WJLA news anchor Cynne Simpson always looks posh, whether on television or at an event. I caught up with the local ABC 7 sweetheart at the U.S. Dream Academy Gala last Thursday evening. She was the mistress of ceremony alongside funnyman Chris Tucker. Cynne looked extremely fabulous in a black strapless studded dress that sparkled as it caught the flashing lights.

Aside from looking so flawless with her perfectly coiffed curls and rouged lips, Miss Simpson confessed that she was wearing a Bebe dress. The dress looks like it’s worth so much more than she paid for it, which is worthy for a recessionista. She knows how to be a babe on a budget by mixing high and low pieces. The Studded Trapunto Strapless Dress by Bebe is no longer available on the website but I found a couple on other websites. If you are a size XXS, get your fix on Ebay. If you wear an XS, click here. If you wear a medium, try here.

A little black dress yes, boring no. Cynne achieves the perfect balance with the zipper and stud detail on her dress. It was one of the showstoppers of the night.