Mary J. Blige stuns in an ab-flashing ensemble as she's honored with her very own day in Atlanta

dailymail.co.uk:

Mary J. Blige cut a stylish figure as she attended a ceremony on Thursdayin Atlanta designating May 5 as 'Strength of a Woman Day' in honor of the legendary singer.Blige, 51, flashed her abs in a brown patterned criss-cross top and matching high-waisted trousers.Giving the look a pop of bold color, she slipped her feet into a pair of peach open-toe heels.

Honoree:Mary J. Blige cut a stylish figure as she attended a ceremony on Thursday in Atlanta designating May 5 as 'Strength of a Woman Day' in honor of the legendary singerBlige, who wore her honey toned tresses in gorgeous voluminous curls, eagerly raised a glass to those in attendance for Thursday's ceremony.

She accessorized with big, white hoop earrings and fastened two strands of pearls around her neck.At the event, Atlanta city officials named May 5 as 'Strength of a Woman Day' in honor of Blige.2 Chainz and Kandi Burruss attended the ceremony on Thursday night while City Council member Keisha Sean Waites presented her with the honor, according to TMZ.

Stunning:The singer-songwriter, 51, flashed her abs in a brown patterned criss-cross top and matching high-waisted trousers Pop of color:Giving the look a pop of bold color, Blige slipped her feet into a pair of peach open-toe heels Very own day:At the event, Atlanta city officials named May 5 as 'Strength of a Woman Day' in honor of BligeThe name is reference to Blige's 2017 album and her upcomingStrength of a Woman Festival & Summit this weekend.A number of powerful female artists includingChaka Khan, City Girls and Ella Mai will perform at the three day long event.The day in Blige's honor is just the latest in a string of professional successes for the Family Affair singer.