Braided beauty! Zendaya sports long plait and even longer waistcoat at Essence luncheon in LA
Zendaya Coleman went for a fuss-free, relaxed look at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon on Thursday.
Stylist Law Roach dressed the 19-year-old starlet in a silky maroon dotted jumpsuit beneath a long matching waistcoat and white pumps.
A noted hair chameleon - the CoverGirl model sported a long plaited extension, courtesy of Larry Sims, and full make-up for the African-American function.
Not-so-typical teen: Zendaya Coleman went for a fuss-free, relaxed look at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon on Thursday
Zendaya will next reprise her role as a teenage spy in the second season of K.C. Undercover, which premieres March 6 on the Disney Channel.
Also enjoying the Beverly Hills event was former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland.
The 35-year-old R&B songstress looked sophisticated in mustard trousers and a white sleeveless blouse featuring a pussy bow.
Weight Watchers spokesmodel Oprah Winfrey skipped the red carpet but showed off her 26-pound weight loss while presenting onstage.
Peace! Stylist Law Roach dressed the 19-year-old starlet in a silky maroon dotted jumpsuit beneath a long matching waistcoat and white pumps
Hair chameleon : The CoverGirl model sported a long plaited extension, courtesy of Larry Sims, and full make-up for the African-American function
Back for more! Zendaya will next reprise her role as a teenage spy in the second season of K.C. Undercover, which premieres March 6 on the Disney Channel
The 63-year-old media mogul was undoubtedly the most popular person at the luncheon, and everyone wanted a picture with her.
Speaking of powerful black women who slimmed down, producer Shonda Rhimes showcased her 117-pound weight loss in a black daisy dress and yellow pumps.
The man of the hour, Oscar host Chris Rock looked dapper in a steely three-piece number, while Hunger Games' Evan Ross skipped the necktie on his pin-striped suit.
Rocking top buns and mini-skirts were Scream Queens' Keke Palmer and Rogue's Thandie Newton.
Motivation: Also enjoying the Beverly Hills event was former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland
Hot dog! The 35-year-old R&B songstress looked sophisticated in mustard trousers and a white sleeveless blouse featuring a pussy bow
'How can we use our power for change?' Weight Watchers spokesmodel Oprah Winfrey skipped the red carpet but showed off her 26-pound weight loss while presenting onstage
Hey can I get a picture? The 63-year-old media mogul was undoubtedly the most popular person at the luncheon, and everyone wanted a picture with her
Werk! Speaking of powerful black women who slimmed down, producer Shonda Rhimes showcased her 117-pound weight loss in a black daisy dress and yellow pumps
Gentlemen: The man of the hour, Oscar host Chris Rock looked dapper in a steely three-piece number, while Hunger Games' Evan Ross skipped the necktie on his pin-striped suit
The Wiz Live's Amber Riley looked like a ray of sunshine in her flounced creation and red peep-toe stilettos.
Other attendees included Grimm's Garcelle Beauvais, The Haves and the Have Nots' Angela Robinson, and Minority Report's Meagan Good.
Unforgettable's La La Anthony flaunted her cleavage in a nude pencil dress while Instant Mom's Tia Mowry-Hardrict rocked a daring mix of patterns.
Twinsies! Rocking top buns and mini-skirts were Scream Queens' Keke Palmer and Rogue's Thandie Newton
Gleeful to be there: The Wiz Live's Amber Riley looked like a ray of sunshine in her flounced creation and red peep-toe stilettos
Lovely ladies: Other attendees included Grimm's Garcelle Beauvais, The Haves and the Have Nots' Angela Robinson, and Minority Report's Meagan Good
Ladies who lunch! Unforgettable's La La Anthony flaunted her cleavage in a nude pencil dress while Instant Mom's Tia Mowry-Hardrict rocked a daring mix of patterns
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