Front Row at Fashion Week: Lil Kim Steals the Show

Plus, Solo, Zoe and more shine at the shows.

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Lil Kim at the Blonds - The Queen Bee caused buzz at Milk Studios (February 15) when she made a rare Fashion Week appearance at the Blonds “Live Fast Dye Blonde” runway show. Kim glammed up in a nude embellished top, hip-hugging skirt, feather shrug and nude pumps. (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)

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Sweat It Out - During NYFW, Cassie made a bold statement by partnering white sweatpants with heels, a flannel shirt tied around her waist, and an oversized leather jacket. Do you think you could pull this off?(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Cassie at the Blonds - Diddy’s “Bad Girl” went edgy at the Blonds in a downtown look, complete with leather jacket, mid-drift top, sweats and booties, with a flannel shirt wrapped around her waist. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Angela Simmons at Jeremy Scott - The budding designer continued her packed Fashion Week schedule at Jeremy Scott’s show at Milk Studios (February 15). Angela bloomed on the drizzly New York day in a floral jumper with a seriously cool geometric necklace.(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Paula Patton at Michael Kors  - The Mission Impossible IV star arrived to check out Kors’s sporty glam collection on February 15. Though reports say she might be pregnant again, Patton was svelte in a long-sleeved frock from the designer.  (Photo: Hall/Pen/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Paula Patton at Michael Kors - The Mission Impossible IV star arrived to check out Kors’s sporty glam collection on February 15. Though reports say she might be pregnant again, Patton was svelte in a long-sleeved frock from the designer. (Photo: Hall/Pen/PacificCoastNews.com)

Tracee Ellis Ross at Michael Kors - BET’s Reed Between the Lines star showed off a new red hair color while perusing the Fall collection alongside journalist Katie Couric. We have a feeling that Ross was making mental notes of all the fab finds she wanted to scoop up for her enviable closet!   (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Tracee Ellis Ross at Michael Kors - BET’s Reed Between the Lines star showed off a new red hair color while perusing the Fall collection alongside journalist Katie Couric. We have a feeling that Ross was making mental notes of all the fab finds she wanted to scoop up for her enviable closet! (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Eva Marcille at Sachika - Eva strutted her stuff on the catwalk as a model for Sachika’s Fall 2012 fashion show during Style 360 at Metropolitan Pavilion on February 14. She struck a pose in her runway look: a lace top, leather detailed white skirt and black booties.   (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Eva Marcille at Sachika - Eva strutted her stuff on the catwalk as a model for Sachika’s Fall 2012 fashion show during Style 360 at Metropolitan Pavilion on February 14. She struck a pose in her runway look: a lace top, leather detailed white skirt and black booties. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

