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Adele shines but Rihanna sparkles in sequins at Brits

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Wednesday Feb 22 2012

Rihanna sparkled in a heavily embellished gown at the BRIT Awards last night.

The singer looked stunning in a daring gold halter neck frock embroidered with sequins and metallic beads.

The 24-year-old showed off her toned physique in the low-cut gown and teamed the dazzling design with a pair of nude studded heels and brown leather gloves.

The floorsweeper also featured an embellished zip stretching across her bare back and thigh split. With so much detailing going on, the Bajan beauty wore her blonde hair in a casual up-do and kept her make-up minimal.

British songstress Jessie J also showed off plenty of skin in a sheer red gown with only some strategically placed embroidery preserving her modesty.

The singer posed confidently in the see-through fishtail gown and finished off her look with edgy black nails and gold hoop earrings.

Kylie Minogue celebrated 25 years in the music industry in a gorgeous blue strapless gown.

With only a simple brooch sparkling from the elegant design, the pop princess added elaborate diamond earrings and rings for extra glamour.

The 43-year-old showed off her flawless features with natural make-up and wore her hair swept back and in loose curls.

Florence Welch stepped out onto the red carpet in a gorgeous pale pink ruffled number, which she teamed with gold sky-scraper sandals and elaborate gold hand jewellery.

Brit Award winner Adele kept her look elegant and simple in a black floor-length gown with a sheer top and embellished neckline. She set off the classic design with a pair of diamond earrings and her trademark voluminous do.

Nicole Scherzinger added some colour into the mix in a show-stopping yellow frock.

The strapless design was embellished with studs and showed off her slim figure to perfection.

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