By Marriam Mossalli
Last month, I was lucky enough to be flown by Pepsi Arabia to NYC for an amazing DREAM TOUR to meet the Queen Bey herself at her return to Brooklyn for the closing US date of the Mrs. Carter World Tour! Needless to say, my main concern was what the hell was I going to wear when I finally met the Royalty of Hip-Hop — if not the entire music world!
It was then that I decided to look at Beyoncé’s own style evolution. From matching, color-coordinated group costumes as a Destiny Child to her post-baby Mama Chic, Beyoncé has not only grown as an artist, but as one of today’s most important icons!
P.S. I wore an Ann Demeulemeester jacket, Herve Leger bandage skirt, and these killer Prada stiletto boots that made me tower over the petite singer (yes, people, she’s probably 5’7 — with heels!). Basically, I could tell she was jealous of my ensemble! Can you say “Hello, Ms. Competition!” haha Kidding!
![September 6 2000](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Destinys-Child-in-coordinating-orange-at-the-MTV-Awards.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
September 6 2000
Destiny's Child in coordinating orange at the MTV Awards. Photo By Rex Features![February 26 2001](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-matching-forest-green-with-her-Destinys-Child-bandmates-at-the-Brits.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 26 2001
In matching forest green with her Destiny's Child bandmates at the Brits. Photo By Rex Features![July 24 2002](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-premiere-of-Austin-Powers-film-Goldmember-in-which-she-starred.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
July 24 2002
At the premiere of Austin Powers film Goldmember, in which she starred. Photo By Rex Features![May 31 2003](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-MTV-Movie-Awards-in-a-Versace-olive-green-ribbon-front-dress.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
May 31 2003
At the MTV Movie Awards in a Versace olive green ribbon-front dress. Photo By Rex Features![December 10 2003](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-gold-beaded-dress-at-the-Billboard-Awards-in-Las-Vegas.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
December 10 2003
In a gold beaded dress at the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas. Photo By Rex Features![September 8 2004](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-Fashion-Rocks-event-in-New-York-wearing-a-red-blouse-and-metallic-pencil-skirt.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
September 8 2004
At the Fashion Rocks event in New York wearing a red blouse and metallic pencil skirt. Photo By Rex Features![February 13 2005](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-long-black-gown-with-gold-trim-at-the-Grammys.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 13 2005
In a long black gown with gold trim at the Grammys. Photo By Rex Features![February 27 2005](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/With-Jay-Z-at-the-Oscars-where-she-wore-a-Versace-strapless-black-gown.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 27 2005
With Jay-Z at the Oscars, where she wore a Versace strapless black gown. Photo By Rex Features![February 6 2006](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-premiere-of-The-Pink-Panther-in-a-baby-pink-satin-dress.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 6 2006
At the premiere of The Pink Panther in a baby pink satin dress. Photo By Rex Features![December 4 2006](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-New-York-premiere-of-Dreamgirls-in-an-Elie-Saab-blush-pink-fishtail-gown.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
December 4 2006
At the New York premiere of Dreamgirls in an Elie Saab blush pink fishtail gown. Photo By Rex Features![January 15 2007](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-an-Elie-Saab-plunging-gold-sequin-gown-at-the-Golden-Globe-Awards.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
January 15 2007
In an Elie Saab plunging gold sequin gown at the Golden Globe Awards. Photo By Rex Features![February 25 2007](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-Oscars-in-an-Armani-Privé-mint-green-asymmetric-dress.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 25 2007
At the Oscars in an Armani Privé mint green asymmetric dress. Photo By Rex Features![June 26 2007](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-Dolce-Gabbana-belted-silver-gown-at-the-BET-Awards.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 26 2007
In a Dolce & Gabbana belted silver gown at the BET Awards. Photo By Rex Features![November 24 2008](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-Cadillac-Records-premiere-in-a-Dolce-Gabbana-black-dress.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
November 24 2008
At the Cadillac Records premiere in a Dolce & Gabbana black dress. Photo By Rex Features![December 1 2008](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-Zuhair-Murad-black-beaded-gown-for-the-Cadillac-Records-New-York-premiere.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
December 1 2008
In a Zuhair Murad black beaded gown for the Cadillac Records New York premiere. Photo By Rex Features![April 22 2009](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arriving-for-an-appearance-on-The-Late-Show-with-David-Letterman-in-an-Elie-Saab-white-dress.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
April 22 2009
