NTAs

Let's face it, the National Television Awards is hardly renowned for the sartorial elegance of soap stars on the red carpet. Television's most glamorous night of the year rather inevitably calls for an endless parade of rhinestone covered creations with plunging necklines - and on the whole this year's event was no different. Take Alesha Dixon's dress (pictured left) as an example of what can only be described as a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen!

However, two ladies who have made me eat my words are Emmerdale's Sammy Winward and Hollyoaks newcomer Karen Hassan. They worked bright jewel tones to tremendous effect, whilst the caped shoulder detailing added a (greatly needed) demure touch of style to proceedings.

The main point of interest on the night had to be Cheryl Cole's huge new tattoo, which was an incredible 11 hours in the making. You couldn't fail to notice the ethereal butterfly design - artfully displayed as it was by the strappy Versace LBD sported by Ms. Cole.