Last night was the Oscars of the East Coast — the annual MET Costume Gala — with fashionistas, celebrities, power editors, and designers all under one roof. This year, we were lucky enough to catch the red carpet via live stream on Vogue.com. Here’s who we deem the best dressed! Let us know if you agree!

Best Dressed Women:

 Amy Adams (wore Giambattista Valli Haute Couture)

Beyonce (wore Givenchy)

Jessica Stam (wore Dior)

Karolina Kurkova (wore Rachel Zoe Collection)

Leighton Meester (wore Marchesa)

Rihanna (wore Tom Ford)

Sofia Vergara (wore Marchesa)

Solange Knowles (wore Rachel Roy)

Best Dressed Men:

Jonas Brothers — (Kevin wore Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, Joe wore Calvin Klein and Nick wore Richard Chai)

Justin Timberlake (wore Tom Ford) – with fiancee Jessica Biel in Prada

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Tonight’s Best Dressed were not the usual suspects. With Beyonce on Mommy duty and Kanye West not in attendance, there was room for newcomers and unexpected divas to get the attention they deserve. But before I jump into the list, I have to single out some of the “whoa, huh, what?” moments.

As usual there was a lot going on in terms of fashion at the Grammys. Nicki Minaj hit the red carpet shrouded in a voluminous, hooded crimson get-up embroidered with what looked like the Versace crest. Her date? An impersonator of the Pope. Meanwhile, Fergie, who picked up a Grammy for co-writing Kanye and Rihanna’s hit “All of the Lights” showed up in black underwear covered by a completely see-through lace dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. I think nude underwear or even undies the same color of the lace would have been way more appropriate, or how about a slip? We did not need to know Fergie wears granny panties.

In terms of trends, three-quarter sleeves, and embroidery/embellishment were huge, gladiator-reference jewelry too with Alicia Keys and Gwyneth Paltrow rocking a heavy gold neck plate and belt, respectively. And now, without further adieu, here are my Top 10 Faves. As always, let me know who I left off the list.

1. ADELE

Going into the telecast with six nominations, Adele is the bride of the night, and every bride looks gorgeous on her wedding day, no matter what she wears. From the thick tumble of curls framing her face to the slash of red lipstick to her glittering three-quarter-sleeved custom Giorgio Armani gown, she has never looked better. What’s even cooler about the look is that it remains true to her trademark penchant for retro black dresses. It would seem hard to keep such a classic look fresh, but she pulled it off.

Adele looks magnificent in this glittering, three quarter-sleeved black maxi gown

Taylor Swift tops my list just for ditching her usual Shirley Temple ringlets and princess dress. With her hair swept up and away from her beautiful face, her high-collared embroidered Zuhair Murad gown looks even more stunning on her.

Taylor Swift in a departure from her usual Shirley Temple ringlets & princess dress

Perhaps she just doesn’t want to hear it from E! Fashion Police co-host Joan Rivers, but this Red Carpet season Kelly Osbourne is 3 for 3. From the sharp-shouldered Zac Posen stunner she wore to the Golden Globes to the elegant white Badgley Misckha gown she donned for the SAGs to tonight’s sparkling one-shoulder gown by Tony Ward, she keeps getting better and better.

Kelly Osbourne keeps topping herself this awards season

4. PARIS HILTON

This Basil Soda gown was made for Paris Hilton! The cap-sleeves show off her long, toned arms, and the elongated mermaid really silhouette flatters her shape. Who knew Paris Hilton had a little Sofia Vergara going on?

Paris Hilton in a Basil Soda gown

Corinne’s Christian Siriano dress perfectly evokes the spunk of the Grammy Awards.

Corinne Bailey Rae in Christian Siriano

6. GWYNETH PALTROW

Between her slicked back ponytail and the cut-out detail of her Stella McCartney gown, this is one of my fave looks on Gwyneth. Ever!

Gwyneth Paltrow backstage at the Grammys

7. LEDISI

The Best R&B Album nominee hit the awards show in a gorgeous sequin gown with herringbone detail.

Love herringbone detail on Ledisi's dress

8. RIHANNA

For tonight’s live telecast, Rihanna let go of the red and returned to blonde, channelling Michelle Pfeiffer’s Scarface character Elvira Hancock in this gown she co-designed with Giorgio Armani. “We’ve been working together a long time, he trusts me now [sic],” Rihanna told Ryan Seacrest on E!’s pre-show. The gold cuff and clutch perfectly accessorize the look.

Rihanna says she was going for "Elvira Hancock"'s look in this "gangsta" Armani gown

9. KATY PERRY

This embroidered Elie Saab dress could have felt bridesmaid-y because of the bow and color, but with the blue updo, Katy Perry is rocking.

Katy Perry in blue Elie Saab with matching updo

10. MARSHA AMBROSIUS

Between her embroidered silver mini with matching metal pumps, and her curly red bob which matches her manicure, Ambrosius looks more than ready for her close-up.

