Newly single Tulisa ruffles some feathers as she leads the charge in over-the-top NTAs glamour

It was an evening of tans, tartan and a little too much flesh.

And Tulisa Contostavlos lead the charge of over-the-top glamour at the National Television Awards in London last night.

The newly-single star stole the spotlight on the red carpet in a hot pink feathered number.

 

Birds of a feather: Tulisa stood out in a hot pink feathered number at last night's National Television Awards

 

 

Attention-grabbing: The deeply-tanned singer showed off her tattoo in the strapless number which she teamed with shiny silver heels

 

The singer and X Factor judge, 23, ensured plenty of cleavage was on show in her corseted dress, which featured a lace-up back.

 

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She was sporting a deep tan, possibly leftover from her recent holiday in the Maldives, set off by her shiny silver heels.

 

 

We did it! Tulisa hugs fellow X Factor judge Gary Barlow after winning best talent show

 

Her time to shine: Tulisa also presented an award, arriving on stage with the show's host, Dermot O'Leary
Tulisa, who broke up with her boyfriend and N-Dubz bandmate Fazer last week, was seen hugging fellow judge Gary Barlow as X Factor was announced best talent show.
The pair raced to the stage, joined by the show winners, Little Mix.
Meanwhile, Fazer was seen out partying in Shoreditch last night, smiling widely to show he could have just as much fun.
Also attracting attention on the red carpet was Lorraine Kelly, who flew the flag for Scotland in a full-skirted tartan dress.
She enjoyed swishing it about for photographers as she posed outside the arena.

 

On top: The pair pose with X Factor winners Little Mix, from left, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Ann Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Perrie Edwards

 

A shiny award for the mantlepiece! Tulisa and Gary pose with their award backstage

 

Me and my little muffins! Tulisa with her protegees Little Mix

Blush pink was a popular theme on the red carpet, with Amy Childs, Sam Faiers, Michelle Collins all sporting the shade in addition to Carol Vorderman.

Vintage was also a hot trend for the night, Fearne Cotton in particular pulling a Twenties-style fringed number off with aplomb.

Elle Macpherson, who earlier this month was dazzling at the Golden Globes, looked sleek in a figure-hugging charcoal number with her hair in a high ponytail.

Burns night bonny: Lorraine Kelly stayed true to her roots in a full-skirted tartan dress

 

 

Roaring Twenties: Fearne Cotton wore a vintage fringed dress with red heels that matched her lips

 

 

Sleek: Elle Macpherson showed while she is still The Body in a figure-hugging charcoal dress

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here contestant Fatima Whitbread ensured she got her moment in the spotlight by flashing some leg beneath her coffee-coloured gown.

Some guests chose to not go with the formal dress code, with presenters Caroline Flack and Laura Whitmore both wearing short dresses.

Surprisingly, The Only Way Is Essex girls steered clear of short numbers and instead opted for floor-sweeping dresses.

 

On trend: Kerry Katona was one of many celebrities to wear blush pink on the red carpet

 

 

Blush: Sam Faiers, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Amy Childs of TOWIE fame all chose similar shades

 

 

 

Pink ladies: Michelle Keegan and Michelle Collins also chose the evening's most popular colour

Former star of the show Amy Childs, along with Sam Faiers and Lucy Mecklenburgh chose to wear nude coloured dresses of all different styles.

Of course another popular colour of the night was black with quite a few of the famous faces choosing to play it safe.

Tess Daly showed off her legs in a floor-length strapless dress that featured a gold strap and a matching cuff-style necklace.

 

 

 

Back to black: Tess Daly, Holly Willoughby and Heidi Range all wore slinky black dresses

 

 

 

Dark and mysterious: Karen Gillan covered up her dark red velvet with a simple coat, while Catherine Tyldesley wore dark purple velvet and Priya Kalidas went for a LBD

 

 

Playing it safe: Actress Sally Lindsay (L) and Coleen Nolan both wore floor-length dresses to the awards

 

Dancing On Ice star Heidi Range also wore a long black dress with gold detail.

The Sugababe showed off her slimmer figure as she posed with her hands on her hips.

The third blonde modelling a fantastic frame was mother-of-two Holly Willoughby who highlighted her hourglass shape in a fitted ensemble.

 

 

Red hot: Billie Faiers went for old-school glamour with a plunging dress, while Jorgie Porter chose a dark red gown with a cut-out midriff

Hello legs! I'm A Celebrity contestant Fatima Whitbread showed some skin on the red carpet

 

 

Short and sweet: Caroline Flack and Laura Whitmore both wore colourful short dresses

 

Two other celebrities who wore chic black gowns was actress Sally Lindsay and  Coleen Nolan.

The pair both posed on the red carpet holding their clutch bags before making their way inside.

There was also a few TOWIE stars who chose to wear black too with Lydia Bright cutting a slim figure in a thin-strapped dress.

 

We're celebrities... get us out of here: Ant and Dec and Mark Wright and Antony Cotton partnered up on the red carpet

 

 

Cute couples: Phillip Schofield and his wife Stephanie and Bruce Forsyth and his wife Wilnelia

The 21-year-old teamed her dress with black nail varnish and her trademark bright red lipstick.

Essex girl Gemma Collins added some detail to her black frock in the form of lace flower detail, and wore her dress with peep-toe heels.

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