Estelle’s fashion inspiration

The ‘American Boy’ singer - who flaunted a sexed-up 50s look when she released her second album ‘Shine’ in 2008 - bizarrely claims her fusion style was inspired by a late iconic Hollywood actress and an all-girl hip-hop group.

She said: “I’ve always dug Audrey Hepburn. I think she’s one of the classic beauties. And Salt-N-Pepa is just me and my outspoken, need-to-say-some-s**t side.”
However, Estelle decided to opt for a new wardrobe after claiming many of her chart rivals copied her fashion choices.

The 29-year-old British star added to WWD.com: “Everyone and their auntie is doing 50s dresses and corseted dresses and doing half a head shaved. I had that hairstyle in 2005.”
Estelle - full name Estelle Swaray - has now opted for a more relaxed style, insisting she doesn’t want to spend too much time thinking about how she looks.

She explained: “Chic, nothing too crazy, nothing too clingy - just 100 per cent free. “Before, I was having to prove my point at every single step of my day, while still having to be classy and be a lady. Now, I have no energy for it - I just want to live.”