Let’s take a look at a few looks that definitely caught our attention:
Anika Noni Rose had one of my favorite looks of the night, wearing a Tracy Reese watercolor-inspired dress with gold sandals. The dress seems a little too tight in places, but overall, I say it’s cute!
Media extraordinaire Shonda Rhimes came rocking a daisy-inspired dress, with matching yellow shoes to match. I’m indifferent to the outfit, what do you guys think?
Our imaginary best friend Kelly Rowland kept it classy and casual rocking a white silk shirt with some bright yellow pleated trousers. This is the definition of cute and comfortable!
The ever-timeless Tika Sumpter kept it natural hollywood glam in a simple black dress, black pumps and statement red-lip. I know it’s probably so underwhelming, but I love this look on her!
Our recent TBT fashionsta Keke Palmer came playing NO games in a black/nude sheer turtle-neck bandage dress. She paired it with some strappy sandals and her hair in a half-bun. Weeeeeeeerk Keke.
Host Lala Anthony smoldered in a Victoria Beckham sleeveless fitted dress and matching nude sandals. She’s such a beauty!
The awesome Amber Riley wore an Eloquii yellow dress with some fuzzy red Altuzarra sandals and matching red lip.
Mara Brock Akil went biker-chic in a beautiful black silk top under a black leather jacket. She paired it with a beautiful sequin green pleated skirt and open-toed sandals. I love this look!
Mama Bear Claire Sulmers came and slayed in a TNLdesigns green and cream double-breasted dress, pink Versace sandals and a YSL gold clutch. Hot!
The sweet Aja Naomi King wore a black and white dress, mixed with inverted black and white heels.
Letoya Luckett came rocking her blonde ‘do, with a white romper and green accessories. I love her leather shoes!
Serayah showed out in a green Loza Maleombho dress, Sophia Webster shoes, an Alex Woo necklace and Emm Kuo clutch. Not really my taste, but I can say it’s definitely festive!
Actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell looked stunning in a cream strapless, wide-leg romper, pairing it with minimal accessories, black heels, but a poppin’ lip! I love her carefree take on fashion, because she still does the darn thing!
The always fashionable Zendaya stepped on the scene in a burgundy Thakoon silk dot robe and jumpsuit, pairing it with some white pumps. I’d wear this outfit in a heartbeat!
Tia Mowry mixed printed like a pro in BCBG separates.
And that does it for now!
Stay tuned for even more from Essence, including personal insight from our EIC, Claire.
Until then, who had your favorite look from the festivities?
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