Here is a look at the beautiful ladies who attended the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards on Thursday (March 9) in California.
I am not mad at all the love for the colour yellow this week, as it’s very much my go-to mood-boosting hue.
Yara Shahidi wore a Valentino Spring 2022 maxi shirt and matching trousers styled with Christian Louboutin So Kate brown leather pumps, which feels like the perfect luncheon laidback, chic look.
You may remember that Anne Hathaway wore the runway version of this look with shorts back in June.
Wearing Louis Vuitton, Danielle Deadwyler gave us sophistication with an Edwardian twist thanks her pleated lavaliere collar blouse.
Despite the bad weather, Dominique Fishback was very much in Spring luncheon mode wearing a Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Resort 2023 two-piece look.
Jessica Williams will always give us an multi-layered look.
On this occasion it was literal wearing a ruffled Bora Aksu Spring 2023 pink dress which some might think was overcooked by the silver glitter Brother Vellies boots and silver kate spade new york bag, but it adds to her usual charm.
Karrueche appeared to be channelling her inner Toni Braxton (with the hair style) wearing a Khaite Resort 2022 look.
When you’re looking for a unique flare, look no further than Kiki Layne wearing this Cong Tri Spring 2023 serrate-detailed organza set styled with a Marzook pill clutch.
Laura Harrier was feeling blue in this two-piece Spring 2023 set from Katie Holmes’ favourite brand, TOVE.
Gianvito Rossi silver Bijoux sandals completed her look.
It looks like the bra over a look trend is back as I suspected.
I’m usually a fan of Niecy Nash’s red carpet looks, but I failed to be won over by this Dolce & Gabbana dual-coloured blazer.
Marsai Martin will always give us a statement look, and it doesn’t get much bigger than this For Love & Lemons floral, tulle sleeved accented dress.
Patina Miller looked as beautiful as wearing an Altuzarra Kandoro dress which is enhanced by its structured pleats.
Skai Jackson was also showing love to the label For Love & Lemons with her pink gown which some might think was too formal for a luncheon. I would disagree as this brings a feel-good factor to this red carpet.
Sheryl Lee Ralph wore a custom AJOVANG dress by Creative Director, Adreain Guillory, who is an emerging Black Demi-Couture Designer from Michigan who draws his inspiration from childhood fairy tales, the eighteenth century, and classical art movements.
The memories from his adolescent years feed his creativity and consistently provoke a sense of romanticism and elegance in his work.
Storm Reid opted to go experimental in this Simkhai Fall 2023 leather look which is giving me Louis Vuitton vibes.
Teyana Taylor will always serve outside of the box. This Kidill plaid trouser, kilt combo was tempered with a sleek cropped tuxedo jacket when she could’ve given us a full plaid look.
Quinta Brunson serves up one of her best red carpet looks of the year. I’m not surprised this dress is from Greta Constantine. The brand never fails to leave a lasting impression on the red carpet.
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