Beauty & Fashion
"Style is how you do things and and not what you wear." - Tracee Ellis Ross
For most of us, we have a relentless admiration for Joan aka Rainbow aka Tracee Ellis Ross. Her large debut as the sassy, smart, and quirky lawyer, Joan Clayton, on the hit show Girlfriends back in the beginning of the millennium sparked this blessed love affair. We have known her for a while, especially with her mother being the iconic Diana Ross. That alone speaks to her intrinsic sense of style.
When speaking withInStyle Magazine, the black-ish star shared, "There were beautiful things everywhere, but there was a sense of taking care of and cherishing beauty. And also of not taking things too seriously. You could be climbing all over my mom's head while she'd be sitting in an interview, putting your handprints on everything."
As she ages like the finest of wines, she is fully aware that she now has more courage to truly wear what she desires.
Ross also told InStyle, "The 'I woke up like this' thing? Bullshit!" she says. "Black-ish is in HD, darling! There's no Vaseline on the lenses. At 18, I might have woken up like this. At 45, I fucking work for it. I love potato chips more than anything in the world, and so I work out hard. I put masks on my face. I take care of myself. And, by the way, to me, self-care does not mean going to the spa. It's learning to say no. It's knowing yourself so you can make choices that are an expression of you. That's self-care."
We are always so inspired by her looks so we decided to round up some of our favorite looks. Check them out!
Tracee is he queen of sneakers and dresses. She knows how to effortlessly elevate any look.
▲"I have been wearing the same things my whole life. I love a cargo pant. I've always loved bright colors. I love an androgynous look, kind of a utilitarian look and then I give it a feminine flair. "
Every single one of her looks from the 2018 American Music Awards was a look. She also always makes it her mission to make a statement with her fashion choices. For example, each AMA look was created by black designers. Hello, BLACK EFFECT!
▲We love how she dons monochromatic looks like a maven's uniform. Even in one color, she finds a way to make it her own; whether it be shapeless or gender fluid.
▲One of the things we appreciate most about our favorite auntie is her ability to be her true self. That can be seen in her style as well. For example, the hoop earrings she's wearing in this photo. From the urban accessory to the voluminous hair, she just gets it.
▲Don't forget that mama has a banging body too! We love when she posts photos of her slim thick frame because she is just as much our body goals as she is our style goals.
▲Diana Ross's daughter knows a thing or two about dressing for the occasion and adding a dose of her personality to a look.
▲You know your life was made when you saw TT Tracee in the "Nice For What" video. She is most definitely living HER best life and it inspires us to do the same.
▲The Emmy award winner is known for her dope hairstyles. We couldn't get enough of the two straight back braids.
▲Ugly sneakers don't seem so dad-ish on this actress. She managed to pair a long line coat with a fanny pack to make for a chic number all in the same color palette.
▲Are you a part of the #TraceeHive? Which look is your favorite?
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