The contestant who has divided the public the most with her unusual vocals and clothing is Diana Vickers. Each week the stylists have picked out cute and very different outfits for her and the mix of high-street and designer has made her style very popular. In Best of British week she wore a dusky pink prom-dress from Topshop, retailing at £60 whilst in USA week she went more designer in a Phillip Lim frock coming in at £210. Frequently bare-foot, this is not something that would be practical for your office Christmas party but you could always team your little boho dress with neutral flat pumps if you're tall like Diana. She is usually accessorised by Freedom (Topshop) who stock a wide-range of well-priced bangles, necklaces, rings and hair clips.
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As sleek and sophisticated as Diana is quirky, soul-diva Alexandra Burke has had the most varied outfits on the show. In week 2 she wore exclusive Italian designer Pia Michi for effortless glamour. As the series moved on her style became more daring and in USA week she wore a Suzanne Neville sequinned corset which retails at around £350 and teamed it with the high-fashion must have of the moment, latex leggings. Alexandra's were from Topshop at £18.
For old style Hollywood glamour with a rock edge Ruth Lorenzo's style is unbeatable. With her 1950s starlet hair and curvacious body she really suits the structured strapless gowns she wears. Like Alexandra, her corsetted style is often provided by Suzanne Neville, who makes corsets, ball gowns and wedding dresses. In week 2, however, Ruth was seen dressing down in a Topshop loose-fit t-shirt and black skinny jeans.
Young finalist Eoghan Women's Quirky Clothing Quigg is dressed in a lot of fun fashions, mixing formal waistcoats with more casual sportswear. In USA week Eoghan was dressed head-to-toe in Topman's waistcoat, trousers and shirt combo, then for his second song was wearing American Apparel's sportier style.
If the press are to be believed, there is a feud between judges Dannii and Cheryl. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen, but they certainly battle in the style-stakes week after week. Cheryl's style has been a mixture of sleek and cute as the series has developed. A fan of the latex leggings seen on contestants Alexandra and early-evictees Bad Lashes, Cheryl makes ghetto glamorous. Alternatively, she has been seen in prom dresses and high-waisted jeans and skirts for retro style. Dannii's style isn't vastly different to Cheryl's but she often has fun with fashion. An example of this is in Take That week when she wore a tight pencil dress in shimmery leopard print. Dannii is also never seen without her skyscraper heels which give Posh Spice a run for her money.
The famous women of today earned their fame and fortune through sex appeal, smarts, politics, luck, faith or, even for some, sheer ridiculousness. How they managed to attain their pedestal, is of no consequence. What is important is how they have managed to grasp onto it for months, years, or even a life time.
In 2011, People Magazine named Jennifer Lopez as the "World's most beautiful woman" alive, and consumers heartily agree as this is Ms Lopez's 10th time within the pages of the magazine. J-Lo, as she is also known by, has starred in over 10 films, published dozens of music hits, and danced through the dreams of millions of American men. Her career has spanned nearly 20 years and is still going strong as we continue to follow this famous actor/singer/judge/model's career.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords joins our list of famous women of today for her courage, conviction, and strength through her trials and public image. Congresswoman Giffords was gunned down at a rally and nearly lost her life from a head shot. Nearly 6 months later, Representative Giffords is surviving her attempted assassination with a strength of a great politician. It is believed that the attempt on her life was due to her work on tougher immigration laws to protect American's jobs, economy, and well-being. With the nation praying for a swift recovery, we hope to see her rise again to stand up for the American dream.
Jennifer Lopez earned her stripes through singing and then Hollywood, while Congresswoman Giffords worked hard and was voted in by the people to her current position. However, some choose other methods to attract and maintain their fame. Stefani Germanotta uses flashy and quirky music videos and garb for publicity. Better known as Lady Gaga, her music is known by all, old and young, due to her lime light PR campaign of wearing the most ridiculous and provocative dresses and clothing known to mankind.
Her music is interesting with fun lyrics and eye candy videos, but nothing to scream about, yet she has retained America's favor, on and off, for the past two years. Whereas Jennifer Lopez stuns on and off the red carpet with and without makeup, Lady Gaga is well, not so stunning and proves that sex appeal marketing is not required to make a name for yourself.
In conclusion, whether you obtain your fame from an exceptional mind and ideas or from your drop dead looks and frame - it doesn't matter. All that matters is that you can keep our attention for as long as possible to become one of the famous women in today's world. We will keep our eyes and ears peeled for more singers, actors, politicians, and brainiacs as the American consumers are quick to change their preferences as one giant collective attention deficit disorder will put new women in the spotlight constantly.