Solange Does Dinner With Hennessy & Mama Tina+Gabrielle Union Covers July ESSENCE

Jun 13 | by Natasha

Solange Knowles celebrated her album release last night at the HENNESSY presents dinner with Bevy and Solange Knowles. It went down at The Harrison Restaurant in the NYC:

She rocked a Unhee jumpsuit, a Gucci bag, and some hot dragonfly Miu Miu shoes.

Of course Mama Tina was there to help her baby celebrate. Interestingly enough, even though Solo broke her toe a few nights ago at a performance, it didn't stop her from wearing her Miu Miu stilletos. I'm told her publicist was carrying her foot cast boot for later. Chick is a trooper. More pics of Solange and Gabrielle Union in ESSENCE when you read the rest...

Somebody likes the "drank". She's looking pretty fab though. Even though it looks like somebody did a run-by to slap that wig on her head. Me still likey.

Curtis/Starpix

YBF chick Gabby Union is rocking the cover and pages of the July issue of ESSENCE magazine. And she's doing it with a hot new summer haircut:

On her new workout routine: "I definitely have more confidence, energy and stamina." On learning to love her body: "It's definitely about getting on the path to being the person you want to be," This summer, the 35-year-old actress hits the big screen in the sci-fi comedy Meet Dave alongside Eddie Murphy. Loves it.

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GREAT POST! --Solange is

GREAT POST! --Solange is doing the damn thing! Im lovig her style these days. FAB! -- LOVE Gabrielle Union and these pics are very pretty

by Cherish
10:09 pm - Jun 13, '08

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[quote comment="116798"][quote comment="116794"][quote comment="116787"][quote comment="116777"][quote comment="116758"][quote comment="116755"][quote comment="116735"]Is it champagne on her glass? If yes, why is she using a straw???!![/quote] Girl, everyone knows that if alkie goes threw the straw you get a buzzed even quicker, or so I've heard.[/quote] LOL. Someone just told me that yesterday. LOL!!![/quote] They use straws to avoid messing up you lipstick, you suck from the inner lip and you mess very little gloss.[/quote] Yesss! Makes perfect sense! I'ma have to try that. I don't want to waste my $15 lipGLASS. I'ma need it to shimmer til the sparkles fall the hell off.[/quote] With the price of gas now I can't afford to waste my $1.99 gloss these days(Wet & Wild days)[/quote] im saying its almost 5 bucks for a gallon. money is tight! recession, lol[/quote] I just need to find out that my Mama lied about to me about who my father was so I can then take my true place as the darkest TRUMP....because in a minute I am gonna get a skateboard and hit it. Lol

by 40isthenewfab
10:10 pm - Jun 13, '08

Okay I am lost, I thought her

Okay I am lost, I thought her foot was broken? Maybe it was an old pic. Oh well, she still looks good and those shoes are Hot! Gabby is beautiful, she just seems like she has a stank ass attitude.

by lovelifelive
10:11 pm - Jun 13, '08

i'm loving solange's outfit,

i'm loving solange's outfit, especially her shoes!! So cute^_^

by Pookie
2:06 am - Jun 14, '08

[quote comment="116757"]Yall

[quote comment="116757"]Yall are skandy, i LOVE those little faux rhinestone stickers on the toes, LOL...now moving on, mwell Solange's whole fit is the bomb-she's clearly the better dressed sister. It's nice to see she doesn't let Tina dress her. She's looks FANTASTIC...I'd wear that all tonight if it was in my closet...[/quote] You can't be serious?LMAO This is the 1st time that Solange has dressed nice out of how many times now? Sorry but she dont dress anywhere near as good as her sister. I think u bumped your head. This is the only time I've ever seen Solange look nice. People like you get carried away though. Dressing nice one time does not mean that person can dress on the regular. Most of the time she looks a mess and what makes you think Tina dont dress her? Solange wears HOD way more than Bey does so your whole comment on that makes no sense to me.

by wtf?
11:24 pm - Jun 13, '08

I actually love Solo's song I

I actually love Solo's song I decided. Its different....but rather hear that then some of the same nonsense i hear all the time from everyone else that sounds the same.

by Jameelah
10:36 pm - Jun 15, '08

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[quote comment="116800"][quote comment="116790"]i actually think solo's worn this before. i'd repeat it too though if i was her-quit playn'![/quote] *index finger moving back and forth* Oh no she diin't. Kaykay, we wanna know where you been, chile, where you been!![/quote] lol at it all! i'm in a good mood, givin' good customer service and everythang, ha ha...also, why do i kinda wish there was a younger knowles sister in the family that we could see work her way up in the entertainment world...solo's like a friggen butterfly comin' out an ugly cacoon, tina and matt don't play with their seeds...

