Adele - Modern day style star at twenty something...

With her heart wrenchingly soulful voice and song writing talents that are off the chart, London born singer Adele has become something of a modern day phenomena. Having released her debut album, 19, in 2008, Adele became someone to keep your eye on. However, it was after the release of her second album, 21, that the world sat up and listened. Having had record breaking global success, the album still tops the charts a year later. However, along with her musical accomplishments in 2011, Adele also came under the watchful eye of the fashion industry. With her enviable autumnal locks, heavy eye makeup and dark toned clothing, the singer has somewhat effortlessly created an almost 'current classic' look. Uncomplicated in its presentation and delivery, Adele always appears refined in her image but by no means dated, often adding modern twists through the use of accessories or colour.

However, after having appeared on the cover of both British Vogue and Cosmopolitan last year, the star is set to appear on the front of the coveted spring issue of U.S Vogue, an issue known for being the most important in the Vogue calendar. This has sparked a wide and varied reaction within the industry and beyond, questioning the decision to put a fuller figured female on the cover. In all honesty, this is a shame as the issue could now be seen as an achievement for that alone as opposed to the celebration of a stunningly beautiful 21st century woman who has achieved global success in her early twenties. I do however feel that although this should be the real reason behind the cover, it can't be completely ignored that an industry known by many for such shallow and superficial values is making such a step to access a wider, more realistic demographic.

Either way the singer has taken the music and most recently the fashion world by storm, maintaining the ability to never compromise herself. Always appearing down to earth, warm and real, Adele is a 21st century icon whom many will love for years to come. I for one am interested to see if the star stays as true to her image as she does to her music.