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Five Ways to Fauxhawk, as Seen at the Met Gala

May/06/2013 at 11:00 PM ET

Jennifer Lopez Hair Met Gala 2013Getty; Reuters/Landov; Broadimage; Getty; Filmmagic

Normally, we’d call fauxhawks ‘pretty crazy,’ but given that we’ve seen this, this and this at Monday night’s Met Gala in New York City … they’re actually almost ‘pretty tame’ by comparison. However, when you’ve got Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Julianne Moore all sporting similar hairstyles at the same major punk-themed event, you most certainly have a trend. One that we’re not sure we’d try, but that we’re loving on these stars.

Lopez’s gravity-defying look was a major departure from her typical waves and curls, calling to mind, perhaps, a long-haired, brunette Pink. Emily Blunt took an elegant approach to her hair, opting for some voluminous twists at the front leading to a messy updo at her crown. Stefani brought us (fittingly) back to her punkier days a bit, opting for a serious side-part and bangs to go with her topknot.

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Who Missed the Memo: The Stars Who Punked Out of the Met Gala Theme

May/06/2013 at 10:27 PM ET

Sarah Jessica Parker punk Met GalaRex USA; Wireimage; Getty; Filmmagic

The anticipation leading up to this year’s Met Ball was especially high thanks to the theme of the evening: punk. We envisioned plaids, spikes, sculpted skyhigh hair and nose rings. And for the most part, stars delivered. (Had there been metal detectors at the entrance, the majority of guests wouldn’t have made it through.) But four celebs didn’t deliver: Heidi Klum, Kate Upton, Gwyneth Paltrow and Renée Zellweger seemed to have glossed over the part of the invitation that specified the dress code.

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Exclusive First Look: The Sketch of Stacy Keibler’s Rachel Roy Met Gala Gown

May/06/2013 at 08:32 PM ET

Stacy Keibler Met Gala dressCourtesy of Rachel Roy

Stacy Keibler must have had designers clamoring to dress her for the Met Gala. After all, she’s tall, gorgeous and makes a designer dress look amazing.

But for tonight’s big event, the lucky designer was Rachel Roy, who created a super-sexy minidress for the star that was in keeping with the theme of the night, Punk: Chaos to Couture.

“Stacy exudes confidence and sophistication and was up for doing something with edge to honor Vogue’s Punk theme for the Costume Institute Gala,” Roy tells PEOPLE. ” I knew I wanted to create something short and worked closely with her stylist Brad Goreski to create a silhouette to highlight gorgeous gams.”

It’s not just a big night for Roy, but a big night for Keibler too — it’s her first ever Met Gala. “She’s forever optimistic and as this was her first time at the Met Gala, I wanted to make sure she felt beautiful in the dress I created for her.

And judging by Keibler’s gorgeous red carpet appearance, it paid off. “She felt not only beautiful but strong and alluring,” Roy shares.

Tell us: What do you think of Keibler’s look?

–Alex Apatoff

First Look: A Sketch of Blake Lively’s Stunning Gucci Gown at the Met Gala

May/06/2013 at 08:30 PM ET

Blake Lively Met Gala Gucci
Courtesy of Gucci

The last time we checked in with Mrs. Ryan Reynolds we were concerned that her relationship status may be affecting her once killer style. Gone were the sexy minis, backless dresses and plunging necklines. In their place: checked jackets, bucket hats and belted plaid dresses.

But at Monday night’s Met Gala Lively officially reclaimed her best dressed status, arriving in a dramatic strapless Gucci Première gown featuring a structured pale green bodice and an incredible tiered black train.

Gucci shared this breathtaking sketch of the gown which they made specially for the striking blonde, but we love that she added her own touches as well, thanks to her lovely ponytail and killer danglers.

Tell us: What do you think of Lively’s Gucci Première gown?

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Exclusive Photos: Julianne Hough’s ‘Fishnet’ Met Gala Hair Look

May/06/2013 at 07:56 PM ET

Julianne Hough Met Gala Hair
Courtesy of Julianne Hough

She’s pretty fearless when it comes to her hair, having recently gone shorter and lighter, but this is by far the most daring do Julianne Hough has ever sported.

In celebration of the Met Gala’s punk theme, the actress opted for an updo that complements the spiderweb-like pattern on her Topshop dress.

“It’s literally like we created a fishnet over the back of her head,” says co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon
Riawna Capri, who jokes that she used “like a hundred” black bobby pins. (Check out this cute behind-the-scenes photo!)

To get the look, which was inspired by something similar Capri spotted on a Zac Posen runway, she prepped Hough’s hair with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse for volume in the front and a heat protectant to add shine. After blow-drying she applied Vidal Sassoon Mega Firm Hold Gel before creating three mini ponytails on either side of Hough’s head so the hair would stay taut against her head.

“Basically after that we just pinned and pulled and crossed over throughout until we created the fishnet looking thing.”

Capri used a roller to add lift to Hough’s bangs and after much deliberation, they decided to put her fringe up. She then misted the do with two different Vidal Sassoon hairsprays (“once we decided we loved it, we locked it in with a strong hold formula.”)

We doubt Hough ever went through an actual punk phase, but it appears that she enjoyed her one night as a beauty rebel.

–Andrea Lavinthal

First Look: See a Stunning Sketch of Heidi Klum’s Marchesa Met Ball Gown

May/06/2013 at 07:29 PM ET

Heidi Klum Met Gala SketchCourtesy Marchesa

Heidi Klum is never one to shy away from a theme party. (This is the same woman who bedazzled her entire face to transform into Cleopatra for her Halloween costume last year.) So we’re a bit surprised she’s wearing a gray satin draped Marchesa gown for this year’s punk-themed Met Gala.

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We expected the Project Runway judge to go all out — studs, spikes, leather, lace — but instead she looks like a goddess in the embroidered, corset top creation with a dramatic fishtail skirt as seen in this exclusive sketch from the designer. And of course, the look hugs Heidi’s supermodel frame in all the right spots — giving her some serious décolletage.

She accessorizes with a Marchesa feather and crystal embroidered handbag.

Tell us: Are you a fan of Heidi’s couture confection? Or should she have traded feathers for spikes?

–Brittany Talarico

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Met Gala Madness: Five Reasons We’re Excited for Tonight

May/06/2013 at 01:30 PM ET

We’ve picked our favorite gowns from the past, predicted some fabulous punk couture for Kim Kardashian and put ourselves on Met Gala couple watch. Now all we have left to do is gear up for tonight’s big event: the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.

Check out why we’re psyched for the party, below, then join us again at 7 p.m. for live coverage of the gowns, gossip and to see the biggest names in Hollywood go punk.

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