Angel Reese Regrets Past Decision as She Salutes Candace Parker & Lisa Leslie’s Makeup Choices

WNBA superstar Angel Reese has just reached a new milestone. After making many tunnel walks, attending fashion week, and debuting at the Met gala, she is now gracing the cover of Vogue! The Chi-Town Barbie is featured on the cover of the winter issue of the fashion and lifestyle magazine, dazzling in a stunning red Versace outfit. As she explores her role in blending sports and fashion, a style she has been rocking for a while now, Reese opens up about not always being perfect in the field.

In line with the sports x fashion theme of the issue, Vogue collaborated with Angel Reese for her ‘game day beauty routine’. The Chicago Sky star shared some beauty tips and also admitted to a makeup mistake she had been making unknowingly. The 22-year-old realized that she had been wearing eyeshadow all the time when she saw it in her pictures and decided to stop.

Admitting this as a ‘humbling moment’, Reese learned what works best for her. Growing up, she was no stranger to makeup, recalling how she used to sneak into her mom’s makeup as a child and have her grandma apply mascara before heading out to the court. She wanted to look polished, but had her own lessons to learn along the way. However, the real makeup trendsetters she looked up to were the basketball stars of the past.

Reese gives credit to the female basketball players who wore makeup before her, like Lisa Leslie, Skylar Diggins, and Candace Parker. She acknowledges that she could never pull off the red lipstick Tina Thompson wore during a game.

Reese sees social media as a platform that allows athletes to express their femininity while excelling in their sports. For her, it’s about showing that one can be fierce both on and off the court. She has let go of makeup choices that she now regrets and focuses on embracing her true self while setting trends and defying expectations.

Angel Reese shuts down critics and fiercely champions true self

Following the release of her Vogue cover on January 8, Angel Reese responded to critics who questioned her bold fashion choices. She defended herself, stating, “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL.” She emphasized the importance of showing up as oneself, even if it makes others uncomfortable.

Reports suggest that the 2024 All-star faced criticism for her New Year’s outfit, prompting her to take a break from Instagram. In response, Reese reiterated that she was not letting others’ opinions affect her and reposted SZA’s message about owning one’s life.

Fashion is Angel Reese’s second passion after basketball. Her various looks, like the blond hair at the CFDA or the red crochet dress at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, reflect her style evolution. She continues to express herself, learn from her experiences, and stand firm in her choices.