Beyoncé’s Year in Style

Ring in Bey’s 32nd birthday with her best looks from 2013.

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Purely Patriotic - It’s been more than 15 years since Beyoncé first stepped onto the scene with Destiny’s Child. Year after year, she continues to dazzle us with her beauty, grace and effortless style. In celebration of her 32nd birthday on Aug. 4, BET.com takes a look back at her 32 best fashion and beauty looks from 2013 so far. We can’t wait to see what she rocks next. By Britt Middleton The singer stuns in a silky, black dress and soft waves while performing the national anthem at President Obama’s second inauguration ceremony on Jan. 21. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

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Island Goddess - Bey’s gorgeous curves and sun-kissed skin bring life to advertisements for her collaboration with H&M. (Photo: H&M)

Who Run the World? - Wife. Mother. Businesswoman. It's befitting for King Bey to grace this year's March cover of Vogue's power issue in a classy Givenchy gown.  By Patrice J. Williams   Get ready for the BET Experience, featuring Beyoncé and many more. Go here for more details and info on how to buy tickets.    (Photo: Vogue Magazine)

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So Vogue - The singer is positively regal on the March 2013 cover of Vogue.  (Photo: Vogue)

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Set 'Em Straight - In case you were wondering, or hating as some non-BeyHive members do, Beyoncé's stylist wanted to let you know a few things. For one, the queen did cut her hair for a change, not because of damage. Secondly, this short 'do isn't a wig, so stop the nonsense. As we said yesterday, Beyoncé is slaying and this new hairdo is an amazing change!   (Photo: Beyonce via Instagram)

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The Big Chop - Chopping her flowing locks into a blonde pixie earlier this summer, the singer reminds us that beauty comes in many forms. (Photo: Instagram via Beyonce)  

Wild Style - Beyoncé keeps her new asymmetrical bob sleek so as not to overpower her shimmery lime green and animal-print frock, one of several hot costume changes she rocks for the Mrs. Carter Show world tour.  (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)  

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Wild Style - Beyoncé keeps her new asymmetrical bob sleek so as not to overpower her shimmery lime green and animal-print frock, one of several hot costume changes she rocks for the Mrs. Carter Show world tour. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)  

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Dangerously in Love - Continuing her worldwide reign, the singer captivates audiences in this gorgeous Roberto Cavalli number with sexy cutouts and a thigh-high split for her Mrs. Carter Show tour.  (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)

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Dangerously in Love - Continuing her worldwide reign, the singer captivates audiences in this gorgeous Roberto Cavalli number with sexy cutouts and a thigh-high split for her Mrs. Carter Show tour. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)

Beyoncé - Queen Bey graduated from a cute pixie to a fierce asymmetrical bob — this cut and color go hard. Love the frosted lip, thick liner and full brows too.   (Photo: IamBeyonce.com via Tumblr)

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Vintage Beauty - With her cat eyeliner and frosted pink lips, the star gives us '60s-style glamour in this shot posted to her Instagram page. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)  

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Crimson Tide - We can’t get over Beyoncé’s crimson red lips and tousled waves she debuted at the Made in America Music Festival in Philadelphia. (Photo: Splash News)

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Flower Child - Sharing a sweet moment at the beach, the singer cuddles with her daughter, Blue Ivy, in a comfy yellow romper. She tops off her boho-meets-beach look with a rosebud headband. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

Run Free - You can never go wrong in this oversize stallion tank, perfect for showing admirers that you can’t be tamed.  (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)

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Made in the U.S.A. - The star gets patriotic in American flag-themed cutoffs and a scoop neck tank for the Fourth of July. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

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Summertime Fresh - Bey lightens up for the summer months in a light denim shirt, white cutoffs and peep-toe booties.  (Photo: Instagram via Beyonce)

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Summertime Fresh - Bey lightens up for the summer months in a light denim shirt, white cutoffs and peep-toe booties. (Photo: Instagram via Beyonce)

Glitteratti - What happens when Mariah Carey glitter bombs Beyoncé? We're not sure, but the result may look a little something like Bey's Flaunt magazine cover. She discussed her icon status, Sunday dinner and more. Oh, and her entire spread is amazing!   (Photo: Courtesy of Flaunt Magazine)

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Flaunt It - Just when we thought we have seen Bey in every look imaginable, she rocks nothing but glitter and copper-toned makeup for the July 2013 cover of Flaunt magazine. (Photo: Courtesy of Flaunt Magazine)

Beyonce - Besides being the queen and king of music, Beyonce is also known for her fashion choices. From Destiny's Child until now she is one of the most stylish and eternally classy Mary Janes that we know!   (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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White Hot - Showing off her gorgeous gams, Bey shines in a white mini dress while promoting her halftime performance ahead of Super Bowl XLVII. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Game On - The singer scores big time in a sexy leather and lace ensemble at Super Bowl XLVII. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Always On-Trend - The star keeps it chic and simple in a black-and-white jumpsuit at the 2013 Grammy Awards back in February. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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A Star Reborn - With hubby Jay Z right beside her, Beyoncé shined in a sparkling, champagne-colored gown at the premiere of her HBO documentary, Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment)

