Goldie Hawn shrugs off jet lag... as she appears to have had a tipple or three on board her flight

While daughter Kate Hudson has swapped partying for motherhood, Goldie Hawn shows no signs of slowing down.

The Overboard actress has been living the A-list high life in London, before boarding her plane home and emerging still full of giggles.

In fact, the Private Benjamin star looked positively cheeky as if she may have had a tipple or three on board rather than being dozy from sleep.

Got the giggles: Goldie Hawn touches down at LAX after arriving from London

Despite her 66 years, Goldie stumbled out of Mayfair club Annabel's in the early hours of Thursday morning - as the clock struck 4.30am.

 

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After a few hours beauty sleep, she was back at Heathrow airport ready to return home.

High spirits: Goldie seemed to shrug off jet lag with a smile

Chat show guest: Goldie went on This Morning to speak to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford about her new book

As she touched down at LAX yesterday, the blonde bombshell was still in high spirits, shrugging off any signs of jet lag.

Goldie showed impressive stamina during her trip to the UK, starting with a booking signing at the Piccadilly branch of Waterstones on Wednesday.

Saying goodbye: Goldie kisses a friend before leaving her hotel

Her book, 10 Mindful Minutes, is a self-help guide said to offer 'the social and emotional skills to reduce stress and anxiety for healthier, happy lives.'

Hawn, who won an Oscar for 1969 film Cactus Flower, has already released her autobiography, A Lotus Grows in the Mud, in 2005.

Later in the evening, she continued her festivities in the capital by hosting a fundraiser for her charity.

Long night: Goldie at 7.45pm (left) and (right) leaving the celebrations at 4.30am

Time for bed: Goldie was guided out of Annabel's by literary manager Alan Nevins

Wrong way! Hawn ended up getting into the car backwards as she left the club

By the time she left the Hawn Foundation bash after nine hours of partying, needless to say, Goldie was looking a tad worse for wear.

The actress was showing off her signature giggle as she was assisted into her car home by her literary manager Alan Nevins and a bouncer.

But it appears she somehow ended up in the vehicle backwards, with her derrière hovering over where her legs should be.

Tricky manoeuvre: The 66-year-old completely missed the seat as she backed into the car

Long day: Hawn had already attended a book signing earlier on Wednesday

Hawn didn't seem bothered though and laughed it off.

In comparison, her daughter Kate, 32, and fiancé Matt Bellamy, 33, looked relatively composed as they left Annabel's members' club.

Hawn was thrilled to see Kate fly over to London especially for the launch.

Her manager Nevins tweeted: 'Last night's fundraiser was a huge success! and so much fun!!!!

Hardcore: Hawn partied at her charity event for nine hours

'So proud of @goldiehawn for her work with children. And Kate so generous in coming to London to support the Foundation for her mom!'

The lavish event was to raise money for the Hawn Foundation, set up to improve children's lives by acquiring 'vital social and emotional skills, to improve academic performance, enhance the quality of their lives and work with others in their community'.

Among the guests were Welsh singer Duffy and poet Olivia Cole.

Composed: Hawn's daughter Kate Hudson and fiancé Matt Bellamy leave the bash

Happy families: Hawn cosies up to her future son-in-law earlier in the evening

Goldie has been relishing her time in London, having visited the West End for a spot of culture.

She tweeted: 'Went to the theatre last night, saw Singing in the Rain. Made me feel like dancing!!'

Hawn also filmed an episode for The Graham Norton Show, adding: 'What a blast and we had such big laughs!!'

In the mood to party: Welsh singer Duffy (left) also attended

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A flare for fashion! Elle Macpherson opts for androgynous chic as Whitney Port channels her inner Grecian goddess in gold toga

By Nadia Mendoza

For any girl doubting themselves on how to dress to suit their shape, should take inspiration from Elle Macpherson and Whitney Port.The two blondes both looked equally radiant at the third annual Rodial Beautiful Awards held at London's five star hotel The Sanderson - but both opted for very different styles.
Elle looked utterly jaw-dropping in an androgynous white suit that created curves and shape along her slender silhouette, while Whitney channelled her inner Grecian goddess in a gold lace toga.

Different styles: Whitney Port and Elle Macpherson opt for varying looks at the third Rodial Beautiful Awards

Towering beauties: Elle and Whitney pose with Julien Macdonald at the Sanderson Hotel in London

The Britain's Next Top Model host continually defies her 47 years, looking effortlessly gracious with her sunkissed complexion, tousled blonde locks and youthful flare for fashion.

