Style: Vanessa Williams at the 33rd annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball in New York

The 33rd annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball in New York brought out Vanessa Williams, and many more last night.

Vanessa, wearing a lovely one-shoulder draped Vera Wang gown, hosted the event.

The long sleek look of the brown silk gown was accented simply with a pair of cylindrical earrings and a strong (almost masculine) cuff.

Wang said the dress was inspired by the TV series Rome. 

The event was also hosted by Bernd Beetz, CEO, Coty Inc. and Vera Wang.

Note:  Coty makes Vera Wang's Princess fragrance collection, as well as the collections of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Jacobs, and Sarah Jessica Parker.  Be sure to see my notes about the fabulous book, The Perfect Scent, by Chandler Burr at left.

photo: Wireimage