The ‘Fight for This Love‘ singer beat off competition from models and actresses to claim the title in the UK edition of Glamour magazine for a second year – while list staples such as Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham slipped down to seventh and eighth places respectively.

Kate previously topped the poll in 2008, while Victoria couldn’t retain last year’s third place.

Cheryl has recently sported a series of figure hugging outfits, typically smart with short, neat skirts, or cut away harem pants, accessorised with hats, as she promoted her new solo material.

Second place went to singer Rihanna while ‘Gossip Girl‘ actress Blake Lively came third.

Rihanna donned a series of tight cutaway outfits and a strong urban, heavy metal and military influence during the latter half of 2009, promoting her latest album ‘Rated R‘.

Blake is a key figure in US fashion and has been praised for her abilities to carry off both casual bohemian style and catwalk dresses, and she has been tipped to replace actress Sarah Jessica Parker in the fashion stakes.

Newcomers to the list include Lady Gaga, Florence Welch, Pixie Lott, Leona Lewis and Kristen Stewart.

Robert Pattinson was named the best dressed man by the magazine while Katie Price was named worst dressed woman, and, alongside with her husband Alex Reid, worst dressed couple.

The ‘I Got You’ singer, who is famous for her strong views on vegetarianism, branded the famous department store ‘backwards’ and even admits she turned down the opportunity to open its sale because of her beliefs.

She said: ‘They did offer me money to open the sale but I said no because they stock fur.

‘They’re one of the few places that still do it, I just think it’s so backwards, it’s very evil and cruel. I definitely stand up for what I believe in when it comes to animal rights.’

Leona even managed to force BRITS bosses to change the menu at the awards show yesterday (16.02.10) from foie gras to a more vegetarian friendly option by threatening to pull out of appearing.

The 24-year-old songstress added to Smooth Radio: ‘That’s a big misconception I think that a lot of people are like ‘she’s shy, she’s very timid’. Once people get to know me they know that that’s actually not true. I am very opinionated. I stand up for what I believe.’

Leona made a high-fashion impact at the BRIT awards, straying from her usual long length gowns and opting instead for a silver symmetric William Tempest mini-dress and neon pink shoes.