WHY LITTLE MIX IS HERE TO STAY 

Everything leading up to the British quartet\'s \'Get Weird\' album indicates they\'re stronger than ever

Being a fan of a girl group means putting yourself in a precarious position. There\'s always a lingering inevitability that the group will eventually dissolve so that its members can pursue solo careers; that finality is even more acutely felt when that group is created for television purposes (i.e., Eden\'s Crush, Girls Aloud and Danity Kane, among others). 

That\'s why it\'s fair to at least pose the question: Is it time to start worrying about Little Mix? Even with current single "Black Magic" becoming the highest-charting hit of the group\'s catalog, Little Mix\'s upcoming

 album is already the third of the U.K. girl group\'s career, a feat most girl groups struggle to hit (the Spice Girls barely made it, with four members instead of five). The group has been intact for four tireless years, since being corralled together on

where all four members—Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall—auditioned as soloists. Even if a breakup isn\'t happening anytime soon, history would suggest that Little Mix is closer to the end than the beginning.

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However, there\'s a reason why Little Mix is the only group to ever win the U.K. version of

(not even One Direction could snag the crown): There\'s something special here. These four ladies belong together, and know that they belong together. Their personalities complement one another, and there\'s a mutual admiration and respect that cannot be denied. This has been further proven by everything that\'s led up to 

, and will continue to be underlined as they continue cranking out albums together.

From a musical standpoint, Little Mix is more together than ever. In the lead-up to

, the members have been favoring acoustic performances of singles "Black Magic" and "Love Me Like You" that not only highlight their tight harmonies, but demonstrate how much they\'ve come to depend upon one another sonically. 

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They\'re still experimenting with their sound as a group, but Little Mix has seamlessly pulled off singles that operate within doo-wop, R&B and bubblegum pop in order to show their collective flexibility. Also, have you seen Little Mix performing on TV or footage from recent concerts? The quartet is moving, singing and generally charming crowds now more than ever.

However, they also appear to be growing closer personally, unlike some reality show-formed girl groups. In this recent interview with SugarScape (above), the members are asked to "tell us in the most dramatic, soppy way possible...what you love most about [a bandmate]." The women forwent the "dramatic, soppy" description and just told one another what they honestly loved about their fellow band mate. What\'s key in this interaction is how similarly each member answered the question while still being genuine. Each gal emphasized the other girl\'s beauty, humility, sense of caring and "banging body."

The point of the exercise (which they later say is a common part of their sleepovers) is to lift each other up. But the fact that they spotlighted such similar aspects shows not only what they see as important in a friend, but intuitively know what will make that group mate feel good. They\'re not co-workers (which is how many Eastern and some Western girl groups come off), but best friends.

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That\'s been further proven in their latest round of album promotion, which has occurred right after Perrie went through a very-public breakup with fiancee Zayn Malik. Perrie has been addressing the personal questions head-on, with her group mates coming to the rescue at every awkward moment. The gals shielded Perrie from prying paparazzi hours after the news hit, Leigh-Ann quickly changed topics during an E! interview, and when Perrie broke down in the middle of a performance, Jade and Leigh-Ann immediately surrounded and comforted her while Jesy distracted the crowd. It\'s this types of support that undoubtedly makes Perrie feel okay about getting emotional in public, and makes her confident enough to field the tough questions. It\'s girl power, but more distinctly, it\'s girl-group power.

Taylor Swift\'s squad may be composed of a slew of badass females, but they\'re all girls the

 star has assembled to highlight each other\'s individual sense of badassery. The Little Mix girls obviously possess individual skills, but those talents meld so well together that you can\'t even say the group has a frontwoman or lead singer. In fact, there\'s been no talk of any solo work or individual music ventures from any member, compared to Fifth Harmony, who have already begun solo ventures and talked about an eventual split.

