#ShineStrong: Fashion and Beauty Trendsetters

These women light up red carpets and beyond.

Tracee Ellis Ross  - These women #SHINESTRONG by leaving their mark within the fashion and beauty industries. By Britt Middleton  When your mom is soul legend Diana Ross, you’re simply born with great style (not to mention, an amazing head of hair!). “From a young age I really connected,” actress Tracee Ellis Ross says of her love affair with fashion. “I found a lot of my confidence; I found a lot of myself and my expression through my style. I think that’s one of the reasons why my mother’s style influenced me.” (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly)
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Tyra Banks  - As the first African-American model to land a solo cover of Sports Illustrated, Tyra Banks knew she was more than just a pretty face. She was a trailblazer. Despite facing body critics, she never wavered in embracing her curves, and today helps guide the next wave of beauties with her hit series America’s Next Top Model while also empowering girls through her TZone Foundation.  (Photo: JD/WENN.com)Tracy Reese (February 15) - Fashion veteran Tracy Reese has come a long way from making clothes by hand in Detroit. Since launching her eponymous label in 1998, Reese has released numerous critically acclaimed ready-to-wear and resort collections, as well as off-shoots like beauty products and home fashions — all of which boast bright colors, graphic patterns and fun bohemian elements. Expect to see some bold girly looks from Reese for her Spring 2015 collection.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - These women #SHINESTRONG by leaving their mark within the fashion and beauty industries. By Britt Middleton When your mom is soul legend Diana Ross, you’re simply born with great style (not to mention, an amazing head of hair!). “From a young age I really connected,” actress Tracee Ellis Ross says of her love affair with fashion. “I found a lot of my confidence; I found a lot of myself and my expression through my style. I think that’s one of the reasons why my mother’s style influenced me.” (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly)

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