Let's face it - when it comes to the MET Ball tonight, Daphne Guinness is the lady of the evening. When you combine how close she and Alexander McQueen were, how she bought every piece of Isabella Blow's collection and how Barneys New York has asked her to prepare for the gala by getting dressed in the window - well, she's officially the belle of the ball.

MAC Cosmetics Senior Artist Romero Jennings worked with Daphne on a recent Barneys ad campaign and is responsible for creating the stunning look you see above. To get Daphne's look, Romero used the following products, all from MAC:

Skin:

Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone mixed with Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15

Fast Response Eye Cream

Face and Body Foundation mixed with Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation

Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation used as concealer

Studio Careblend Pressed Powder

Eyes:

(Crease) Eye Shadows in Saddle, Cork, Espresso, Orange (Using Brushes - #219,121,227)

(Lid) Eye Shadow in Motif and Shroom, MAC PRO Eye Shadow in Vellum (Using Brushes - #226,194)

(Liner) Fluidline in Blacktrack and Dipdown (Using Brush #311)

Lash #33 #44 and # 7 used in pieces

Cheeks:

Contour with Lipstick in Taupe and Eye Shadow Omega (Using Brush #168)

Powder Blush in Springsheen(Using Brush #109)

Lips:

Lips : Lip Pencil in Cherry mixed with Lipmix in Crimson,

Lipstick in Lady Danger, and Lipstick in Ruby Woo

What do you think of Daphne's look?

Photo by Markus Klinko & INDRANI, styled by GK Reid and artist Hogan Mclaugnlin.

(Photo courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman's Facebook page)

I hate to say that I almost missed the Akris celebration at Bergdorf Goodman. I had my doubts, and as per usual I was tired. Fortunately, I had convinced Eileen of Miss Whoever You Are to join me at the event (every girl needs a wingwoman, right?).

After fawning over the Bergdorf Goodman spring catalog on a table by the elevator on the first floor, we entered the elevator. Directly to Eileen's left, stood Daphne Guinness, with her trademark black & white Cruella Deville hair, accessorized with a baby blue headband that perfectly mimicked the blue of her Birkin. After she exited the elevator (and I sent my OMFG tweet), we lost her in the crowd.

After making a loop through the party (and admiring the beautiful Akris clothing), we found her leaning up against a wall, chatting with her friends. Admittedly, Eileen and I stared like fan girls (and I even attempted to take a photo that inevitably turned out to be blurry). During this time, I made a few key observations that once digested, taught me key lessons.

• The subtleties of her accessories were not lost on me. Hello - her headband matched her Birkin. I love how the baby blue pieces that seemed to be orbiting her outfit somehow brought it all together. True style is always in the details.
• She was wearing heel-less shoes (which potentially were Nina Ricci) and walked effortlessly in them. As the evening went on, she was resting comfortably against the wall. Even the chicest and most accomplished ladies of style succumb to the discomforts of fashion.
• Although she was wearing black lace gloves, Eileen and I witnessed Ms. Guinness enjoy hors d'oeuvres at least twice during our short stay at the event. Imagine that - beautiful people actually need to eat to survive - they just sustain with style.
• Throughout the evening, Ms. Guinness was not burdened with her Birkin. Off to the side stood a woman whose duties consisted only of holding the baby blue treasure. As much as I love a beautiful detailed clutch, they aren't the most practical. Big bags aren't just for the commuter - sometimes a gal needs more than a breath mint and an AmEx to make it through an evening.

If you had an opportunity to share space with your style icon, who and where would it be?