Lily Allen style Evolution: From prom dresses and trainers to Armani, Chanel and Fendi wardrobe

Lily Allen has reinvented herself as style icon after ditching the booze and living a healthier lifestyle

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Lily Allen came into our lives with her debut single “Smile” way back in 2006. The singer, 38, wore frilly prom dresses with trainers and was known as the actor Keith Allen’s daughter before nepo-babies were a thing. She he had a rebellious attitude borderline ladette persona. 

Her quirky style was loved by fans so much she earned a partnership with high street brand New Look to design her own collection of cute prom dresses. The range consisted of six dresses plus accessories with prices starting at just five pounds. 

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The pop star went into fashion business with her sister Sarah Owen in 2014 opening the boutique store ‘Lucy in Disguise’ in London’s Covent Garden. But just 10 months after the launch the shop closed down with the sisters focusing more online sales. 

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - AUGUST 25: Reggae singer Lily Allen performs at the Dome 39 night of music August 25, 2006 at the Messehalle in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)LEIPZIG, GERMANY - AUGUST 25: Reggae singer Lily Allen performs at the Dome 39 night of music August 25, 2006 at the Messehalle in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - AUGUST 25: Reggae singer Lily Allen performs at the Dome 39 night of music August 25, 2006 at the Messehalle in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Fast forward to now and Lily has married "Stranger Things" actor David Harbour and carved a new career as West End actress. So how did the noughties pop star with hits like “Not Fair” and “LDN” turn herself into a fashion icon with designer label wardrobe to die for? 

The singer has transformed herself from popstar into West End superstar after her successful performance in “2.22 The Ghost Story” and currently starring in “The Pillowman.”

Lily has turned leaving the London's Duke of York Theatre into her own catwalk show. Daily Mail reported that Lily has been inundated with over £40,000 of designer clothing that she wears after a show and then promotes on her Instagram. 

British singer Lily Allen performs on the Pyramid Stage, on the first official day of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in Somerset, southwest England, on June 27, 2014. US metal giants Metallica will play this year's coveted Saturday night headline spot at Britain's Glastonbury festival, organisers announced Thursday. It will be the "Master of Puppets" four-piece's first appearance at the legendary festival, held in south west England, following on from The Rolling Stones' Worthy Farm debut last year. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL        (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images)British singer Lily Allen performs on the Pyramid Stage, on the first official day of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in Somerset, southwest England, on June 27, 2014. US metal giants Metallica will play this year's coveted Saturday night headline spot at Britain's Glastonbury festival, organisers announced Thursday. It will be the "Master of Puppets" four-piece's first appearance at the legendary festival, held in south west England, following on from The Rolling Stones' Worthy Farm debut last year. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL        (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
British singer Lily Allen performs on the Pyramid Stage, on the first official day of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in Somerset, southwest England, on June 27, 2014. US metal giants Metallica will play this year's coveted Saturday night headline spot at Britain's Glastonbury festival, organisers announced Thursday. It will be the "Master of Puppets" four-piece's first appearance at the legendary festival, held in south west England, following on from The Rolling Stones' Worthy Farm debut last year. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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And she has been doing just that after showcasing many designer labels including Armani, Fendi, Chanel and Ellie Sabb all styled by her stylist Kyle De'Volle. 

On one day the actress wore a £3000 matching Elie Saab outfit made up of white crochet shorts, a triangle bralette and a jacket. A pair of nude Christian Louboutin heels that retail at £690 and carried a Fendi handbag worth £4500.

Whilst another she stunned in a £850 off-the shoulder red dress by designer brand Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini. Not one to miss out Lily also gave a nod to Barbiecore and a blush Embellished Crop Cardigan £295 and Florence Ruffle Ankle Skirt £350 by Needle and Thread. 

But it’s not just her outfits that have had an overhaul since ditching the booze and going sober Lily has focused on being healthy and working out more. Her maximalist New York home she shares with husband David was recently shared on Architectural Digest.

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Plus the jet black hair has been bleached and chopped off into a jaw grazing bob. She certainly has reinvented herself with W Magazine describing Lily Allen as "officially entered her theatre Queen Era" and long may she reign.

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