Solange Looked Like an Ethereal Queen on SNL

From ELLE

As if I needed another reason to love singer-songwriter and my sister (in my imagination) Solange Knowles...

The singer songwriter performed "Cranes in the Sky" and "Don't Touch my Hair", both songs from her newest album, A Seat At The Table, for the first time on last night's episode of Saturday Night Live. The album, Solange's fourth, which she worked on for four years, is truly a gift-as was this performance.

And to see it up close-as I was lucky enough to do during yesterday's dress rehearsal-I was amazed by her stunning wardrobe, energy and stage presence. Dressed as the true ethereal queen that she is, Solange performed "Cranes in the Sky" wearing a halo braided and hand beaded by artist Shani Crowe. It took Crowe over 40 hours to complete. Erickson Beamon collaborated with Swarovski to create the custom crystal dress and earrings for the performance, a look created by stylists Jason Rembert and Eric McNeal.

In the official "Don't Touch my Hair" video, Solange wore a beaded hairstyle inspired by jazz pianist, Patrice Rushen. During Knowles' SNL performance of "Don't Touch My Hair" she rocked an afro styled by celebrity hair stylist Chuck Amos and wore an all white look comprised of high waisted white pants, and a white crop top. She was accompanied by the artist Sampha and a slew of backup artist, who also wore natural hair styles and all white.

Mom Tina Knowles and sister Beyonce were there to cheer her on, too.

After the show, Solange tweeted, "I had a great time, even through the imperfections & nervousness !" Um, what imperfections?

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