by kaykay
10:15 pm - Jun 13, '08

in the movie sex in the city,

in the movie sex in the city, jennifer hudson (so preety by the way) was talking about renting designer purses. How do i do that because i was looking at those gucci and fendi purses oh my oh my! 2000 dollars. then, i thought i was financially ok but i feel broke now lol

by Valenne
10:15 pm - Jun 13, '08

solange has become fab from

solange has become fab from head to toe. i'm proud of her. she's coming into her own. good for her. i luvs the fit!!!! gabby is classic ybf!

by nolababe
2:03 am - Jun 15, '08

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[quote comment="116804"][quote comment="116796"][quote comment="116792"][quote comment="116791"][quote comment="116780"][quote comment="116772"]Mama Tina needs to put that tube of RED to rest. Why is Solange getting all of this publicity lately? Barely recognized Gabby with the cut.[/quote] solange's got a new album coming out. and i know i kinda don't like the cut on gabrielle but she still looks good to me.[/quote] Ohhhhhh! Duh. Shows how much I pay attention to her. Lol. Yeah...I like Gabby with the loosely curled hair or straight hair.[/quote] lol its actually pretty good. u should listen to "i decided" but yeahhh gabrielle looks so much better with the long hair[/quote] Pulling it up on IMEEM now.[/quote] The song "I Decided" is cute. Would I play it again...not sure. :D[/quote] ololol. maybe it will grow on you.

by Miss. Rissa
10:16 pm - Jun 13, '08

Don't care what anyone says,

Don't care what anyone says, Solange is foine as a sum'bitch!

by Goliano
10:43 pm - Jun 15, '08

[quote comment="116818"]in

[quote comment="116818"]in the movie sex in the city, jennifer hudson (so preety by the way) was talking about renting designer purses. How do i do that because i was looking at those gucci and fendi purses oh my oh my! 2000 dollars. then, i thought i was financially ok but i feel broke now lol[/quote] i know theres a real site you can do that at. if you find out let me know cause im as broke as a joke!

by Miss. Rissa
10:17 pm - Jun 13, '08

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by camdon
10:17 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote comment="116657"]Mama

[quote comment="116657"]Mama knowles looks so ghostly. Who is gonna tell her that the make up she uses sucks[/quote] lmao! hahaha. you are too funny!

by Tyana
10:17 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote comment="116818"]in

by 40isthenewfab
10:18 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote

[quote comment="116807"][quote comment="116798"][quote comment="116794"][quote comment="116787"][quote comment="116777"][quote comment="116758"][quote comment="116755"][quote comment="116735"]Is it champagne on her glass? If yes, why is she using a straw???!![/quote] Girl, everyone knows that if alkie goes threw the straw you get a buzzed even quicker, or so I've heard.[/quote] LOL. Someone just told me that yesterday. LOL!!![/quote] They use straws to avoid messing up you lipstick, you suck from the inner lip and you mess very little gloss.[/quote] Yesss! Makes perfect sense! I'ma have to try that. I don't want to waste my $15 lipGLASS. I'ma need it to shimmer til the sparkles fall the hell off.[/quote] With the price of gas now I can't afford to waste my $1.99 gloss these days(Wet & Wild days)[/quote] im saying its almost 5 bucks for a gallon. money is tight! recession, lol[/quote] I just need to find out that my Mama lied about to me about who my father was so I can then take my true place as the darkest TRUMP....because in a minute I am gonna get a skateboard and hit it. Lol[/quote] lol @ darkest trump. angelina and brad should adopt my ass!

by Miss. Rissa
10:18 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote comment="116809"]Okay

[quote comment="116809"]Okay I am lost, I thought her foot was broken? Maybe it was an old pic. Oh well, she still looks good and those shoes are Hot! Gabby is beautiful, she just seems like she has a stank ass attitude.[/quote] They say her toe got broken...there's debate on how true that is since she's rockin those bad a$$ dragon fly lettos...you can see the bandage around her big toe(right foot)

by NiQue
10:19 pm - Jun 13, '08

ha, you and allthe rest is

ha, you and allthe rest is mad cause you wish you were in her shoes! GET IT TOGETHER !@#$%*&!@

by sassy
1:42 am - Jul 8, '08

Because of sex in the city, i

Because of sex in the city, i wanna be fab too! but damn, those shit are too damn expensive. But there are other designers that do nice stuff that are more affordable! but forget about oscar de la renta, chanel etc.. i wanna be rich!!!!

