Singer, dancer, actress, mum and celebrity wife of hip-hop idol Jay-Z...They are all on Beyoncé's CV. The Bootylicious businesswoman has sold more than 110 million albums worldwide since going solo in 2003. Not bad going for the 32-year-old Texan who made a name for herself fronting '90s girl group Destiny's Child.
The superstar unleashes her alter ego Sasha Fierce on stage but also wins fans by keeping her feet on the ground in real life. No wonder the world is 'Crazy in Love' with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Here's the lowdown on her look.
By Christelle Pereira.
The Body Beautiful
What we love most about Beyoncé is her self-confidence. Not only has the voluptuous songstress never tried to hide her curves; she has turned them into a major asset. Her long shapely legs, slender waist and childbearing hips are a source of envy.
And despite giving birth to the adorably cute Blue Ivy in January 2012, she hasn't lost her sensational physique. Queen B sticks to a balanced diet with a few treats thrown in, like the odd glass of red wine. And to stay tight and toned, Beyoncé works out with a personal trainer, as well as exercising hard throughout every tour.
The Fashionista
Always glamorous and sexy, Beyoncé is a true fashion icon. Top designers like Roberto Cavalli, Kenzo and Riccardo Tisci made 'one-off' outfits for the chanteuse to sizzle in on stage during "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour". Day to day, Beyoncé's look is casual but captivating and always completed by killer heels, her guilty pleasure.
The star's passion for fashion is such that she and her stylist mother Tina Knowles launched their own "House of Dereon" prêt-à-porter range, combining couture and urban chic.
A Face in the Flashlights
As for make-up, Beyoncé is stunning - but natural. All that's needed is a smudge of lip-gloss, plus eye-liner and mascara to enhance her big, brown eyes.
And when Mrs Carter hits the red carpet, she sports a bolder lip colour or subtle smoky eyes, with or without false lashes. For Beyoncé-beautiful clear and youthful skin, our heroine recommends drinking lots of water and remembering to remove your make-up every night before going to bed. Good advice!
Luscious Locks
When it comes to her crowning glory, Beyoncé is a true chameleon. Long, short, blond, dark, straight, curly, with braids... this lady has tried the lot - and looked a knockout with all of them! A fan of extensions, she can change her look from one day to the next.
And while long hair suits her beautifully, she can also carry off a 1960s or 1970s retro look - think French Twist or Afro Cut. Not so long ago, Beyoncé shocked her fans by posting a photo online in which she'd exchanged her long, wavy, blond mane for the hair of a 1920s flapper! After that exploit, she soon opted for extensions again, alternating long hair with a bob.
The Sweet Smell of Success
'Heat' is Beyoncé's signature scent - and it's the world's bestselling celebrity fragrance! With alluring floral and woody notes, it is described as "both feminine and irresistible" - just like its creator.
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