Happy Thursday!
So I flew to LA yesterday to attend Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 Gala.
I made the list this year as a ‘Power Social Media Influencer’ and was invited to the magazine’s star studded Gala, hosted by the ever so brilliant Quincy Jones. For such a historic African-American institution, I wanted to wear an African-American designer, so tapped the talents of Harlem Haberdashery’s Kells Barnett to create this mermaid hem, bold blue gown.
I accessorized with BCBG stone earrings and a simple blue Carbon Showroom clutch.
The actual event was lots of fun! We jammed all night to Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Patti Austin, and much more. I grabbed a few flix with Anthony Anderson, Niecy Nash, Bevy Smith, Teyonah Parris, Kyla Pratt, and Tichina Arnold, and even had a chance to chat up Quincy Jones himself.
His advice to everyone: “If you can see it, you can be it.”
At any rate, I am pooped, but I gotta keep it moving! I’m planning our next Cocktails with Claire for New York and LA.
Until then, Bombers and Bombshells, thoughts on my choice for the gala?
*See a few more red carpet flix here:
Niecy Nash
Beverly Johnson
Wayne Brady and Chaka Khan
Tichina Arnold
Malcolm Jamal Warner
Slick Rick
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson in a sickening Peter Pilotto dress
Savion Glover
Anika Noni Rose
Desiree Rogers
Images: Mark Martin/Getty
Claire you were definitely the best dressed here .
You look gorgeous Claire!
I don’t what workout you’ve been doing but your body is on POINT.
#ba-dow
That blue is perf on you, Claire.
Tichina, girl whet?!
Congrats Claire. Your body is the ish! Love the blue dress. Anika Noni Rose is pretty!
Claire, you look great! Tichina seems so cool in person lol but her style is never right. Niecey Nash’s new hair is cute! Glad she’s changing it up. Teyonah is so stunning. And lastly, can’t wait for Cocktails with Claire NYC!!
YAS congrats Claire! Can’t wait for the 4th! And I LIVE for Mellody Hobson and Desiree Rogers. Whew!
Congrats and your look great!
I think a different neckline maybe a v would’ve made this pop even more
STOP with this vneck shit! She got big tits; just get into it and STAWP.
Claire you look good! Your girls look good! Love the statement earring. you keep yourself one step ahead, boo.
Go in and let have Claire!!! You look beautiful!
Claire you look beautiful and congratulations.
You look stunning Claire!
Looking good Claire!! There’s Something about Tichina outfit that I like!! It looks good on her.
Yes ma’am. You did that. Very complimentary and fab!
What’s up with Chaka Khan’s eyeshadow? Whoa.
Kudos on the recognition, Claire.
Clair I have been waiting all day to tell you how fab you look .. But I continued to get an error when I would click the link that says
” 404 link is not available” or something else . ..it’s with every article I click ..DRIVING ME NUTS you know I need my daily dose of bombness .. Anywho I’m going to keep this positive and just say you were the very best dressed there and black is beautiful ..
Congrats on the honor. Well deserved
Everyone looks great!
beautiful color and love the earrings.
Stunning! So proud!
Congrats!!! You look amazing! Such an inspiration!
You look classy & gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Perfect look for the evening! xo
Congrats on your success! You have been such an inspiration to many and I pray that God may continue to bless you in ways unimaginable. Keep working hard.
Xx
You zid dat hunty! The slayage was in full effect! Congrats on that honor too! Keep doing you boo! You most definitely ARE an inspiration!
Great to see Mellody and Desiree there. You all look fab!!
Claire, you look fabulous, and your skin is definitely on point!!!!!
Claire who ever is telling you that you look good in the dress is lying to you and has no real taste. Fire your stylist immediately. Find a new best friend that will be honest with you. It’s time to get back to what you know Hood Rat wear! Like we see your nibbles!! If you were trying to be elegant and classy you missed the mark. Sorry babes I am just being honest, learn how to dress for your body not Hollywood.