Holly Robinson Peete at Naeem Khan  - Holly kept it New York chic in all-black everything while viewing Khan’s gorgeous Indian-inspired collection of dresses and gowns (February 14).   (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Holly Robinson Peete at Naeem Khan - Holly kept it New York chic in all-black everything while viewing Khan’s gorgeous Indian-inspired collection of dresses and gowns (February 14). (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Viola Davis at Vera Wang - Davis took a break from the Awards Season frenzy and brought her husband, Julius Tennon, for a Valentine’s Day date at Vera Wang’s show. The Oscar-nominated actress (who was also seated by Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour) told reporters it was her first time being a part of New York Fashion Week.   (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Viola Davis at Vera Wang - Davis took a break from the Awards Season frenzy and brought her husband, Julius Tennon, for a Valentine’s Day date at Vera Wang’s show. The Oscar-nominated actress (who was also seated by Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour) told reporters it was her first time being a part of New York Fashion Week. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Veronica Webb at Sophie Theallet - The former model is a longtime friend of Theallet and also serves as the designer’s muse. “We began in fashion together and were both teenagers,” Theallet told Resident magazine. “The way Veronica dresses is always chic, she has good taste and her attitude is effortless…. She represents the lady I love to dress.”(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Veronica Webb at Sophie Theallet - The former model is a longtime friend of Theallet and also serves as the designer’s muse. “We began in fashion together and were both teenagers,” Theallet told Resident magazine. “The way Veronica dresses is always chic, she has good taste and her attitude is effortless…. She represents the lady I love to dress.”(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi at Bebe Black Collection  - Snooki cleaned up pretty nicely in a cobalt top, sleek black pants and booties! The Jersey Shore star ditched her signature hair and favorite trucker hats for a fancy fascinator.  (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi at Bebe Black Collection - Snooki cleaned up pretty nicely in a cobalt top, sleek black pants and booties! The Jersey Shore star ditched her signature hair and favorite trucker hats for a fancy fascinator. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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A Splash of Color - Black-and-white outfits always win, but Angela Simmons added a splash of royal blue with her peep toe shoe, and we must say that it brightened up our day.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Angela Simmons at Alice + Olivia - Simmons added a pop of color to her black and white look at the February 13 show with cobalt heels. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Condola Rashad - Following in the footsteps of her mother, Phylicia Rashad, and her aunt Debbie Allen, Condola Rashad is taking the acting world by storm. Condola has received praise for her performance in the Off-Broadway play Ruined and the Broadway play Stick Fly. Condola's future is bright and her diversity as an actress makes her unstoppable.  (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Condola Rashad at Alice + Olivia - Phylicia Rashad’s daughter took a break from her busy Broadway schedule (Stick Fly) and attended the Alice + Olivia presentation in one of their cheery dresses contrasted with black leggings and booties. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Cynthia Bailey at Zang Toi - The Real Housewife of Atlanta and former model looked right at home with the fashion crowd at the February 13 show, in chic high-waist, wide-legged navy slacks with a black embellished top and curly ‘do. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Cynthia Bailey at Zang Toi - The Real Housewife of Atlanta and former model looked right at home with the fashion crowd at the February 13 show, in chic high-waist, wide-legged navy slacks with a black embellished top and curly ‘do. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Idris Elba at Y-3 - The Luther star had tongues wagging when he popped up at Y-3’s show on February 12. How fine and cool does he look in his striped shirt and jeans with cool glasses, shoes and a watch to match? (Photo: Joe Kohen/ Getty Images)

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Idris Elba at Y-3 - The Luther star had tongues wagging when he popped up at Y-3’s show on February 12. How fine and cool does he look in his striped shirt and jeans with cool glasses, shoes and a watch to match? (Photo: Joe Kohen/ Getty Images)

Eva Marcille at Czar by Cesar Galindo - The former America’s Next Top Model winner struck a pose in a serious black and white cutout design accessorized with furry cuff bracelets (February 12). (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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Eva Marcille at Czar by Cesar Galindo - The former America’s Next Top Model winner struck a pose in a serious black and white cutout design accessorized with furry cuff bracelets (February 12). (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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Selita Ebanks at Tracy Reese  - Selita took center stage front row at the designer’s Lincoln Center show (February 12) in a feminine azure gown with an embellished neckline by Tracy Reese.  (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Selita Ebanks at Tracy Reese - Selita took center stage front row at the designer’s Lincoln Center show (February 12) in a feminine azure gown with an embellished neckline by Tracy Reese. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

June Ambrose  - June Ambrose is a style maven and has whipped some of your favorite celebrities into shape when it comes to their wardrobe. She's nothing short of amazing!(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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June Ambrose at Mara Hoffman - Ambrose juggled taping her upcoming VH1 show Styled by June with making the rounds at shows during Fashion Week. At Hoffman’s show (February 12), the super-stylist showed off her skills with a look that played with varying shades of blue topped with a fab fur.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Tyson Beckford and Devon Scott at Carlos Campos - The model and the designer teamed up to hit Campos’s show at Milk Studios (February 12) in denim looks.   (Photo: Brian Killian/WireImage)

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Tyson Beckford and Devon Scott at Carlos Campos - The model and the designer teamed up to hit Campos’s show at Milk Studios (February 12) in denim looks. (Photo: Brian Killian/WireImage)

