Here are a few celebrities spotted at the New York City Ballet Gala. Not all featured women are 40 yet, but I wanted to include them here so we can all be inspired by their style.

1. Christine Lagarde

Christine Lagarde (1956) is a French lawyer and Union for a Popular Movement politician who has been the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund since 5 July 2011. She is well known for her great style is wearing a unique two-piece ensemble this evening.

2. Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo is an American socialite who seems to be everywhere these days and is a style icon for many. This style has been quite popular at awards shows recently, but I’m personally not a huge fan, even though Olivia does wear it extremely well.

4. Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith de Bruin (1969) is a retired Irish swimmer who achieved notable success in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, becoming Ireland’s most successful Olympian to date. She is is currently a practising barrister. I love this chic ensemble that makes a color statement.

5. Candace Beinecke

Candace Beinecke is one of the top lawyers in the US and works as the Chair of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. A gorgeous woman in a beautiful dress!

6. Julie Henderson

Julie Henderson (1986) is an American model known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. She looks stunning in this lace gown.

7. Elettra Wiedermann

Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann (1983) is an American fashion model and socialite. I like the unique color of this dress

8. June Ambrose

Costume designer and celebrity fashion stylist shows of her great style in this beautiful gown.

9. Patti Smith

Last but not least there is the inimitable Patti Smith, who still looks like a rock star.

It is very possible that there are more celebrities in all the photos I have from the ballet gala, but these are the women either I or Denton recognised. You will have to help me spot other celebrities as I have many more gorgeous looks to show you in future posts!