Comments on: A Grown-Up Guide to Playing Dress-Up

By: jamesfrmphilly

jamesfrmphilly — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:47:55 +0000

she does very good photos.

i have been doing self portraits for decades. don’t know why.

By: E.M.S.

E.M.S. — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:34:13 +0000

While I’m against girls taking grainy camera phone pictures in the bathroom mirror in suggestive positions with little clothing on, photos like hers are highly artistic are just for fun and self expression, which is very artistic.

By: Myisha of Pink Panties & Leopard Lipstick

Myisha of Pink Panties & Leopard Lipstick — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:29:28 +0000

I absolutely LOVE her… AND her mom…. my Auntie D (in my head!) lol

By: Candy 1

Candy 1 — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:22:30 +0000

Really good idea. I might try self photos as a hobby.

I also really like Tracee’s image. (I’ve been saying that lately about celebs since I don’t actually know them).

By: Rakel

Rakel — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:10:26 +0000

I love her!!! She makes me miss Girlfriends so much :/ but yes lol I love playing dress up as well.

By: Whatever

Whatever — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:19:57 +0000

I agree with everything you stated. Oh, how I miss Joan Carol Clayton.

By: Whatever

Whatever — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:18:49 +0000

I love Tracee Ellis Ross and I love that photo of her above. She’s my friend in my head lol

By: edub

edub — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:44:42 +0000

I think that she has the most amazing style. It’s not forced, it just seems like its her. She also seems really humble. In short, she’s my girl crush.

By: MK

MK — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:56:08 +0000

Love this post, I love Tracee.

By: Maat

Maat — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:44:05 +0000

I love this idea…and I really like Tracee’s style as well. I really miss her character on “Girlfriends”. It would be cool if someone produced a show centered around her personality – she’s really relatable. I think that’s why she resonates with so many black women.

By: Fit_MissC

Fit_MissC — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:39:50 +0000

I thought self-pics = narcissist but this post has me seeing otherwise. Why not take a photo when you’re feeling fly and the outfit is tight. Goal: take at least 2 self pics/week. *uck being humble/modest–you fly do it! LOL.

By: tight lipped mary

tight lipped mary — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:25:06 +0000

i always wanted to do this..i just didn’t want to seem conceited.

guess what i will be doing now…

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:05:25 +0000

This is why I love Tracee Ellis Ross. I’m going to start taking photos of myself. Not sure if I’ll share them on social media but at least I’ll have them for myself. Awesome post.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:11:33 +0000

I’m kinda obsessed with this woman. I love Tracee’s style.

“I wanted a private and carefree space within which to explore the sides of my personality I’m reluctant to express in public. It’s surprising how commanding you feel when you direct yourself into character–huntress, mogul, sexpot, urban fairy–and position your body at odd angles, under various tints of light. You’re almost entranced and when you emerge from the moment and look at the photographs it yielded, you barely recognize your resplendent, uninhibited, unapologetically fierce self.”

I love this quote. My best friend got me into doing photography for fun and it has grown into my favorite hobby. It definitely helps with my creativity/self-love/interests. I used to think self-portraits were an example of narcissism but in this age, it has it’s benefits.

By: Sha_Ri_ta

Sha_Ri_ta — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:46:27 +0000

YESSS!!!