Photos by Ma'atology and McArthur Photography (IN ORDER OF EVENT)
There's YOURS TRULY preppin before the event at his studio.
VIP ENTRANCES AT THE EVENT DURING DINNER HOUR
St Louis Comptroller Darlene Green and guest.
Three young ladies smile at the OUTCAM ( The young lady third from left's black stain gown with silver center gown with pleated bottom is sensational!)
There's Starpower/Dertty ENT's T Luv (fourth from left)and his family.
Some invitees wearing above the knee part dresses (The lady's black stilettos are killer. We dont know about the red bag though which kind of clashes with her dress)
More invitees.Well at least they had confidence in what they were wearing LOL
This lady's boots look more dominatrix than chic
Two lovely young ladies pose for the paparazzi. The lady's white satin gown on the left is stunning!
Two ladies wearing knockout gowns!
St. Lunatics member Kyjuan always keeps it classy and hip-hop with a black tux a touch of green with the tie and black and white sneaks.
Kyjuan and his lovely wife Asia Cleveland who wore an asymmetrical kriss kross black and white gown
Theres event promoter Amit Dhawan of Synergy is classic tux and his wife Kelly Hummert in a black nude see through gown with front split.
A couple posin (Wow her legs are track ready!)
There;s comedian Darius Bradford who co-hosted the entertainment portion of the dinner.
This young lady looked radiant in his classy shoulderless gown and silver purse.
There's Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed.
This young lady had one of the more unique looks wearing a long sleeve black gown with a torso length gold necklace, earrings with bracelet and clutch.
Theres another look of the lady wearing one of the glam gowns of the evening.
Couple Murphy Lee of the St Lunatics and singer Seviin Li was color coordinated in black and tan. Seviin was part of the entertainment portion of the dinner
There's celebrity trainer Dante Wade and his lady, Louisa Maria who looked stunning in her white gown.
One of the most unique looks of the nite was this ladys flapper style white dress with black bow belt along with her Audrey Hepburn style hairdo.
This gent changed up the the tux monotony by wearing a white hat and white tux jacket.
There's YOURS TRULY wearing a white dinner jacket, black hat with white and black scarf.
There's Nelly who kept it very traditional with tux and tie.
Derrty ENT assistant Eric M with date who wore a gown with a off nude color silhouette and gold chained necklace.
The lady standing to the left seemed a bit modest to show the front of her with the white knee length pants ensem had a J Lo front.
These guys were part of the entertainment
A very distinguished couple takes a pic
Another couple takes a pic
Theres Vincent Flewellyn and Post Dispatch's Kevin Johnson in suits and bowties.
Theres former Comptroller Virvus Jones and wife Sable who wore an interesting choice of flood tux pants and heels.
A rarity where the gent outshone the lady.
The ice sculpture of the main sponsor of this years Ball.
Another sponsor was Plaza Motors who showcased one of their luxury cars in the lobby.
The lobby area with bar area
Inside the main hall where the dinner had taken place.
This years dee-jay was vet DJ Charlie Chan
Invited entertainment was husband and wife Skating Aratas.
They were very sensuous
He rolled her around in top speed
The hosts of the stage were Q107.7's Kurt Copeland and comedian Bradford
The crowd
Theres Y 98 FM radio assistant
ant Schalene Houston and friend.
On stage is Seviin Li performing covers and her originals.
Nelly posing with some lovely young ladies.
A long shot of Seviin Lii performing and the band.
Murphy Derrty even got in on the set when she sang her single, "Good Together."
Seviin also sang to Murph, more like serenaded him the song, "Happy Birthday" celebrating his bday.
Theres rapper Yung Ro, all grown up, in a dapper velvet tux jacket and gray bowtie with shades to pull off the cool look.
Theres B Free Paparazzi Crew with Teddy Blackett (right)
Couple Makeda Crane and Teddy Blackett looked elegant in their respective black ensems.
Former St Louisan and Birmingamian Isis Jones poses for the OUTCAM wearing a red rose with her vixen style black dress.
Nelly and KMOX sports personality Mike Claiborne introduce this years Lindenwood College scholarship recipients.
One of the recipients was Jordan Powell
The other was Larticia Cross
Theres socialite and OUTSTAGN guest writer Raqelle Watson wearing a vintage style black gown with multi pleats that fit her well with black clutch.
