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With her new single Two Hearts storming the airwaves and the release of her first album since 2005, X, as well as a high brow fly-on-the wall documentary charting her past year, the princess of pop is back on top where she belongs.

After bravely battling breast cancer with admirable dignity - on top of a sell-out world tour and breaking up/getting back with her French actor beau Olivier Martinez - Kylie is stronger than ever and is set to conquer the world yet again. Having stolen Madonna's mantle as the Queen of Reinvention, our diminutive darling returns with a timeless, ultra-feminine, ladylike look. Gone are those brash gold hot pants, micro tops and show-off showgirl numbers; in come chi chi Chanel suits, elegant, figure-hugging LBDs and decidedly demure dresses and coats - think old Hollywood Marilyn Monroe meets Parisian grande dame Catherine Deneuve.

Enviously well-groomed to within an inch of perfection, La Minogue never fails to disappoint on or off the red carpet and embraces the full gambit of luxe designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Karl Lagerfeld. We peer into her treasure trove of a wardrobe to give you the lowdown on her new look:

Hourglass Hottie

Honoured with the Idol award for her contribution to music, Kylie glowed at this month's Q magazine ceremony with an all-new Marilyn Monroe-inspired bob hairstyle and a classic, Fifties-style figure-hugging dress showing off her gorgeous curves and a more mature, understated though perennially sexy Kylie. This Ann-Sofie Back sweater dress will give you that elusive retro hourglass shape and a silk satin bolero gown the on-trend square neckline. Glam gold glitter bow heels add just the right amount of glitz but bear in mind that this is a less is more look; keep it simple like Kylie and jewellery-free.

Trenchcoat Cool

Even when she is intercepted by the paparazzi on her early morning stroll, ever-the-professional Kylie manages to look polished and preened. The beige belted trench is a must-have this autumn and this of the moment Jodie Kidd Mac will keep you dry in the rain and high in the fashion stakes. Straight leg jeans turned up at the ankle and a delicate pale pink cable knit with comfy but cool pumps ooze casual elegance. To wrap up the outfit, emulate Kylie's espionage chic with a baker boy cap and the obligatory dark glasses.

Snow Queen

The pop princess becomes the snow queen in this crisp white Chloe Coat and matching Chloe Bay bag. Ivory is the perfect antidote to the dark hues that are everywhere right now, so forgo boring black and serious slate greys this autumn and invest in this Harper's Bazaar-recommended trench or this low budget, high style cotton alternative. For those chillier days and nights, a winter white princess coat will keep you nice and cosy; pair with a soft ivory shoulder bag and wait for the snow.

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