EVENTS: Dress For Success Gala
Thursday, April 10, 2008

( Photos: Taj Washington )
Here are some exclusive photos that our friend Taj Washington took at the Dress For Success Gala held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on Wednesday night.
Dress for Success is a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide. Pictured above (l-r): Janice Combs, LisaRaye, Jacquie Lee, Jill Scott and Star Jones. Diddy was also at the event. More shots after the cut..












75 Comments
1.
the one is back
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Jilly from Philly is AMAZING in concert.
2.
the one is back
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Damn Lisa raye went back to wearing white, but everyone looks nice including Ms. Combs that’s a first.
3.
Harry James
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Yawnnnn. Looks Boring!
4.
JBO
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ms. Combs
5.
Cevin
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
lisa rays always looking good even in white!!!!
6.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I can’t stress enough how good LisaRaye looks, her skin looks flawless.
Jill scott looks like shes doing the damn thing.
7.
IAMDARKAQUA
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I think Dress for Success is a WONDERFUL cause! My grandmother died in Dec and my family has decided to give her suits to DS…She was a empowering woman and her suits will help someone be empowering as well
8.
Nikki
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Lisa Raye……..beautiful.
Jill Scott……….gorgeous.
Puffys’ mom…..she needs a makeover. And can somebody please take this woman wig shopping??? That tired blond wig makes her resemble Miss Piggy.
9.
jayz's left nut sac
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Diddy’s mom clearly didn’t get the memo. Is it ironic that she is NOT dressed for success?
10.
LICKS LIPS & PURRS!!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Surely Puffy’s mom has heard of lace-fronts… those NIGHT STAND WIGS that she rolls over and slaps on mid morning kill me dead!!! You know it takes a lot of money to look as CHEAP as Puffy’s Mom ALWAYS does…
11.
the one is back
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
@10 I am cracking up over here, funny! Come on people she looks better then she normally does you have to admit.
12.
nasty camden nj
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
she (Ms Combs) looks like a 70 year old little kim, (love kim)
13.
BananaCooL
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
This is such a great event!Glad to see these things happening for the women that work hard and deserve it.We can do anything as women but with a little self-confidence,it’s extra special.
14.
nasty camden nj
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
she (Ms Combs) looks like a 70 year old little kim, (love kim), but damn lol.
15.
DeeLove
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
@12
Dusso, who are you talking about??
16.
MzTrici
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Wonder how successful that program is. Seems like a good idea for those who can’t afford to look the part for work. Hope the are teaching the appropriate way to speak too.
17.
http://tightnwet.tripod.com/
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
THEY LOOK GOOD!!
18.
Ladyssolady
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Diddy looks just like his mom!!! LisaRaye is gorgeous, no matter what color she is wearing. Jill Scott looks amazing as always, and I know she killed it!
19.
FINE-N-MELLOW
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Lisa and Jill look nice.
Janice oh gosh she looks horrid, she needs to dress her age.
20.
kaykay
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
jill looks beautiful…star looks strange as she has since the surgery. nice event.
21.
tee
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Do Lisa Raye and her husband go anywhere together anymore, haven’t seen them at an event in a minute, h,mmm.. Everybody looks really nice, beautiful cause
22.
suga
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Ms. Comds always looks a HOT GHETTO mess!!!!!!!!!! Diddy makes to much money for his momma to keep looking like a broke down LIL Kim
But everybody else looks nice even Star Jones with her big ass HEAD
23.
Water
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Diddy help your mom…please!!
24.
cuvagurl08
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
i dont understand why puffy’s mother always looks like a crackhead! there is no excuse for him to look like he does and for her to look as low class as she does! boo!
25.
tee tee
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
DAMN i really really wish one day Janice Combs will see the light…
all that damn money and she look soo cheap and ghetto.
she really needs a MAKEOVER… Diddy should do a show on that shit.!… Because his momma looks a HOT ASS MESS!
26.
Prettygirl90221
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Diddy’s mom is a hot mess. Sorry to say. When is she going to change up the blond wigs?
Lisa Raye, I am over the white.
27.
Mos
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Janice Combs is 102…Why the hell is she still tryin to be young? Your a damn grandmother please dress the part! Plus she been rockin that same blonde wig since 97 when Puff did its all about the Benjamins!
28.
hood_shit
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I know you should NEVER talk about someone’s MOM but Janice Combs looks like CLAYMATION….
Shout out to Taj!
29.
natural mystique
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Puffy’s mama looks a tired mess. When is she gonna retire those blue contacts and blond wig? Jill Scott looks great.
30.
vese
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
ever since star had that surgery she looks old that was a bad mistake!!and puffy wrong for his momma wig! imma need for him to purchace her a new one asap!
31.
Stuff Fly People Like...
