The bitch is back

Sans battering ex-boyfriend, Rhianni killed it at last night's MET Costume Ball in a blown out tuxedo by D&G. It was one of last night's few statement pieces, a disappointment considering the invitation reads costume, and the gala is one of the few red-carpet events where conservative style-rags won't attack over-the-top ensembles. Below, a few hits and misses:

Agyness Deyn and Twiggy, two generation's muses, finally together, in Burberry

Dull duo, considering Rose's Opera Gala ensemble and West's access to the LV closet

Madonna in a crazy-lady menopausal Louis Vuitton rendition of one of her 80's outfits
(*note: I'm pretty sure those are latex stripper boots) Leighton Meester wears one of the more costumey outfits at the costume ball, also courtesy of LV

That other girl from the CW, in a slutty prom dress, er, I mean, Versace

Good morning Central Park.

There are very few things I'd rather do in the morning than sleep in and get a late brunch with friends. But nothing was going to stop me from seeing the Jeff Koons exhibit on the roof of the Met. The first time we tried to see the show it was raining and the roof was closed. Only slightly irritated, we woke up the next morning, hiked across Central Park, and penciled a visit to the museum into our morning plans. 

It was worth it. While the show only boasted three pieces (hardly enough to call it an exhibit) the backdrop was hard to beat. The Met's roof offers a scenic view of the city, and I'm a sucker for Koons' shiny sculptures. The art star takes a lot of criticism. Early in his career he took out full page ads advertising himself in art magazines and hired an image consultant to work with him on his public image. Both were unheard of in the art world. 

Critics have called him tasteless for immortalizing his sex life with former wife (and pornstar) Cicciolina, claimed he's ripping off pop culture and/or other artists and said he is shamelessly cashing in on the popularity of the conceptual. But I think he's clever, I think puppies are cute and I love some of his new work (below). If you're in New York, go see the show, and make sure you check out the amazing Superhero/Fashion exhibit in the main area. Dior & Batman in the same room? Yes, please.

Everyone likes to collage. 

Even shinier in the sun.

Busy.

Tourist shot for good measure.