Style is personal. Ask any woman what style means you are bound to hear different definitions. Fashion on the other hand, is what you see on the runways and in magazines.

For me, style reflects more about a person than trends – sure people copy catwalk trends, but the way they wear and what they wear from the trend shows you a little bit of their personality and who they are.

This is why today we are celebrating these eight rising style stars- a precursor to our Allure Icon Search, which begins next week.

The listed celebs have proven to be style savvy, time without number. Always well put together, in an edgy fashion that you can not help but notice. Individually they create their personal trend out of the trends.

We celebrate their youth and divalistic tendencies. Diva in this instance is a positive commendation of the deliberate effort they make to look good at all times.

Certainly, these are the next line up for Allure Style Icon. From Omanwunmi to Eku and Zemaye, we are watching and taking note of their style evolution.