 

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Elle appeared to have taken inspiration from John Travolta's iconic Saturday Night Fever outfit, with her wide white trousers flapping around her legs to create a billowing flare.
The Hills star Whitney, who has just joined the judging panel of BNTM, showcased her curvier frame in a delicate frilled gold dress with lace detail on the right side of the bustier.

Tuesday Night Fever! Elle looked rather similar to John Travolta's iconic character Tony Manero

Graceful: Elle looked effortlessly beautiful in her white suit and sequin clutch bag

She matched her elegant dress frock with lashings of blood red lipstick and toe nails to match.
It was clear the Californian, 27, had survived her debut adventure in the capital, earlier tweeting: 'My first day out and about in London! I think I'm gonna be just fine!'

Other attendees included model and presenter Zara Martin, designer Julien Macdonald and Sadie Frost with sister Jade Davidson.

A splash of coliour: Tess Daly brightened up an otherwise simple outfit with luminous yellow shoes

Similar styles: Golden girl Tamara Ecclestone opted for above-the-knee sequin chic - as did Yasmin Le Bon

Tess Daly also put in an appearance, jazzing up an otherwise simple outfit with neon yellow shoes.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter stepped out in a leather jacket with a neat bun atop her head, adding a splash of colour with the luminous heels.
Tamara Ecclestone continued to fly the flag for the golden girls, wearing a sparkly cocktail gown.
The pretty brunette teamed her above-the-knee dress with nude platform heels, wearing minimal bling so as not to avert attention from the jewel encrusted dress.

Battle of the blondes: Model Zara Martin and interior designer Kelly Hoppen showcase their tousled manes

A family affair: Sisters Jade Davidson and Sadie Frost were also on hand to get the party started

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It's fashion's hottest hue, and a favourite with Blake Lively, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj - but could you pull off Pepto pink lipstick?

By Victoria Wellman

It doesn't sound very appetising but a shade of lipstick, nicknamed 'Pepto Pink', has been hailed the beauty world's hottest new must-have.
Variations on the chalky, opaque hue have most recently been spotted on Blake Lively, Nicki Minaj and Kelly Osbourne, while countless other stars have been working softer takes on the look.
Though red has long been the go-to colour for fans of glamour, the new alternative brings a more youthful and playful feel to the look.

More than medicinal: Make-up artist Rachel Wood called Blake Lively's look 'hot, saying: 'Blake's bright pink statement lips are right on trend. It's like a carry on from the colour blocking trend'

From blue-based hues to shades of a deeper magenta, stars like Katie Perry, Melissa George and Julianne Moore have been opting for the candy-coloured lipstick often to offset a chic, monochromatic outfit.

 

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And surprisingly it doesn't clash with the red carpet as Christina Ricci proved at the Berlinale film festival this month where she showed German fans how to pout in pretty pink at the premiere of her latest flick, Bel Ami.

Pretty in pink: Nicki Minaj (left) and Kelly Osbourne (right) go for a slightly lighter shade of the opaque, no gloss hue. Fans of the colour should choose their shades according to their skin tones advise beauty experts

Rachel Wood, a celebrity make-up artist who has worked with Lily Cole and Olivia Palermo, gave MailOnline her thoughts on Blake Lively's look.

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'Blake's bright pink statement lips are right on trend,' she said. 'It's like a carry on from the colour blocking trend. Bright lips that are full on and opaque - no gloss or shimmer - are super hot.
'Blake is wearing this trend perfectly because the rest of her makeup is kept simple and fresh leaving the lips to be the full focus. This creates a look that is fashionable not overdone.'

InStyle magazine echoed this assessment. Its beauty editors suggested: 'Keep your cheeks blush-free. Too much pink on your face will channel the '80s - not in a good way.'
The fashion glossy predicted that pink lips will be a colour choice through spring and summer.

For medium or olive complexions, its experts recommended a dusty rose or mauve tone while those with darker skin tones should try brighter shades with blue undertones.
Neon pink has appeared not only on the lips of celebrities but on the runways too. Pepto pink appeared in the spring/summer shows of Valentino, Acne, Marni and Costume National.
In Style commented that any shape or sized person can wear this shade of pink as long as the silhouette is chosen wisely. 
Both Viola Davis and Kate Bosworth have been spotted recently at events clothed in the colour.
Make-up expert Ms Wood expanded on the hot pink lipstick trend revealing the other colours that we'll be seeing more of this spring.

'Besides Pepto pink, tomato red and bright coral are also big news in the lipstick world,' she revealed.

