When Madonna went from emulating Marilyn Monroe as a “Material Girl” to crooning crowds in a cone bra, the world was amazed by her effortless style reinvention. Since then, flipping the fashion script has become a staple for many of Hollywood’s hottest stars.
For instance, Gwen Stefani stepped on the scene as a pink-haired punk princess and evolved into a retro crimson-lipped stunner. This tactic not only shocks and stuns but it also keeps fashion magazines aflutter with cutting edge trends. While making such a radical style switch does increase a celebs risk on ending up on E!’s “Fashion Police” as the ‘Fash-hole of the Week,’ here are some funky fashionistas that did it right.
1. Miley Cyrus
Her recent bun chop shocked more than just her Disney fans. Since her “Hannah Montana” days, Cyrus has gone from a squeaky clean starlet to a fierce fashion force to be reckoned with.
2. Rihanna
3. Emma Watson
Another jaw-dropping chop was sported by Emma Watson once filming for the final “Harry Potter” film wrapped. Although her medium-length locks complimented her face, the chic pixie cut cast a spell on the fashion world.
4. Nicole Richie
Who would have thought the girl that sported multicolored mangled hair and ill-fitting clothing would go one to not only have her own ’60s inspired clothing line but also be a judge on NBC’s “Fashion Star?”
5. Solange Knowles
While her older sister may be the biggest pop star on the face of the earth, Solange Knowles stole the spotlight when she traded in her braids for a full on ‘fro. Along with her new coif, Knowles also adopted a more Afrocentric look.
What do you think of these fashion switcheroos? Were you as surprised as the rest of the world when these stars changed their looks?
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1. How many years have passed between Gwen’s first look and second? I am pretty sure no one dresses the same as they did in the 90s. She is also 43 years old. I would hope she didn’t dress exactly like she did when she was 20. She was a fashion icon in that first picture and she is a fashion icon now.
2. Meh. She was under Disney’s thumb. I am not surprised by her new cut. It goes better with her style.
3. She likes the weaves is all I can say.
4. This one did surprise me.
5. Nicole’s style evolution is the same as Gwen’s. It has more to do with age and maturity than developing a new sense of style.
6. I love Solange’s new look.
hydrangea / 58 posts
@Erika_Steele@xanga - I think Gwen Stefani has been amazing in all stages of style. I wanted to be just like her as a teen in the 90′s and would kill to be able to acheive the flawless retro pin up model she dones now.