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She's just a girl ... who's been the coolest since she first hit the scene.
Gwen Stefani turns 54 years old on Oct. 3, 2023, but she somehow remains ageless, continuing her lifelong style streak that has influenced fans and followers for generations.
On the singer's latest milestone, take a walk down memory lane with some of her best throwback photos.
Beach Babe
Baby Gwen rocked a striped bikini and patterned skirt while making waves at a concert in Newport Beach, California, in 1989.
Mic Check
Stefani channeled Madonna in 1989 when she wore this outfit.
Hair Apparent
The No Doubt frontwoman has never been afraid to experiment with her style.
Pink Lady
The singer earned quite the reputation over the years for being a hair chameleon.
Black and White
From Cruella de Vil inspired locks ...
Ab-tastic
... to baby bangs.
She Bangs
Stefani has always marched to the beat of her own drum and somehow made braces look cool!
'90s Queen
Is there anything more iconic than matching your hair to your outfit?
Cream of the Crop
Because Gwen is a pro at color coordinating from head to toe.
Icons Only
In case you needed any more evidence, I present: Gwen's 1997 MTV Video Music Awards outfit. Complete with fuzzy bra and matching blue hair.
Classic Beauty
Sure, we've been seeing a lot of unique beauty looks lately, but here's a reminder that Stefani rocked glitter hair first.
Go Gwen
You'd be hard pressed to name a woman who defined the late '90s/early '00s hair game quite like Stefani.
Hat Trick
And when she wasn't showing off her hair, she was wearing very big hats.
From the translucent shoes to the low-rise bell bottoms, to the belt, studded bag and bracelets — this outfit screams early 2000s.
Going Platinum
She has become known for her platinum blonde locks, a look she still rocks today.
With the Band
Stefani also loved to take a walk on the wild side, experimenting with prints.
Grammy Goddess
Like this high-necked, semi-sheer leopard dress that she wore to the 2002 Grammy Awards.
Birds of a Feather
No one pulls off a glam look quite like the "Don't Speak" singer. Here she is at the 1997 American Music Awards, sporting a black feather boa.
Trend Setter
She even found a way to dress up her favorite article of clothing: the bikini top.
Tied Up
She'd often pair it with a tie. You know, to show everyone that she meant business — and to draw attention to her incredible abs.
Short Story
If midriff baring was a sport, Gwen Stefani would be an Olympic athlete.
Layers on Layers
Sometimes, she would even layer her bikini tops with a tank. Maybe she was feeling more conservative when she rocked this look in 2002.
Red Alert
Is that Marilyn Monroe or Gwen Stefani? This photo from the 2001 Grammy Awards made us do a double-take.
Bright Spot
Red is clearly Stefani's power color.
Sheer Madness
Whether it's red lipstick or a mesh red top, the color does wonders for the singer.
Star in Stripes
And has been her go-to over the years. We challenge you to find a photo of Stefani without a pop of red somewhere in her outfit.
Lip Service
All hail the Queen of the Bold Red Lip.
Happy Birthday, Gwen!
May she reign forever!
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