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Halle Berry is certainly shutting it down in this gold metallic
Reem Acra dress. The back train of the dress is beyond stunning. Head to toe pure perfection!
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uggh, I am not sure about
Taraji P. Henson's Zac Posen dress. I love the concept of it but The ill fit is driving me crazy. It looks like she has a middle boob. Yet, I still love you Taraji!
Sanaa Lathan looks amazing in this mauve lace ribbon tied
Gustavo Cadile dress. I do have to say everyones' hair and make-up is on point tonight.
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uggh, again I am not too sure about
Kerry Washington's ensemble. Her tuxedo feathered
Louis Vuitton jacket wasn't quite appropriate for this occasion.
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I am a little underwhelm with
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon black and white ensemble. It's cute but not memorable.
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Holly Robinson Peete looks great in her chartreuse embellished dress. I love that she is holding Diahann Carroll "Julia" lunchbox.
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Mo'Nique looks absolutely gorgeous in this bronze embellished sheath dress.
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LisaRaye looks pretty in this mustard printed bell sleeves dress.
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Eva Marcille looks adorable in this black and white dress but i
t's just a little too casual for this event.
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Blah, Blah and beyond Blah. Why black
Tichina Arnold? Of all the wonderful colors in the world why boring black?
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Vivica Fox looks sensational in this navy embellished dress.
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Tia Mowry looks fabulous in this multi colored
Nicole Miller dress. I see she couldn't live without her long hair. Her extensions looks great.
Tatyana Ali looks like a princess in this turquoise and gold haltered dress.
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The only thing saved
Lauren London miscellaneous ensemble was her gorgeous white quilted Chanel bag.
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Will someone please wake me up from this boring foolishness!
Gina Torres' charcoal sheath dress is chic but at least wear interesting accessories.
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Audra McDonald looks wonderful in this white and black ruched dress.
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Erica Hubbard looks divine in this blue satin dress.
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Did
Anika Noni Rose just roll out of bed? I wouldn't wear this bland outfit to take out the trash let alone to an event.