Fashionably tired! Lupita Nyong'o hides under a head scarf while Karolina Kurkova sticks to shades as the stars finally emerge after the Met Gala

By Christine Rendon

She was on sparkling form in her feathered Prada outfit at the Met Gala on Monday.

But after a later night partying, Lupita Nyong'o, 31, hid under a head scarf as she finally emerged from her hotel.

The 12 Years A Slave actress was captured sheltering from the sunlight behind her shades as she left The Mark Hotel in New York City on Tuesday.

What a difference! Lupita Nyong'o wore a casual headscarf and stylish blue jacket while emerging from The Mark Hotel in New York City on Tuesday

What a difference! Lupita Nyong'o wore a casual headscarf and stylish blue jacket while emerging from The Mark Hotel in New York City on Tuesday

Giving them something to talk about! The bold fashionista sent the Twitter-sphere abuzz with her dramatic Met Gala dress

Giving them something to talk about! The fashionista sent the Twitter-sphere abuzz with her Met Gala dress

She wasn't the only one to make a late start on the day.

Stars such as Karolina Kurkova, Kate Bosworth and Kate Mara had their shades jammed on as they finally made a start on the day.

The always on-trend Lupita opted for a comfortable yet stylish approach for her post-Met Gala outfit, teaming an edgy leather blazer with a figure-hugging pair of jeans.

Shades on! Kate Bosworth and her husband Michael Polish protected their weary gaze behind aviator sunglasses while in New York on Tuesday

Shades on! Kate Bosworth and her husband Michael Polish protected their weary gaze behind aviator sunglasses

Stunning in pink: Bosworth smouldered in a coral-coloured dress at the Met Gala in New York on Monday

Stunning in pink: Bosworth smouldered in a coral-coloured dress at the Met Gala in New York on Monday

A vision in blue! Karolina Kurkova looked over the shoulder in a dramatic blue gown at the Met Ball on Monday, a stark contrast to her more casual ensemble in New York on Tuesday
A vision in blue! Karolina Kurkova looked over the shoulder in a dramatic blue gown at the Met Ball on Monday, a stark contrast to her more casual ensemble in New York on Tuesday

A vision in blue! Karolina Kurkova looked over the shoulder in a dramatic blue gown at the Met Ball on Monday, a stark contrast to her more casual ensemble in New York on Tuesday

Feeling the love: Kate Mara held hands with her boyfriend Max Minghella while in New York with her sunglasses on Tuesday

Feeling the love: Kate Mara held hands with her boyfriend Max Minghella while in New York with her sunglasses on Tuesday

What a transformation! The House Of Cards star wore a floor-length green gown that flowed behind her back

What a transformation! The House Of Cards star wore a floor-length green gown that flowed behind her back

A stark contrast: The stunning beauty was a noticeable difference decked out in blue compared to her netted dress while at the Met Gala on Monday night

A stark contrast: The stunning beauty was a noticeable difference decked out in blue compared to her netted dress while at the Met Gala on Monday night

Feeling low-key: Nyong'o appeard to be in deep in thought while keeping her gaze hidden behind reflective sunglasses

Feeling low-key: Nyong'o appeard to be in deep in thought while keeping her gaze hidden behind reflective sunglasses

She added a chic touch to her low-key ensemble with a white button-up blouse, and kept her stride in suede black heeled boots.

And unlike her attention-grabbing netted dress, Lupita seemed to have favoured a more inconspicuous appearance, pairing a reflective set of sunglasses with a stylish black headwrap. 

The Yale School Of Drama graduate accessorised with a chunky pearl necklace, and clung to her phone while striding outside of the hotel.

A little weary: The 12 Years A Slave actress appeared to be slightly fatigued following her fashionable Met Gala appearance

A little weary: The 12 Years A Slave actress appeared to be slightly fatigued following her fashionable Met Gala appearance

And while the actress appeared to be in high spirits, she also seemed slightly fatigued following the high-fashion Met Gala event.

She certainly wasn't the only one.

Elizabeth Olsen stunned passerby at the Met Gala in an icy blue dress, yet was captured in front of the Ed Sullivan Theater dressed in loose-fitting trousers and a billowing blouse.

Sarah Silverman turned heads in her dramatic red gown alongside boyfriend Michael Sheen at the Met Gala, however appeared fatigue upon arriving back to Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Sarah Paulson smouldered in a beaded emerald green gown at the Gala, although appeared slightly haggard the day following the fashionable event.

I'm blue! Elizabeth Olsen was an icy image in a light blue dress at the Met Gala compared to her green ensemble while visiting The Late Show in New York on Tuesday
I'm blue! Elizabeth Olsen was an icy image in a light blue dress at the Met Gala compared to her green ensemble while visiting The Late Show in New York on Tuesday

I'm blue! Elizabeth Olsen was an icy image in a light blue dress at the Met Gala compared to her green ensemble while visiting The Late Show in New York on Tuesday

Romance! Sarah Silverman was a far cry from her comedic self in a bold red gown alongside boyfriend Michael Sheen at the Met Gala

Romance! Sarah Silverman was a far cry from her comedic self in a bold red gown alongside boyfriend Michael Sheen at the Met Gala

Feeling weary? Silverman reached for her boyfriend's hand while in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Feeling weary? Silverman reached for her boyfriend's hand while in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Feeling the green: Sarah Paulson gave a determined expression while wearing a beaded green gown at the Met Gala, in contrast to her more haggard appearance in New York on Tuesday
Feeling the green: Sarah Paulson gave a determined expression while wearing a beaded green gown at the Met Gala, in contrast to her more haggard appearance in New York on Tuesday

Feeling the green: Sarah Paulson gave a determined expression while wearing a beaded green gown at the Met Gala, in contrast to her more haggard appearance in New York on Tuesday

It was a different story on Monday night, when the stars dazzled on the red carpet at what is considered on of fashion's biggest nights.

For her part Lupita divided audiences by wearing a netted green Prada dress in an ensemble praised by Vogue Magazine, and critisized by numerous social media commentators.

Grazia Magazine invited their followers to 'discuss' Lupita's daring feathered outfit on Twitter on Monday.

One particularly animated user tweeted that Lupita 'looks like an extra from Lost.'

According to IMDB, Lupita is rumoured to be starring alongside Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming Jungle Book drama as Rakcha.

The Hollywood Reporter described the upcoming Disney project as a 'live-action/CG hybrid' adaptation of the original animated film.



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Lupita looks stunning as usual...

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Martin Sheen seems mesmerized.

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Lupita looked terrible at the MET Gala.

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My god, Lupita Nyong'o is stunning.

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Agreed

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you are right

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Gorgeous casual chic! Just like most of the actual stars. Only try-hard Kim K walks the NY streets dressed for a cocktail party! Ha ha ha

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Love Lupita's retro casual style.

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She's becoming overexposed. They need to pull back a little on the PR.

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I think if I'd spent the night walking a red carpet with D-listers and reality show stars I might want to hide behind glasses and scarfs the next morning as well.

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Nyongo is wearing a Muslim scarf!

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Shock story. Stars wear normal clothes when not at showbiz events. Incredible DM, just incredible!

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