Zoe Saldana at Parabal Gurung - Saldana brightened up Gurung’s front row in a bright blue blazer and floral pants by the designer. “@prabalgurung show! About to start!! Can’t wait what my boy’s has been cooking for this season!ZS” she Tweeted before the show.  (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Zoe Saldana at Parabal Gurung - Saldana brightened up Gurung’s front row in a bright blue blazer and floral pants by the designer. “@prabalgurung show! About to start!! Can’t wait what my boy’s has been cooking for this season!ZS” she Tweeted before the show. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Michelle Williams at Falguni & Shane Peacock - Michelle struck a pose on the runway February 12 in a crystal and feather embellished long-sleeved mini by the designers that she paired with Christian Louboutin peep-toe booties. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams at Falguni & Shane Peacock - Michelle struck a pose on the runway February 12 in a crystal and feather embellished long-sleeved mini by the designers that she paired with Christian Louboutin peep-toe booties. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Ashanti at Falguni & Shane Peacock - Ashanti let it all hang out in a Falguni & Shane Peacock design that barely censored her lady parts and completed the risqué gown with Christian Louboutin “Sex” pumps.   (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Ashanti at Falguni & Shane Peacock - Ashanti let it all hang out in a Falguni & Shane Peacock design that barely censored her lady parts and completed the risqué gown with Christian Louboutin “Sex” pumps. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Santigold and Zoe Kravitz at Alexander Wang - Kravitz showed a little love to her front-row friends (Santigold and a guest) as she attended her good pal Alexander Wang’s Fall 2012 show at Pier 94 (February 11).   (Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images)

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Santigold and Zoe Kravitz at Alexander Wang - Kravitz showed a little love to her front-row friends (Santigold and a guest) as she attended her good pal Alexander Wang’s Fall 2012 show at Pier 94 (February 11). (Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images)

Beverly Johnson at Venexiana - The walking fashion legend (Johnson was the first African-American to cover Vogue!) made a modelesque appearance in this black and white two-piece on February 11. At 59, the iconic former model still has it!   (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Beverly Johnson at Venexiana - The walking fashion legend (Johnson was the first African-American to cover Vogue!) made a modelesque appearance in this black and white two-piece on February 11. At 59, the iconic former model still has it! (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Gabourey Sidibe: May 6 - The Oscar winner, currently starring in Showtime's The Big C, celebrates her 29th birthday. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Gabourey Sidibe at Venexiana - After attending the Christian Siriano runway show earlier in the day on February 11, The Big C actress made rounds to the Venexiana show at Lincoln Center in a shimmering tunic designed by Siriano. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Zoe Kravitz at Jen Kao - The Princess of Cool trekked down to Highline Studios (February 10) in a fresh leather-sleeve jacket covering a white top and black skirt, paired with booties and Ray-Ban shades. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Zoe Kravitz at Jen Kao - The Princess of Cool trekked down to Highline Studios (February 10) in a fresh leather-sleeve jacket covering a white top and black skirt, paired with booties and Ray-Ban shades. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Victor Cruz at Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Collection  - The men got a little love thanks to Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2012 Men’s Collection at Park Avenue Armory (February 10). New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was in the house to check out the designs and even met Hilfiger backstage.  (Photo: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

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Victor Cruz at Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Collection - The men got a little love thanks to Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2012 Men’s Collection at Park Avenue Armory (February 10). New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was in the house to check out the designs and even met Hilfiger backstage. (Photo: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

