Celebrities Wearing NARS on the Red Carpet at the 2013 Met Ball

ByCordelia

I don’t typically post red carpet looks, but the Met ball had a punk theme and I love some of the ones that were sent to me this morning so I wanted to share with you. Many celebrities were at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala celebrating the unveiling of its newest exhibit, PUNK: Chaos to Couture.

Blake Lively at the 2013 Met Ball Wearing NARSBlake Lively is best known to me as Serene Vanderwoodsen from Gossip Girl. Gossip Girl certainly was a guilty pleasure of mine but I adored Blake on the show. I also enjoyed her in the movie Savages.

Beauty Inspiration: “It starts with Blake’s signature approach: luminous beautiful skin,” said Elaine Offers about the look she created for Blake Lively. “We created a serious eye shape as a nod to the punk theme by building on a smoky eye and winging it outward. With the diaphanous layers of her skirt and a light lip, it comes together as being both glamorous and edgy.”
Blake ProductsMesopotamia Eye Paint (NEW for Fall 2013; for now try Bali Single Eyeshadow) | Ubangi Eye Paint (NEW for Fall 2013; for now try Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil) | Black Valley Eye Paint (NEW for Fall 2013; for now try Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner) | Floralies Satin Lip Pencil
Elle and Dakota Fanning
Beauty Inspiration: “It was important for us to create something in harmony with the Rodarte looks that Elle and Dakota were wearing,” said Erin Ayanian about the makeup look she created for the Fanning sisters. “Dakota’s look is softer, but Elle’s is more tribal. We referenced the 80s film, Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains.”
Dakota's LookHere are the products chosen for Dakota’s look.
Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner | Barrow Street Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner (NEW for Summer 2013!) | Penny Lane Cream Blush | Nico Highlighting Blush
Elle Fanning's look
Here are Elle’s Products
Soloman Islands Eye Paint (NEW for Fall 2013; for now try the vivid cyan blue side of Mad Mad World Duo Eyeshadow) | Jungle Red Lip Liner (used on eyes) | Isola Bella Satin Lip Pencil
I keep seeing the Eye Paint thrown around and I have to wonder if it’s a cream pot of eyeshadow.
Sarah Jessica ParkerI can honestly say I never thought I’d see Sarah Jessica Parker sporting a mohawk. I do like that nod towards punk style.
Beauty Inspiration: “I had to make the punk look glamorous,” said Leslie Lopez about the look she created for Sarah Jessica Parker. To create strong eyes, we used a plum pencil that is both intense but beautiful. No matter what the theme, I always want Sarah Jessica to look beautiful, so we softened the intensity of the eyes with a light mouth – Tender Night Velvet Matte Lip Pencil was the perfect, modern, approach!”
Sarah Jessica Parker products
Calabria Soft Touch Shadow Pencil | Gaiety Blush | Tender Night Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (New for Summer 2013)
SOLANGE KNOWLES

Beauty Inspiration: “I really focused on a strong eye with punk influences for Solange’s look. The smoky eye gave an edge to the whole look, which is very much what she’s into right now – a smoky eye with lots of lash. We felt it complemented the dress so well because of the black and blue print and chose a nude lip to keep the focus on the eye.”

Solange for NARS

Ubangi Eye Paint (NEW for Fall 2013: Available September 1; for now try Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil) | Brumes Duo Eyeshadow
Het Loo Satin Lip Pencil
Emily Blunt Wears NARS
Beauty Inspiration: “It was Emily’s idea to do pink!” said Jenn Streicher about the look she created for Emily Blunt. “Her dress was black so we decided to bring out the theme of the gala by playing up her hair and makeup. This was pretty daring – we wanted it to be punk yet glamorous.”
Emily Blunt Nars Favorites
Jardin des Plantes Satin Lip Pencil (used on eyes) | Desire Powder Blush (used on eyes)| Biscayne Park Satin Lip Pencil
Just so you are aware, it does say that the products used on eyes for Emily are not intended for eye use, so it was probably fine for a few hours but not something I would make a daily habit of doing.
I have to say, my idea of punk is edgier than couture. Some of the outfits that I glimpsed at Refinery29’s 18 best Met Ball dresses were good. Some were like ‘what?’ I don’t know that everyone had seen classic punk style, so some of the interpretations were interesting. Anne Hathaway, Anja Rubik, Donatella Versace, Cara Delevingne, Miley Cyrus, Kristen Stewart, and Gwen Stefani also looked great.
Who embodies punk to you? What would you have worn to this event?

Cordelia Frost is a leading expert in cruelty-free indie beauty, gothic fashion, and bold alternative makeup for pale and very fair skin. For nearly two decades, she’s shared her in-depth knowledge on Phyrra.net, helping people find the best products and techniques for hooded and deep-set eyes, unique complexions, and creative style.

Cordelia is the author of the acclaimed “Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual,” and she has been featured on TV, at major beauty industry events, and in partnerships with brands like Idun Minerals, Urban Decay, Too Faced, and Nyx Cosmetics.

If you’re seeking trusted advice on cruelty-free beauty, alternative fashion and lifestyle, or how to make your own style rules, Cordelia’s guidance is the gold standard in the indie beauty world.

One Comment

  1. Green Day, old school. My daughter would know better than I (even though I lived thru the punk era!)

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