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Editor-In-Chief of Essence Magazine Angela Burt-Murray always look elegant. She wore a great textured adorned with rosette dress.
I do have to admit that the dress is a tad bit tight around the hip area, one size up would've been perfect.
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Estelle is chic as ever in her ivory sleek dress paired with a wonderful black woven clutch and booties.
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Malinda Williams' colorful printed dress is a little too casual for this event.
Don't get me wrong, it's adorable but it's more for a garden party or a bridal shower.
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Anika Noni Rose looks absolutely splendid in her ivory textured Carmen Marc Valvo strapless dress.
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Ivory seems to be a popular color for the luncheon. Malaak Compton-Rock wore a beautiful draped dress paired with a fantastic studded clutch and nude sandals.