Met Ball Hair & Beauty 2014
From dramatic side-swept Hollywood waves to dramatic up-dos and floral headpieces, get inspired by these stunning beauty looks
Rex FeaturesBlake Lively
Blake Lively looked utterly gorgeous channeling the bygone Old Hollywood era.
Getty ImagesBeyoncé
One word: wow. Everything from the delicate headpiece to the berry red lips, parred down eye make-up and dramatic chandelier earrings is breath-taking.
Rex FeaturesCara Delevingne
Side-swept waves were the order of the day for Cara.
Rex FeaturesReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon channeled a distinctly 50s vibe with this structured bob.
Getty ImagesJessica Alba
Jessica Alba took her modern-day dip-dyed locks and whipped them up into this gorgeously classic style.
Getty ImagesMarion Cotillard
Marion sets off her pretty 50s dress with a directional 'do.
Rex FeaturesGisele Bundchen
Want beautiful sunkissed waves? Copy this look from Gisele.
PA PhotosAlexa Chung
Wearing a dramatic dress, Alexa kept her beauty look relatively parred down with just a simple pinky metallic wash over the eyes and sugary hint of pink on the lip.
PA PhotosAllison Williams
Allison Williams' gorgeous coral dress was complemented with a structured up-do, full fluttering lashes and a peachy lip.
PA PhotosAmber Heard
Amber never fails to impress on the beauty front and this ethereal up-do with a chili red lip and cashmere smooth skin is another triumph.
Rex FeaturesAmy Adams
Amy Adams' silvery dress need only her gorgeously natural russet red hair hue to make the look absolutely show-stopping.
Rex FeaturesAnna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick went for lashings of diamonds with her pretty J.Mendel dress.
Getty ImagesAnna Kendrick
The simple make-up was topped off beautifully with a classic low-slung chignon.
Rex FeaturesAnne Hathaway
After stealing the column inches with her peroxide hair makeover at the 2013 Met Ball, Anne kept it considerably more low-key this year with a side-swept, poker straight 'do.
Rex FeaturesArizona Muse
Arizona Muse went teamed her cherry red dress with a statement cherry red lip and looked positively gorgeous, in the process.
Rex FeaturesCara Delevingne
The model topped off her old Hollywood blow-dry and bouncy curls with an embellished hair slide.
Rex FeaturesChanel Iman
Chanel Iman channeled a more 20s vibe on the night.
PA PhotosCharlize Theron
Charlize Theron never fails to make a splash on the red carpet and this simple yet oh-so-effective side-swept crop was another winner.
Rex FeaturesChloe Grace Moretz
Championing the half-up, half-down 'do on the night, was Chloe.
Rex FeaturesChloe Sevigny
Chloe kept to her signature bright lip for her appearance on the red carpet.
PA PhotosChloe Sevigny
... But she upped the ante in the hair department with these ornate french plaits.
Rex FeaturesClaire Danes
Another fan of the side-swept locks at the event, was Homeland actress Claire Danes.
Rex FeaturesDakota Johnson
Proving that fringes can work for formal events, 50 Shades actress Dakota put hers to work in an unfussy 'do.
Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger
Diane Kruger, as ever, looked utterly resplendent on the red carpet.
Rex FeaturesDiane Kruger
Whilst her low-swept half ballet bun was reminiscent of the late Grace Kelly.
Rex FeaturesDita Von Teese
If you want an authentic Old Hollywood 'do, look no further than Dita Von Teese who looked positively divine with this 40s-inspired 'do and signature red lippy.
PA PhotosEmma Stone
Emma Stone off-set her pink two-piece with a side-swept bedhead plait.
Rex FeaturesJessica Pare
Another champion of bright lips on the night was Mad Men star, Jessica Pare.
Rex FeaturesDree Hemingway
Big, bountiful 70-inspired curls really helped to set off Dree Hemingway's pastel yellow gown.
Rex FeaturesElizabeth Olsen
Proving that the old school classic of half-up, half-down hair is actually a stylish alternative to leaving your hair down, is Elizabeth Olsen whose dreamy chestnut locks looked simply gorgeous on the night.