Grammy nominee Marsha Ambrosius

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I’ve always been a huge fan of music’s biggest night, but not necessarily because of the songs – it’s all about the fashion!  In anticipation of this Sunday’s big show, I’ve compiled my top Grammy fashion moments below.  Do you agree with my picks?

Carrie Underwood, 2008 (Zahir Murad)

The American Idol superstar wowed Grammy viewers in 2008 when she floated down the red carpet in a gorgeous floral gown by Zahir Murad. Though the dress was very hippie-chic, the singer incorporated her country roots by rocking teased, blonde Nashville hair. The look was fresh and different, and helped the singer stand out from the rest of the Red Carpet divas. Definitely one of the best Grammy fashion moments of the past decade!

Lady Gaga, 2010 (Giorgio Armani Privé)

Though this fashion moment was a little out there (literally – it looked like Gaga was the sun at the center of a sparkly solar system far, far away…), there was something quite beautiful about it. The look perfectly captured Gaga’s otherworldly influence over the masses, and yet catapulted her into the style stratosphere. I’m not sure anyone else could have pulled off this ensemble, but Gaga did with elegance and artistry. I much preferred this to the egg/womb compartment in which the singer appeared during the 2011 Grammy Red Carpet. That was a little TOO out there…(I mean, IN there? Whatever…).

Rihanna, 2008 (Zac Posen)

Everything about Rihanna’s 2008 Grammys look was perfect: the choppy, pixie haircut, the fresh, simple makeup, and of course, the statement-making, blue Zac Posen dress. The modern, fresh frock was perfect for RiRi: she looked really lovely and comfortable in the look. It can be a challenge to make a fashion statement at the Grammys, between the sea of floor-length gowns, grungy, rocker ripped jeans, and avant-garde ensembles, but Rihanna totally stood out! Hope she rocks an equally awesome ensemble this year!

Beyoncé, 2008 (Elie Saab couture)

Beyoncé looked stunning when she stepped out in an ice blue Elie Saab couture gown for the 2008 awards. The gorgeous dress hugged the diva in all the right places, and looked stunning against her glowing skin. The singer balanced her structured gown with perfectly highlighted, loosely waved locks, and bold smoky eyes. Though Beyoncé has attended countless Grammy ceremonies, (and has looked amazing each year), her 2008 look was definitely the most memorable!

Jennifer Lopez, 2000 (Versace)

 

My number one Grammy fashion moment is, what else, J. Lo’s legendary green Versace dress from 2000. When “Jenny from the Block” made her way across the Grammy stage, jaws dropped around the world. Between the “neckline” which plunged below her navel, to the “slit” which went up to her, um, navel, Lopez’ dress left little to the imagination. Adding to the memorable look was the singer’s date for the evening: Diddy (née Puff Daddy), who donned a classic khaki suit to escort his lady down the red carpet. Though these two had been together for a number of months, this appearance sealed the duo’s “Power Couple” status. Wonder if anyone will EVER top this look…

 

Do you agree with my picks? Let me know!

 

Who will look the hottest on the Red Carpet this year: Adele? Lady Gaga? Rihanna? Can’t wait to find out!  Don't forget to follow @bluefly_com during Sunday's Red Carpet and Grammy Awards telecast - I'll be live tweeting (#carlybf)!

Remember the Sex and the City episode, when Samantha finds out that her less then average size date shops at the young men’s department at Bloomingdales. Lets be honest, that might be a bit of a mood killer. But is it a double standard? I have a confession to make. I do it. I shop at Gap Kids. I’ve even been known to buy a gap kids shoe. Mock if you must, but before you do, you should know that a girls 4.5 is somehow equivalent to a Women’s 5 ½. My closet is proof. Not only can you save A LOT of money by acting on this little style secret, but there is actually really CUTE style to be found in the girls department, in some cases, cuter then what the older crowd has to offer.

Case in point: Target. I’ve spent many an hour in the girls dept at Target; their pants fit be better then some designer clothes, and their dresses are adorable, if I can find the biggest size. I recently found this amazing dress in the Gwen Stefani for Mini Harujuku collection. The first thing I thought of when I saw it was the Alexander Mcqueen I had recently seen on Rihanna, so I scrambled for the XL, and in my shopping bag it went. I wore it to a 30^th birthday party last weekend with black skinny jeans and chunky boots. Everyone loved it, and I got a million compliments. Others might take that opportunity to plead the 5^th, and say thank you, but I proudly admitted my place of purchase. Perhaps because I’m not the tallest girl in the group, it became acceptable, and maybe charming. Or maybe some style just bridges the gap between girl and woman. Either way, I’m thankful for it.

Gwen Stefani Mini Harajuku for Target tartan dress w/ skinny jeans, red patent belt, Dolce Vita chunky boots

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