Deepika Padukone's Evolution as a New Age Style Icon

Deepika Padukone epitomises what classic Indian beauty stands for. Her super slender body, courtesy her athletic genes and dusky glow has been her constant ever since. Her debut with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shaanti Om established the fact that she is the Queen, and she's here to stay, and reign. When she first stepped into Bollywood in 2007, her style fell widely in the lines of the typical Bollywood actress stereotype: embellished Indian wear, strong hair highlights and dark makeup. Over the years, this heavily bronzed face, shimmery eye make-up and glossy lips were replaced with a soft matte look, classic cat-eye, and a nude pucker. Her experiments when it came to outfits complimented her body perfectly. It started with a CUE by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna's one-shoulder metallic dress and it was then the Bollywood stunner discovered the magic of New York-based designer Naeem Khan, aptly choosing from his runway collection. Deepika has been spotted in everything from an Alexander McQueen, to a Shehla Khan, Sonaakshi Raaj and the super fascinating Gaurav Gupta's collections. We list down Deepika Padukone as a style icon, her evolution as one from 2007 to present. Check out: Deepika at one of her first appearances as an actress in September 2007 Sticking to typical Indian Wear classic, Deepika hardly experimented during her initial stages as a Bollywood actress Her wardrobe was restricted to over the top, loud colors and dark make-up Come 2010,we saw her shift from loud Indian wear to pretty girl-next-door look 2011 saw Deepika truly experimenting with edgy and sculptural styles that complimented the long-legged star beautifully Of Peplum dresses that accentuated her sexy waistline... 2012, Deepika boldly experimented with horizontal stripes with that minimalist make-up and boy did it do wonders! Monochrome gowns did no damage to this sultry sunshine, as she carried it off brilliantly 2013, Deepika looks statuesque in the long summery floral maxi Deepika in Naeem Khan for an award ceremony Deepika's Prabal Gurang gown had everyone's attention in 2013 Airport looks became a thing Nothing like a printed jacket to liven up the ensemble Tangerine + bronze skin = perfection The perfect ensemble with the right amount of make-up Finding Fanny brought out her hippy and bohemian look in 2014 An absolute perfectionist Deepika Padukone in Monica Jaisingh She rightly knows to add quirk with elegance Deepika looking stellar in Monica Jaisingh's White cutout gown Rightly put, Deepika hasn't looked back since then. She, now, not only has a killer body but also a killer wardobe to show off to. CREDITS: PINKVILLA