7:30PM We arrive on the purple carpet at the Essence Black Women in Music event sponsored by Lincoln. Like I mentioned in my Prepping post, I went with the Tadashi Shoji lace peplum dress in Sand. I’m really happy with my choice, I feel comfortable and confident.
Goapele was there, looking stunning in a bright red lip and side-swept bangs.
Jennifer Williams of Basketball Wives was in attendance. She gave me the scoop on her outfit, and it was mostly Zara! Gotta love celebs who shop at the same stores we do.
Estelle looked beautiful with her cascading curls, deep berry lip and bold lashes. She wore a suit by Eugene Lim suit.
Denise Vasi of VH1’s Single Ladies was in attendance. She’s so gorgeous! Her red pout and green jewels were the perfect compliment to her Peter Hidalgo outfit.
My twin Jill Scott was there! She’s so beautiful, even more so in person.
Jurnee Smollet rocking a Trina Turk dress, with her date. Can’t wait for the newest Tyler Perry film featuring her and Kim Kardashian. Should be quite interesting!
Lisa Rae, also of VH1’s Single Ladies, was in attendance. She was a joy to talk to. She rocked a white Tadashi Shoji dress, and we gushed over wearing the same designer to the event. She has good taste!
Keke Palmer was there sporting new, luxurious locks. Love her curls! She was “big hair don’t care” like me that night. I just had a styling session with her hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez recently. She does a fab job.
Yes y’all, I ran into the one and only Nene Leakes of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame! I told her she’s my favorite. She chatted me up about some of her favorite designers, who include Christian Louboutin and Dolce & Gabbana.
Naturi Naughton posing in front of the 2013 Lincoln MKX. She wore a blue lace dress from an independent designer called Mignon.
I met new R&B artist Sevyn Streeter. I LOVE her single “I Like It” so I couldn’t wait to chat with her. She’s penned songs for top songstresses like Alicia Keys, Brandy, Fantasia, Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige and more. She’s so pretty! And her outfit was on point.
9:30PM Right before I head in for the event, I spy Ford Motors’ Shawn Lollie, honoree of the evening Solange, and President of Essence Communications, Michelle Eubanks.
Once inside, it’s time to enjoy the performances. First up is the lovely Lianne La Havas who woos the crowd with songs off of her album “Is Your Love Big Enough”.
Awesome recap!! I liked the blue dress but I’m glad you went with the lace. Very pretty! Sharon Leal and Jill Scott look amazing!!! Glad you had fun!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Event looked like fun!!
OMG!!! Adoro Amber Riley, adoro o estilo dela!!!
Abraços e sucesso!!