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Toni Braxton at Juan Carlos Obando  - The singer-reality star was effortlessly chic in a black shirt with lace-up detail at the sleeves and gray slacks. She finished the look with a sleek ponytail and pale pink lip at Obando’s show on February 9.   (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Toni Braxton at Juan Carlos Obando - The singer-reality star was effortlessly chic in a black shirt with lace-up detail at the sleeves and gray slacks. She finished the look with a sleek ponytail and pale pink lip at Obando’s show on February 9. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Jessica White at BCBG - Although most celebrities give nod to the designer whose show they’re attending by wearing clothes from their line, the former runway model turned up in BCBG’s front row on Day 1 (February 9)  in this vintage, mixed-print look and floppy hat. “Lately, I’m trying to take more risks with my style!” she said.   (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Jessica White at BCBG - Although most celebrities give nod to the designer whose show they’re attending by wearing clothes from their line, the former runway model turned up in BCBG’s front row on Day 1 (February 9)  in this vintage, mixed-print look and floppy hat. “Lately, I’m trying to take more risks with my style!” she said. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Solange at the BCBG/Hervé Léger by Max Azria After-Party - Solo manned the turntables once again in a sexy BCBG dress that played up her bronzy complexion.   (Photo: Demis Maryannakis/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Solange at the BCBG/Hervé Léger by Max Azria After-Party - Solo manned the turntables once again in a sexy BCBG dress that played up her bronzy complexion. (Photo: Demis Maryannakis/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Jennifer Hudson at amfAR’s Fashion Week Kick-Off Gala - A week before Hudson was tapped to perform a somber tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammys she was all smiles in New York at the charity fete. J-Hud took a walk on the wild size in a revealing animal-print gown with long crimped hair to match the aesthetic.   (Photo: Demis Maryannakis, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Jennifer Hudson at amfAR’s Fashion Week Kick-Off Gala - A week before Hudson was tapped to perform a somber tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammys she was all smiles in New York at the charity fete. J-Hud took a walk on the wild size in a revealing animal-print gown with long crimped hair to match the aesthetic. (Photo: Demis Maryannakis, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Janelle Monae at amfAR’s Fashion Week Kick-Off Gala - Monae started the festivities with a powerhouse performance at amfAR’s annual gala (February 8) that raises funds for AIDS research. Although she stayed true to her “uniform,” the singer chose a feminine variation for the black-tie affair and wore a plunging black jumper with a black and white tuxedo jacket and her signature pompadour hairstyle. Love it!  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Janelle Monae at amfAR’s Fashion Week Kick-Off Gala - Monae started the festivities with a powerhouse performance at amfAR’s annual gala (February 8) that raises funds for AIDS research. Although she stayed true to her “uniform,” the singer chose a feminine variation for the black-tie affair and wore a plunging black jumper with a black and white tuxedo jacket and her signature pompadour hairstyle. Love it!  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Do: Rock a Mullet - Once upon a time we’d run for the hills at the word “Mullet,” but unlike the unfortunate hairstyle, the dress style makes for a cute cut that will show off your killer legs (see Jessica White). We particularly like two-tone dresses that add a pop of color on the inside of the train.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Jessica White at amfAR’s Fashion Week Kick-Off Gala - White was red-hot in this gown she wore with a gold turban and jewelry, plus strappy black sandals.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Solange at “Runway to Win” Fundraiser - The darling DJ wowed in a floral Vera Wang peplum gown and matching Giuseppe Zanotti heels as she arrived at the “Runway to Win” fundraiser for the Obama Victory Fund at the Theory store in New York’s Meatpacking District (February 8).  In September 2011, Solange and a then-pregnant Beyoncé caused a stir when they attended Wang’s spring runway show.   (Photo: Demis Maryannakis/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Solange at “Runway to Win” Fundraiser - The darling DJ wowed in a floral Vera Wang peplum gown and matching Giuseppe Zanotti heels as she arrived at the “Runway to Win” fundraiser for the Obama Victory Fund at the Theory store in New York’s Meatpacking District (February 8).  In September 2011, Solange and a then-pregnant Beyoncé caused a stir when they attended Wang’s spring runway show. (Photo: Demis Maryannakis/PacificCoastNews.com)

June Ambrose at Kim Hicks Couture  - June opted for a feminine look that had edge at the presentation held at Woolworth Mansion on February 8.   (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

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June Ambrose at Kim Hicks Couture - June opted for a feminine look that had edge at the presentation held at Woolworth Mansion on February 8. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

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Angela Simmons Arrives at Lincoln Center  - Angela braved the cold in a two-toned leather-sleeve jacket that she wore over a black dress with Giuseppe Zanotti wedge heels.  (Photo: Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Angela Simmons Arrives at Lincoln Center - Angela braved the cold in a two-toned leather-sleeve jacket that she wore over a black dress with Giuseppe Zanotti wedge heels. (Photo: Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com)

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