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15 Celebs whose style stood out for us at the 2017 BET Awards

Yesterday the international BET Awards took place and the red carpet was lit. Here’s who really stood out for us at they arrived.

Your fave look?

1. Pearl Thusi slayed in a floral frock!

 

2. Lala Anthony was glammed up in a sparkling floor-length gown. She looked absolutely breathtaking.

BET AWARDS 2017 ??

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3. Issa Rae was the definition if ‘sexy cool’ in this colourful ensemble.

Slay. Slay. Slay. #IssaRae #InsecureHBO #writersaresexytoo cc: @thatsayannaj

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4. Karrueche Tran looked so hot in this purple number. Yass girl!

#Karrueche at the #BETAwards

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See also: Karrueche Tran shows you how to create her famous bun

 

5. Cardi B shut it down in this fitted red suit. A different look from her regular more ‘bedazzled’ outfits but it really works really well.

#CardiB #BETawards ?

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6. Eva Marcille went the bohemian-chic route in a flowing dress and super long braids.

2017 BET Awards – Red Carpet Look: ?? @evamarcille in @fillyboo Style boohoo chic pour #EvaMarcille en robe #Fillyboo Vous aimez?

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7. Nomzamo Mbatha had us beaming with pride and served pure class in both her outfit choices. She looked gorgeous!

South Africa to the world! #nomzamombatha ?? #betawards #betawards2017 #BETAwards17

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See also: 6 Times Nomzamo Mbatha slayed in African prints

 

8. Amber Rose stunned in a sexy olive green tuxedo style mini dress.

#AmberRose #muva #BETawards17 #Moe_renike

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9. We really love this dress on Blac Chyna. Sexy and chic at the same time.

@blacchyna #blacchyna wearing michael costello at the @bet #betawards2017 #betawards

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10. Tammy Riviera shows us how a minimalistic take on fashion can still be a stunner. Beautiful!

#CelebrateBlackWomen: #TammyRivera | #BETAwards17

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11. Garcelle Beauvais showed off her killer gams in this beautiful sparkly number.

 

12. South African legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka looked elegant and graceful. We particularly loved the JJ Schoeman gown she wore with African inspired detail.

Look mama, #ZeroByZawadi made it to @thegrammymuseum with @Yvonne_ChakaChaka! ??????? #ThePrincessOfAfrica took our #Sayaris with her to LA for her #BETAwards2017 trip. ? We are so glad you love them mama & we are so touched and inspired! ??#ZeroByZawadiMilestones ? _______________________________ On a serious note though, it’s such an honor to be associated with the amazing @YvonneChakaChaka. Congratulations mama for your “Global Good Star & Power Award” by @BETAwards this #BETAwards2017. We are inspired every day by the work that you do and send you nothing but love and light in your journey. ?? _____________________________ “I do this work because people elevate me. … If you have a platform, do something good with it. It is imperative you do it for others. I am because you are. … All people want is a hand-up, not a handout. … Now is the time for Africa and we Africans have to do it for ourselves.” @YvonneChakaChaka in her pre-#BETAwards interview with @SABC. ______________________________ #ZeroByZawadiMoments #YvonneChakaChaka #AfricaRising #MadeInAfrica #WaysToWearSayaris #ZeroByZawadi

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13. Goapele looked amazing in a flowing purple gown. Her accessories are especially noteworthy!

#goapele #betawards #betawards2017 #oneonhiphop

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14. Jhene Aiko dazzled in graphic prints and Big Sean was trendy in a velvet two-piece.

Issa couple!! #JheneAiko joins #BigSean on the carpet #BETAwards

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15. Draya was absolutely radiant in a frilly yellow gown.

Draya ?

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