Best Shoot of Rihanna

After months of a hiatus, Rihanna (AKA badgalriri) came back to Instagram. 

She also used the social media site to debut a stunning new shootfor Elle's December 2014 issue. 

The images, shot by photographer Paola Kudacki, are some of RiRi's most stunning ever. We see her in minimal makeup and decked out in everything from Armani to Dior to Valentino. The star proves that no matter what she's wearing or how little makeup she's wearing, she's certainly still one of the baddest in the game. 

Is personal style an art? In the case of Rihanna, she who has redefined what modern pop Icon: dom looks like, the answer is a resounding yes. And as her candid shoot in the December issue of ELLE reveals, her ongoing project is one in a constant, glorious state of flux.

Here's music’s most massive star as we've never seen her before—all dressed up in fall couture, but boldly stripped down. Introducing the real Rihanna: strong, uncompromising, and radically beautiful.
"F**k Bitches, Get Money": Rihanna as you've never seen(or heard) her before.

Rihanna of Arabia in 'Harper's Bazaar Arabia'

While she's received plenty of backlash surrounding her risque magazine covers over the last few months, Rihanna proves she can make waves just as big with non-nude covers, too, looking absolutely dreamy in the new Haper's Bazaar Arabia issue.

In fact, the cover story for the magazine makes an ironic connection: "The New Modesty: How to Cover Up in Style," which appears to be the point for this shoot, proving that RiRi--the Queen of Free the Nipple--can master beauty on both extremes.

The "Diamonds" singer shared the pictures on her Twitter account, posing in various headpieces and adorned attire--covered completely from head to toe. Shot by Ruven Afanador--who Rih crowned her "new fave photographer"--each image portrays a mysterious, sexy yet conservative appeal to the pop star's stunning features.

Launch the gallery above:

Total expose

A few seasons designers try timidly to convince us to wear short jackets. Now this trend has exploded. From Miuccia Prada to McQuuen or Alexander Wang, all reinterpreted the bustier in a fresh manner.

Exposed midfits have been flexed for several seasons now, and spring/summer 2014 sees the trend explode. Elegant for evening or playful with matching shorts for summer days, never has there been a more attractive summer diverse offering of crop tops. The absolute rule: matching tops or bras suit and bottom. matching top and bottom halves takes the look beyond mere lingerie. Bra suits anyone?

Are feminine, sexy, delicate and act in the open. Sure, you should not leave the impression that you're out on the street in your underwear. Inspire yourself from Prada styling for a sporty look, and the one by Dolce & Gabbana for a retro-glamor. 

Tip: wear them over a shirt or combined with unpredictable tracks: grunge shirt, a jacket or a collage jacket or am xxs cashmere cardigan thrown shoulders.

The pairing of elegant skirt and bra top gives ladylike dressing a deliciously subversive spin.

Go plain and lacy or bold and bright, but above all go matching. A cohesive ensemble says considered and intentional cool.

Micro-wind-cheaters can be sporty, or conversely, one style. All about the model you choose. I suggest you instead of statement heels, the sneakers (do not forget, Rihanna wore a classic and elegant Givenchy suit with a pair of sneakers) ultracolorate sandals or masculine shoes.

Rihanna embraces the nude look

Taking her hit song "Diamonds", literally, Rihanna arrived at the CFDA Awards wearing a crystal-embellished see-through Adam Selman gown, accessorized with a matching cap and gloves, a pale pink Pologeorgis fur stole, Manolo Blahnik heels and Paul Morelli and Jacob jewelry. 

Shine bright, bad girl :)