Angela Lindvall: Style Evolution (PHOTOS)

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Angela Lindvall’s illustrious career, which spans over a decade, is marked by walking in major runway shows such as Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs, appearing in magazine covers such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and L’Officiel and fronting ad campaigns for Chanel, Hermes and Missoni. Not bad for a girl from Midwest City, Oklahoma.

It only makes sense that her next gig is hosting “Project Runway All Stars,” which came by chance. “I was having dinner with Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman during the Cannes Film Festival, and it just so happened they were looking for a host of Project Runway All Stars!”

Since the show is comprised of the best competitors from eight seasons, it’s eight times more dramatic, hectic and cray-cray. “The eliminations can be sad because you know how bad they want it, how hard they work and how much pressure they are under. In the first episode, one of the designers fainted on the runway during elimination. And a couple of times, Georgina and I almost had tears," lamented Lindvall.

Lindvall, whose personal style has evolved from tomboy to more feminine and colorful, certainly knows her way around clothing. “It’s kind of like fine wine -- once you know the difference, you can’t go back to boxed wine. I’ve worked with some of the most creative people in the business, and worn some of the best things ever made,” explained Lindvall. “I’m not a snob by any means about clothes, but I definitely know the difference between a good fiber and a good cut. I think having less of great items is better than a lot of mediocre items.”

Preach, girl. So then, what does Lindvall think every woman should own? “It’s about having a good basic core, then great accessories. That ‘everything’ dress -- one you can dress up or dress down in beige, black or cream. Black leggings -- they go great with dresses, boots, long shirts and skirts, and are very comfortable. A great poncho or large wrap scarf because they’re so useful, chic and cozy. Jewelry -- a couple pieces can really pull together a look. And definitely shoes, like killer black heels, a great pair of boots and an everyday flat.”

While Lindvall spends her 33rd birthday this Saturday sailing with her family and eating breakfast made by her children (“They usually make the breakfast table very sweet with flowers, candles, a pancake cake and little cards. I love it!”), we took a look back at her best and worst outfits. Be sure to check out her commentary on her past looks -- she cringed at a few of them, just like we did – you’ll see.

And have a look through our many other Style Evolutions here.

Meanwhile, learn how Lindvall and other top celebs get that perfect glow.

 
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thejadedentrepreneur
Keeping it real since 1981.
02:14 AM on 01/16/2012
Have you people never seen a model before? All these anorexic comments are silly. She looks perfectly healthy. She's a lean woman who is also probably 6' tall. Would you rather her look like a linebacker?
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thejadedentrepreneur
Keeping it real since 1981.
02:10 AM on 01/16/2012
This is "Not Heidi" from Project Runway Allstars. Gosh, I miss Heidi.
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emlr
"a man of knowledge is free"
10:19 AM on 01/15/2012
Who is she? Never heard of her.
doctorcastille
A little sincerity is a dangerous thing
08:42 AM on 01/15/2012
I guessed Vanna White. You'd think they could pick someone who might be recognized by more than 4% of the public. What's next? A photo of the drummer from Herman's Hermits when he was 9 ?
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GaryNOVA
Fear My Micro-bio!!!!!!!!
08:37 AM on 01/15/2012
Is it Michael Clarke Duncan?
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Snippert
And heeeere come the pretzels!
08:36 AM on 01/15/2012
Is this the person on the cover of Earl Sweatshirt's album?
07:27 AM on 01/15/2012
How can I recognize someone I have never heard of?
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dl0007
06:03 AM on 01/15/2012
Most outfits look retreads from the Hippie generation of the late 60's. It's unbelievable how people of status with money dress? Do they ever look in the mirror?
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
05:15 AM on 01/15/2012
and because she is too skinney she has no boobies either
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Spanky Frost
Keep it, you might need it when you grow up!
08:25 AM on 01/15/2012
And how is that a problem?
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
05:06 AM on 01/15/2012
she would be more attractive if she ate a few sanwiches and cheese burgers
02:36 AM on 01/15/2012
What, did her publicist pay for this article? Because posting a "do you recognize this person" headline, and then having the subject be someone that the general public does not know, is a waste of time.
01:57 AM on 01/15/2012
Its just disgusting. Its not a womans body............she looks seven years old..........No wonder men go to thailand and seek young women...........and little girls are at risk...............disgusting...............boy cottt boycott this nonsense
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anitafeeney
no matter where you go there you are
05:07 AM on 01/15/2012
she needs to put some weight on thats for sure too skinney she should eat a cheeseburger or two
01:30 AM on 01/15/2012
Garossss - Whoever dresses this girl hates her guts. She had 1 to 2 decent looks in all of those shots. Apparently she is also blind?
01:01 AM on 01/15/2012
Honestly now, the poor thing looks sick. She needs to eat something.
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Spanky Frost
Keep it, you might need it when you grow up!
08:27 AM on 01/15/2012
She looks pretty good to me... Man the jealousy of you women!
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thejadedentrepreneur
Keeping it real since 1981.
02:13 AM on 01/16/2012
She looks like a 6' tall model. She looks healthy to me.
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albertgraphics
11:35 PM on 01/14/2012
I had to click through 43 pictures to see what I came to see. Very deceiving AOL...

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