*IN FLORA LYIMO FASHION POLICE BLOG* ZOE SALDANA EMBODIES LEGENDARY JAZZ SINGER (NINA SIMONE) AS SHE DONS ONE OF HER SIGNATURE HEAD WRAPS FOR NEW FILM"

 

Double take: Zoe Saldana covered her hair on set of her new film Nina on Friday, donning a head wrap - one of Simone's signature looks"

She accessorised with a pair of tan leather gloves and toted an oversized bag.
Earlier in the day, Saldana was seen filming scenes with a young co-star.
The Avatar was seen balancing the child, who was dressed in a pretty green dress, on her hip.

Playing the part: The 34-year-old actress was the spitting image of the late songstress in her chic ensemble - consisting of the beige-coloured accessory paired with a matching beige shift dress and cape"

 

Chic: The actress's ensemble was accessorised with some tan leather gloves with check trim"

This time Zoe's costume consisted of a billowing burgundy maxi skirt and a white plunging top, both belted at the waist.
Her outfit was rounded out with some ethnic-style jewellery, including a choker and a headpiece.
Zoe caused controversy when it was first revealed that she had been cast as Simone, with many saying she wasn't 'dark-skinned enough' to play the legendary jazz singer.

Change of dress: Earlier in the day, Zoe was seen filming in a burgundy maxi skirt and plunging white top"

Tiny co-star: She was seen balancing a small child on her hip to film her scenes"

She has been sporting a black Afro-style wig to play legendary jazz singer Nina Simone.
But Zoe Saldana covered her hair on set of her new film Nina on Friday, donning a head wrap - one of Simone's signature looks.
The 34-year-old actress embodied the late songstress in her chic ensemble - which consisted of the beige-coloured accessory paired with a matching shift dress and cape.