So the votes have been cast for our fabulous Best of 2011 series!
Let’s take a look at who rocked each category:
1. Fashionista of the Year.
Solange Knowles
The songstress, DJ, and all around fly stylista captured 40% of your votes, and 100% of your hearts. Bella said, “SOLANGE! She is versatile and makes her style look so effortless.”
Valerie added, “SOLANGE without a doubt!! She absolutely dominated in terms of being effortlessly chic this year. Confident, edgy, elegant, etc. – she has embraced every trend and even brought back trends that weren’t even relevant until she rocked it. ” Agreed!
Kanye West
Was there ever any doubt? For the third year in a row, the Louis Vuitton don has snagged our most fashionable male title.
The man takes risks that work, and isn’t afraid to step outside the sartorial box. From prints to kilts, blouses to button ups, he has an eye for style. Kudos, Kanye, Kudos.
Rihanna
We may not have taken to all her fashion choices this year, but our Bajan babe still holds it down in the beauty department.
She can wear her hair curly, crimped, or straight; long, short, or mid length; red, brown, or blonde….and still look flawless. And her makeup? Girl….
Sure, it doesn’t hurt that she’s cute as a button. But mainly we adore her beauty game because she tries new, bold things that are still relatable enough to spark trends, inspire movements, and mobilize Rihanna navies.
Joan Smalls
There’s no denying that Joan Smalls had the best year ever.
- Gucci Fall 2011
She’s dazzled and inspired houses from Gucci to Chanel, and walked every catwalk from Givenchy to Balmain to Louis Vuitton.
Work, bish!
5. Fashion Bombshell of the Year.
Olori Swank from Atlanta
It was a tough choice for many of you, but Olori Swank from the A yanked the title of our Bombshell of the Year.
Liz commented, “Loving Olori Swank’s overall style. From head to toe she is killin it!!!”
Caramel Mimi added, “I would rock all of Olori’s fits! Luvs it!”
6. Fashion Bomber of the Year.
Kaine from Texas
Our Texas Bomber won in a landslide, securing a whopping 55% of your votes.
Most of you liked his simple sophistication and tailored looks. Kloset Lover gushed, “Kaine…he’s classic and class cannot be bought nor taught! His look will look good 25 years from now.”
Rihanna in BCBG Max Azria
The all white ensemble Rihanna chose for the 2011 Billboard awards was fresh, sophisticated, and simple. From her hair down to her nude Louboutins, Rih exuded effortless chic.
Hair, makeup, divalicious stare? Check, check, and check.
Fierce!
What do you think? Do you agree with the final results?
Reminisce on our end of the year recaps at www.fashionbombdaily.com/category/best-of-2011.
December 30, 2011 10:03 am
Yay great choices!!!
December 30, 2011 10:16 am
Yes! Yes! Yes! Every winner deserves their title.
December 30, 2011 10:18 am
Congrats to all! Also Claire, thanks for featuring me (back in Jan) as a bombshell of the day (Tashy from Miami) I love your site, and I wish you all the best in this upcoming new year! All the final picks were well deserved.
December 30, 2011 10:21 am
congrats,
December 30, 2011 10:24 am
Great picks!
December 30, 2011 11:01 am
Obviously fashion blog of the year goes to FASHIONBOMBDAILY :) I cannot thank you enough Claire, this site has really made me step outside of my comfort zone—and I have grown so much confidence over this year that I sometimes have to tell myself, werk bish. LOL.
December 30, 2011 11:11 am
I agree with all the choices, especially the Fashion Bomber of the year. Congrats to all.
December 30, 2011 11:15 am
Yes! I agree with every choice. And triple claps for Kaine from texas. Well dressed men make my heart smile.
December 30, 2011 11:19 am
EXCELLENT JOB CLAIRE!!! MUCH MORE SUCCESS IN 2012 & BEYOND!!!
BeBe Jones
December 30, 2011 11:21 am
Agree with everything except dude from Chicago was robbed.. he was definitely the best dressed.
