New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition, “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” inspired some pretty interesting fashion interpretations at this year’s Met Gala, and bloggers from around the Blogads network covered all of the must-see highlights:

Tom and Lorenzo provide a one-stop shop with Part 1 and Part 2 of their coverage:

There’s lots of individual reviews posted on the site, too. Say goodbye to your productivity for the rest of the day.

Betches Love This run down their favorite fashion moments of the night:

Sienna really did look CAF. Jelly.

Design Seeds features a new palette for Abstract Tones:

Possibly inspired by Nicole Richie’s Met Gala hair?

Immaculate Infatuation lets you search for reviews of restaurants nearby the Met:

Good to know for next time you’re invited to the event! One day…

According to Dlisted, not everyone was a fan of the evening:

The GOOP translation is the afternoon treat I needed.

photo by flickr user Philos8

We helped execute some of the first ads of the 2016 campaign last week. These ads, run by EMILY’s List on Feministing, were promoting the potential Presidential candidacy of Hillary Clinton (or some other woman.)

Turns out some Tea Party groups are running ads too, albeit against a potential 2016 candidate.

The most exciting thing about building a new tool is watching how various creative people decide to use it. Inevitably there are lots of unexpected behaviors and unanticipated idioms. That’s the case with tool that some of our team members are building called Pullquote, which makes it easy to link to a paragraph or idea. Below I’ve documented a few of these different use cases. (Shout if you’d like to help test drive the beta version of Pullquote.)

Whether you’re taking advantage of the weather, studying for soul-crushing exams or working on spring-y crafts, these bloggers will keep you busy with plenty to do this May:

GalaDarling gives 20 ways to celebrate spring:

And defines my new favorite word, “maying,” in the process.

The Pintester tries her hand at a plastic spoon flower:

It doesn’t have to be perfect to be a festive, valiant effort.

WSWCM feels for all those who are in the middle of exam season:

But really, good luck!

Curbly provides 20 DIY gift ideas for Mother’s Day:

I’ve never heard of a “bath bomb” before (#9). You have my attention.

Possessionista shows where to get Mindy Kaling’s sportswear:

Working on your fitness and style are not mutually exclusive.

photo by flickr user sfPhotocraft

It’s Friday.You’ve earned a break to enrich yourself with these gems from around the Blogads network (and if it’s any day other than Friday when you get around to seeing this, you still earned it-go you!):

GalaDarling explores Chinese face-reading:

Long story short, put down your tweezers.

DogShaming revamps the site:

Site designs come and go, but shameful pups are forever.

Lamebook showcases an imaginative OJ enthusiast:

Breakfast of champions…nay, of superheroes.

Dulce Candy does Coachella:

And for good measure, here’s more to be jealous of.

LadyGunn shows behind-the-scenes footage of their Peter Facinelli shoot:

Turns out, Mike Dexter didn’t peak in high school after all.

photo by flickr user _esse_

You may have heard that we’re putting some energy into Pullquote, a new tool that makes it easier for you to link to a paragraph. Let’s say you’re reading a long article and find some key nugget in the 17th paragraph. Rather than tweet a link to the whole article and suggest people “look near the bottom of the page,” you can now use Pullquote to direct readers directly to that paragraph. (Or sentence or even word.) This isn’t for everybody — mostly likely best for power-critics and people who like to share a lot on Twitter. Head over and join the beta if you’re interested.

Buried inside Ken Auletta’s recent New Yorker profile of Henry Blodget, there’s an ex-ray of the skeleton of Business Insider‘s P&L.

Six years on, the site projects $9.3 million in ad revenues for 2013. (Update: Henry B. wrote overnight that this figure was for 2012; I guess Auletta was interviewing Henry B in 2012, and their fabled fact checkers didn’t adjust the “this year” in Blodget’s quote.)

“That’s tiny. Ad rates are low. It’s tough to monetize,” says Blodget.

According to Comscore, BI has 9 million monthly US readers. (24 million global according to Google Analytics.) The rest of BI’s revenues (projected to total $11 million in 2013) come from conferences.

Anyone know how many editorial, sales and/or tech staff BI has these days? (Update: overnight Henry B. writes “~100.”)

Whether or not you watch the show, you’re likely well aware that Mad Men is back for another season, and sites from around the Blogads network are quickly bringing the spotlight back to the show’s storylines, fashion and actors:

Betches Love This bestows the  title of Betch of the Week to Sally Draper:

Betch of the Week status as a tween is pretty impressive.

Tom and Lorenzo recap the season’s first episode and highlight its most notable fashion moments:

It’s pretty amazing how carefully they read into the  character-revealing and plot-signaling fashion choices. I need to start paying more attention!

Portable provides the Definitive Guides to John Hamm and January Jones:

I like John Hamm even more now knowing that he was also in Gilmore Girls. Oh, so charming.

WSWCM proves that Peggy Olsen is just like us:

I’m never quite sure if I like Peggy, but this makes me think I do.

Immaculate Infatuation has Ben Feldman (aka Michael Ginsberg) give a rundown of his favorite NYC restaurants:

I like the thought behind taking a first date to Levain’s Bakery. Cookies got game.

photo by flickr user spencerdallen

I am both hungry and a believer that others should feel my pain, so come walk down Food Blog Lane so we can all torture ourselves together:

The Busboys of Immaculate Infatuation review a couple of spots in Charlie’s neighborhood:

David’s “up one in the dap count” at Prosperity Dumplings.

The Pintester takes a whack at cinnamon roll waffles:

Spoiler alert: this test is a success! Hello, this weekend’s activity.

Endless Simmer shares the recipe for the “Ultimate White Chocolate Peepmallow Reese’s Peanut Butter” bars:

Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, you should celebrate this treat.

Eat Drink Paleo makes “I Can’t Believe It’s Paleo!” Banana Bread:

Challenge accepted.

WSWCM illustrates what it’s like to look at food blogs:

And what it’s like to be me compiling this post.

photo by flickr user SavingMemories