Brr! Stars Let It Snow At UNICEF Snowflake Ball

Sadie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST

The UNICEF Snowflake Ball, at Cipriani 42nd Street, is a Big Deal for the philanthropic set - and a perfect chance to wear lots and lots of winter white! And let's not forget all that frosty crystal! (Sandra Lee...)

I'm guessing Sandra Lee was troubled by the somewhat minimal adoption of the "snowflake" motif, complete lack of tablescapes, and sought to remedy things with her choice of gown.

Hillary Gumbel, meanwhile, did Grecian Winter Wonderland.

Can I tell you how much I love that Lauren Bush is rocking the eccentric Italian widow from a Fellini film look? (The bag, one supposes, is Unicef-related.)

Wonder what her cousin Jenna thinks? Gotta say, she's looking understated-holiday chic.

As for Barbara (with a classically-clad Maggie Betts ), that icy smile really says it all.

Alicia Blythewood does classic 60's benefit - complete with cruel under-arm abrasion.

Deborah Roberts may get the prize for best holiday-ball attire: can you beat metallic brocade for classic regal and sheer weight?

Ok, her or Gillian Miniter.

Annette Lauer: ready for the Ascotte Gavotte, the licorice candy stick, the 80s and, apparently, the charity ball.

Model Dayle Haddon has that deer-in-a-headlights look of one in a classic Marilyn gown and a miniature bag.

I know how Muffie Potter Aston feels: I'm always the gnome in pix, even when the other isn't as tall as Somers Farkas. Well, except for feeling like a full-time socialite in shantung benefit-wear, that is.

Singer Chrisette Michele's pompadour and Lillian Russell silhouette make for a pleasantly retro bombshell effect, no?
that is.

David Duchovny's all, "I'm a sex addict, get me out of here!" Tea Leoni's all, "not a chance."

[Images via Getty]

Did Everyone Look Amazing At UNICEF's Snowflake Ball?

Sadie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST

If you were a socialite, wouldn't you want to go to an event called the "Snowflake Ball?" The annual UNICEF event was held at New York's Cipriani, and Lucy Liu, Tea Leoni, Barbara Bush, and various other glamourpusses looked rad for a cause. Of course, it wasn't all great… Or was it? Once again, I call upon you to determine whether one of these baffling getups is a Do or a Don't after the jump.
The Good:
Not only does Lucy Liu look stunning, she matches the background!
Isn't Hilary Quinlan's bombshell special made to be worn to a "snowflake ball"?
Lauren Bush's buffalo check has got to be Ralph Lauren! (She dates his son, after all.) Her purse is a much more discreet nod to this UNICEF campaign than the gown version we've seen before.
Tea Leoni looks ridiculously '80s-goddess. In a good way, I mean.
Again, Barbara Bush's plunging gown just says "snowflake ball"… Though some might find the actual snowflakes a bit much.
I happen to love different-height couples like Dikembe and Rose Mutombo. Plus, they look great!
What Say You?
Maggie Betts: understated elegance or sad sleeping bag?

[Images via Getty]

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Brr! Stars Let It Snow At UNICEF Snowflake Ball

Did Everyone Look Amazing At UNICEF's Snowflake Ball?