Larissa Mills: Mom, 51, becomes a surprise trendsetter thanks to teen daughter's chic looks on TikTok
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS: A 51-year-old mother has become an unusual style idol after her teenage daughter began showing off her stunning clothes on TikTok. After making her debut on the video-sharing platform last year, Larissa Mills from Beverly, Massachusetts, has landed a number of major deals with companies such as Gap and Anthropologie.
She has recently spoken out against the stereotype that "you can no longer be seen as a fashionable person in your own right" after becoming a mother, and she is now pushing others to show off their personal style. According to the Daily Mail, Mills became well-known as a result of an accidental social media post.
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'Show your mom and then your pantry'
Mills' daughter Ella, then 17 years old, uploaded a casual video of her mother wandering around the family kitchen to TikTok in March 2022. She posted the video in responses to a trend that encouraged users to "show your mom and then your pantry." The teen made Larissa look effortlessly stylish while she was in front of the camera.
Followers were fascinated by Mills' outfit, which included black pants, a blue shirt, and a beige jacket. She completed the look with a pair of Converse shoes. The video soon gained popularity and received more than 7.3 million views as a result of the positive feedback that social media fans showered the odd fashion expert with.
'She is a truly silent fashion icon'
Many people expressed that they were now "obsessed" with Larissa, with one calling for "more of her outfits!" One more said simply, "I want to be her omg." "She is a truly silent fashion icon," a third person added. Larissa started her rapid ascent into the fashion world from this point. Ella began to regularly publish 'outfit of the day' videos to her page, showcasing her mother's distinctive fashion sense Relaxed silhouettes, dressed-up essentials, and a variety of high-end and budget brands make up Larissa's wardrobe.
She frequently mentions that comfort is the foundation of her clothes, but she also admits to being a "sucker for texture." Flip-flops "immediately de-fuss any outfit," according to Missi, who is 5ft 4-inch tall. She also commended "the lengthening effect wearing all one color provides."
Larissa Mills now had over 201K Instagram followers
In addition, the fashion legend said she would "never save a special piece of jewelry for an event" and would frequently wear it with sweatpants or T-shirts. And thousands of fashion enthusiasts have been soaking up her guidance, regularly praising her pieces. Mills now has more than 201,000 Instagram followers, and her daughter Ella has more than 248,000 TikTok fans. The 51-year-old has already discussed the rise in admiration for her clothes.
Larissa Mills now identifies as a 'Fashion Content Creator'
Most recently, Mills, who now identifies as a "Fashion Content Creator" on LinkedIn, appeared in advertisements for the upscale lifestyle company Jenni Kayne. The mother-daughter team's future plans remain a mystery, but thousands of followers are hopeful that they will continue to provide fashion inspiration.