The After Party crowd entering the event
Theres MMA Fighter Jermaine Andre (left) with St Lunatics City Spud (second from
left) and guests (Uh we are still trying to figure out the mummy style wrappings on the young lady's dress.)
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| Spud with date, |
There's fashionista Ola wearing her trademark leather party dress and velvet boots accentuated with jewelry and a clutch.
Ola takes a pic with Cleveland
This guy had the most creative suit bringing it old school with poet cap. A bit oversized but it made a statement!
Some attendees. The guy on the left we believe was the only guy who wore white shoes.
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| This lady's shoulder strap black gown with silver trimming was very elegant |
Three guys pose for the OUTCAM in different suit styles (the one on the right sported a red tie and vest)
Some attendees
A couple poses.
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| There;s 2012 Mr Couture Popular Vote Winner TC Cantley posing with Ola. |
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| PR event assistant Abesi Manyando poses with actor/director Joel P.E. King. |
There's former St Louis Rams player Orlando Pace posing with Dezmond Perkins (left) and Cantley
One of the fashion forward couples of the nite, event promoter Cornell Boone and Jamila Wilkes
There's event promoter King Kerry in white tux coat, and vest posing with two attendees.
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| There's fashion designer Navish in a Lady Godiva styled gown posing with Cantley. |
Nelly poses with Cantley and couple Lucretia Blair and event promoter Orlando Watson who was co--promoting the after Afterparty at The City
There's Girlfriends St Louis star Trinay Davis wearing a sleek white on black party dress with assorted necklace.
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| Theres businessman Arash Amini with Ola |
Rapper Playboy Ro in suit swag.
Theres Ashley Donahue all smiles to the OUTCAM.
Seviin Li giving a pose of her trademark see through gown.
Theres event promoter Keith Harris and date Dominique Bullock who looked ravishing in the specked black gown with mesh top.
Theres couple Joni and Will Ross.Joni designed her dress which was very intricate in its stitching and Will wore a suede tux jacket that was debonair and classy.
Theres rapper Rucka Puff being Rucka. We will give him an A for standoutness especially with those gold boots!
The main entertainment this year was pop singer Taylor Dayne.
Dayne, who looked great in her silver studded short party dress sang some of her classic hits like Tel It To My Heart, I Will Always Love you and Love Will Lead You Back.
St Louis Rams wide receiver Steven Jackson who was the celebrity guest this year, joined Nelly and Claiborne on stage to be acknowledged his becoming the 27th player in NFL history to rush 10,000 yards which he done earlier that day at the Edward Jones Dome game against The Vikings
They celebrate with a toast.
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| Theres event promoter Belle looking festive in her two color dress and silver bag |
The St Lunatics perform on stage (What was up with throwin ONE dollar bills in the crowd Ali. LOL).
The crowd watching on stage
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| Theres Attorney Daniel Brown with his lady. |
A back shot of The St Lunatics performing on stage.
NOTE: Overall, this years Black and White Ball was mellow and laid back. We estimate close to 300 to 400 attended. It were many who wondered how the Ball would blend at a makeshift building inside of the Science Center and surprisingly, Synergy and Derrty Ent pulled it off. Gone were the car giveaways and dessert trees and Jermaine Dupri (who usually dee-jays these events), but mainstays such as the dinner, the event photo booth and open bars were in tact. As far as the fashions it looked as though everyone got the memo to wear black and/pr white (some wore gray in some instances). The only disappointment was the party portion was a bit limited after The St Lunatics performed for the impromptu jam session with deejay and at 12:30 after midnight it was announced the party was over and it as off to the next destination of either The City (The Official After Party) or Pepper Lounge.
Oddly enough, we almost didnt attend this year because of higher ups decision not to invite us (it would have been our first time missing it since its creation in 200six) but fortunately we had a connections who spoke in our favor and demanded for OUTSTAGN to attend and we were in the house (and we thank you for that). We had mixed feelings at first, but after seeing everybody those thoughts were all but forgiven--but not forgotten. Also in the house were Derrty ENT's Topher and Shaki Meyers,Fox 2 personality April Simpson, Attorney Scott Rosenbloom, promoters Big Tah, Dano Johnson, Daryel Oliver, Mo Spoon, and Dwight Carter;, STL TV personality Rob Desir, dee jay Jewel, model Sarah Bryant, and fashion stylist Skylar Barnes. There also was an actress from the Tv show, "The Game"but we think she was a guest star. Singer Ashanti did not attend this year.
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