Michelle Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rihanna top style list

Sep 18, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Style-maker: Michelle Obama arrives for the final session of the 2008 Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado USA, 28 August 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker are featured on People magazine's list of 10 Best Dressed Stars of 2008.

The 'Iron Man' star and the 'Sex and the City' actress were praised for their unique sense of style, and appeared on the list alongside celebrities including Charlize Theron, Michelle Obama, Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson and Eva Mendes.

Explaining their choices, the magazine said: "Classic or rebel, girl-next-door or vamp, each of these women made all the right fashion moves this year."

Gwyneth was cited for having "revved up her classic look" by cutting her hair and showcasing her fabulous new figure in a series of thigh-baring mini-dresses and huge heels.

Sarah Jessica - who became a fashion icon after starring as sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw in hit US TV show 'Sex and the City' - was named on the list thanks to her "expert eclectic" style.

The list was completed by Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, supermodel Heidi Klum and Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

People magazine's list of 10 Best Dressed Stars of 2008, in alphabetical order:

Fergie - Refined Rocker

Anne Hathaway - Young and Glam

Kate Hudson - Effortless Taste

Heidi Klum - Model Chic

Eva Mendes - Pretty and Polished

Michelle Obama - Classic and Confident

Gwyneth Paltrow - Better Than Ever

Sarah Jessica Parker - Expert Eclectic

Rihanna - Sugar and Space

Charlize Theron - Bold and Beautiful