JAMES JEANS

JAMES JEANS

Rihanna tends not to wear the same item of clothing more than once. But she makes an exception for these James Couture Collection skinny jeans in "Vesper" ($185 here).

From: I Really Love My ...

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KATIE VS. RIHANNA

KATIE VS. RIHANNA

On Katie, Current/Elliott's $198 "Perfect Shirt" is a fun, casual beach coverup. On Rihanna, though, the same piece somehow becomes edgy and fashion-forward.

From: Fashion Faceoff

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RIHANNA VS. NICOLE

RIHANNA VS. NICOLE

The Tom Ford gown Rihanna selected for the Met Gala may be the most demure look she's ever picked out. But the same dress at cocktail length on Nicole is one of the more avant-garde things she's worn.

From: Fashion Faceoff

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PEARL-RIMMED SHADES

PEARL-RIMMED SHADES

Suburban Stepford wives never wore pearls like this. Rihanna pairs her multistrand choker with some very opulent vintage Chanel sunglasses from Depuis 1924.

From: Obsessed or Hot Mess? Vote on These Daring Looks

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

It takes a bold woman to wear white pleated, dotted shorts (hers are A.L.C.), and it takes an even bolder one to wear them with sneakers instead of heels. But Rihanna makes the combo look effortlessly cool and inspires us to try it out (after we apply a truckload of self-tanner).

From: 8 Chic Ways to Wear Shorts

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

No, that's not a piece of jewelry or some kind of bra she's wearing under her jacket – it's a tattoo. The singer poses in a cute white Rag & Bone blazer (sans shirt), A.L.C. shorts, cap-toe sneaks and dazzling Chanel earrings backstage at her Diamonds world tour in L.A.

From: Last Night's Look: Love It or Leave It?

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DRESSED TO IMPRESS

DRESSED TO IMPRESS

Opting for the suit but skipping the tie, Rihanna looks white-hot on Monday night while backstage at the Staples Center for the Los Angeles leg of her "Diamonds" tour.

From: Star Tracks: Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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ON THE BALL

ON THE BALL

Rihanna, joined courtside by a pal, gets her head in the game watching the Los Angeles Clippers take down the Los Angeles Lakers 109-95 on Sunday.

From: Star Tracks: Monday, April 8, 2013

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'FAN'-TASTIC

'FAN'-TASTIC

It's sing-a-long time at Seattle's Key Arena Wednesday as a leather-clad Rihanna turns the mic on the crowd during a "Diamonds" tour performance.

From: Star Tracks: Thursday, April 4, 2013

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WHAT A GEM

WHAT A GEM

Rihanna shows off her powerhouse vocals – and some fittingly glitzy accessories – Monday on her Diamonds World Tour stop in Toronto.

From: Star Tracks: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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BACK IN BUSINESS

BACK IN BUSINESS

Following two cancelled shows due to an illness, a radiant Rihanna proves she's red-y to rock during Thursday's performance at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center.

From: Star Tracks: Friday, March 15, 2013

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

File this one under "only Rihanna can pull it off" – and even then, we're not entirely sure she does. The star wears an interesting dual-zip pair of jeans with a boxy crop top at a London party for her River Island collection.

From: Last Night's Look: Love It or Leave It?

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

Leave it to Rihanna to make a floor-length turtleneck gown look totally revealing. It's all about the form-fitting shape and thigh-high slit on the dress, which she selects for a River Island store launch in London.

From: Last Night's Look: Love It or Leave It?

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RIHANNA AT THE GRAMMYS

RIHANNA AT THE GRAMMYS

We suppose that yes, she technically adhered to the Grammys dress code by covering up, but the singer caused major whiplash for other reasons when she stepped out in a gorgeous wrapped-bodice gown, plus enviable ombré waves and – oh yeah – $2 million worth of Neil Lane diamonds and rubies.

From: The Hit List: Best Red Carpet Dresses of the Season

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FASHIONABLE ENTRANCE

FASHIONABLE ENTRANCE

Rihanna rocks a simple LBD at the debut of her River Island collection at London Fashion Week. But her reviews weren't nearly as pretty: The Daily Beast called the presentation a "horror show."