December 30, 2011 11:27 am
Definitely agree with choices for Fashionista and Most Fashionable Man of the Year! Glad they won!
And I agree with @TT… this site has really made strides this year! Congrats, Claire and team, on another successful year! Can’t wait to see what you all have in store for next year :)
December 30, 2011 12:22 pm
Great job this year fashion bombers!! Happy 2012.
December 30, 2011 1:03 pm
Yay my choices for Fashionista of Year and Beauty of Year won…
December 30, 2011 1:11 pm
I was soooo looking forward to this* :)
December 30, 2011 1:15 pm
Great choices! minus Solange… I’m sure by now you all know about the bitter taste she leaves in my mouth. Other than that, FABULOUS LIST!!! 2011 was great! =D
December 30, 2011 1:17 pm
I agree with all of the winners!!!!
December 30, 2011 1:23 pm
dont agree with the fashion bombshell win, but great list, great review.
December 30, 2011 1:43 pm
I’m very pleased with all the brilliant choices. Miss Swank is so HOT!
December 30, 2011 2:49 pm
Don’t agree with the outfit of the year, but everything else is a win!
December 30, 2011 2:55 pm
I agree…nice to see solange win…offtopic – that showl is a bad pix of ms. beyonce…lawd!
December 30, 2011 3:29 pm
I have been antiously waiting on the results!!! yayyyyy!!!! Perfect choices…I am really excited about Solange, she deserved that hands down… and the remarks were so on point! She is always effortlessly fly and very comfortable with who she is…get em girl!
December 30, 2011 3:49 pm
Oddly enough these choices sums up 2011… lol interesting list
December 30, 2011 3:51 pm
Awesome choices the bombshell is amazing!!!
December 30, 2011 4:20 pm
#cosign
December 30, 2011 7:59 pm
Yay! although I didn’t vote for one or two of em’ I’m still pleased with the results esp. Beauty Diva, Fashionista and Bomber!
December 30, 2011 8:41 pm
Great picks!
December 30, 2011 9:57 pm
love rihana’s makeup…. well done… lets c wat 2012 will bring~!
December 31, 2011 8:54 am
woot! excellent choices. can’t wait to see what they come up with for 2012!
December 31, 2011 9:11 am
Everything is on point. Great picks…
December 31, 2011 7:27 pm
I guess the results are expected. In the world of celebs it pretty limited. I don’t think they are the most fashionable people. I current celebs to be more of an idea or a creation. Which speaks to the winners, those you chose are more trendsetter than followers. They dance to the beat of their own drum. Please check out my 2011 wrap up. I did a post on most fashionable bloggers.
January 1, 2012 12:08 am
I love all these picks for fashionable people of 2011! Solange Knowles is one that really came out of nowhere and her outfits are amazing! I recently read that a FIDM grad works for her. That must be a pretty cool job :)
January 1, 2012 12:55 am
Hands down, that was definitely the outfit of the year!
January 1, 2012 12:12 pm
Yay Solange and Olori Swank won!! It was a no brainer Rihanna was going to be somewhere on this list. All of the winners deserved it. Can’t wait to see the fashion of 2012!!
January 1, 2012 4:31 pm
Congratulations to all the winners!!!!! I can’t wait to see what 2012 brings!!!
January 2, 2012 10:34 am
that outfit is outfit of the year? what is the world coming to? ya’ll cannot be serious!
January 2, 2012 10:56 am
Great Choices… congrats to all the winners!
Jen
commecoco.com
January 2, 2012 12:15 pm
I like everything but outfit of the year….it was nice, but I saw better last year.
January 2, 2012 1:54 pm
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *collapses*
January 2, 2012 7:56 pm
2011 WAS INSPIRATIONAL! I agree with all of the final choices as well. 2012! Watch out now!
January 3, 2012 5:25 am
Yeezy & Solange def deserve it!!!!!