Taylor Swift tops People magazine's 2014 best-dressed list

 
Taylor Swift has officially put her stamp on style.

The "Shake It Off" singer strutted her way right to the top of People Magazine's 2014 best-dressed celebrity list on Wednesday.

Swift's accolade, which was given to Kerry Washington by the publication last year, is no surprise. It's been hard not to notice the former country cutie's style transformation.

Over the past year, the 24-year-old superstar has ditched her sparkly, princess-like numbers in favor of sleek, modern gowns from designers like Gucci Premiere and J Mendel. She has also consistently reached for edgier styles like crop tops and thigh-high slits.

Swifty hasn't just nailed her red carpet ensembles; her street style is just as impressive. Since moving to New York City, the design darling has regularly stepped out in ladylike silhouettes and tailored separates that truly highlight her A-list body.

What's more? The gorgeous gal has debuted a short new haircut, which was a stark departure from her former long locks.

Swift is certainly in stylish company on this year's best-dressed list. Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o, singers Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna and actresses Blake Lively, Emma Stone and Emma Watson, were all included as well.

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America's Got Talent' Crowns Winner In Shocker Finale

"America's Got Talent" crowned its season 9 champion Wednesday night. And the winner is...

"Mat Franco! Wow! Congratulations!"
"Unfreaking believable!"

Yes, illusionist Mat Franco beat out country singer Emily West to become the first magician ever to walk away with the "America's Got Talent" title. Unfreaking believable, indeed!

And his fans on Twitter couldn't have been happier, saying Mat made America believe in magic again with his big win.

But Mat wasn't the favorite to win heading into the finale.

The audience and judges alike were shocked when 12-year-old singer Quintavious Johnson finished in fifth place. Some fans even booed when the results were announced.

But Mat, a self-taught magician who got his start touring college campuses, did wow all season with his impressive and engaging tricks. He actually started making magic long before "America's Got Talent."

His grandmother told WJAR before the finale Mat started doing tricks when he was just four years old.

"It's unbelievable and I knew he was going to end up somewhere. I didn't know it was this but I knew he was going to end up somewhere. He was that good when he was young."

Along with having the title of the winner of 'AGT,' Mat also scored $1 million in prize money and his own headlining show in Las Vegas. Magical.

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