Best Dressed, 2012

2012 was the year of bold sartorial statements. Whether it was fashion editor's choosing flashy lenses (see above), SJP's eccentric choices in accessories  Diane Kruger's mix of high fashion with classic Hollywood glamour, Solange's mastering of mixed prints, or Marion Cotillard epitomizing Parisian chic in Dior by Raf Simons pieces, the rule was to stand out, be fearless, make it your own and do it with a smile. See who made this year's best dressed list and get inspired to make some audacious fashion choices of your own in 2013!

The Noise: The VMAs Sucked...

I mean, aside from this GIF of Nicki. See the best dressed lady of the night as well as the best performance after the jump. 

Politics as Usual: Michelle O. stays Chic at the DNC

Try as she might in Oscar de la Renta or Reed Krakoff, Ann Romney has nothing on Michelle Obama's style. Her custom Tracy Reese dress was heaven. Her Thom Browne dress was the definition of class. Her plum Laura Smalls dress was simultaneously sexy and ladylike. But, more importantly her words moved the nation.

Relive FLOTUS' fashion high-points and landmark speech after the jump.

Selling: Victoria, Victoria Beckham by Quentin Jones

The video for Posh's lower price lined Victoria, is darling full of great stop-motion tricks. But what really works about the video is how it highlights those flattering silhouettes, that tasty pastel color palette and those whimsical prints.

Lana Del Rey for Vogue UK

Her album may be receiving mixed-reviews, but Lana Del Rey's popularity does not seem to be dwindling. The gangsta Nancy Sinatra has snagged the important March issue of a major fashion publication, helping to solidify her glamorous and aloof image.

(Via Fashionista).

Selling: Prada in Motion

Miuccia's take on 1950s automobile-obsessed Americana gets put into video form by Steven Meisel, who also shot the luscious print ads.

"Pop's Pink Lady" on the Cover of Wonderland

In Prada.

Hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj is once again transformed into a cover girl, complete with her trademark pink wig and lips. She is clad in Prada and shot by Matt Irwin.

(Via Design Scene).