LONDON?- Barbadian Rihanna is fourth on a list of top beauty icons voted on by the British.
Kate Middleton has been voted the top beauty icon of 2011 – beating sister Pippa into second place.
Kate, who became the Duchess of Cambridge when she married Prince William in April, came out top in the poll of 3 000 women.
The 29-year-old Duchess has become recognised as increasingly style savvy throughout the year, appearing impeccably turned-out at various public occasions over the year.
In second place was Kate’s younger sister Pippa, 28, who shot to worldwide fame after images of her derriere in her Sarah Burton maid-of-honour dress were circulated globally in the days following her sister’s nuptials.
Third place in the Superdrug poll went to last year’s winner Cheryl Cole, who continues to win admirers despite having kept a low profile since her departure from American X Factor.
Sara Wolverson, Superdrug Director of beauty, who commissioned the research, said: “What is fascinating is that four of the five celebrity women to appear in the top five are brunettes, which would indicate that while blondes may have more fun, brunettes are seen to be more beautiful.
Pop princess Rihanna and This Morning television presenter Holly Willoughby completed the top five beauty icons of 2011.Seventh in the list is mother-to-be Beyonce who appears on the list for the first time, while Harry Potter’s Emma Watson appears at number eight on the list.
With her pixie haircut, the young actress is the only woman in the top ten with short hair.
American singer and Mrs Russell Brand Katy Perry takes the number nine spot, cited for her quirky style, while mother-of-four and fashion icon Victoria Beckham completes the top ten. (Daily Mail)