Colour pop! Katy Perry has long been an advocate of the bubblegum colour scheme and rocks her Pepto pink lipstick with blue hair and heavy eye make-up

Girls just wanna have fun: Julianne Moore (left) doesn't let red hair stand in her way and chooses the playful pink to offset her black suit. Melissa George (right) also brightens up a black dress with a pop of Pepto pink

Fans of pink should take advantage of the trend, however. Also on the runways for fall 2012 was the timeless red dress.
Diane von Furstenberg, Jenny Packham, Marchesa, Michael Kors and Jason Wu all sent scarlet-clad ladies down the runway and while red carpets may be ready for pink we doubt a red gown will be quite as forgiving.

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Why it's torture to get the TOWIE look: Our writer spent eight hours of torture and £1,200 to transform into an Essex Girl (and confesses she quite likes the result)

By Laura Topham

Outside, it is minus 2c, and I’m standing in the middle of a street in Essex wearing a tiny, skintight gold dress with seven-inch heels and sporting a dark brown tan that would make Dale Winton look peaky.
I can barely see through the thick false lashes glued to my eyelids and my hair is so voluminous that if I turn around too quickly I may suffer whiplash.
I look like a Quality Street. And yet, as I peer at the women tottering around me in Loughton, I seem to fit right in.

Laura Topham as she normally dresses (left) and after her TOWIE-style makeover

Around me are dozens of perfectly-groomed Barbie dolls. Their skin is the colour of toffee, their nails are candy-coloured talons and, as for their hair, let’s just say I’ve seen more restrained extensions on a gypsy caravan site.
But as the new series of The Only Way Is Essex — or TOWIE as it’s known to its fans — continues to capture audiences on our screens, I’ve come to the county to undergo a TOWIE-style transformation.
How long will it take? How much will it cost? And, more importantly, will my skin, hair and nails survive intact?

 

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My own basic beauty regime involves brushing my hair and moisturising my face. That’s it. If I’m going to fit all the treatments into one day I need an early start, so I’m up at 6am and off to my first appointment at TOWIE star Lauren Goodger’s own salon in Buckhurst Hill. First stop, fake tan — no Essex girl worth her St Tropez will be seen dead without one.
‘Women here like their tans dark — the darker the better — and everyone has a fake tan once a fortnight all year round,’ says beautician Michelle Stoneman as she sprays my pale limbs and face with Lauren’s Way Glam Tan. She’s not kidding. Last time I saw a colour like this, I was watching my neighbour creosote his garden fence. ‘It doesn’t matter that it’s fake,’ Michelle reassures me. ‘It makes you feel better and look slimmer.’

First stop, fake tan - no Essex girl worth her St Tropez will be seen dead without one

Inspiration: TOWIE stars Lauren Goodger (left) and Amy Childs (right) opt for the bronzed look

While my tan develops, it’s time to tackle my hair. Off I pop to Tatiana salon, frequented by TOWIE’s Sam Faiers and Stacey Solomon (yes, she of The X Factor — and latterly Iceland adverts — fame) to see about hair extensions.
Almost every woman I meet in Essex has them. The Tatiana brand is one of the most popular, as they provide Russian virgin hair — which makes me worry about bald young girls in Moscow, but I’m assured this simply means hair that isn’t chemically treated. When I tell the stylists I’m after the Essex look, they’re not in the least surprised. ‘We’re the busiest we’ve ever been,’ says extension technician Julia Rakovskaja. ‘People constantly come in asking for exactly what Lauren (Goodger) has.’

It’s a painstaking process. First, Julia finds extensions to match my own brunette shade, then sections off top layers of my hair, back combs the bottom and clips in the extensions so they sit unseen close to my scalp. Thankfully, it’s pain-free — though I worry about extra weight straining my own hair. This is why I’ve refused the permanent variety most girls undergo. Those take an incredible four hours to attach, but mine require only 30 minutes.

There’s no sign of the Shropshire lass I’m used to seeing in the mirror... It’s scary - but it’s also quite exciting.

