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Street Style: Beauty Babes

These ladies put fashion first at the Optimum Salon hair and beauty event hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Brown Sugar Babe

Blogger Christina Brown wears a Zara dress, MIA shoes, and Handbag Heaven bag

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Hot Hostess

Actress and host Tracee Ellis Ross wears a Chloe top and Altuzarra skirt.

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Dainty Diva

Associate beauty editor Crystal Tate wears a Nanette Lepore dress, American Apparel bag and Frye shoes.

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Vibrant Thing

Beauty Publicist Renae Bluit wears a vintage skirt, Stella and Dot bracelets, French Connection pants and Zara shoes.

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Spot On

Marketing and social media consultant Christine Carr wears a Marshalls top, So Exessive necklace and Express skirt.

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Natural Style

Communication officer Lorraine Githiora wears a Forever 21 top, a skirt from a Nairobi Market and Aerosoles shoes.

 

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Boho Beauty

Senior sales and support specialist Alesha Porter wears a Gap shirt, Nordstrom pants, Target necklace and Eli Tahari sandals.

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Material Girl

Engineer Asian Charles wears a Marshalls top, Material Girl skirt and Steve Madden shoes.

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Vintage Vixen

Actress Kieran Windley wears a vintage top, Forever 21 shorts, Forever 21 shoes and rings, and an American Apparel clutch.

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Scarlet Stunner

Bartender Jennifer Marcellus wears an H&M dress, thrift earrings and Michael Kors bag.

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Colorblocked Cool

Federal officer Cassandra Thomas wears a Forever 21 top, a Target skirt and sunglasses and Fovever 21 accessories.

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Red Bottom

Housing manager Menlinka Landrum wears Forever 21 sunglasses, Urban Outfitter top and skirt , Old Navy vest, Steve Madden shoes, H&M bracelet and vintage bag.

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Skirts The Issue

Accountant Keisha John wears a Forever 21 blouse and bag with Steve Madden shoes.

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Maxed Out

Client services coordinator Jessica Shaw wears an H&M top, Forever 21 maxi skirt and necklace.

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Black & White

Blogger Marisa B. Correa wears an Herve Leger dress and Fergie shoes.

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In Line

This production manager wears an H&M dress and Via Spiga shoes.

 

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Red Lady

IT consultant Dawnelle Owens wears a boutique dress, Bamboo shoes and Steve Madden bag.

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Jeanius

Customer service specialist Michele Ferreira-Johnston wears a boutique top, Zara pants and Bakers shoes.

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Colorful Cutie

Production development assistant Kendis LeBlanc wears a Forever 21 dress, Michael Kors watch and Converse sneakers.

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Collegic Chic

Student Jasmine Green wears a Forever 21 blazer and necklace, Old Navy top, Hollister denim, Aldo bag and Lucky shoes.

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Fashionable Philanthropist

Non profit recruiter Jenny Whoa wears a vintage dress.

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Curly Cutie

Blogger Curly Nikki wearing a Romwe blazer, Ann Taylor Loft top and pant, and BCBGMAXAZRIA shoes.

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Editor in Charge

Fashion editor Marielle Bobo wears a Ports 1961 dress.

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Hot Hostess

Actress and host Tracee Ellis Ross wears a Chloe top and Altuzarra skirt.

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