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
# 27 We are gonna fight You!!!! LMAO!!!!
Lisa is back to White? SMH…. I thought she was turning over a new day…..
Jill looks fab tho….
32.
WOW
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Urg Ms Combs! I agree with all of you, shes a hot mess! Still wearing those cheap ass wigs, blue contacts!? Urgh she really is a hot ass mess. If you look up Hot Ass Mess in the dictionary u’ll see Ms.Combs tacky ass there!
33.
Mikki.
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
wow.okay so lisa jill and diddy the only ones that don’t look H.A.M
34.
Jamie
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
lol at Janice…dress for success huh?
Everybody else looks good
35.
Tee
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I was wonder the same thing about LisaRaye and her husband not being togethor at the same places anymore and when I have seen pictures of him lately he is not wearing his wedding ring …Who knows but I hope everything is okay
On another note everyone looks really nice esp my girls Jill Scott and LisaRaye LOVE THEM!!
36.
SweetThang729
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I see Lisa took it back to her traditional white…
And what success is Janice dressed for exactly? Cause she’s not even repping her sons success well…
It looks like he gives her scraps from his line that he don’t want…but she insist on sneaking in lil’ kim’s closet…especially fishing for wigs
37.
MIKEY-ROCKS
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
LISA, JILLY , AND DIDDY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO LOOKS NICE DIDDY NEEDS TO FIX HIS MOTHER THAT &%$@*** HAS LOOKED A FOOL SINCE WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY BACK
38.
MIKEY-ROCKS
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
STAR JONES LOOKS LIKE SQUIDWARD TO ME FROM SPONGEBOB VERY WEIRD LOOKIN
39.
linda
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
YOU GUYS ARE SO WRONG FOR ALWAYS JOCKING DIDDYS MOM. MAYBE SHE IS NOT WITH ALL THAT FAKE SHIT. MAYBE SHE JUST TRYING TO BE HER. JUST BECAUSE HER SON IS RICH AS HELL DONT MEAN SHE WANT TO BE FAKE AS HELL. AS FOR DIDDY HE’S A WHOLE DIFFERENT BALL GAME. TO DAMN COCKY. MOM DO YOU.
40.
WhatThe
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Ms. Combs really needs to get a front lace and change the color of that weave. I think she would look so much better with different hair and a lace front.
WHAT IN THE HELL IS SHE WEARING. PUFFY, WHY DON’T YOU DESIGN SOME OUTFITS FOR YOUR MOM TO WEAR, OR GET HER A STYLIST.
Jill look like she feelin what she singing.
41.
Such Magnificence
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Oh Janice…will you EVER learn?
And Taj you are simply amazing:-)!!! The action pics of Lisa Raye and Jill Scott are fabulous. I don’t care how much you charge…when I get married you are coming to DC and covering that thang!!! LOL…but I’m oh so sin-serious:-)!!!
42.
UM...I GUESS
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
♥jill scott
diddy needs to get his mama….
lol
43.
india617
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
shanking my head at mrs combs…
44.
Ja
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Ooh, damn. These are some skrong ass faces.
45.
2008 is nearly ending soo fast!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
STAR always poses like she is uncomfortable and her face shows it… Or is it my eyes or wat… mayb…. hmmmm oh well!! N wastup wit Lisa Raye with white???Guess her favourite colour is white and she aint afraid to flaunt it…. She is pretty tho!!!!
46.
a.k.a. new yorker
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
jill scott is a beautiful woman
lisa’s cute. everyone else looks a mess
47.
tenderoni
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Jacqui Lee has some strong features to be a woman…SHE REMINDS ME OF SOMETHING…OH THE CHICAGO BULLS ICON..
48.
Miss.Tiandez Jones
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
love jill scott! she knows how to bring the house down! her voice is so powerful and in concert, mama mia, the girl can sing!
49.
Miss.Tiandez Jones
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
lol, omg how could i forget to comment on star jones though. This lady needs to go sit down. Someone PLEASEEEE give me a VALID reason why this lady’s famous. Yuck, she looks horrible!- As always.
50.
whatsgoingon
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I am absolutely rolling at the jokes on Diddy’s mama. When I first looked at the pics, I thought she was one of the women in need that the organizaiton helped “dress for success”. Oh my goodness!!!! Diddy needs to get his mama a “makeover” quick. She does look like an older Lil Kim”. Everyone else looks great and I gotta see Jill Scott in concert- I know she delivered!!!!
51.
estyle4039
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Puffy’s mom still looks like a HAM!
52.
cute4rmday1
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
weave galore.-
53.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Great cause and everybody look nice except for Mrs.Combs.
I agree with everybody else Mrs.Combs looks a mess. People that have money need to learn how to dress.
54.
Khadijah
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
@ Tenderoni,
You had me dyin with that comment!