When I look in the mirror, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I’m pleasantly surprised by the results.
My hair is instantly thicker, fuller and eight inches longer, now stopping just below my breasts. It’s when I see the bill that I understand why Essex girls need the extensions so much; paying £480 would make my hair fall out, too.
Next up are the Lash Perfect eyelash extensions, as seen on TOWIE stars Gemma Collins and Jessica Wright.
‘You’ve really never had eyelash extensions before?’ asked beauty technician Jordaan Warren when I visit Tahiti salon in Romford. I don’t mention that I’ve never even heard of them before.
It’s not an experience I’m eager to repeat. For an hour — yes, a whole hour — I have to lie down and keep my eyes closed while gel pads hold down my lower lashes and Jordaan glues individual acrylic lashes to my own. It is fiddly, uncomfortable and demands a lot of patience.
But the results are astounding. My lashes actually resemble those in a mascara advert. And what is wonderful is that they’ll still be looking like this when I wake up in the morning.
At £89, it’s not cheap, but that still doesn’t deter locals getting them fitted every fortnight. The next feature we tackle are my eyebrows. Permanent eyebrow tattooing is popular amongst Essex ladies — but that’s not a path I’m prepared to tread. Instead, I opt for La La Brow treatment to give me a thicker, darker shape. Powder, not a pencil, is used to give a more realistic look. This takes 15 minutes, costs £20 and lasts 24 hours.

Hot spot: Laura pays a visit to the Tahiti salon in Romford

Laura gets an eyebrow treatment (left) and has individual acrylic lashes glued to her own eyelashes (right)

'When it comes to hair in Essex, big is most definitely better,' the hairdresser explains to Laura

Then it’s back to Lauren’s salon, Lauren’s Way, which recently opened in response to public demand for her look. Outside the salon excited passers-by take pictures on their mobile phones and tell me they’re desperate to ‘look like Lauren’.
I have Gelish nails applied — like a nail polish — in several layers, each dried under a UV lamp. It costs £50 for my hands and feet, but is superior to normal lacquer because it sets hard and won’t chip — though that also means you have to go back to the salon to have them removed.
‘Women get these done every two weeks,’ says nail technician Chancie Liman, who takes 50 minutes to give me wonderfully glossy nails — albeit in a slightly sickly shade of pink. According to Chancie, much of Essex women’s insatiable beauty regime is driven by a competitive streak. ‘They want to outdo each other on the way they look, so they want the best everything — the nicest nails, the fullest hair,’ she says.
Next I see MAC make-up artist Andrea Louca, who tells me her clients like smoky-eyes and as dramatic make-up as possible.
‘Women here always want the full works,’ says Andrea, as she applies foundation and uses a palette of blacks and greys to shade my eyes. ‘But bronzer is the main thing — more is more and when I’ve finished most girls put more on again.’ That’s on top of their fake tan!

Laura tests out her new look in its natural habitat

After lashings of lip gloss, Andrea brushes bronzer all over my face, including under my chin to define the jaw line and ‘slim the face’.
For Essex isn’t the place to be chubby. If you want girls to be ‘well jel’ (translation: very jealous) of your look, you don’t pile on the pounds.
One of the biggest clothing brands in this county is Forever Unique — beloved for their flattering, figure-flaunting frocks that cling to the body and usually bare breasts or legs or both.
I hunt down their best-selling dress in Essex last year, a super-short one-shoulder number worn by TOWIE stars Amy Childs and Billie Faiers. I also pick up some big bling from Butler & Wilson. Subtle is out tonight. With my outfit sorted, it’s time for the grand finale: the blow dry.
‘When it comes to hair in Essex, big is most definitely better,’ the hairdresser explains.
Then comes the kind of torture I thought had been banned under the Geneva Convention. My hair is wound into rollers, backcombed, scrunched, straightened and sprayed for more than 50 minutes.
I crush my feet into a pair of sparkly skyscraper shoes — so much for walking anywhere — and then pour myself into the tight rubber-like gold mini-dress.
Finally, my make-over is complete. It’s taken a mere eight hours and cost more than £1,000. The result is, frankly, shocking. There’s no sign of the Shropshire lass I’m used to seeing in the mirror. Instead, I meet an extremely done-up, over-glamorous, unrecognisable version of myself. It’s scary — but it’s also quite exciting.
To test out my new look in its natural habitat, I head to Loughton for dinner at The White Bull, often featured on TOWIE. Even though I feel conspicuous, my waitress assures me much of the clientele sport the same, over-the-top look.  My appearance certainly achieves the Essex girl’s ultimate aim — attracting attention. Diners turn and stare.
One man shouts: ‘You look great, babe’ — as his wife looks across angrily. Another, Barry, breaks off from his 40th birthday celebrations to come over and kiss me on the cheek. Unfortunately, female diners look far less friendly.
My 16-hour stint as an Essex lady is nearly over and it has been . . . illuminating — but it is not for me. It will be a relief to get back into my own clothes — and the shower. (Although it might take a Brillo Pad, and several weeks, to rid myself of this tan.)
‘It’s all a competition,’ says barmaid Laura Biagioni when I head to my last port of call — NuBar, the TOWIE stars’ major hangout. ‘That’s why women make the effort. But you blend in and definitely look the part.
‘If anything, you might be a bit under-dressed!’