Individual personality and ambition are what usually tear pop groups apart (for better or worse), but the Little Mix members are so in-sync with one another that Little Mix feels like it 

their personalities. Abandoning the group would essentially be the members neglecting themselves, which is why there is such an emphasis on lifting and strengthening one another. In this case, the four members of Little Mix are all working toward a common goal, and have a better chance of reaching that goal together than separately. Forget what history tells you: Little Mix is just getting started.

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The girls showcased their unique styles at the 2013 BRIT Awards. There\'s Perrie\'s hippie-hipster look, Jesy\'s femme fatale glamour, Leigh-Anne\'s posh dress with a casual bandana and Jade\'s platinum prints. Please, don\'t ask us to pick a favorite. more »

On \'Good Morning America\'—one of the band\'s earliest U.S. promo appearances—the girls woke up the nation with bold clothing and flashy dye jobs. more »

With Jade channeling Minnie Mouse, Leigh-Anne\'s multi-colored overalls, Perrie looking like a modern pin-up girl and Jesy\'s archipelago-inspired dress, this red carpet look proves the girls can literally pull off anything. more »

Even when arriving at this Japanese airport, the gals\' funky fashion does not simmer down even a notch. more »

We see plaid, pastel, solid, sporty, floral, mesh and Disney-inspired patterns between these four looks. And somehow, it all works! more »

Sometimes the quartet tone down the vivid patterns and electrifying hair to rock more neutral tones topped off with dramatic, romantic makeup. Lovely! more »

Jade\'s school uniform look makes us wonder what it\'d be like if we were classmates with Little Mix. Also, Perrie is dating Zayn of One Direction, which must mean that when you invite Little Mix to your party, Zayn and the 1D guys might show up...OMFG!!! more »

Little Mix model an array of denim options, perfect for any gal or guy. Jade rocks an overall-shorts combo, Leigh-Anne does traditional blue jeans with rolled-up bottoms, Perrie opts for a high-waisted black version while Jesy sports a classic overall. more »

Even without eldest Mixer Jesy, the ladies don\'t miss a step. Just look how posh they are at the London premiere of \'One Direction: This Is Us.\' more »

We think these looks span the decades, but with a Little Mix twist: Perrie looks like a psychedelic, \'60s hippie, Jesy reminds us of \'90s hip hop stars while Jade looks ready for a sock hop with her \'50s-inspired look. more »

In the dead of England\'s winter—at Capital FM\'s Jingle Bell Ball on December 8—LM opted to bare bellies, legs, arms and more. Luckily, Jesy brought a flannel in case anyone gets cold. more »

Even rocking a kitten-ear headband, Jade still looks super chic among the other members\' gowns. more »

You can\'t just pick four girls with enviable waistlines and incredible voices off the streets. Little Mix is both a pop music and fashion force to be reckoned with. more »

One of the most exciting things about this quickly-rising girl group is their evolving fashion style. At a late 2013 event, the girls move away from shocking patterns and crazy makeup for a super-sophisticated look. But with pops of edgy color in the clothing detail, we know Little Mix\'s daring fashion behavior will rise again! more »

The girls continued to show their more sophisticated fashion inklings by taking an appearance at the 2015 Glamour Women of the Year Awards very literally, proving to be some of the most glamorous women at the event with these classic looks.

Little Mix forced every other group to step up their glam game when they hit the red carpet for BRIT Awards 2015.

No doubt LM were the breakout stars at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards, giving the first U.S. TV performance of new single "Black Magic" with an actual magic trick. The girls made a transformation from wearing nerdy gear (the same looks you saw in the "Black Magic" video) to these drop-dead gorgeous looks in seconds flat. We love how each outfit shows each gal\'s unique personality.

, the ladies have been embracing more earthy tones and hippie looks. Perrie\'s killing it here with her braided hairband and peace sign.

Yeah, our girls owned Halloween 2015. No doubt at it.

Further proof why Little Mix is the perfect name for this lot: So many different styles, patterns and textures going on in these four looks, yet they somehow all come together for a cohesive feel. How

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