Breaking:

Fergie lands the prestigious Candie's ad campaign, following in the groundbreaking footsteps of an over-the-hill Pat Benatar and a before-she-was-airbrushed Mariah Carey.

And, according to the press release, her iconic sense of style had a whole lot to do with it:

Fergie is known to most as the fashion forward female singer in the multi-platinum, Grammy award winning group, The Black Eye Peas. Fergie is noted for her powerful vocals as much as her sense of style.

Indeed, we've noticed that among all the members of The Black Eye Peas, Fergie is the only one who can pull off skintight minis and crotchless chaps! (One time, fellow band-mate Will.i.am tried to emulate Fergie's trademark super low-rise short shorts and non-existent top, but received only a "lukewarm" reception).

Besides, better that the Fergs be known for her "personal style" than for her lackluster singing ability, her much hotter "secret" fiance or the mind-numbingly painful lyrics to "London Bridge."