Arriving for an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in an Elie Saab white dress. Photo By Rex Features![April 23 2009](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-Balmain-black-strapless-gown-for-the-premiere-of-Obsessed.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
April 23 2009
In a Balmain black strapless gown for the premiere of Obsessed, in which she starred. Photo By Rex Features![June 31 2009](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-Balmain-multi-coloured-embellished-dress-at-the-BET-Awards.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 31 2009
In a Balmain multi-coloured embellished dress at the BET Awards. Photo By Rex Features![September 13 2009](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-the-MTV-Video-Music-Awards-in-a-a-plunging-Roberto-Cavalli-red-dress.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
September 13 2009
At the MTV Video Music Awards in a a plunging Roberto Cavalli red dress. Photo By PA Photos![January 31 2010](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-Atelier-Versace-to-perform-at-the-Grammy-Awards.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
January 31 2010
In Atelier Versace to perform at the Grammy Awards. Photo By PA Photos![May 2 2011](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Wearing-a-Emilio-Pucci-gown-at-the-Costume-Institute-Gala-in-New-York-in-a-rare-public-appearance-with-husband-Jay-Z.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
May 2 2011
Wearing a Emilio Pucci gown at the Costume Institute Gala in New York, in a rare public appearance with husband Jay-Z. Photo By Rex Features![June 26 2011](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Performing-during-the-Glastonbury-Festival-wearing-an-Alexandre-Vauthier-gold-sequin-jacket-and-fishnet-tights.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 26 2011
Performing during the Glastonbury Festival wearing an Alexandre Vauthier gold sequin jacket and fishnet tights. Photo By Rex Features![August 29 2011](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Revealing-her-baby-bump-for-the-first-time-at-the-MTV-Music-Awards-in-a-Lanvin-one-shouldered-gown.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
August 29 2011
Revealing her baby bump for the first time at the MTV Music Awards in a Lanvin one-shouldered gown. Photo By Rex Features![November 20 2011](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-Roberto-Cavalli-gown-at-a-screening-of-her-DVD-Beyoncé-Live-At-Roseland.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
November 20 2011
In a Roberto Cavalli gown at a screening of her DVD, Beyoncéé - Live At Roseland. Photo By Rex Features![February 5 2012](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beyoncé-first-post-baby-public-appearance.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 5 2012
Her first post-baby public appearance, where she attended husband Jay-Z's Carnegie Hall concert in New York. She wore an Alice by Temperley red ruched dress for the occasion and carried an Alexander McQueen box clutch. Photo By Getty Images![March 13 2012](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Carrying-daughter-Blue-in-a-papoose-and-wearing-pale-pink-trousers-and-a-jacket-in-New-York.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
March 13 2012
Carrying daughter Blue in a papoose and wearing pale pink trousers and a jacket in New York. The singer also wore Charlotte Olympia cat pumps, while her little girl was in Marc Jacobs metallic mouse shoes. Photo By Rex Features![March 19 2012](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/At-a-fundraising-dinner-hosted-by-Michelle-Obama-in-New-York-wearing-a-Victoria-Beckham-navy-blue-fitted-dress-and-Nicholas-Kirkwood-heels.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
March 19 2012
At a fundraising dinner hosted by Michelle Obama in New York wearing a Victoria Beckham navy blue fitted dress and Nicholas Kirkwood heels. Photo By Rex Features![May 25 2012](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Beyoncé-first-concert-since-the-birth-of-Blue-Ivy.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
May 25 2012
In her first concert since the birth of Blue Ivy, she performed at the Revel Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, wearing a custom-made Ralph & Russo dress. Photo By Getty Images![July 1 2012](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-a-Stéphane-Rolland-SS2012-chartreuse-couture-gown-to-collect-her-Best-Female-RB-Artist-award-at-the-BET-Awards-in-LA.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
July 1 2012
She wore a Stéphane Rolland spring/summer 2012 chartreuse couture gown to collect her Best Female R&B Artist award at the BET Awards in LA. Photo By Getty Images![January 31 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-a-scarlet-Antonio-Berardi-dress-with-Jimmy-Choo-gold-stiletto-heels-for-the-Super-Bowl-press-conference-in-New-Orleans.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
January 31 2013
She wore a scarlet Antonio Berardi dress with Jimmy Choo gold stiletto heels for the Super Bowl press conference in New Orleans. Photo By Rex Features![February 3 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/During-her-2013-Super-Bowl-half-time-show-she-wore-a-custom-made-outfit-by-Rubin-Singer.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 3 2013
