I totally overlooked these photos of NeNe Leakes on the carpet of the 2011 BET Awards, but it appears NeNe’s rocking a lighter version of her sandy brown locks these days.

Just days prior to hitting the west coast, Leakes hit the streets of NYC with her pooch and a gal pal, where she was spotted shoveling sh*t (as she’s known to do frequently on the streets of the “A” as well – or so I’ve heard.)

It’s rumored that Leakes has fell out with just about all of her fellow Atlanta “Housewives”, but she’s found a true friend and confident in her new BFF Jennifer Williams (of VH1’s Basketball Wives).

If you recall, they met last year when NeNe was kickin it with Star Jones’ ex, Al Reynolds. The two have been inseparable ever since (whenever they’re in the same town at least)…

What do you think of NeNe’s Blond-ER doo?

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