#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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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)

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)

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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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Tracy Reese - With a namesake label — ranging from home and shoes to nail polish and hosiery — Tracy Reese has captured great commercial success and recognition. With famous fans including First Lady Michelle Obama, she’s not only blazing a path as one of the industry's top designers, but as an African-American female breaking through barriers in the world of fashion. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Kim Kimble - Top celebrity stylist Kim Kimble has her hands behind Hollywood’s greatest heads of hair, including Beyoncé, Gabrielle Union, Kelly Rowland, Shakira and Mary J. Blige. Kimble is a third-generation hair stylist, dedicated mother and entrepreneur who owns her own salon, Kimble Hair Studio, and an eponymous line of hair care products sold at retailers nationwide. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for WE tv)

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Kim Kimble - Top celebrity stylist Kim Kimble has her hands behind Hollywood’s greatest heads of hair, including Beyoncé, Gabrielle Union, Kelly Rowland, Shakira and Mary J. Blige. Kimble is a third-generation hair stylist, dedicated mother and entrepreneur who owns her own salon, Kimble Hair Studio, and an eponymous line of hair care products sold at retailers nationwide. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for WE tv)

Naomi Campbell - You can’t say the word supermodel without thinking of the original catwalk queen, Naomi Campbell. For decades, the British beauty has reigned over the fashion world thanks to her signature strut and ageless beauty. The first Black model to appear on American Vogue, Campbell has earned her rank among the most famous faces of our time. (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Naomi Campbell - You can’t say the word supermodel without thinking of the original catwalk queen, Naomi Campbell. For decades, the British beauty has reigned over the fashion world thanks to her signature strut and ageless beauty. The first Black model to appear on American Vogue, Campbell has earned her rank among the most famous faces of our time. (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Janelle Monáe - With her sky-high pompadour, red pout and crisp tailored suits, singer Janelle Monáe has a look as inspiring as her music and she uses it as an outlet to battle sexism in the music industry. "It’s so important that we have as many different representations of women out there, so that the next generation of young girls knows that we don’t all have to take the same coordinates to get to the same destination,” she says. (Photo: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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Janelle Monáe - With her sky-high pompadour, red pout and crisp tailored suits, singer Janelle Monáe has a look as inspiring as her music and she uses it as an outlet to battle sexism in the music industry. "It’s so important that we have as many different representations of women out there, so that the next generation of young girls knows that we don’t all have to take the same coordinates to get to the same destination,” she says. (Photo: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Erykah Badu - From her bold accessories to her ever-changing hairstyles, songstress Erykah Badu takes every opportunity to express her unique world view. Of her eclectic style, she says, “It reflects my travels — physically and spiritually. And at the same time, I don’t take it too serious. It’s just me.” (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Erykah Badu - From her bold accessories to her ever-changing hairstyles, songstress Erykah Badu takes every opportunity to express her unique world view. Of her eclectic style, she says, “It reflects my travels — physically and spiritually. And at the same time, I don’t take it too serious. It’s just me.” (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson has been lighting up TV and film screens since the late ‘90s and never fails to impress on the red carpet with her inner and outer beauty. At age 43, the Academy Award-nominated actress has only gotten better with time, mastering the art of playing up her sexiness while leaving a little something to the imagination. (Photo: David Buchan/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson has been lighting up TV and film screens since the late ‘90s and never fails to impress on the red carpet with her inner and outer beauty. At age 43, the Academy Award-nominated actress has only gotten better with time, mastering the art of playing up her sexiness while leaving a little something to the imagination. (Photo: David Buchan/Getty Images)

Lyndsey Scott - The ultimate mix of brains and beauty, the 24-year-old Victoria’s Secret model maintains a side career in computer programing, building apps for Apple's mobile platform. Whether stepping out on the catwalk or beyond, the beauty never fails to catch our eye, thanks to her coding skills and the couture she wears. (Photo: Alli Harvey/Getty Images for Bvlgari)

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Lyndsey Scott - The ultimate mix of brains and beauty, the 24-year-old Victoria’s Secret model maintains a side career in computer programing, building apps for Apple's mobile platform. Whether stepping out on the catwalk or beyond, the beauty never fails to catch our eye, thanks to her coding skills and the couture she wears. (Photo: Alli Harvey/Getty Images for Bvlgari)