During her 2013 Super Bowl half-time show she wore a custom-made outfit by Rubin Singer. Photo By PA Photos![February 3 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-reunited-with-her-Detsinys-Child-bandmates-Kelly-Rowland-and-Michelle-Williams-during-the-Super-Bowl-half-time-show.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 3 2013
She reunited with her Detsiny's Child bandmates - Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams - during the Super Bowl half-time show. Photo By PA Photos![February 10 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-an-Osman-monochrome-jumpsuit-accessorised-with-a-Swarovski-clutch-and-platform-sandals-to-attend-the-Grammy-Awards.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
February 10 2013
She wore an Osman monochrome jumpsuit, accessorised with a Swarovski clutch and platform sandals to attend the Grammy Awards. Photo By Rex Features![April 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-Jonathan-Saunders-crop-top-and-sequined-skirt-on-her-debut-British-Vogue-cover-the-May-2013-issue-photographed-by-Arthur-Elgort.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
April 2013
In a Jonathan Saunders crop top and sequined skirt on her debut British Vogue cover - the May 2013 issue - photographed by Arthur Elgort. Photo By Arthur Elgort![April 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Modelling-a-yellow-bikini-for-her-Beyoncé-For-HM-campaign.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
April 2013
Modelling a yellow bikini for her Beyoncéé For H&M campaign.![June 1 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Perfoming-at-the-Chime-For-Change-concert-at-London-Twickenham-Stadium-in-a-black-leather-leotard-with-tulle-sleeves-which-was-custom-made-by-Gucci.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 1 2013
Perfoming at the Chime For Change concert at London's Twickenham Stadium in a black leather leotard with tulle sleeves, which was custom-made by Gucci. Photo By PA![June 1 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/With-her-fellow-Chime-for-Change-founders-Salma-Hayek-Pinault-and-Gucci-creative-director-Frida-Giannini-backstage-at-the-live-event.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 1 2013
With her fellow Chime for Change founders - Salma Hayek-Pinault and Gucci creative director Frida Giannini - backstage at the live event. Photo By PA![June 2 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-a-Helmut-Lang-white-blazer-with-black-leather-shorts-Karen-Walker-sunglasses-and-an-Alexander-Wang-Devere-bag-for-a-trip-to-the-cinema-with-husband-Jay-Z-in-New-York.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 2 2013
She wore a Helmut Lang white blazer with black leather shorts, Karen Walker sunglasses and an Alexander Wang Devere bag for a trip to the cinema with husband Jay-Z in New York. Photo By FameFlynet![June 17 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-a-Roberto-Cavalli-SS2013-white-dress-at-the-40-40-Club-anniversary-party-in-New-York.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 17 2013
She wore a Roberto Cavalli spring/summer 2013 white dress at the 40/40 Club anniversary party in New York. Photo By Getty![June 20 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Whilst-out-in-New-York-she-accessorised-her-outfit-with-Dolce-Gabbana-sandals-a-Gucci-leopard-print-bag-a-Topshop-hat-and-sunglasses.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
June 20 2013
Whilst out in New York, she accessorised her outfit with Dolce & Gabbana sandals, a Gucci leopard-print bag, a Topshop hat and sunglasses. Photo By Splash News![August 5 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/In-a-second-bespoke-Gucci-outfit-during-her-The-Mrs-Carter-Show-world-tour.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
August 5 2013
In a second bespoke Gucci outfit during her The Mrs Carter Show world tour. Photo By Getty![August 18 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-headlined-the-Saturday-night-of-V-Festival-in-Chelmsford.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
August 18 2013
She headlined the Saturday night of V Festival in Chelmsford. Photo By PA Photos![August 18 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/On-stage-at-V-Festival-showing-off-her-graduated-bob-on-stage-for-the-first-time.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
August 18 2013
On stage at V Festival, showing off her graduated bob on stage for the first time. Photo By PA Photos![August 29 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-ripped-jeans-a-white-vest-and-platform-boots-to-shoot-her-latest-video-in-Coney-Island.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
August 29 2013
She wore ripped jeans, a white vest and platform boots to shoot her latest video in Coney Island.![December 27 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/She-wore-a-Givenchy-sequin-sleeved-sweatshirt-and-Dior-over-the-knee-boots-for-a-night-out-in-Atlanta-with-her-husband.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
December 27 2013
She wore a Givenchy sequin-sleeved sweatshirt and Dior over-the-knee boots for a night out in Atlanta with her husband. Photo By Getty![December 30 2013](/shoesanddrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/For-a-day-out-with-Jay-Z-in-Miami-she-wore-a-coral-bustier-top-and-a-yellow-pencil-skirt.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024)
December 30 2013
For a day out with Jay-Z in Miami she wore a coral bustier top and a yellow pencil skirt. Photo By Getty
All images and captions courtesy of Vogue UK
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