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2013 MET Ball

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Another year, another Met Ball. The biggest fashion red carpet & event of the year is currently underway at MoMA in NYC. Some of the biggest names and fashion and Hollywood came out to celebrate ..

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Once again, for the second year in a row, Beyonce Knowles took over VOGUE’s 2013 “PUNK: Chaos To Couture” themed Met Ball tonight rocking an eye catching and sexy look from Givenchy Haute Couture. After last year’s shutdown in the purple & black feather & sheer number, Bey, who is serving as this year’s honorary co-chair, switched it up with a strapless leather bodice and a printed gold and black skirt with a high slit that exposed matching boots, and came with matching gloves.

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Absolutely loving Alicia Keys’, LaLa’s, and Kerry Washington’s looks for the night.

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Alicia kept her sexy edge in a leather cutout Jason Wu halter dress with a red sequined bottom half and the perfect touch of punk with Robert Lee Morris jewels, a Tonya Hawkes clutch and streak of red hair.

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“Scandal” star Kerry Washington has been on a whirlwind NYC promo tour today hitting up several back to back to back talk shows. And she pulled it together once again tonight in a gorgeous Vera Wang creation. Vera stepped outside the box of her usual simple colors and flowy looks to go for a structured multimedia dress with a bold metallic print. And it worked perfectly for Kerry.

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Kerry and Vera even posed it up with Andre Leon Talley inside looking like a page snatched straight from VOGUE magazine.

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LaLa Anthony looked amazing as she flew solo in this red satin Zac Posen dress as she showed off her new slim & toned bod in a dress that would show every flaw. But in this look, she’s got none. Perfect straightened & cut blonde hair as well.La had posed with her girl Chanel Iman who rocked a striped J.Mendel frock.

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Nicole Richie Gets best dressed in my book! She stepped out the box and fashion is all about setting your own trend. Loveeee it!
And let’s discuss Nicole Richie’s surprising silver foxy look shall we? We must say, it works for her. It’s a costume gala after all and she gave just enough “costume” drama. Chick could play Storm in X-Men. The fashion diva rocked Dana Rebecca Designs and a Maria Francesca Pepe ring.

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Rocking a white Thakoon look with an exposed midriff slit and a high split in the skirt, Rita Ora got it all the way right with the hair and makeup as well. Loving this look for her.she paired her look with Nicholas Kirkwood heels and Tasaki for Thakoon necklace, earrings and bracelet. She topped it all off with Cartier rings.

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Jennifer Lopez got catty in this stunningly glam Michael Kors gown. Very unexpected look by the all American designer, but the risk paid off because Jenny looks amazing. As usual, the cheetah style nude and black print dress looks painted on. And she’s freaking flawless.

2013 SAG Awards:Celebs Hit The Red Carpet

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“Scandal” actress Kerry Washington stood out on a red carpet full of black gowns at tonight’s 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards

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Kerry described her look as “Olivia Pope white” while talking to E! on tonight’s 2013 SAG Awards red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A.

She rocked a two-piece Rodarte gown complete with a split V quilted top and flowing white bottom with a lace hem. She accessorized with a silver box Judith Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton diamond earrings for the occasion. And we love the formality of the look.

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“Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Rocsi Diaz looked modelesque in her strapless ivory and black lace Mandalay dress and XIV Karats jewels:

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Jordan Sparks whipped out a curve hugging, Grecian inspired royal blue Nicole Miller Atelier gown for the big red carpet:

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RED CARPET: The 2012 American Music Awards

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Brandy looked flawless in a gold shimmering asymmetrical dress and laid hair and gorgeous makeup.Loved her look

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The one shoulder sash macrame embellished overlay gold & black viscose dress is by London-based designer Ekaterina Kukhareva. She definitely took a risk with this bold look, but the way she put together from makeup to shoes I think she did an awesome job!

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Sparkle star Jordin rocked a multi-print long gown from the Etro Fall 2012 collection. And pulled it off nicely.Fresh faced and pretty as always.

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And of course Kelly Rowland came out gorgeous as ever!

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Kelly Rowland looked her usual gorgeous self in a Naeem Khan Fall 2012 dress embellished with mirrored stones and felt applique. Good look for her.

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The new ‘Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Rocsi Diaz showed off her gams in a black & white peplum & dramatic shoulder mini dress.

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“Scandal” star Kerry Washington also rocked a bright color on the yellow

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She went the sheer lace route in her Stella McCartney Resort 2013 longsleeved dress. She accessorized with a yellow Kotur clutch and coral pumps. And some type of way, pulled this difficult almost frumpy look completely off. Only a few people could pull this look off… I love that she took a risk !

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INSIDE Black Girls Rock! Red Carpet Arrivals

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Black Girls Rock! Awards. Check out who hit the red carpet at the Paradise Theater in New York and a bit of the fabulousness you can expect from what went down inside the taping, before it airs….

Eva Longoria hit the carpet in a pretty white dress from Dana Budeanu, a nude YSL clutch and Louboutin ankle strap pumps as she presented the Star Power Award to her good friend Kerry Washington, in an embellished Marchesa dress & bow tie Louboutin pumps. And they posed with the gorgeous Tarajji P. Henson in her golden metallic peplum dress from Diane Von Furstenberg.

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The “Person Of Interest” star looked picture perfect in the curve hugging look and leopard Louboutin pumps.

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Co-hosts Tracee Ellis Ross & Regina King put their best fashion feet forward in their sexy black looks.

