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From crops to curls - with several colour changes along the way - see Keira Knightley's hair history here

If you've wondered what makes a woman's face "perfect," the most scientifically beautiful face is said to be determined by how its symmetry conforms to the "Golden Ratio."

We're taking a look at the most magnetic British actresses of all time. From a playful Audrey Hepburn to an elegant Charlotte Rampling, and not forgetting a graceful Keira Knightley, see our edit of the most precious British talents.

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Lily Allen goes even shorter with her brunette bob and debuts a very glossy ‘French girl’ style featuring an edgy micro fringe – and here's how you can easily get involved in the Parisian hair trend

The Aussie actress, 32, exuded elegance in a crisp white shirt with shoulder pads, leaving most of the buttons undone to create a plunging neckline.

We might speak the same language as our sisters across the pond, but are we fluent in our fashion vernacular? There are some things women can be counted on to obsess over globally (gorgeous shoes and the perfect little dress that makes you feel like a million bucks pop to mind), but past that? To dive into what makes a British girl tick, style-wise, we sought comment from designer Misha Nonoo, a Brit who's currently based in Manhattan to work on her eponymous label. During a British-themed…

Gone are the days when Keira Knightley’s only leading roles involved tightly-laced corsets