Trying to upstage the locals? Rihanna leads the glamour in plunging sequin number at the BRIT Awards
Last updated at 7:41 AM on 22nd February 2012
At an evening which celebrates the best in British music, Rihanna knew she had to go all out to steal the show.
And she did a pretty good job at the BRIT Awards last night, donning a plunging sequin number.
The Umbrella singer, who is on the tail end of a three-day party in London after celebrating her 24th birthday, showed off some serious skin as she posed for photographers on the red carpet.
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Showing off her curves: Rihanna showed off some serious skin in this plunging gold sequin number, trumping British stars like Jessie J
Rihanna's gold dress had a halterneck-style which finished at her navel, and a thigh-high split showing off her enviable legs.
She paired it with brown leather gloves and strappy gold heels.
Her blonde weave was twisted up onto her head.
Later in the evening, Rihanna donned a curly wig to give an energetic performance of We Found Love after winning International Female Solo Artist, donning just a long-sleeved top, exposing her pants underneath.
All that glitters is gold: Rihanna took home the International Female Solo Artist award at the glitzy show
What a mess: Rihanna's choreographer tweeted this picture of the star before her performance, in which she was splattered with paint, and her attire afterwards, including her curly blonde wig
She sang in a clear box which contained dancers splashing paint around, and later emerged with green paint on her outfit.
Meanwhile, Holly Willoughby gave the star a run for her money in the provocative dress stakes.
The This Morning host donned a plunging black dress, showing off her ample cleavage, trumping singers like Jessie J and Florence Welch.
Risque: This Morning host Holly Willoughby showed off her ample cleavage in this very low-cut black dress
Little black dress: The number, which finished just above the knee, featured a panel at the front
The mother-of-two - nicknamed Holly 'Willoughbooby' by Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon paired the number, which finished just above her knees with towering strappy black heels and a small clutch.
Her blonde locks were curled slightly and fell loosely around her face.
Jessie J was in no way conservative, but in her sheer red dress, she was still unable to divert eyes away from Holly.
Showing some skin: Jessie J opted for a sheer red number, showing off her pants underneath
She's got character: Jessie strikes a hilarious pose as she messes around for photographers on the red carpet
How sweet: Nicole Scherzinger looked gorgeous in this lemon dress, while Florence Welch showed off her pale legs in this beige number, and Abbey Clancy opted for a sixties-style pink number
The singer showed off her underwear and covered her modesty with strategically-placed designs across her chest.
Her black hair was curled and slicked on the top.
Former USA X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger was sweet in a lemon-coloured strapless dress with embellishments on the bodice.
Epitomizing beauty: Adele wore a gorgeous black dress with sheer sleeves
Her slick black hair was straight and cascaded sown her back.
Award winner Adele looked gorgeous in a black dress with a sweetheart neckline and sheer sleeves.
Bizarre ensemble: X Factor winner Alexandra Burke chose a purple dress which had an odd yellow panel on the top, while American singer Lana Del Rey opted for a gorgeous off-the-shoulder red dress and Cher Lloyd shunned a dress in favour of this sparkly jumpsuit
Just like a mermaid! Australian singer Kylie Minogue, who presented the first award, was pretty in a strapless blue number
Frilly look: Pixie Lott also opted for black with a dress that had tassels attached
Australian singer Kylie Minogue opted for a bright blue, sleeveless dress with a large split up the front showing off her enviable legs.
Pixie Lott opted for a black sleeveless dress with tassels attached while Florence Welch showed off her pale legs in a mullet-style beige dress with long sleeves.
American singer Christina Perri showed off the array of tattoos on her arms in a red dress not dissimilar to Jessie J's with it's sheer top-half.
Pretty in pastel pink: The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright in a flowy number, Fearne Cotton opted for a white top and black skirt and Lisa Snowdon wore a white bandage dress
Dressed up: Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton opted for a red lace dress with tights, Caroline Flack oped for her usual shorts and blazer combo on the red carpet, and Katie Melua wore a lace swing dress
Different styles: Singer Christina Perri showed off her array of tattoos in this sheer red dress, while Jo Whiley went for an asymmetrical black number and Laura Whitmore opted for a sheer spotty number with yellow heels
The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack stared away from a dress with her usual shorts and blazer combo.
X factor winner Alexandra Burke really got it wrong in a bizarre gladiator-style dress.
The purple bottom-half looked gorgeous with its sweetheart neckline, but the chest featured a yellow wooden-looking panel.
Meanwhile, singer Katie Melua couldn't wait to have her new fiancé by her side at the awards.
Yin and yang: Emeli Sande covered up in this black ensemble, while DJ Sara Cox wore an asymmetrical leopard-print dress and Victoria Justice wore a cut-out number
Let's hear it for the hunks! Last year's X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins, Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am and host James Corden strike a pose
The singer and biker James Toseland were a picture of happiness on the red carpet tonight, beaming for the cameras.
Katie, 27, wrapped a loving arm around her man's waist before going into the glitzy awards show.
She looked gorgeous in a black swing dress with ruffled sleeves.
Doing it for the boys: One Direction, from left, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne
Little Muffins: X Factor winners Little Mix, from left, Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock
She paired it with towering black, open-toe heels.
X Factor winners Little Mix, wore contrasting clothing to one another.
Tulisa Contostavlos' 'Little Muffins' all stood out from the crowd in their bright ensembles.
While Perrie Edwards wore a black high-neck dress, Jade Thirlwall looked cute in a checked shorts suit as Jesy Nelson donned metallic leggings and fuschia pink boots and Leigh-Anne Pinnock completed the group in a black and yellow graphic-print minidress and wedge heels.
Loved up: Katie Melua brought her new fiancé James Toseland to the BRIT Awards
Cute couple alerts: Professor Green and girlfriend Millie Mackintosh and Fearne Cotton with boyfriend Jesse Wood
Suave: JLS hit the red carpet, from left, Aston Merrygold, Ortise Williams, Marvin Humes and Jonathan 'JB' Gill
Nominee Professor Green stepped out with his new girlfriend, Millie Mackintosh, for the first time.
The Made In Chelsea star wore a strapless green number, with a thigh-high split - similar to Kylie Minogue's dress.
In another cute couple outing, Fearne Cotton was accompanied by her boyfriend Jesse Wood.
She also shunned a dress in favour of a white blouse and black skirt.
2012 BRIT AWARD WINNERS
British Female Solo Artist : Adele
International Male Solo Artist: Bruno Mars
Critics' Choice: Emeli Sande
Best British Single: One Direction, What makes You Beautiful
International Female Solo Artist: Rihanna
British Male Solo Artist: Ed Sheeran
British Group: Coldplay
Best International Group: Foo Fighters
British Breakthrough Act: Ed Sheeran
International Breakthrough Act: Lana Del Rey
Outstanding Contribution To Music: Blur
British Album of the Year: Adele
VIDEO: Watch all of the highlights from the BRITS 2012...
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