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Keyshia, in a pretty silver gown from Jovani, performed

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And Mrs. Meagan Good Franklin blew a few kisses with Keyshia and rocked a midriff baring crop top and sheer maxi skirt look for the carpet.

Meagan kicked it with BET’s head honcho Debra Lee and her new natural mini-fro.

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“Basketball Wives” star Laura Govan made her way to the event in a very interesting look. She posed it up with sponsor CHEVY’s new 2013 Malibu, and the new “106 & Park” fellas–Shorty Da Prince & Bow Wow.

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Laura wore Anna Francesca couture.

While Gabrielle Union kept it simple in a black Dolce & Gabanna dress. This wig though…. We’re ready for a drastic change up for the Gabster…like a short sharp angled bob.

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Janelle Monae looked pretty and polished in her typical look. She rocked a tailored black tux with a McQueen clutch.

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Marsha Ambrosius rocked a chic black and white look accentuated with a pretty embellishment.

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India Arie kept it bright with a black knee length dress with neon yellow trim

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Ciara rocked a runway couture Givenchy look.

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Black Girls Rock! creator Beverly Bond kept it chic in a dark multi-colored gown. Lovely look for her.

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LaLa Anthony rocked a high neck long sleeved dark green velvet Balmain dress with her Louboutin heels. Hot look!

You can catch Black Girls Rock! on BET November 4th at 8p EST

2012 ANGEL BALL

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It’s that time of the year when celebs step out in full force for Denise Rich’s Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. The Foundation funds medical research for prevention and treatment of Lymphoma, Leukemia and related cancers. And plenty of your faves were on hand to support the cause of the 16th annual Ball.

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In a stunning cobalt blue gown with two slits and a pair of sky high black ankle strapped heels ,Kim K. stepped out of Kanye’s Soho apartment Monday night to hit the event. And Kanye, looking dapper in something else other than leather pants, put on his best camera ready face:

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Ashanti put on a sexy sparkly black dress with a thigh high slit as she hit the carpet with her man Nelly.

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Angela Simmons looked great in a deep pink one shoulder gown with a wrapped slit. And she accessorized with cobalt blue accessories. Gorgeous look.

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Solange & Tina Knowles put on their chicest prints for the evening.

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The Knowles gals posed with Denise Rich.

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The metallic geometric printed gown flaunted her cleavage and slim curves perfectly And the gold & white clutch set it off perfectly.

Nicole Richie Flaunts Her Fashion Clout In DUJOUR Magazine

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In a sexy and chic military inspired fashion spread for DuJour magazine, one of our fave chicks, Nicole Richie, is working it out showcasing some hot looks for fall. Check out the House of Harlow founder–clad in a Max Mara wool dress and diamonds from Kwiat & Jacob & Co. for the cover flaunting her fashion clout

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October 2012 issue of DuJour magazine rocking the premiere fashion labels that everyone will be drooling over this fall.

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Brian Atwood Python Thigh High Boots, Michael Kors felted wool belted peacoat

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO leather lapel blazer, Max Mara wool bolero hat, Winter Kate crinkly chiffon dress

NYC Fashion Week

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Vanessa Williams sat next to Daisy Fuentes at the Carlos Miele show.

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Paula Abdul also attended the show and posed with the ladies.

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Flawless supermodel Naomi Campbell hit the catwalk for designer Zac Posen this week.

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She later posed with Zac, and models Coco Rocha (in a beautiful organza gown) and Karolina Kurkova.

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Naomi also posed with comedienne Joan Rivers.

Photos via A-Wire/WENN/Michael N. Todaro/WireImage/Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images North America

Kimora Lee & Angela Simmons, Allyson Felix, June Ambrose & More Trek Through Fashion Week

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Over at the LaQuan Smith show last night at the Hudson Hotel Private Park, stylist June Ambrose showed her support in a black and grey cocktail dress–her signature look–and black leather jacket with her grey Maryjane Louboutin pumps.

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Angela Simmons also made her way over to the show.
Then she changed her look for the Alice+Olivia yesterday at Century 548:

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Angela rocked purple lipstick and a black leather look.

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Loving Jessica White’s shimmery peplum Alice+Olivia dress.

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Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards Ross kept it fashon forward with her look as well.

Allyson Felix attended the show, and also the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show:

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Allyson posed it up with designer Tommy Hilfiger.

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Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons chatted it up with Tommy

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Kimora, in a youthful colorful frock, later posed with niece Angela Simmons at Lincoln Center before hitting the Donna Karan show.

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Andre Leon Talley attended the Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 fashion show and made a very bold and red fashion statement of his own. We’re doing red capes and long button downs now I guess…

Fabulous First Lady Michelle Obama Rocks Tracy Reese For DNC

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In a knee length pink, gold and silver embroidered custom Tracy Reese dress (which showed off her killer arms) with matching pink heels from J.Crew, First Lady Michelle Obama gave her much anticipated DC speech in Charlotte tonight.

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The 2012 DO SOMETHING AWARDS Blue Carpet

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Actress/singer KeKe Palmer kept it chic in a simple white knee-length form fitting dress and a pair of black pumps for the occasion.

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Basketball Wives: LA” star Draya hit the carpet in a flowing white dipped hem dress and Monika Chiang’s Aramid Platform Rope Sandals.

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VH1’s “Hollywood Exes” stopped by the carpet and looked fabulous while doing so. Mayte Garcia, Nicole Murphy, and Sheree Fletcher all held it down nicely.