2019 Black Girls Rock Awards

Last night(August 25th) Newark, New Jersey, the 2019 Black Girls Rock awards, which was hosted by Niecy Nash, took place at the NJPAC.

Angela Bassett worked a playful ALBERTA FERRETTI LIMITED EDITION FALL 2018 COUTURE beaded fringe jumpsuit. Because her jumpsuit has some shine to it, I think she should have gone with simple metallic sandals over the glittery platforms. Her beauty look was flawless as always.

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Amandla Stenberg in Chromat at the 2018 Variety Power of Young Hollywood Party

Following her attendance at the Black Girls Rock awards, Amandla Stenberg jetted back to LA to attend the Variety Power of Young Hollywood Party last night(August 28th) at Sunset Tower Hotel.

I think this is the sexiest that I have ever seen Amandla and she nailed it. She worked a CHROMAT SPRING 2017 red buckle cutout midi dress.

Beauty wise, she kept it simple with minimal makeup and a pulled hairstyle which topped off her look along with red GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI mules.

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2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards Wrap-up

The 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards took place last night9August 26th) at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. To see all of the celeb looks, click HERE and continue below for the wrap-up. Be sure to catch the show on BET on September 9th.

Naomi Campbell skipped the red carpet but thankfully her look was captured. She was my favorite, looking flawless in this CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC orange pleated crepe dress. When it comes to her hair, we almost always see her with straight tresses which is why I was blown away with joy to see her with these curls.  

Storm Reid was a beauty in the printed strapless MONIQUE LHUILLIER mini dress which flowed into a train the back. There is nothing that I would add or change here. 

Ava DuVernay who presented at the show, looked lovely in a MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black long sleeve sequin feather dress which was topped off with a flawless beauty look.

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Skai Jackson in Victoria Victoria Beckham & Mother of Pearl at the 2018 Arthur Ashe Kids Day & the 2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards

Skai Jackson had a busy weekend, as she attended the 2018 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day prior to the start of the 2018 US Open and the 2018 Black Girls Rocks! Awards.

OnSaturday(August 25th) she attended the Arthur Ashe Kids day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing, Queens of New York. For the occasion, she wore a VICTORIA VICTORIA BECKHAM RESORT 2019 orange spice & midnight navy sunglasses printed shirt with the matching asymmetrical ruffle skirt mini skirt. She dressed down her vibrant printed ensemble with VANS slip-on sneakers which brought her whole look together for the casual, outside event. However I wish she left the colored lip out. A braided ponytail & MONICA VINADER hoops finished up her look.

On yesterday(August 26th) she attended the 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ. She worked a playful long sleeve white & black pleated chiffon polka dot mini dress from the MOTHER OF PEARL SPRING 2018 collection. Here is where I think the colored lip would work but she looked great either way. A braided ponytail, MONICA VINADER jewelry and the black STUART WEITZMAN 'Nudist' sandals finished up her look.

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Mary J. Blige in Roberto Cavalli at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards

As one of the honorees, Mary J. Blige made her way to the red carpet for the 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards last night(August 26th) at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's in Newark, NJ.

ROBERTO CAVALLI is one of the brands that Mary has been a long time fan of and she wore a dress from the designer's FALL 2018 collection. Her natural & black long sleeve printed knit, turtleneck maxi dress featured a flirty cutout bodice and a pleated, drop waist skirt with a slit detail. 

I love this dress and I was hoping it made it's way to the red carpet. The high neckline is not the best on her but the center part up-do complimented it. She topped off her look along with L'DEZEN jewelry and smokey eyes, offset with a nude lip. 

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Janet Jackson in Christian Siriano at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards

On a quick break from her 'SOTW' tour, Janet Jackson hit the red carpet for the 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center last night(August 26th) in Newark, NJ.

Janet was honored at the event and she wore a CHRISTIAN SIRIANO FALL 2018 navy long sleeve floral velvet layered, turtleneck gown with an exaggerated train in the back. Her ball gown was accessorized with H. CROWNE hoops, a KAIMIN spiked choker, a YVY harness and LILLIAN SHALOM rings. 

Whether the gown is a hit or miss in our eyes, voluminous pieces like this is something that Janet tends to gravitate towards. The gown looks a little overwhelming on her but she makes it work, while rocking R13 black platforms boots underneath which she can see via her instagram. While I know some may not get it, I do like the hair. Do you think Janet pulled this look off?

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Ciara in Balmain at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards

Before her presenting duties, Ciara posed on the red carpet for the 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's in Newark, NJ last night(August 26th). 

Showing some leg, she wore a BALMAIN FALL 2018 creation which I feel was a bit over-designed. The long sleeve sequin, turtleneck mini dress with padded shoulders, was layered with a strapless ruffle tulle, train dress. 

On the runway, the dress was adorned with a belt which I wish Cici kept because it added balance to it. Also the boots with the dress are meh and while I love her beauty look, the hair should have been completely off-the-shoulders to compliment her high neckline. However I feel the model did a better job of selling the dress because of the styling. Did Cici sell you on her look?

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Cynthia Erivo in Sally LaPointe at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards

Cynthia Erivo brought some shine & sparkle to the red carpet last night(August 26th) for the 2018 Black Girls Rock! awards at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's in Newark, NJ.

On tune with the red carpet, she wore a SALLY LAPOINTE FALL 2018 long sleeve red turtleneck and a burgundy & red ombre sequin wrap skirt. Playing off of her ensemble's hue, she accessorized with a red head wrap, a burgundy velvet HUNTING SEASON clutch and burgundy JIMMY CHOO velvet pumps. 

There is a lot of red going on but she owns the color and it does look great against her skin. However a strappy or ankle strap sandal would have been a better shoe choice over those pumps. Also the turtleneck feels a bit too hot but still this is a standout look. Are you feeling Cynthia's look?

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