Rex FeaturesFelicity Jones
How to rock a bob? The Felicity Jones way, please!
Rex FeaturesFlorence Welch
We love that Florence Welch always keeps to her signature style.
Rex FeaturesHailee Steinfeld
There's nothing quite like a glossy low-slung bun to take a look from gorgeous to high-fashion in just seconds.
Rex FeaturesHailee Steinfeld
Update your ballet buns this summer by incorporating twist detailing.
Rex FeaturesHayden Panettiere
A classic up-do complemented Hayden's look to perfection.
Rex FeaturesGeorgia May Jagger
Georgia May Jagger was also in possession of a gorgeous silky blow-dry and au naturel make-up.
Rex FeaturesJoan Smalls
Want to make an entrance? Wear a bold matte purple lipstick.
Rex FeaturesKaren Elson
Karen Elson proves that red hair and hot red lippy is just the most gorgeous beauty combo.
Getty ImagesKarlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss let her statement gown do the talking with this delicate up-do.
Rex FeaturesKate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth opted for her signature red carpet 'do - a bun - on the night to let the delicate top half of her dress shine.
Rex FeaturesKate Upton
Channeling the runway of Dolce & Gabbana, Kate Upton was one of very few who actually wore a statement headpiece.
Rex FeaturesKatie Holmes
Katie's sunshine yellow Marchesa gown looked utterly beautiful with loose curls.
Rex FeaturesKendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner's Topshop gown was off set with a sleek, slicked back hairdo.
Rex FeaturesKim Kardashian
Whilst sister Kim's darker locks were swept to the side.
Rex FeaturesKirsten Dunst
Dramatic eyes and lips complemented Kirsten's celestial gown.
PA PhotosKristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart has long been a fan of the side-swept hair look and the Met Ball 2014 was no exception.
Getty ImagesLeighton Meester
A gorgeous dip-dye and seductively dark and metallic eye make-up doth a winning beauty look, make.
Rex FeaturesLena Dunham
Lena, too, brought out her dark brown eyes with some statement eye make-up.
PA PhotosLily Donaldson
Side-swept and gorgeous, Lily Donaldson's hair was one of the best 'dos of the night.
PA PhotosLupita Nyong'o
We love Lupita and this fab take on the flapper styles is another gorgeous look from the Oscar winner.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Williams
Michelle Williams showed off her grown-out pixie crop on the red carpet, showcasing a new peroxide bob.
Rex FeaturesRachel McAdams
Rachel's classic curls and simple make-up matched her gorgeous column dress beautifully.
Rex FeaturesRihanna
Rihanna's long hair was swept up into a bedhead top knot for the night, let her dramatic dress do the talking.
Rex FeaturesRita Ora
Rita's bob was given a directional edge on the night, too.
Rex FeaturesRita Ora
With super-slicked sides and poker staight ends, wisely, her billowing dress didn't have to compete with an overly statement 'do.
Rex FeaturesRosie Huntington-Whiteley
This was another beauty homerun for Miss. Huntington-Whiteley.
Rex FeaturesSarah Jessica Parker
SJP, meanwhile, plumped for this statement 'do.
Rex FeaturesShailene Woodley
Shailene's slightly blonder locks were also given a stylish outing in this choppy pixie crop.
Getty ImagesSolange Knowles
Solange, too, debuted a shorter new style.
Rex FeaturesSuki Waterhouse
Suki, meanwhile, whipped her fringe back for the night and went for this gorgeously whispy up-do.
Rex FeaturesTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift kept to her signature red lipstick and a tousled bob.
Getty ImagesToni Garn
Toni Garn channeled the 20s somewhat with this cute curled bob.
Rex FeaturesVictoria Beckham
VB kept her long brunette locks side-swept and glossy for the night.
Rex FeaturesZoe Saldana
With a busy print on her dress, Zoe kept her beauty look rather understated but still absolutely gorgeous.
