Blue Ivy Carter—yes, that Blue Ivy—stepped into New York’s Cipriani Wall Street looking like luxury incarnate, all to support her grandmother, Tina Knowles, at the 27th Annual Angel Ball. While the evening was a celebration of philanthropy and fashion, let’s be honest—the real headline was 13-year-old Blue Ivy serving elegance in pastel pink silk.

Blue Ivy Carter on Oct. 27.
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Her look? A corseted satin gown with feathered sleeves so soft they could’ve been plucked straight from a couture runway. Her hair—curly blonde braids—was pure stage-star chic, while the diamond jewelry and silver clutch whispered quiet confidence rather than shouting celebrity. Blue’s presence radiated “I learned from the best,” and the best, of course, is Beyoncé.
No red carpet needed—just a subtle smile, a little shimmer, and that calm star quality that says, this is normal for me.
Earlier that day, Grandma Knowles appeared on Sherri, reflecting on how she’s raised grounded, hardworking women. “Nobody’s going to hand it to you because you are somebody’s daughter,” she said. “You have to work hard.” Clearly, that lesson landed—Blue Ivy’s been earning her spotlight since the Renaissance World Tour, dazzling audiences of 70,000 a night.

Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Tina Knowles.
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Now, she’s mentoring her little sister Rumi, who recently joined the family’s onstage dynasty. According to Knowles, Blue’s advice? “Rumi, you might need to calm it down.” Sisterly wisdom in true Carter fashion.
 
           
         
         
         
        