55.
lala
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
#1, I love me some Jill too. I just saw her a few weeks ago in STL, and it was crazy. Shes definitely one of the best live performers out there.
56.
Roc
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
LISARAYE!!!!! BEAUTY AT IT”S.. BEST her husband better not be slippin!
57.
dd
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
from what I gather, diddy’s mom was the shit back in the day as far as her clothes game is concerned and she always dressed him very well. I think that she is just stuck in her ways as far as fashion goes, she just needs to update that look and get rid of those colored contacts!!
Lisa Raye is always pretty, but she needs a new stylist!
Jill Scott is fab indeed!!
58.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I can see why Diddy would be their but his mom on the other hand should have set this event out.
59.
Ms. T.
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Everybody looks nice….BUT….and don’t get me wrong because I am a lover of all things Jill Scott, she can sing, write, act, do it all…..but speaking as a woman that just lost 35 pounds and feels a lot better….when your neck is starting to mesh with your chin…it’s time to lose some weight….I am not saying that she can’t be big and beautiful and curvy…but we as black woman have got to learn some limits and when you don’t have a neck that should be the limit.
Okay, ya’ll can let me me have it now, lol…Just my opinion.
60.
Tabby
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
IMO Star looked better heavier. She had that pop. Now she is a fizz. She lost what made her attractive. Some people look better heavier than thin. Or maybe it’s the way she lost it. Anyways, she doesn’t look good. Neither does Puffy’s mom. Everyone has their time to shine, and I’m sorry, but her time has been over years ago. I know what type of chick she was and that’s why she looks ran down now.
61.
Tabby
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
@59 I was gonna say the same thing about Jill. But I didn’t feel like defending myself. She is losing her face. And she looks old in that dress and hairstyle. Your right, once you can’t tell your neck from your face or your ankles from your calfs, you need to do something about it. I also just lost 35 pounds. lol.
62.
Diva_Dancer
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Jill Scott always looks radiant and beautiful. And the woman can SANG!! I had the privilege of seeing her perform live in concert, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. LisaRaye is a beautiful woman, period. She never disappoints. Janice Combs’ look is an improvement over her past get-ups, but she still has a ways to go before she looks even remotely close to normal (LOL).
63.
mimi
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
LisaRaye makeup is flawless………Jill scott is the last of the few REAL perfomers left I saw her in the chi about 3 weeks ago OFF THE CHAIN…everyone else NO COMMENT
64.
vexxed
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Lisa and Jill look amazing. UUMMMM I will not say anymore because I already have enough to pray about.
65.
dubai
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I love Jill Scott!!!!!!! Super talented!!!!! I am not a fan of Lisa Raye and her Eddie monster forehead. And is it me, or does she look cheesey everytime someone puts a camera in her face. #57 I agree with the stylist comment. #21 trust your instincts and #47 LOL!!!!!!!!
66.
Jamie872006
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
DIDDY MAMA ACTUALLY LOOKS NICE MAYBE DIDDY HAD A TALK WITH HER
67.
Scorpiopooh19
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Aww Jill performed…why didnt i get the memo?…..I luv her..she looks beautiful as usual..
68.
Charden
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
LMAO @ Star Jones looks like Squidward of Sponegbob! That is NOT a compliment!
Puffy’s mom is a damn shame. Then again, Puffy is a damn shame.
Lisa Raye has never met a red carpet she didn’t like. That chick will pose on red carpet in Lowes.
Jill is looking too much like pre-weightloss Sheila (Why Did I Get Married). That’s scary. Shae may want to get a handle on that!I love her tho’!
69.
Hater on CL
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Diddys mom makes me want to throw up in my mouth and swallow it!! Jill Will U marry me.
70.
raa!
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
Janice Needs Jesus quick… I think Diddy gave up on her.
#39 Listen to yourself? Over that “fake shit”? Like her hair?
She has been tried and found wanting. Certified H.A.M.
Uhh, Yeah I think Mike and Lisa are Ok. But he is busy so I can understand. Haven’t seen him recently so don’t know if he wears the ring. I’d think so…
71.
UB
Thursday, April 10, 2008 /
I try not to talk about the elderly, but Sean Combs moms needs an intervention. Put the wig down. Pls.
Star Jones, I am going to pray for you. I mean can you just gain 10 lbs? It might fill out your face. Something. Everyone else is nice. But……Lisa Raye’s hubby is paid right? Why is she still wearing those $10 dry ponytails?
Im just saying.
Love you Jill Scott!! Beautiful as always.
72.
ChokLitFactory
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
LOVE Jill Scott!
73.
KennyLoves
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
star jones Looks Sick.
Like she dying.
74.
KennyLoves
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
the one & only Jill~Scott;stays Orignal!!!
The new Mahellia Jackson!!!
75.
.ice
Saturday, April 12, 2008 /
@ 28 LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!