2012 Mirror Mirror Awards

The 2012 Mirror Mirror Awards

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

The 2012 Mirror Mirror Awards

Photos Courtesy of Front Page/Rolling Out

L-R: Sharif Atkins, Necole Bitchie, Gloria Govan,Vanessa Bell Calloway, Naturi Naughton, Munson Steed, Kyla Pratt, Elise Neal, Toya Wright and Joyful Drake

    Beautiful people, bright smiles and the business of entertainment were celebrated Thursday when Colgate Optic White, RollingOut Magazine and RollingOut.com presented the Mirror Mirror Awards - Hollywood honoring Vanessa Bell Calloway (Shameless), Elise Neal (Belle's), Kyla Pratt (Let's Stay Together), Kym Whitley 

(Animal Practice), Naturi Naughton (The Client List), Joyful Drake (Let's Stay Together), Necole Bitchie (NecoleBitchie.com), Dawn Richard (Dirty Money) and Gloria Govan (Basketball Wives LA) as entertainment industry trendsetters who embody the style, elegance and glamour of Hollywood. 

Sharif Atkins & Toya Wright

 The event was hosted by Sharif Atkins (White Collar) and BET reality star Toya Wright (Toya: A Family Affair), who were joined by over 200 Hollywood tastemakers and celebrity guests including Antonique Smith (Abduction), Edwina Findley (Treme), Olympic Gold Medalist LaShawn Merritt, Matt Barnes (Los Angeles Clipper), Monifah (R&B Divas), Rotimi (Boss), and recording artist Brooke Valentine.

"It was cool to be a part of an awards ceremony that honored, applauded, and acknowledged the achievement of extremely talented women of color," said Atkins.  "These women are truly artistic entrepreneurs who are dedicated to their craft and committed to bringing a diversity of creativity to the front and center of our community."

Necole Bitchie

A highlight of the evening was when Necole Bitchie shared her struggle, losing her parents, enduring financial hardships and being taken in by family at the time she started her now infamous blog.  Also expressing sincere gratitude was actress Kyla Pratt who shared that Mirror Mirror was her first ever award and it came at a very important time her life, being a working mother.

Kyla Pratt

           "This is actually my first award and I am truly honored to be recognized by RollingOut," said Pratt. "As a new mom and working actress, I pour so much time into my craft, spending long hours away from my family, that it feels good to know that someone sees my effort and is acknowledging me for it."

 
        

           As a major contributor to beauty, style and entertainment, Rolling Out Magazine kicked off the National Mirror Mirror Beauty Awards Tour in Atlanta in

Joyful Drake

Kym Whitley

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Elise Neal

September with a private VIP reception and hosted the second event in Washington, DC.   The Los Angeles event marked the third stop on the Mirror Mirror tour, which rolls out to 13 major cities in 2013, highlighting many of the most prominent and recognized celebrities and style makers in the beauty and entertainment industries by celebrating their success.

Naturi Naughton

Brooke Valentine

These superfine ladies

  


"Beauty and style are part of the language of our culture," said Munson Steed, CEO and Publisher of Rolling Out Magazine.  "At Rolling Out, we recognize those stylish, charismatic individuals who, through their work in television, film and entertainment, create dynamic, unforgettable images that influence beauty and fashion in Hollywood and beyond.  Colgate Optic White's support allowed stars to shine bright and illustrate the industry's best recognized smiles. We celebrated our 2012 Mirror Mirror Award recipients this evening and honor their contributions to the industry."

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