From: Star Tracks: Monday, February 18, 2013

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RIHANNA'S WAVES

RIHANNA'S WAVES

We almost didn't recognize Rihanna when she walked by in a flowy red gown and long, tousled honey-highlighted hair. Bonus points for her stunning scarlet lips and matching nails (a blend of Red Carpet Manicure Ooh La Liscious and Red Carpet Reddy).

From: The Night's Big Beauty Moments

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

We suppose that yes, she technically adhered to the dress code by covering up, but the singer caused major whiplash for other reasons when she stepped out in a gorgeous wrapped-bodice gown, plus enviable ombré waves.

From: 360º of Grammys Glamour

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

We suppose that yes, she technically adhered to the dress code by covering up, but the singer caused major whiplash for other reasons when she stepped out in a gorgeous wrapped-bodice gown, plus enviable ombré waves and – oh yeah – $2 million worth of Neil Lane diamonds and rubies.

From: Grammys Dresses: The Bold and the Beautiful

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KILLER TALONS

KILLER TALONS

If you do a lot of typing, texting or piano-playing, Rihanna's ultra-long purple-pink nails are probably not for you. But if you're looking to make a statement with your hands, we say go for it.

From: Obsessed or Hot Mess? Vote on These Beauty Looks

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RIHANNA: WILD TO MILD

RIHANNA: WILD TO MILD

We knew there was nothing RiRi wouldn't wear (as evidenced by her backstage getup at the 2012 Grammys), but since then she's been spotted in feminine lace maxis and other surprisingly conservative looks.

From: From Mild to Wild: Stars' Style 180s

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RIHANNA VS. STELLA

RIHANNA VS. STELLA

We typically wear our PJs with slippers and a messy bun, but then again, we aren't international pop stars and our PJs aren't by Stella McCartney.

From: Fashion Faceoff

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

Song: "Where Have You Been"
Nominated for: Best pop solo performance
Relationship status: Back with ex Chris Brown again

"I've been everywhere, man/Looking for someone/Someone who can please me," the three-time nominee sings of her search for Mr. Right. Months after the song's May release, she told Oprah Winfrey of ex Chris Brown, "I truly love him." By December, the on-again exes were going public again.

From: Grammy Stars' Guide to Love & Heartbreak

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HOT SHOT

HOT SHOT

A flashy Rihanna – check out those star-shaped sunglasses! – snaps a photo with a pretty serious fan Tuesday near her New York City hotel.

From: Star Tracks: Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

Last year's ubiquitous cargo jacket gets an even more militaristic upgrade thanks to camo, as seen on Rihanna. Girlie details, like the snug fit and fur-lined hood on her Elizabeth and James coat, guarantee you won't look like you went shopping in the men's section of the Army Surplus Store.

From: The 13 Best Jackets of the Season

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CITIZENS OF HUMANITY JEANS

CITIZENS OF HUMANITY JEANS

Few people will notice you're wearing the same pair of plain black skinnies if you do as Rihanna does: She wears her Citizens of Humanity "Avedon" denim with attention-grabbing tops and accessories.

From: I Really Love My ...

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

During the finale of The Voice, Rihanna hits the stage in a dazzling sequin jumpsuit, striking crystal accessories and bronze sandals (all by Lanvin), plus a J/Hadley snake ring.

From: Last Night's Look: Love It or Leave It?

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RIHANNA

RIHANNA

Turns out "shine bright like a diamond" has been Rihanna's motto for years – she went for full-on sequins (though a surprising amount of coverage!) at Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve back in 2007.

From: Hollywood's Official New Year's Eve Dress Code

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HTC ONE X+

HTC ONE X+

What's Rihanna's go-to smartphone for Instagramming pics of her ex and maintaining her wildly popular Twitter? This HTC, which she passed out to lucky fans on her 777 Tour.

From: Celebs' Favorite Tech-sessories

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