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Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Rutina Wesley

Who: Actress, Rutina Wesley
Where: fuse TV studios in New York City.
Why: Can we say beautiful? Ms. Wesley makes us wanna scream ‘You Go Girl!’ her style keeps getting better and better.

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#10: Leona Lewis

Who: Singer, Leona Lewis
Where: Performing in Italy
Why: Can we say ‘Sweet and Sophisticated?’ The British beauty keeps things classy with this polka dot number. Extra points for the belt which adds a pop of color.

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#9: Lauryn Hill

Who: Singer, Lauryn Hill
Where: Performing at the L.A. Rising Festival in Los Angeles
Why: Talk about bounceback! Hill’s first appearance post the birth of her sixth child is a triumphant one. While she’s still rocking layers of clothes, they are fresh, vibrant and flattering. Fierce!

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#8: Kimora Lee Simmons

Who: Reality TV star, Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: Out and about in NYC
Why: Simple, sleek and chic. Kimora upgrades a simple denim and t-shirt ensemble with pointy-toe pumps and an Hermes Birkin bag.

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#7: Naturi Naughton

Who: Actress, Naturi Naughton
Where: NBC Universal Press Tour All Star Party at The Bazaar at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Why: We love this scooped neck number of Naturi. It gives a hint of cleavage without going overboard.

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#6: Danielle Evans

Who: America’s Next Top Model, Danielle Brown
Where: ESSENCE Art of Giving Soiree
Why: Evans shows exactly why she was in it to win it during her run on ANTM: effortless elegance. The top-knot ponytail and clutch were great accents to her sultry mini.

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#5: Shaun Robinson

Who: Television Host, Shaun Robinson
Where:NBC Universal Press Tour All Star Party at The Bazaar at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Why: The bold pop of color, sleek silhouette and chunky accessories make this look a winner for Robinson!

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#4: DJ Kiss

Who: DJ, DJ Kiss
Where: ESSENCE Art of Giving Soiree
Why: Sleek and sophisticated is how we describe this gorgeous LBD on fashion forward red carpet regular, DJ Kiss. Extra points for the waist-cinching belt and Chanel 2.5 quilted bag!

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#3: Tika Sumpter

Who: Tika Sumpter
Where: ESSENCE Art of Giving Soiree
Why: Sumpter keeps getting better and better. This bold, graphic print one shouldered number looks great on her and commands attention.

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#2: Solange

Who: Artist, Solange Knowles
Where: Kanye West and Jay-Z listening event for their album ‘Watch The Throne’ in NYC.
Why: We love the contrast between her funky downtown ’do and her fancy uptown ensemble. Solange is nothing but stylish in this high-waist number.

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011
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#1: Eva Marcille

Who: Eva Marcille
Where: NBC Universal Press Tour All Star Party at The Bazaar at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Why: Bold shoulders, sparkling sequins and sheer cut-outs – what’s not to love? Eva shines like the star she is in this number!

Top Ten: Week's Best Dressed 8/5/2011