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Selena Gomez shows off her shape in a bikini as she makes the most of break from filming soaking up the sunshine

By Sarah Fitzmaurice and Iona Kirby

She might be filming her latest film Spring Breakers down in Florida but Selena Gomez isn't letting the hard work take over her life.
The 19-year-old starlet, who jetted out to celebrate her beau Justin Bieber's birthday over the weekend, was seen soaking up the sunshine in Florida today.
The pretty brunette star was enjoying a break from filming when she decided to don her bikini and bask in the good weather.

Kicking back relaxing: Selena Gomez tweeted a picture of herself sunbathing during a break from filming

And it seems that Selena wanted to share the moment with her fans and she tweeted a picture of herself in her bikini.
She posted: 'Need sun!'
Selena lay on her front sipping on a cold drink showing off her pink bikini to her fans.
Perhaps the snap was just a subtle reminder to her boyfriend of what he is missing while she is away.

Busiest teen in showbusiness: Selena seen  on day one of filming the movie Spring Breakers with Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson in Florida

Not that she needs to worry the Baby singer is reportedly buying up a $10.8million property in the Hollywood Hills to set up a lovenest for himself and Selena.
While Selena has been showing off her shape her Spring Breakers co-star Vanessa Hudgens has been displaying a dramatically different hairstyle- showing off bleached blonde tresses.

Walking to work: Vanessa and her co-stars Ashley Benson (C) and Selena Gomez (R) got ready for their first day of filming in Florida

The 23-year-old was seen showing off new locks as she made her way to set on Monday.

Loved up: Selena jetted back to LA to spend the weekend with her boyfriend to help celebrate his 18th birthday

The star has left her dark brown tresses behind and was seen sporting honey blonde hair as she walked to work in Sacramento, Florida.
The actress appeared to have had extensions put into her hair, although the new look could in fact be a wig.

 

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Vanessa and Selena were joined by her co-stars Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine and the foursome looked as though they had just rolled out of bed as they all donned comfortable clothing for their early start.
The High School musical star was dressed in a grey hooded jumper and black tracksuit bottoms, along with black flip flops.
She chatted away to Selena, who wore a white patterned knitted cardigan, black tracksuit bottoms and grey slipper boots as they strolled side by side.
Meanwhile Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson, 22, walked behind them, wrapped up warm in a grey blanket and sporting a pair of spectacles.

Coffee break: Vanessa also appeared to have had some extensions put into her hair as she showed off the new look on set

The group looked a little tired as they prepared to get down to some serious work after enjoying a few days of fun in the Florida sun during rehearsals.
The drama film, which also stars James Franco, tells the story of four college girls who take part in a robbery in order to fund their Spring Break holiday.
Beauty and the Beast star Vanessa has said that she is not as wild as her character Candy, who is 'the crazy party girl' of the group.

Comfortable clothing: The group looked like they had just rolled out of bed as they made their way to the film set

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Eat with chopsticks and add milk to green tea: The Manhattan Diet reveals how New York women keep their super-slim figures

By Tamara Abraham


The island of Manhattan is home to some of the world's best restaurants, countless cupcake shops - and a huge population of model-thin women.
Now, one local has revealed the tricks her slender friends employ to maintain their sample size frames.
Writer Eileen Daspin, who is behind the soon-to-be released book The Manhattan Diet, admits she will 'taste everything but eats almost nothing'.

The city that never eats? New book The Manhattan Diet reveals how super-slim New York women seem to indulge yet never gain weight

Among the ways she and her peers do this, she tells the New York Post, is to eat with chopsticks (one takes smaller mouthfuls, and so gets fuller faster), and to shun sauces when eating out.

 

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Instead of filling up on diet snacks, such as Tasti-D-Lite, she advises readers to just 'really enjoy what you eat, but just eat less of it.'

