ASOS, £40.00.
6. Lucy in Disguise Promenade printed belted cotton dress, The Outnet, £79.75.
7. Equipment Nico printed silk chiffon blouse, The Outnet, £59.50.
8. Aldo rinks floral wedge sandal, ASOS, £65.00.

DO YOU BELIEBE IN HIS 'N' HERS FASHION?

I could do a serious post about the Oscars fashion here, analysing the style winners (Mandy Moore, Anne Hathaway and Hailee Steinfeld are my top 3) and losers (sorry Madonna) but since the fashion press have already analysed the minutiae details of the night's looks, I'm choosing to blog about... Justin Bieber. Yes, pop's young dream Justin Bieber was at the Vanity Fair Oscars do last night, stepping out publicly for the first time with his stunning new beau Selena Gomez. Had I been 5 years younger this would probably have induced insane jealously within me, but since I'm 22 and not a brain-washed American teen, the real issue raised for me by their appearance was their choice of his'n'hers Dolce and Gabbana matching outfits; Selena's pillar box read plunging gown perfectly co-ordinated with Biebers pocket-handkercheif. I have to say, as I rule I dispise his and hers fashion, it's so cheesy and contrived and no match for two well dressed individuals. But, dare I say it, there's something out this Hollywood couple's his and her looks that just works, namely because the outfits still reflect their personal styles, or maybe because they just look cute as a button when styled together? So is his and hers fashion ever acceptable? Well as Justin and Selena prove, you should never say never (sorry!)