London 2012 Designer Kits

Stella McCartney designed the Events Wear for Team GB in association with Adidas. I love the understated use of the Union Jack and the strong use of blue hues throughout the outfit. Having the red of the flag subtly added in collars, shoes, swimming hats etc makes the whole outfit look subtle but stylish. The Opening and Closing Ceremony wear was designed by Next. 

One of the more unlikely interesting parts of the Olympics this year has been the team outfits. During the opening ceremony (and presumably during tonights closing ceremony), seeing the different countries parading in their own national outfits was so in interesting and for some of the countries, some particularly high end designers have produced the teams clothing for events, for day-to-day village wear and for the opening ceremony.

Now, we're at the end of the 2 week event, we've seen such varying looks from some pretty huge designers that I thought I'd share some thoughts about them with you.

Armani designed the Village Wear for Team Italy. I like the uniform blue and white used throughout the kit which keeps the look simple but would have perhaps like to have seen a little more excitement in the pieces from Italy! The small touches that have been added are what make this uniform so great -words to the Italian national anthem are sewn into each piece of the uniform to inspire each athlete!

Ralph Lauren designed the Ceremony Wear for Team USA as has happened for the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. The berets are an interesting touch and the blue and white is formal but again there is a lack of red even though it is such a feature of the flag. You can actually buy the beret and blazer from the kit from Ralph Lauren if you are particularly Olympic obsessed but it will set you back more than $500!

Other teams with interesting uniform designers include Team Jamaica whose outfits were designed by Cedella Marley, the daughter of Bob Marley and the Equestrian part of Team France had their uniforms created by Hermes. Its almost been a runway for designers! What do you think of their outfits? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Last Night's Looks: 2012 Met Gala Ball

Hilary Swank looked stunning in a custom Michael Kors scarlett red floorlength gown with a high neck and huge flowing skirt. She added a Michael Kors Barrel Clutch, Michael Kors ankle wrap sandals and gold Fred Leighton jewelry to complete her look. I like how the dress gives her figure such shape without it being too clingy, the fabric really makes it look elegant and adding the hair pulled to the side gives it a really fun edge!

The 2012 Met Ball was held last night (April 7th) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. So many celebrities attended the event and all of them showed their styling prowess walking the red carpet in such a variety of different designers and styles it was almost unbelievable. I've picked my four favourite looks and would love to hear yours in the comments below!

Scarlett Johansson wore a nude off-the-shoulder Dolce and Gabbana gown with embellished bodice detailing and a flowing pale pink tulle skirt. I love the cropped hair style that she's gone for here - it really suits her face shape and with the nude make-up and coral lip, it looks very natural. I also like that she's kept the jewelry and accessories to a minimum - with that amazing jeweled bodice she definately doesn't need them!

Jessica Alba looked stunning in a gold, one-shouldered Michael Kors floor length gown. She almost looks like a goddess with her tiny waist showcased in the ruched dress, paired with the bold red lips and make-up and the chunky Wilfredo Rosado accessories. I'm not sure I particularly like her hair swept to the side that much - I would like to have seen perhaps a messy up do or sleek long ponytail but this side swept hair to me just merges into one with the dress.

Camilla Belle walked the red carpet wearing a Ralph Lauren gown from their Spring 2012 Collection which she paired with Ralph Lauren heels and vintage Ralph Lauren Jewelry. This, to me, is the epitomy of a perfect vintage look - with the art deco like pattern on the dress, the beaded detail and the fact that shes slicked her hair back and gone for a dramatic dark make-up look. She literally looks like she's stepped straight out of the 20's!