Jasmine Sanders Takes Us Behind the Scenes as She Gets Ready for Her First Met Gala

For model and Instagram star Jasmine Sanders (aka "Golden Barbie"), making her Met Gala debut was a "dream come true." And the voluminous H&M ball gown she wore on fashion's biggest red carpet completed the fairy tale. Lucky for us, Sanders documented her glamorous day for PEOPLE. Go inside her getting-ready process
By Colleen Kratofil
May 08, 2018 12:27 PM

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DREAM CLOSET

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"Today is the day! So excited," Jasmime gushed about attending her first Met Gala. "Loving the gold lamé and structuring in the garment."

It was also important for the star to stay on theme. "The Catholic Church has inspired many fashion designers over hundreds of years," she shared. "The gold color of the dress is reminiscent of colors worn in the Catholic church."

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ALL DOLLED UP

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"Glam squad. Getting some final touch-ups before our Extra segment."

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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"Love at first sight," she said about her H&M ball gown, which took about five weeks total to design. "I can’t take my eyes off this stunning dress!" [Insert heart eye emoji here!]

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NAILED IT

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"It is all in the details," she says about her gold tipped, glitter base manicure.

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GLAM TIME

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"Time for hair and makeup. My hair will be a fantasy! Stay tuned..."

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NAME GAME

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She says she's "obsessed" with her custom H&M robe and asks: "Can I wear this every day?"

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YOU'VE GOT MAIL

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"The invite of the year. So honored!"

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BEAUTY & THE BRAID

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"All hands on deck."

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LOVE LETTERS

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"Notes from my boyfriend always calms the nerves," she said about the sweet messages from her beau Terrence J.

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SHOWTIME

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"Off to the Met!"

[Editor's Note: According to the star, her gold ball gown "isn’t extremely heavy but it definitely has some weight to it."]

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