Red Carpet Fashion: Black Girls Rock Awards 2012

Tonight BET Networks premiered the annual Black Girls Rock Awards and in true red-carpet fashion, our favorite females showed their support as well as their impeccable sense of style. Black Girls Rock is always one of my absolute favorite award shows, not just for the fashions but because these celebrities are supporting such an amazing cause. Empowerment of young females of color is so incredibly important so I make it a point to watch and support the show every year. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the red carpet:

Roc Nation songstress Bridget Kelly served it up on the carpet in a body-conscious black dress, statement jewels and her signature blunt bangs (done by celebrity hairstylist Keith Campbell)

Black was definitely the theme of the night. Lala Vasquez-Anthony showed up in a body-hugging Balmain black velvet number, a sophisticated updo and classic Louboutin black pumps.

Marsha Ambrosius was glowing in a fitted black blazer and statement belt, luscious curls, and rhinestone hoops.

Janelle Monae (who's a new spokesperson for Covergirl) looked amazing in her signature tuxedo "uniform" with a little diamond embellishment.

Taraji P. Henson broke the mold in a glittering gold DVF number. Super classy and well-fitted. Loved it!

Ciara went with an architectural silhouette and slicked back hair. Not gonna lie, I was a little confused by this look, but I'll let her live.

Meagan Good served a glowing post-wedding glow with tapered layers, a red lip and a full on black ensemble. She rocked a cropped turtleneck top and a flowing maxi skirt.

The hostesses of Black Girls Rock - Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King pose with performer Keyshia Cole on the red carpet.

Per usual, Tracee Ellis Ross served a fierce face and a luscious head of curls. That berry lip is everything! Definitely doing a "Get The Look" for this one soon.

Who doesn't LIVE for Kerry Washington? I am here for her. Love this beauty look. She's giving a sophisticated updo, a red lip and a dainty beaded Marchesa cocktail dress.

For more pictures from the Black Girls Rock red carpet, head on over to LoveBrownSugar on Facebook. There are tons more. Leave comments and let me know your thoughts over there.

Photos by Shade Freeland of ShadedBlaque Photography

Which red carpet look was your fave? Soundoff below!

Cover Girls: Meagan Good For VIBE Vixen

Red is clearly the color of the month. Makes sense, it's the color of love, right? We went from gushing over Beyonce post-preggers in a red Alice By Temperley dress to Meagan Good on the cover of VIBE Vixen. This picture of the new Californication star is amaze. She looks absolutely stunning.

That red dress? Mama is proud!

Speaking of red dresses, I'm super excited to be kicking off my New York Fashion Week schedule with The Heart Truth's Red Dress collection show tonight! The Heart Truth is an organization founded to create awareness for women's heart health, backed by the National Heart Lung and Blood Association. Each February they host a show and have notable celebs walk the runways in designer donated red dresses. 

Last season, Taraji P. Henson walked the show (Read that NYFW post here) and she looked stunning in a Naeem Khan dress. This season I'm looking forward to seeing Chaka Khan and LaLa Vazquez Anthony walk the show among other notable celebs. Make sure you follow me on Twitter @LoveBrownSugar to get the tea on what's happening this fashion week.

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LBS Fashion Countdown: BET Awards 2011

You guys know the drill! Here are my Top 10 Best and Worst of the BET Awards 2011 red carpet. Feel free to chime in with your commentary. This year's fashions were...interesting to say the least. There were prom queens and club-hopping train wrecks galore. As well as a few understated gems. Take a look!

Fierce or Foolish: Meagan Good

Actress Meagan Good was spotted out partying in ATL wearing the following outfit...

I don't know about you all but this gets a "Foolish" from me. This gray top looks like one that should be saved for lounging around the house when no one is looking. Slapping a fancy belt on it doesn't change the fact that it's an oversized gray tank. I like her makeup though. 

What's the verdict? Fierce or Foolish? Soundoff below!

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