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    Beyonce: My World

    R&B's fierce first lady Beyonce tells us all the little things that she's crazy in love with...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 27 July 2011 In Features

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    R&B's fierce first lady Beyonce tells us all the little things that she's crazy in love with...

    My favourite things...

    My favourite things...

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    Ever wanted to know what makes a superstar tick? Beyonce opened up exclusively to Marie Claire on her very favourite things....

    The city: New York

    The city: New York

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    'I never thought I would live there because I found it so overwhelming, but now it's home.'

    The city: New York

    The city: New York

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    'I never thought I would live there because I found it so overwhelming, but now it's home.'

    The style: Kate Moss

    The style: Kate Moss

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    'She's always been a trendsetter and so edgy. You never look back at her, even ten or 15 years ago, and think, "what was that?"'

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    The fashion: Topshop

    The fashion: Topshop

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    'My favourite London shop. There's one in New York but I was mad at first because I didn't want anyone else to go there!'

    The movie: A Star Is Born

    The movie: A Star Is Born

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    'My mother would put it on for me when I was young, so it's an honour to be in the remake with Clint Eastwood.'

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    The music: Adele's 21

    The music: Adele's 21

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    'I love Someone Like You'. Adele is such a nice woman, and she has one of the best voices of our time.'

    The fragrance: Beyonce Pulse

    The fragrance: Beyonce Pulse

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    'The name reminds me of my stage persona when I'm dancing.'

    The book: Jay- Z's Decoded

    The book: Jay- Z's Decoded

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    'Obvious I know, but this book is great at breaking down rap songs.'

    The TV show: Jersey Shore

    The TV show: Jersey Shore

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    'I thought, "I'm not going to watch this!" because it was so hyped, but it's hilarious.'

    The food: Oreo cookies

    The food: Oreo cookies

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    'I haven't had one for a while because once I start eating them, I can't stop. I can finish a whole packet.'

    The hero: Solange Knowles

    The hero: Solange Knowles

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    'My younger sister is my hero. She balances her career with being a wonderful mother to my nephew (Julez, six).'

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