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Cheryl Cole is spotted backstage at Mary Poppins on Broadway in New York, May 2011.
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Cheryl Cole embraces the tangerine trend wearing a Giambattista Valli dress with Vivienne Westwood choker and Giuseppe Zanotti heels at a Fox party in New York City.
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Cheryl Cole in Roberto Cavalli at the L'oreal after party in Cannes, May 2011.
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Cheryl Cole stuns in Stephane Rolland couture at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France, May 2011.
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Cheryl Cole wears and Oscar de la Renta ruffled top and Diane Von Furstenberg trousers for her US debut on X Factor in LA, May 2011.
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Cheryl Cole dazzles in Sass & Bide at the UK finals of 'Celebrate Success' in London, March 2011.
Mrs who? Since stepping into a solo career and solo private life, Cheryl Cole’s style has moved on as well, with tougher pieces and edgier labels coming to the fore. No longer the girl next door, this pop queen favours frothy little frocks and towering heels – the better to show off those toned legs with, my dear – but isn’t afraid to venture into diva territory with floor-sweeping gowns.
Still, sometimes everyone needs some sartorial armour, and that’s when Cole breaks out the military- and biker-inspired blazers, buckled spike heels and aviator shades. Top gun, indeed.
Click here to behind-the-scenes video of Cheryl Cole's cover shoot for ELLE.
Click here to read a preview of Cheryl Cole's interview with ELLE.