Style Evolution: Zoe Tay

We wonder how much hairspray went into creating that gravity-defying quiff.

“Oh, no biggie, just standing looking like a goddess in my boyfriend’s oversized work shirt.”

Zoe’s head of unruly curls and her turn as the sexy and materialistic Bobo in Pretty Faces catapulted the actress into iconic status.

Zoe looked like she was 25 going on 45 with those curls.

Crimped hair was all the rage in the 90s. Too bad it aged Zoe by ten years.

This may have been 20 years ago but Zoe’s timeless and elegant gown would not be out of place at a wedding today.

Was Zoe trying to copy Nicole Kidman’s 2005 Golden Globes look, which the Hollywood actress decorated with peacock feathers herself? Because the similarities are uncanny.

Zoe flaunted her new curves (and flat stomach!) in a smocked dress just one month after giving birth. WOW!

Not only did Zoe regain her figure after giving birth, she exercised her way to a six-pack.

Even Zoe wasn't immune to the belt craze in the mid-2000s.

It’s so annoying how we didn’t even look this good at the age of 25.

Who needs elaborate hair and million-dollar accessories when you look this hot in a simple mini?

Zoe’s Barbie pink bodycon dress was the must-have party dress in the late 2000s.

The usually sunny actress dabbled in goth motifs at the Love Cuts press conference in 2010.

Zoe may be basking in pregnancy glow, but we can’t help but cringe at that coral satin pussybow dress that she is wearing.

While we love the zesty colour and simplicity of this gown, the cinch at the calves reminds us of a sweet wrapper.

We may be ten years late but we’re so going to try this camisole-toga look.

Zoe and her Donna Karan geometric gown look like a work of art on the red carpet.

Zoe stole the show when she arrived in this sexy metal bustier gown from Versace that cost and weighed a tonne.

Zoe made a bold fashion statement when she skipped her usual gowns for this edgy androgynous outfit.

Now this is how you wear gingham without looking like a picnic mat.

Despite keeping it simple, Zoe was a picture of grace in this strapless canary yellow Gucci gown at the Star Awards 2013. In fact, she liked this look so much that she had her Madame Tussauds wax figure styled in the same way.

Now this is how you wear a bowl cut.

Zoe looked plenty comfortable in a peach-coloured Grecian gown at the Asian Television Awards in 2013.

Zoe looked stunning in her pixie cut and studded Gucci dress. Hands down one of our favourite Star Awards looks.

Zoe shined in this sparkly midnight blue plunging gown that is sexy, elegant and edgy.

Zoe’s Carolina Herrera gown was one of our favourite looks at the 2015 Star Awards. It’s fresh, it’s mature, and the skirt is a feast for the eyes.

The red carpet has nothing on the regal-as-always Ah Jie, who stepped out in a scarlet Valentino gown.

How apt was it that Zoe was dressed in this lush, dramatic gown when she was crowned Best-Dressed at Star Awards by the industry's fashion stylists?

Zoe won both the fashion and the acting game at the 2017 Star Awards, since she looked stunning in this hot pink Schiaparelli Haute Couture jumpsuit was specially flown in from Paris and $500,000 worth of Cartier jewels.

Zoe may have gone home empty-handed at the Asian Television Awards but she is a winner in the style stakes with her striking red gown from Lanvin.

It's only fitting that a queen like Zoe would celebrate her 50th birthday in a royal blue one-shouldered gown from Michael Kors.

Zoe attended A Million Dollar Dream press conference in a full red skirt and a Prada shirt that gave us a double take. Yes, it's basically like a deconstructed men's shirt, worn with the buttons at the back and the sleeves tied in the front. BRB, going to try this at home and breathe new life into our button-downs.

Zoe lived up to her queenly status at the Star Awards, dazzling in this Toni Maticevski gown and more than $1 million in Chopard bling.

Zoe doubtlessly made several jaws drop in this shimmering Ferragamo dress. With all its radiance, there is no need for extra accessories — save for a swipe of crimson lipstick.

Ah Jie looked flawless when she showed up at a Cartier store opening in this sophisticated number from Ferragamo — red is undoubtedly her colour.