Erica Reid, wife of music industry honcho L.A. Reid, cherishes shopping alone. It's one of the few moments when she can completely indulge in some precious 'me' time. "I don't want the kids saying, 'Can we go now?'" she says. The former schoolteacher didn't acquire a closet full of thoroughly fabulous and smart clothes without being focused during her shopping outings. This fashionista's number one rule when she steps into any boutique is never spend too much time mulling over anything...

Toni Childs may have earned the mantle of being one of the most feisty, tell-it-like-it-is characters on television, but in real life, actress Jill Marie Jones couldn't be more different from her breakout role on "Girlfriends." Whereas Toni was hungry for status and money, Jill is carefree and down-to-earth. Although many of us may have loved her wardrobe of sleek suits and towering stilettos during her run on the show, off the set, her personal style is far from conservative and label-driven... Here's what you had to say: Shay commented: "She looks so fresh and so clean! I love her... I would like to see her in more movies and shows."

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Contemporary women's designer Tracy Reese has been creating some of the most precious and beautiful clothes since launching her ready-to-wear line in 1998, so you can just picture what she's got going on in her own closet. It should come as no surprise that the woman behind the ultra-feminine line, which boasts fans like Jennifer Lopez and Michelle Obama, has a personal wardrobe that mirrors the chic and playful aesthetic her name has come to represent...

Closet Envy: Tracy Reese by Alexandra Phanor-Faury Contemporary women’s designer Tracy Reese has been creating some of the most precious and beautiful clothes since launching her ready-to-wear line in 1998, so you can just picture this top designer’s closet. It should come as no surprise that the woman behind the ultra-feminine line, which boast fans like Jennifer Lopez and Michelle Obama, has a personal wardrobe that mirrors the chic and playful aesthetic her name has come to represent. Reese gravitates to pretty and feminine pieces and celebrates her womanly charm by sticking to dresses. The Parson School of Design alum’s busy schedule doesn’t leave her much time to concoct looks in the morning, therefore she grabs one of her great looking dresses to save time. While Reese may design a meticulously cut pair of trousers, she's hardly ever seen in pants or jeans. Modern sheaths, vintage frocks, blooming prints full-skirt dresses all share space in Reese’s fashionable closet. Stones, metallic, lace and accordion pleating are arresting details which Reese looks to when picking a statement-making dress. She loves to throw on a belt over her dresses to add shape to her silhouette. Reese unflinching elegance is modern and fresh while still deeply rooted in classic feminity. Here, are some of Tracy Reese’s unabashedly feminine pieces we crave.

Critically acclaimed author Zadie Smith is not only blessed with the ability to pen great prose, the English and Jamaican writer also possesses a high fashion IQ. Nevertheless, Smith would probably laugh off any suggestion of her being in vogue. This intellectual wasn't too fond of her budding fashion icon status in the U.K. back in '07 and '08. But no matter how much Smith tries to deflect attention from her stellar style, it's hard to not to take notice...

Closet Envy: Zadie Smith

No matter where her mood takes her, Keesha Johnson's style repertoire stays grounded in classic, simple pieces brought to life through innovative styling and bold accessories. "I never invest much in trends. It's great to add one or two pieces to update your existing wardrobe. Shoes and bags have the ability to transform any outfit," explains Johnson.  The PR Queen shares with ESSENCE.com the ins and outs of her wardrobe, her aversion to prints, and her weakness for Chanel handbags...

Closet Envy: Keesha Johnson

Keisha Whitaker knows a thing or two about nailing a red carpet look. The former model and wife of Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker has lots of experience...