Braided Beauty - Even on vacation, Queen Bey is the picture of elegance, rocking braided locks and a breezy, printed romper during a trip to Cuba in April.  (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)   

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Braided Beauty - Even on vacation, Queen Bey is the picture of elegance, rocking braided locks and a breezy, printed romper during a trip to Cuba in April. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)   

By Her Side - Beyonce turned out this year's Costume Institute Gala for the PUNK: Chaos to Couture exhibit at the MET. If you were paying attention you'd see that Ty was by her side the entire night. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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All Eyes on Bey - The star wows in a gold-and-paisley print Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown and matching thigh-high boots at the Met Gala in May. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Fancy Free - We love how Beyoncé’s natural beauty shines through in this makeup free shot posted on her Tumblr page.   (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

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Fancy Free - We love how Beyoncé’s natural beauty shines through in this makeup free shot posted on her Tumblr page. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

Black Out - Donning all black, Bey switches up her style for a look that commands attention.   (Photo: Instagram via Beyonce)

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Black Out - Donning all black, Bey switches up her style for a look that commands attention. (Photo: Instagram via Beyonce)

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Meow! - The Mrs. Carter Show is full of hot stage looks, but this royal blue cat suit is arguably the singer’s best. (Photo: Photopress / Splash News)

Love on Top - Queen Bey goes Gucci for this black-and-white striped top and trousers combination for her Mrs. Carter Show world tour.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Love on Top - Queen Bey goes Gucci for this black-and-white striped top and trousers combination for her Mrs. Carter Show world tour. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

Soft and Shiny - With her jeweled stage ensemble, shiny locks and silver eye shadow, Beyoncé scintillates like the star she is.   (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)

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Soft and Shiny - With her jeweled stage ensemble, shiny locks and silver eye shadow, Beyoncé scintillates like the star she is. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)

A Star in Stripes - Beyoncé, showing off her toned midriff, joined hubby Jay-Z at Miss Lily's in NYC to celebrate Kanye West's 36th birthday. (Photo: Jackson Lee / Splash News)

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In Good Company - The singer gives us a Parisian vibe in horizontal stripes, dark sunnies and a bowler hat while attending pal Kanye West’s birthday party in June. Plus, we love how she coordinated her coral pout with her similarly hued pumps. (Photo: Jackson Lee / Splash News) 

In Technicolor - A colorful Aztec-print crop top and skirt is just the thing we need to liven up our spring wardrobe.  (Photo: Beyonce via Instagram) 

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Playful in Prints - Mrs. Carter gets playful in this printed tribal-inspired top and skirt from Topshop. (Photo: Instagram via Beyonce) 

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A Vision in Red - Fans lucky enough to catch her in concert were surely mesmerized by the singer’s intricate tour looks, including this sequin-and-feather number.   (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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A Vision in Red - Fans lucky enough to catch her in concert were surely mesmerized by the singer’s intricate tour looks, including this sequin-and-feather number. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

Beyoncé   - Queen Bey attends the 40/40 Club’s anniversary party in New York looking flawless in this plunging white Roberto Cavalli gown with sexy midriff cutout and bone-straight strands.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Ringing in 10 Years - Bey celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Jay Z’s 40/40 club in a crocheted white dress and silky, straight locks. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Beyoncé  - How cool does Bey look in her Billionaire Girls Club sweatshirt? She pairs it with leather shorts and boots at the anniversary party for the brand in New York City.  (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Made With Elastic)

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Billionaire Girls Club - Stepping out in a Billionaire Boys Club sweatshirt, leather shorts and tough booties, Mrs. Carter even makes tomboy style look chic. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Made With Elastic)

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Sunday Fun Day - Jay-Z and Beyoncé enjoy a movie matinee in NYC. (Photo: Tom Meinelt / Splash News)

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It’s a Date - We’re already planning to rock a date-night look like Bey’s white blazer, leather shorts and aqua pumps. (Photo: Tom Meinelt / Splash News)

Beyoncé  - Bey’s juicy berry lip is the focal point of this fresh look. The star keeps it classy with side-swept glamour curls. By: Metanoya Z. Webb  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Chime For Change/Getty Images for Gucci)

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Divine in Wine - At Gucci’s "Chime for Change: The Sound of Change Live" concert, the singer goes classic with side-swept curls and burgundy lips. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Chime For Change/Getty Images for Gucci)

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Beyoncé  - Mrs. Carter was spotted in Havana, Cuba, wearing a vibrant Thakoon Addition Zebra-printed top and skirt. She accents her outfit with large gold earrings, cute oxfords and newly braided hair tied in a bun.  (Photo: AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

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Live Like the Locals - Beyoncé captures the vivacious spirit of Cuba in a mustard yellow and zebra print ensemble while touring the country earlier this year. (Photo: AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Cover Girl - Posing on the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of The Gentlewoman, a barefaced Bey proves that she doesn’t need all the glitz and glam to get our attention.  (Photo: Courtesy The Gentlewoman Magazine)

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Cover Girl - Posing on the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of The Gentlewoman, a barefaced Bey proves that she doesn’t need all the glitz and glam to get our attention. (Photo: Courtesy The Gentlewoman Magazine)