If you had to describe Rihanna in one word, what would it be? Obviously beautiful would be one of the first to jump to mind. Sexy would definitely be near the top of the list.
While she was promoting her album, Good Girl Gone Bad, she arrived at every event looking hot—in a slinky2 dress that played up her curves and showed a little skin without being too in-your-face3. You’d probably say edgy too: while so many other stars kept adding more and more extensions, she turned her honey-colored hair into a cool, angled black bob (and started a monster trend!). You can’t forget sweet: her song “Umbrella”—the hit of last summer that earned the number one spot for seven weeks—is all about being there for someone who needs you. And the fact that the tabloids4 never have any nasty5 rumors to report about her really shows that she’s someone worth admiring.
But above all else, Rihanna has been the ultimate style icon—this girl knows fashion, only she never looks like she’s trying too hard. And 2008 shows no sign of her letting up6; with her Good Girl Gone Bad tour circumnavigating7 the globe she is penciled in8 to complete her fourth album this year.
Q: How would you describe your style?
Rihanna: It’s never the same. I like to switch it up, to take risks and be extremely edgy. I don’t like to follow trends as much as I like to set trends.
Q: Would you  consider  yourself  a fashion icon?
R: Well, I love playing with fashion. I’m very spontaneous9—the best outfits from me come from not thinking about it. When I was growing up in Barbados10, I actually learned about fashion from reading magazines and tearing out stuff that I thought hot.
Q: So what’s your signature style piece?
R: I never wear the same kind of thing twice. But strapless11 dresses would probably be what I’ve worn on the red carpet the most. They’re very flattering because they show off your shoulders and give your boobs12 a nice lift.
Q: Have you always been comfortable having a sexy image?
R: No. Actually, when I first started, I had the baggy jeans, and that was me. The majority of my life back in jeans, I was a tomboy. I’m still a little tomboyish. But I look back and I’m like, how could I have worn those baggy jeans and think it was cool?
Q: Is it true that your legs were insured for a million dollars? And are your toes included in the package?
R: Yes. Breeze (female shaving brand) insured my legs for a million dollars. They named me this year’s “Celebrity Legs of A Goddess” and they insured my legs for that ridiculous amount. But my toes? Ha ha! I’m not too familiar with the specifics of the deal.
Q: What do you do when you’re not working? R: I like simple things like driving around, doing nothing, listening to music. I love going to movies and like bowling, too.
Q: Is this what you thought your life would be when you were growing up?
R: When I was young, I’d watch award shows and be like, “I want to do that one day.” I would practice speeches and silly stuff. I’d sing in the mirror with a brush. I’d set my chairs up and perform like there were people sitting there. I just knew that this is what I wanted—and somehow I just knew it would happen.
Q: With so much going on, do you have time for love?
R: Well, I haven’t had a boyfriend in a while. And sometimes I do get lonely. But it has to be someone who makes me happy, makes me feel comfortable to talk about anything, someone I can trust. You know, I  want to grow together as one—that’s really important.
Q: What kind of man do you think would be good for you?
R: I like guys who have a sense of humor and great personality. Guys who are ambitious. Someone I can just have fun with, and be comfortable around. Just be silly at times, but also have a great time.
Q: So, are you really a bad girl now?
R: Let’s say I want to do things my way. I can be stubborn. If someone wants to force me to do something, I’ll end up doing the exact opposite. Because I believe in myself. And most of the time, I make good decisions.
Q: How far are you ready to go?
R: I have to be myself. If I wanna be sexy, I must not restrict myself. I just need to avoid forcing it. I want to be fun, young and sexy.

如果让你只用一个词来形容蕾哈娜，你会用什么词？首先跳入脑海的当然是“美丽”，而“性感”则绝对位居第二。
　　  在推广她的专辑《乖女变坏》时，出现在任何场合的蕾哈娜都是热辣逼人——一身尽显动人曲线的紧身衣，微微裸露，却不过分。你也许还会说她别具一格：当其他许多明星不断变着花样折腾头发时，她却剪去一头蜜糖色的长发，换以酷酷的、有弧度的黑色短发（并引发了一股怪潮！）。你也不会忘了她的柔情：她的单曲《雨伞》——去年夏天连续七周排行第一的热门单曲——讲的就是守候那个需要你的那个人。此外，小报上几乎没有关于她的任何闲言碎语，这一事实说明她是个值得人们仰慕的人。
　　  但是除此之外，最重要的是，蕾哈娜一直是终极流行偶像——这个女孩深谙时尚之道，却从不见刻意追求的痕迹。2008年她依旧马不停蹄；就在她携专辑《乖女变坏》全球巡演之时，其第四张专辑也即将问世。
问：你怎样定位自己的风格？
蕾哈娜：我从没固定的风格。我喜欢多变，喜欢冒险，喜欢与众不同。我不愿意追随潮流，而是要创造潮流。
问：你觉得自己是一个流行偶像吗？
蕾：嗯，我喜欢游戏时尚，随着性子来——我不假思索搭配出来的衣服最好看。实际上，当我在巴巴多斯的时候，我确实通过看杂志对时尚有所了解。我还把我认为时髦的图样从杂志上撕下来。
问：那么你的特有风格是什么？
蕾：同样的衣服我从不穿第二次，但在红地毯上我穿得最多的可能就是无带礼服了。它们很衬人，因为它们可以展示你的肩膀，还能抬高胸部。
问：如果人们觉得你很性感，你总能坦然接受吗？
蕾：不能。其实刚出道时我穿宽松的牛仔服，那就是我的风格。在穿牛仔服度过的大部分时间里，我是个假小子。现在我还是有点儿男孩气。但是当我回顾以前，我会问自己，那时我怎么会以穿着松松垮垮的牛仔服为酷呢？
问：据说你的腿上了一百万美元的保险，这是真的吗？是不是连你的脚趾头也包括在内？
蕾：是的。“清风”（女性剃须品牌）为我的腿买了一百万美元的保险。他们叫我年度“名腿女神”，他们花了那么可笑的价钱给我的腿买保险。至于我的脚趾？哈哈！我对这桩交易的具体条款不太清楚。
问：你不工作的时候一般会做些什么？
蕾：我喜欢做简单的事，比如开车到处逛逛，无所事事，听听歌什么的。我爱看电影，也喜欢打保龄球。
问：这是你小时候设想的长大以后要过的那种生活吗？
蕾：我小的时候，会看着颁奖仪式，想“有一天我也要这样”。我会练习演讲，学做一些傻事。我拿着刷子在镜子前唱歌；把椅子都摆好，假设有很多人坐在那儿。我只知道这就是我想要的——而且我也知道这一切都会实现。
问：这么多事情要忙，你还有时间谈恋爱吗？
蕾：嗯，目前我还没有男朋友。有时候我也觉得孤单。但是我的那一半必须能让我快乐，让我愿意和他谈论任何事情，要值得信赖。我想和他合二为一——这才是真正重要的。
问：你觉得哪种人适合你？
蕾：我喜欢有幽默感又很有魅力的人，还要有上进心。和他在一起能够很开心，很舒服。有时即使无聊也一样开心。
问：那么，你真的是一个叛逆女子吗？
蕾：这么说吧，我想按自己的方式行事。我可以很犟。如果有人定要强迫我做什么，我一定会背道而驰。因为我相信我自己。而且大多时候，我的选择都是正确的。
问：你准备在这条路上走多远？
蕾：我要做我自己。假若我想性感，我一定不会束缚自己。我只需要避免矫揉造作。我想要表现得风趣、青春、性感。