Celebrities go casually

Jet, March 3, 2003

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Caption: One of Tinsel Town's most recognized couples, actors WILL and JADA SMITH, complement each other by wearing classic black ensembles. Jada looks great in a camisole adorned with thin, draped chains, trousers and a clutch purse ornamented with rhinestones. Will plays it cool with a jacket, and sweater accompanied by silver dog tags. A red T-shirt and scull cap give the outfit a splash of color.

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Caption: Legendary singer PATTI LABELLE shows off her wild side in an earth-toned knitted tunic top with leather fringes that hang freely from the sleeves. She tops off this funky look with a par of decorative thigh-high boots.

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Caption: Singer MARY J. BLIGE opts for a clean monotone look that mixes soft and feminine with military. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul keeps it simple with a beige angora, roll-neck sweeter with embellished sleeves and matching beige cargo pants.

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Caption: All eyes are on actress SYDNEY TAMIIA POITIER as she sports a uniquely styled black and gray belted jacket with a pair of black slacks enhanced with leather. The red leather purse adds just enough flair to complete her ensemble.

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Caption: LELA ROCHON FUQUA steals the spotlight when she stops for the cameras. The actress makes a stylish statement with a simple T-shirt under a striped, multicolored denim jacket trimmed in fur worn over denim jeans. She accessorizes with a tone-on-tone cloth purse accented with pom-poms.

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Caption: Singer DEBORAH COX gives attitude as she wears a two-tone green belted silk top over a pair of white slacks gathered at the ankle. For the final trimmings she adds a wool coverup, clutch purse and strappy sandals.