Happy Monday guys and dolls!
The first real week of December is underway and there’s a literal heat wave in NYC. Global warming is real ya’ll!
There was a generous helping of celeb style this weekend, so refresh your palates and get ready to dive in.
Check out this weekend’s most noteworthy looks:
Our President and First Lady ooze elegance and they made no exception for the Kennedy Center Honors Reception at the White House. Get your holiday sparkle from FLOTUS’s Michael Kors Resort 2013 gown!
Queen Mother Aretha Franklin gave Cleopatra tease at the Artists’ Dinner honoring recipients of the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC.
At UNCF’s 33rd Annual An Evening With The Stars, Tracee Ellis Ross uplifted a simple LBD with large gold hoops and $2,395 Christian Louboutin Aeronotoc Calf Hair and Lace Booties.
No more blond for Keke Palmer! The beauty went back to dark hair for the event. Loving her drop-waist dress!
Melanie Fiona went for all-black in a leather bodice number, that might be a jumpsuit or just a gown. Either way, I like it.
Representing for the gentlemen, Derek Luke combined velvet and a super skinny tie on the red carpet. A little too skinny for my taste…but he’s a cutie!
Keyshia Cole was one of the performers of the night. She went bright in a $2,800 asymmetrical “Voodoo” leather jacket by Katie Gallagher, $300 Rebecca Minkoff Studded Winston Pants, and Giuseppe Zanotti booties.
Crooner Tyrese took to the stage at the event in black and white. I would’ve liked a more fitted pant on him, but I often have trouble getting past his face.
Yolanda Adams gave menswear chic in an expertly-tailored suit.
Tatyana Ali tried on the dark lip trend for size. She paired it with a lace-sleeve sweetheart neckline LBD. She’s beautiful no?
A black and white stripe skirt and black blouse was the look of the night for Amber Riley.
Loretta Devine had the right idea in a shimmering batwing sleeve gown, but the fit was a definite hmm…Spanx can work wonders, if you let them!
More sparkle and lace…Kim Coles had a lot going on with her look (not to mention the fashion faux pas of flats on the red carpet), but she had one of my favorite hair and makeup moments of the night.
Last, but not least was Anthony Anderson who looked dapper in a velvet contrast lapel jacket. I’m loving this!
At CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute in LA, Viola Davis glowed and put everyone to shame in a form-fitting frock. Hot!
Holly Robinson Peete was snatched in lace for the night.
At The Noisettes Contact Album Launch in Mayfair, Shingai Shoniwa shined in gold. I live for her style! Head over to Marie Claire UK for more glamorous pics of the night.
At The Trevor Project’s Trevor Live Event in Hollywood honoring Katy Perry, Zoe Saldana opted for a $2,995 Lanvin Beige Dress and $1,590 Lanvin Crystal Cap Toe Clear Pumps. Hot!
Rashida Jones was also on hand at the Trevor Live event in a cobalt blue suit, printed blouse, and pink pumps.
While at AOL’s New National Commercial Open Call in NYC, June Ambrose paired a cap, statement necklace, and plaid shirt with leather pants and her favorite DSquared2 Skate Moss Boots.
At Milo’s Restaurant in Miami, Khloe Kardashian wore her favorite $1,695 Giuseppe Zanotti Strappy Sandals with a pair of $153 Current/Elliott Multi Zip Stiletto Jeans. Cute!
Jessica Alba kept it casual while out with her daughters in an affordable $89 Rhyme & Echo Hannah Jacket, Black Orchid Jeans, a Gerard Darel purse, and $981 Rupert Sanderson Manco Boots.
Hong Kong model and actress Angelababy tried on a Balenciaga Spring 2013 runway look for size with a $1,650 Pamela Love Turquoise Large Empire Collar and cuff.
Rocsi Diaz took to Instagram and posted a pic of herself and Romeo Miller in New Orleans at the Let The Kids Grow Charity Event in a D&G dress. She looks beautiful, but he could have at least gotten a haircut! Lucky he’s cute.
Last, but not least was Nicole Scherzinger who stunned in an Abed Mahfouz gown on the X-Factor UK. Hot!
Who had your favorite ensemble of the week?
December 3, 2012 1:12 pm
love!
December 3, 2012 1:30 pm
So much hotness in this post! I am loving Amber’s shoes, Keyshia’s and Shingai’s whole outfit, everything on Angelababy and Nicole! I wish I could see more of Chelly O’s dress.
Nice round-up!
December 3, 2012 1:41 pm
Michelle Obama’s dress….omg amazing!!!!
December 3, 2012 2:10 pm
SO glad our old Keke is back!! lol
Keyshia, Viola, Zoe, Nicole! LOVE!
And Mrs. Obama always. Fire alarms sound in my head when I see her! lol!
December 3, 2012 2:14 pm
I seriously LOVE how Shingai!! Proudly Zimbabwean!
December 3, 2012 2:37 pm
Nicole is the best for me! She looks amazing!
December 3, 2012 3:17 pm
Wow!! Kim Coles looks soo young!!
I love the dropped waist dress on Keke.
Derek Luke looks good. Better without that skinny tie!!
December 3, 2012 3:31 pm
Michelle, Keke, and Nicole look nice.
December 3, 2012 3:44 pm
Shingai is a goddess among men, her voice is just wow! so powerful, melodic, intuitive…and the MC pics were great, she’s rocking that gold bustier dress! Everybody on this post is handling their bizz!
December 3, 2012 4:14 pm
I gotta see a head to toe shot of our FLOTUS. I love Tatiana Ali’s hair!
December 3, 2012 5:12 pm
Nicole looks fabulous!!!
December 3, 2012 5:54 pm
Keke went back to black, I was hoping that Ms. Fiona would follow suit.
December 3, 2012 6:43 pm
Cleopatra tease
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
December 3, 2012 7:22 pm
Melanie Fiona reminds me of Amy Winehouse in that photo. Maybe it’s the eyeliner.
Tatyana Ali-I think that dress is a bit mature for her. It’s aging her a good 10 years. She should switch with Loretta Divine.
December 3, 2012 9:06 pm
Viola Davis is wearing Alberta Ferretti.
Atelier Swarovski by Nicholas Kirkwood hoop earrings and gold Brian Atwood ‘Rizzo’ sandals to accessorize her look.
December 3, 2012 9:39 pm
I am sorry Lorretta Devineb is too old to be worrying about some damn Spanx. As for Romeo there is nothing wrong with his hair and combed and trimmed. He looks handsome
December 4, 2012 7:08 am
NOBODY brought it for that UNICEF event why? Booooo boring! Even Michelle didn’t steal my heart with her dress. Rashida Jones is so cute. Nicole, forever beautiful. Hands down.
December 6, 2012 9:51 am
All hail Mrs. O! Love the commentary Faith.