by Valenne
10:21 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote

[quote comment="116830"][quote comment="116807"][quote comment="116798"][quote comment="116794"][quote comment="116787"][quote comment="116777"][quote comment="116758"][quote comment="116755"][quote comment="116735"]Is it champagne on her glass? If yes, why is she using a straw???!![/quote] Girl, everyone knows that if alkie goes threw the straw you get a buzzed even quicker, or so I've heard.[/quote] LOL. Someone just told me that yesterday. LOL!!![/quote] They use straws to avoid messing up you lipstick, you suck from the inner lip and you mess very little gloss.[/quote] Yesss! Makes perfect sense! I'ma have to try that. I don't want to waste my $15 lipGLASS. I'ma need it to shimmer til the sparkles fall the hell off.[/quote] With the price of gas now I can't afford to waste my $1.99 gloss these days(Wet & Wild days)[/quote] im saying its almost 5 bucks for a gallon. money is tight! recession, lol[/quote] I just need to find out that my Mama lied about to me about who my father was so I can then take my true place as the darkest TRUMP....because in a minute I am gonna get a skateboard and hit it. Lol[/quote] lol @ darkest trump. angelina and brad should adopt my ass![/quote] I'm in talks now with Oprah and Stedman (but the fact that I am 40 might slow those down)

by 40isthenewfab
10:22 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote

[quote comment="116837"]Because of sex in the city, i wanna be fab too! but damn, those shit are too damn expensive. But there are other designers that do nice stuff that are more affordable! but forget about oscar de la renta, chanel etc.. i wanna be rich!!!![/quote] who doesn't? when i saw all those beautiful shoes on carrie feet i felt like sneakin in her closet and stealing it all!

by Miss. Rissa
10:22 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote

[quote comment="116816"][quote comment="116800"][quote comment="116790"]i actually think solo's worn this before. i'd repeat it too though if i was her-quit playn'![/quote] *index finger moving back and forth* Oh no she diin't. Kaykay, we wanna know where you been, chile, where you been!![/quote] lol at it all! i'm in a good mood, givin' good customer service and everythang, ha ha...also, why do i kinda wish there was a younger knowles sister in the family that we could see work her way up in the entertainment world...solo's like a friggen butterfly comin' out an ugly cacoon, tina and matt don't play with their seeds...[/quote] I know I joke and say that she looks like Orlando Jones but I agree! She is growing into her own. Kaykay, did you send your email to Just C?

by camdon
10:24 pm - Jun 13, '08

Tina looks like actress

Tina looks like actress Jennifer Coolidge in that first picture of her and Solange...LOL!

by Oh My...
10:29 am - Jun 14, '08

I think Solange and Gabby

I think Solange and Gabby both look great! I am not a big Gabby fan...but I wish her well.

by Deltavogue5
10:06 am - Jun 25, '08

I'm luvin those shoes...

by DCFab!
10:24 pm - Jun 13, '08

ok 633$ for a chanel bag a

ok 633$ for a chanel bag a month??? forget about it! i will save money to buy my own designer purse then!

by Valenne
10:25 pm - Jun 13, '08

[quote

[quote comment="116841"][quote comment="116837"]Because of sex in the city, i wanna be fab too! but damn, those shit are too damn expensive. But there are other designers that do nice stuff that are more affordable! but forget about oscar de la renta, chanel etc.. i wanna be rich!!!![/quote] who doesn't? when i saw all those beautiful shoes on carrie feet i felt like sneakin in her closet and stealing it all![/quote] yeah girl! let me find myself a "big" too! lol

by Valenne
10:27 pm - Jun 13, '08

Solange is looking nice in

Solange is looking nice in those pics and actually I'm starting to like her song ... Gabby looks cute :)

by This_Is_A_Stick_Up!
10:28 pm - Jun 13, '08

Yeah Solange addressed the

Yeah Solange addressed the high heel thing on 106. She said the doctor said that wearing high heels won't affect your toes since all the pressure is on the ball of your feet. I like her shoes

by JoJa
11:42 pm - Jun 13, '08

I think she looks cute from

I think she looks cute from head to toe

by toosexy
11:55 pm - Jun 13, '08

I wish Solange all the best.

