Fab or Drab: Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala

Last night some of our brightest stars gathered at Harlem's Apollo Theater for the legendary theater's 75th anniversary celebration.

Nearly everyone brought their beauty A-game, because the ladies looked great! For a little twist, I threw in the fellas, too. Check it out:

Fab!
Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
Despite nearly being upstaged by her cleavage, Mariah Carey wins the award for most glam of the night. Her soft curls and shimmery makeup were flawless!

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala in New York
Robin Roberts is a fave of mine. Love her cropped curls and bold burgandy lip!

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
I'm pretty sure Sam Fine's work is all over Ms. Patty's face. Though I am a tad taken aback by those drawn-on brows, the original diva looks fierce as always!

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
Phylicia Rashaad, my favorite TV mom, looking lovely as always.

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
The elegant Camille Cosby.


Drab...
Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala in New York
I don't know what happened here! NYC anchor Sade Baderinwa usually looks stunning. I guess her makeup artist was a little heavy-handed with the bronzer...

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
Hmm. Not sure what to make of this. Victoria Rowell is obviously gorge, but something is off here. She's looks a little pale/washed out...

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Inside
I am not a fan of Fantasia's new wig. 'Nuff said.

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
I like Gayle King, but she never experiments with her wig, err, hair. I would love to see her try something new just once!

The Fellas
Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
Had to add this pic. Jamie looked too good not to!

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
Bill Cosby, everyone's favorite TV dad.

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Inside
Only Prince can get away with a 2-piece, bell-bottomed, bell-sleeved, pastel yellow suit with matching pumps (yes, I said pumps) and a cane. And lets not forget the sunglasses indoors! Like I said. Only Prince...

Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala - Arrivals
Is it just me, or does Quincy Jones never look uncool?

Did I get it right this time? Who do you think looked Fab/Drab?

2 comments:

Levi said...

I think this is the best one yet!!!!! But I will have to add that Mrs. Rashaad might need to be moved to the DRAB list. I can't quite put my finger on it but it is something with her eyes that is not working. Oh! I got it! It her eyeliner. Did someone apply that with a 2 inch paint brush. The makeup that gets put around your eyes is supposed to make them "POP". Hers definatly where not. Amber, maybe Fantasia's wig might have looked better at a different angle.........we hope.

June 9, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Beauté Noire said...

Levi, you're hilarious!
June 10, 2009 at 9:02 AM

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