Behind the Cover - Beyoncé Knowles
December 2006

Metal Winner: Leave it to a multiplatinum-selling siren to put a fresh spin on the season's metallic accents. Topping off khaki separates with gilt accessories and bronze makeup, our cover girl perfects golden-girl style.

Diamond-and-gold star pendant, $800, gold music-note pendant $330, both, Alex Woo, visit www.alexwoo.com

Fun fact: Thanks to her 2001 hit song "Bootylicious", the slang term was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary. It's being defined as "attractive, sexy, shapely."

Previously in Elle, actress Paula Patton is photographed wearing Alex Woo's gold Sienna bangles with diamonds.

Previously in Elle.com, Kelly Ripa was found shopping in the Hamptons and made way to see Alex Woo to admire her latest collections and purchase some jewelry.