Trying to upstage the locals? Rihanna leads the glamour in plunging sequin number at the BRIT Awards

By Alanah Eriksen

At an even which celebrates the best in British music, Rihanna new 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.

Showing off her curves: Rihanna showed off some serious skin in this plunging gold sequin number, trumping British stars like Jessie J
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Rihanna 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.

Donning a curly wig, the superstar gave 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 of a clear box which contained dancers splashing paint around, emerging with green paint on her attire.

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

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.
Nominee 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-sty;e beige dress with long sleeves.
American singer Christina Perri showed off the array of tattoos on her arms in a red dress which was 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 shirt and Lisa Snowden 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! Llast 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' Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock looked gorgeous in dress, tights and shorts.

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.

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