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Tinashe Shares the Secrets Behind Her Fierce Style

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Tinashe’s love affair with fashion began at a young age: When she was three years old, to be exact. The 23-year-old Joyride singer, songwriter, and actress tells Allure that she would grab the nearest article of clothing, wear it on her head, and pretend like it was her own long hair. I'll admit, I used to do the exact same thing—wrap a towel or T-shirt around my hair, pretend to be Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston, and belt out a song in front of the mirror. While my dream of becoming a singer is long gone, Tinashe, on the other hand, has propelled into a full-fledged stylish superstar.


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When the multitalented entertainer first burst on the scene in the early 2000s, she embraced a sporty tomboy aesthetic that consisted of crop tops, sweatpants, baseball caps, and sneakers—giving us major Aaliyah vibes. Today, the Kentucky-born, Los Angeles-based beauty (whose skin-care game is on fleek) has transformed her style, opting for flirty feminine pieces with an edge. “I like to try new things and not just be in a box all the time. That’s the best part of being an artist,” she says.

She draws inspiration from Solange, another fearless fashion icon who isn’t afraid to experiment with her style, and it shows. Who can forget her 2016 American Music Awards red-carpet outfit? The sexy, sheer Michael Costello gown that featured a thigh-high split paired perfectly with her Alexander Wang shoes and Atelier Swarovski Moselle choker. And the sexy tendrils that elegantly framed her face? Totally fierce.

Whether she is rocking out on stage, teaching us how to be a ballerina, or posing for a selfie on the 'gram, Tinashe and her style never disappoint.

In the video below, Tinashe shares the inspiration behind her sexy, cool style: