Met Costume Gala- where A-listers and designers show off

Once a year, fashion designers parade their muses and most provocative work at the red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum's yearly Costume Institute Gala.

There were over 150 photos on Style.com.  Here are my favorite looks:

Carey Mulligan, in Prada, proves that you can't go wrong with metallic fish scales.

 

Only Florence Welch would be able to pull of this Alexander McQueen ensemble. 

 

Love  Thakoon Panichgual's dress for Christina Ricci. The contrast between the lace, the layers, and the asymmetrical volume is really a treat for the eyes.

 Only Marc Jacobs and only in New York (white boxers, a lace shirt dress and swashbuckler shoes):

 

Jason Wu's sheer with lace with more sheer is like a savvy mirage that I want to be a part of. 

 Jessica Stam looks regal and ravishing in Dior. The heavily constructed armor-like top contrasts nicely with the flowing mermaid skirt.

Ginnifer is a tangerine siren in this Monique Lhuillier gown.

Emma Roberts sweetheart Escada and cute little belt really amps up the wattage with its orange-yellow hue.

Kristin Bell is peachy keen in this wispy Tommy Hilfiger number.