Behind the scenes of the ELLE cover shoot

In a vintage peach Nolan Miller flapper gown, Perry showed a different side of her fashion sensibility at City of Hope's Music and Entertainment Industry's Awards.

No bubblegum here. Instead, Perry opted for a goth moment in a sheer panel dress by Twenty Cluny at the NARM Music Awards.

A floral frock and a boho headpiece were a costume-y yet appropriate look for the Lacoste Live pool party in the desert during Coachella.

Perry chose an electric green midriff-bearing outfit by Gerlan Jeans for the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards. Her now-signature blue hair was pinned high in a playful pony.

In a metallic Paco Rabanne dress, Christian Louboutin heels and a blue bouffant, the singer looked down-right futuristic at the ECHO Music Awards in Berlin.

Perry matched a blue Viktor &Rolf Fashion coat to her hair at the design duo's presentation in Paris.

Decked in Alexis Mabille couture, Perry looked other-worldly in a pale satin crepe gown and a floral head piece while at an event honoring Sir Paul McCartney.

At 2011 Grammys, Perry looked angelic in a Giorgio Armani gown that consisted of a mirrored bra along with a trailing iridescent skirt.

The singer makes a statement in an Admit One sequin mini dress.

A Vivienne Westwood Chinese sequin dress and Jimmy Choo heels were the perfect choice for the girl who loves to have fun on the red carpet. A multicolored geometrical headpiece completed the eccentric look for the American Music Awards.

The singer went all out in a geisha style in her Atelier Versace mini dress, which was embroidered with cherry blossom-shaped sequins and crystals at the MTV Music Video Awards.

A stripe maxi dress, shades, and an ironic fan accessory gave Perry front row cachet at the Jean Charles de Castlebajac show.

When it comes to fashion, Perry certainly has a sense of humor. Here, her blue satin dress with strategic peacock detailing make this a cheeky choice.