Style Shrinks: Our experts analyse songbird Rita Ora's Notting Hill swagger
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Hair/Make-up
Gemma Hayward: She isn't one for au naturel – she likes her hair to look done (in this case tonged) and her make-up bold. No dreadlocks, though, Reet?
Hugh Montgomery: Budding famous sorts, be warned: you are nothing, but nothing, in 2012 without a pair of 1950s sunglasses. Rita, Azealia and Lana have decreed it so.
The Accessories
Gemma: The cannabis leaf pendants and Jamaica flag socks were not just a coincidence – oh no, this girl has thought about her look. She's even added a ganja badge or two for good measure.
Hugh: Proof that you should never confuse a Camden market stallholder for a stylist.
The Outfit
Gemma: If you or I attempted to dress in a head-to-toe flag outfit for Carnival, we would look loony. But while she shouldn't stand near a naked flame, Rita looks totally hot. Hugh: Though she does look rather pristine, given the surroundings: where are the jerk sauce splats?
The shoes
Gemma: I'm kind of disappointed that these aren't flag- or drug-themed, but then again, she didn't want to look over the top.
Hugh: Nice shoes but a word for the "How We Do (Party)" girl – if you're trying to project hedonism unbound, colour co-ordinating your socks and top is never the answer.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments