Don’t get me wrong – we’re all about brazen choices and self-expression here at GRAZIA, but more often than not lately when daily paparazzi pics of Rita Ora hit our in-box each morning, they herald a head-clutching “why, Rita, why” moment. (Think a mash-up of Rihanna meets Kim Kardashian meets Block-era Jennifer Lopez…) 

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Some of Ora’s more costume-like looks over past weeks
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Not so though, today. The Manhattan-based Brit’s black-on-white-on-black-on-white ensemble is an example of edgy elegant dressing from head to stilettoed toe. In fact, her look cleverly ticks off four super-hot fashion trends right now – with several luxe beauty trends thrown in for good measure too.

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Today’s: a lesson in head-to-toe edgy elegance. Touche!
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Off-the-shoulder top – tick. Voluminous sleeves – tick. Cropped tailored culottes – tick. Shoulder-skimming earrings and statement rings – tick cubed. And they’re all topped off with insanely pretty make-up and a luxe bun that would make even Gigi jealous.

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Touché Rita – all proof you can do polished chic as well as any Taylor Squad member. Now we’re ready for you to amuse/impress us with another shock-tactic street getup like this…

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