I wish Solange all the best. It must be hard to make a name for yourself when you are known as a person's sister. She looks good.

by Soul Cry
10:31 pm - Jun 13, '08

yeah definitely solo, but not

yeah definitely solo, but not a star

by carcars2002
12:05 am - Jun 14, '08

Solange is beautiful. But, I

Solange is beautiful. But, I am sorry to report that outfit and shoes are NOT the business. She looks like she went shopping at the mall and caught a sale a Forever 21 and Payless. That is such a tacky family its not even funny. There is way too much going on with that outfit at once. Please get a real stylist and get your act together for the release of the cd. Mama Knowles needs to tone down that hair color because it is washing her out. I won't even begin with the red lipstick. Gabby is definitely fabby! Chick gets mad press for doing absolutely nothing! I guess thats the best way to get paid. Rock it out Gabboo!

by cha cha
3:20 am - Jun 14, '08

[quote comment="116846"]ok

[quote comment="116846"]ok 633$ for a chanel bag a month??? forget about it! i will save money to buy my own designer purse then![/quote] I coulda told you it was a waste of money, you could save what you pay to rent for a few months and buy the damn bag, bug girl I know women who are VIP members.....I luv me some bags and shoes like any other Diva but....... HONEY Boom on that. Must I state again, gas is to damn high.

by 40isthenewfab
10:34 pm - Jun 13, '08

Apparently, her doctor said

Apparently, her doctor said she could wear really high heels because they would take the pressure off of her toes and put it on the bottom of her foot in the arch of her foot. She said she doesn't like wearing the boot because it's ugly. LOL Anyways, bitch is fly these days! I ain't mad at ya, Solo!

by Queen Dee
3:22 am - Jun 14, '08

[quote comment="116846"]ok

by 40isthenewfab
10:35 pm - Jun 13, '08

If it were an actual haircut

If it were an actual haircut I would love it...but that's a WIG and if I dont' own it (which I do!) it's straight off the presses. Gabby looks better wearing her natural hair...and can we get her a man who's not on an NFL or NBA roster? Step up babe! Solange got everything Beyonce didn't; a vocabulary and looks. She's a beautiful girl. Now, if we can get Mama Tina to realize she's a good looking "middle-aged woman", toss out of the Fashion Fare Cosmetics and into an age-appropriate, mama-worthy wardrobe she's be leading the Knowles pack as the Alpha Dutchess. Get her a stylist and stop her from trying to be one lest we liken her to Janice Combs! Seh even looked good at Puff's Walk of Fame dedication!

by NoElleNo
7:19 pm - Jun 16, '08

Dont like the do' on Miss

Dont like the do' on Miss Union...although she is still fab, I hope it was a wig, and that she was trying to make an otherwise boring photoshoot more interesting

by classylady
5:24 pm - Jun 14, '08

Why is it they don't seem to

Why is it they don't seem to talk about her husband. No pictures of her husband or the baby. Kinda make you think things are not like they suppose to be. Another Brandy but upscaled. I really don't think she is cute. I don't know, maybe the hair is too black. Cute shoes.

by nessa1121
12:57 am - Jun 17, '08

Gabrielle Union is beautiful.

Gabrielle Union is beautiful. Plain and simple, her beauty is classic and understated.. And she's reppin' hard for darker skinned black women in the media. Whether you love her or hate her, you gotta admit it's nice to see a different shade of black beauty out there.. Not knockin any lighter sistrs either. Black is beautiful whatever the color. Gabby's just showing another side. As for Bey not being there, for her sister, she probably stayed away so the spotlight could stay on Solange all night as was intended.

by mimi2008
12:25 am - Jun 14, '08

[quote

[quote comment="116832"][quote comment="116809"]Okay I am lost, I thought her foot was broken? Maybe it was an old pic. Oh well, she still looks good and those shoes are Hot! Gabby is beautiful, she just seems like she has a stank ass attitude.[/quote] They say her toe got broken...there's debate on how true that is since she's rockin those bad a$$ dragon fly lettos...you can see the bandage around her big toe(right foot)[/quote] Thanks! Now I see it... Hmm... I don't know, the shoes are hot, I am enjoying the fact that Solo is stepping out from Bey's shadow... :)

by lovelifelive
12:25 am - Jun 14, '08

Solange looks so so fly! and

Solange looks so so fly! and the shoes are fierce.. Gab looks alot like Serena facially in these flicks..

by Rayza
3:43 am - Jun 14, '08

Mama knowles looks so

Mama knowles looks so ghostly. Who is gonna tell her that the make up she uses sucks

by NAKEISH PRINCE
8:44 pm - Jun 13, '08

1st 2nd 3rd???

by ashley
8:44 pm - Jun 13, '08

oh solange....u are not a

oh solange....u are not a star!

by Gor-Jus
8:44 pm - Jun 13, '08

Solange looks uberfab and

Solange looks uberfab and most of all she looks very happy... the happiest I've seen her look in a while, and that is the main thang! Her album is very unique, and she wil get a hardtime just because of the constant comparison to Beyonce, but that too will pass:) I love her for always being innovative. Face it guys she can act, and dance. Therefore, That's the prerequisite of talent. So stop putting her down, and be proud she is a sister trying to make it in the game, because it is not easy.