Diet secrets: Writer Eileen Daspin admits she will 'taste everything but eats almost nothing'

'Trigger foods' like peanut butter, are never kept at home, she told the paper. One friend, who runs seven miles a day to maintain her 'killer bod' even pours water over leftovers before she throws them out, so that she is not tempted to eat them.
Ways to feel full while cutting back on calories is key, and one trick Ms Daspin suggests is to add milk to green tea. This, apparently , makes it 'taste like melted green-tea ice cream'.
More familiar ideas include diluting alcoholic drinks with water or ice, and filling up on healthy grains or GG Bran crispbread, which she dubs 'the appetite-control cracker'.
Ms Daspin, herself a U.S. size 10, faces a particular challenge when it comes to staying in shape. Her husband is executive chef Cesare Casella of Upper West Side restaurant Salumeria Rosi.
Her solution is to make sure she only has a taste of the rich food he prepares: 'I use a teaspoon to scoop up a few grains of risotto,' she explains.
Other women might buy food in small quantities for the same reason. By eating from a single portion sized tub of yoghurt, a woman is less likely to give herself a large serving because it is controlled already by the size of the container.

Staying slim in the city: The Manhattan Diet will be published on March 27

Quality of produce is key too - a small amount of a top balsamic vinegar or maple syrup feels far more indulgent than a large quantity of a cheaper alternative, and by rationing servings because it is expensive, one will consume less of it too.
Though many New Yorkers rarely have the kitchen space or inclination to cook, Ms Daspin advises her readers to prepare their own food as much as possible. Preparing three days' worth of roasted vegetables at once, for example, is easy and a good weekday standby.
The book also features recipes by Mario Batali, Tom Colicchio and Eric Ripert.
One friend who does find herself indulging in the odd Chinese take-out limits her order to rice and string beans - banning all greasy sauces.
She told the author: 'The oil on the string beans is enough to moisturize the rice.'

The Manhattan Diet by Eileen Daspin will be published on March 27 by Wiley

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'Tomboy' hockey player swaps trainers for stilettos and is crowned Miss Asia UK... to show ex-boyfriend what he's missing

By Julian Gavaghan

A self-confessed tomboy who loves playing hockey has blossomed into a champion beauty queen in a bid to show her former boyfriend what he’s missing.

Pahrnia Parsons, 21, has been crowned Miss Asia UK – defying a lifetime of shunning dresses and refusing to play with dolls as a child.

The sports lover, who also enjoys playing rugby and cricket, only made the decision to enter the competition after breaking up with her boyfriend and hoping to get back at him.

Transformation: Pahrnia Parsons, 21, shows off her competition dress and a more usual hockey look

‘I really enjoy glammed up for the occasion and having fun with the other contestants.’

Miss Parsons, who studies sports science at the University of Kent and plays hockey to a high standard for a team in Canterbury, grew up as a sport-loving tomboy.

From a young age she shunned dolls and dresses in favour of heading out in her back garden to throw a rugby ball around - or even playing cricket.

Growing up at a strict private school in Bath, she lived in her school uniform or sports kit.

These days the tough competitor loves nothing more than chucking on her sports gear and going for a run.

Flaunting her body: Pahrnia Parsons, 21, shows off the swimsuit look that helped her win Miss Asia UK

She is also a keen skier and snowboarder - hitting the slopes last week in a trip to Austria with her family - and had never dreamt of modelling.

But in October last year Miss Parsons, who is half Iranian, decided to enter Miss Asia UK contest - in part to get back at an old flame.

She entered the contest and to her shock she made it through to the final, held at an exclusive club in Chelsea, west London.

‘I was feeling a bit low after splitting with an old boyfriend and just decided to put my name forward.

‘The judges then invited me to the final in a really nice club in London.

‘There was a little black dress round, a pageant and an underwear round.

‘I wore my own dresses and did my own hair and make up for the contest. Afterwards judges told me I had won and I could not believe it.

Comfortable: Miss Parsons dressed in her everyday clothes at home in Bath, Somerset

‘My prize was a trip to the Bahamas.

‘I am now looking at entering more modelling competitions. But I am also equally as at home on the hockey pitch with my friends.

‘They all find it very amusing - they have seen all the pictures of me - but they are happy for me.’

Miss Parsons will now be taking to the stage for the finals of the Miss Bristol and Avon and Miss Kent contests next month.

Finalists are required to take part in four rounds - including interview, sportswear, day wear and evening wear.

Sport lover: Miss Parsons wearing her university hockey training gear while playing with a dog

The winner will then be put forward for Miss England - one of the most prestigious modelling titles in the country.

She said: ‘The Miss England title would be amazing to win, as it would prove you are a female who is confident in her opinions, a great role model, willing to put in the extra hours and be naturally beautiful inside and out.’

Miss Parsons is also using her beauty queen exploits to raise money for The Princes Diana Ward in Birmingham and New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.