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Vanities
My Place: TRACEE ELLIS ROSS
Much for her starring role in the critically acclaimed Black-ish, for which she won a Golden Globe last year, Tracee Ellis Ross has just completed her fourth season on the show. Celebrated for her passionate motivational speaking about well-being and the empowerment of women, the star gives V.F. a personal tour of her birthplace and hometown, Los Angeles.
Vanities
My Place: TRACEE ELLIS ROSS
Much for her starring role in the critically acclaimed Black-ish, for which she won a Golden Globe last year, Tracee Ellis Ross has just completed her fourth season on the show. Celebrated for her passionate motivational speaking about well-being and the empowerment of women, the star gives V.F. a personal tour of her birthplace and hometown, Los Angeles.
LA. SOUNDTRACK: Sampha, Nina Simone, and Sia.
BEST PLACE TO STAY: The Sunset Tower Hotel, centrally situated, with Art Deco design.
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: Jon & Vinny's, Matsuhisa, Petit Trois (1).
BEST COCKTAIL: The Fleurs du Mai at Petit Trois.
FAVORITE MUSEUM: The Underground Museum.
WHERE TO SHOP: OK the Store (6) it's essentially a gift shop but with the smartest, coolest, most eclectic variety of pieces; MatchesFashion.com—they deliver.
THE L.A. LOOK: Vetements, Balenciaga, Gucci, Rachel Comey, Hanes x Karla, Chanel, Celine, Lisa Eisner (2), Jennifer Fisher's Samira hoops.
WHAT TO DO: Work out at Tracy Anderson.
CAN'T BE MISSED: The Hollywood Bowl (4), and Magpies Softserve fried vegan ice-cream pie. I swear you won't even know it's vegan.
BEST SHOES: Balenciaga sneakers (5), Adidas Stan Smiths, Louboutin, Aquazzura, Malone Souliers.
BEST WAY TO GET AROUND: A Mercedes-Benz (3).
LOCAL TIP: Take San Vicente, and avoid the 405.
WHAT TO PACK: A great jacket, a sneaker, and a lip.
IN YOUR HANDBAG: Wet Ones; sunglasses; Apple AirPods; digestive enzymes; Paper Mate Flair pen; MAC Cherry lip pencil and Ruby Woo lipstick (7); Neutrogena lip moisturizer.
BEAUTY ESSENTIALS: Terri Lawton, Retrouve, and sunblock.
TOURIST TRAP TO AVOID: Runyon Canyon.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU: The sunsets.
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