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Are motors the new Manolos?

Forget shoes, handbags and celebrity boyfriends. If you really want to stay one step ahead of the crowd, join the likes of Posh, Sienna and Joss and get yourself some fashionable wheels

With designer Georgio Armani working with Mercedes and Matthew Williamson's latest appointment as 'creative consultant' at Rover, it's time to chuck away your rollerblades and head for the nearest car dealers. But before you make any hasty decisions, you may first want to think about what car will suit your style. Madonna and her Mini for instance, are rarely parted. Her choice of the hip, retro, Brit classic reveals her independent streak, whilst Cameron Diaz opts for the more environmentally friendly Toyota Prius, proving the actress's concerns for green issues.

If you're not quite sure what statement you want your car to say about you, follow our guide and soon you'll be the talk of the highways.

Aristocrat:
Loves: Hanging out at 'the country house' or at the private members' club in Soho
Labels: Hackett jumpers, anything tweed and Ralph Lauren polo shirts
Celebrity members: Prince Harry and Tom Parker Bowles
Cars: The Nissan X Trail, a Honda CR-V or Volkswagen Touareg - as long as it has enough room to transport the polo kit and dogs

Eco warrior:
Loves: Sitting up trees! Wearing cords and jumpers. Wears hair in braids or a shaved head
Labels: Birkenstocks and clothing made from organic cotton
Celebrity members: Chris Martin from Coldplay and Sting
Cars: Actually prefers cycling but when a car is necessary it has to be a Citroen C2 or a Honda IMA

Alpha Male:
Loves: The pub, watching the rugby and driving fast
Labels: Not obsessed by labels, the Alpha Male is more concerned with clothes that suit him
Celebrity members: Russell Crowe and Colin Farrell
Cars: Nissan 350Z, Honda Civic Type R, Golf GTi or Ford Mondeo

Boho chic-ettes:
Loves: Festivals, hanging out with friends, shopping on the King's Road
Labels: The look is flowing skirts, kaftans, cowboy boots, flip flops and distressed denim, but labels are surprisingly high fashion. The Boho chic-ette has at least one Balenciaga handbag
Celebrity members: Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Joss Stone epitomise this 'post hippy' trend
Cars: The only car that will do is the VW Beetle Convertible

Metrosexual males:
Loves: Designer clothing, restaurants, theatre, shopping
Labels: Prada, Donna Karan, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli
Celebrity members: Jude Law, David Beckham and Will Young
Car of Choice: Honda S 2000, Vauxhall Astra and Audi S3

Yummy mummies:
Loves: Trips to the beauty salon, having lunch with her equally yummy friends and her kids - usually miniature versions of herself
Labels: Frost French, Gharani Strok, Jasper Conran
Celebrity members: Kate Winslet, Sadie Frost and Davina McCall
Cars: The ideal vehicle is a Honda FR-V, Citroen Picasso or the Vauxhall Zafira, as long as it has fold-flat seats and seat-back DVD players

The fashionistas:
Loves: Getting a front row seat to all the shows at London Fashion Week
Labels: You wouldn't have heard of them
Celebrity members: Isabella Blow (Milliner Phillip Treacy's muse), Anna Wintour (Editor of American Vogue) and fashion designer Vera Wang
Cars: A sporty two seater MG TF or a Golf GTi

Mack Daddys:
Loves: Hanging with their 'homies' at underground clubs and car parks, battle rhyming and drinking
Labels: Anything baggy and hooded from Phat Farm or basketball sports clothing
Celebrity members: Eminem, Dr Dre and 50 Cent
Cars: An Alfa Romeo Spider or Nissan 350Z

For more information on the cars featured visit Dixon Motors

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