Red Carpet Fashion: Black Girls Rock Awards 2012

Tonight BET Networks premiered the annual Black Girls Rock Awards and in true red-carpet fashion, our favorite females showed their support as well as their impeccable sense of style. Black Girls Rock is always one of my absolute favorite award shows, not just for the fashions but because these celebrities are supporting such an amazing cause. Empowerment of young females of color is so incredibly important so I make it a point to watch and support the show every year. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the red carpet:

Roc Nation songstress Bridget Kelly served it up on the carpet in a body-conscious black dress, statement jewels and her signature blunt bangs (done by celebrity hairstylist Keith Campbell)

Black was definitely the theme of the night. Lala Vasquez-Anthony showed up in a body-hugging Balmain black velvet number, a sophisticated updo and classic Louboutin black pumps.

Marsha Ambrosius was glowing in a fitted black blazer and statement belt, luscious curls, and rhinestone hoops.

Janelle Monae (who’s a new spokesperson for Covergirl) looked amazing in her signature tuxedo “uniform” with a little diamond embellishment.

Taraji P. Henson broke the mold in a glittering gold DVF number. Super classy and well-fitted. Loved it!

Ciara went with an architectural silhouette and slicked back hair. Not gonna lie, I was a little confused by this look, but I’ll let her live.

Meagan Good served a glowing post-wedding glow with tapered layers, a red lip and a full on black ensemble. She rocked a cropped turtleneck top and a flowing maxi skirt.

The hostesses of Black Girls Rock – Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King pose with performer Keyshia Cole on the red carpet.

Per usual, Tracee Ellis Ross served a fierce face and a luscious head of curls. That berry lip is everything! Definitely doing a “Get The Look” for this one soon.

Who doesn’t LIVE for Kerry Washington? I am here for her. Love this beauty look. She’s giving a sophisticated updo, a red lip and a dainty beaded Marchesa cocktail dress.

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Photos by Shade Freeland of ShadedBlaque Photography

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Christina Brown

Lifestyle influencer and digital mompreneur Christina S. Brown is a New York native, LA resident, and the founder of LoveBrownSugar.com and BrownGirlsLove. She's an award-winning storyteller, a motivational speaker and an advocate for confident millennial black women.

9 Comments
  1. Loving Taraji’s dress, I’m always living for Kerry, and Tracee and that hair with that lip color total #swoon, Janelle and LaLa just yes!

    Black Girl’s definitely do rock!

    xoxo
    Shay

  2. I LIVE FOR KERRY! She’s so classy, and looked stunning in her dress! And of course I’m a huge Tracee fan! I thoroughly enjoyed the show tonight, so inspiring! I think A. Keys did a great job kicking off the show. And India! YES!

    -Kris

    The Kris Bliss