Fresh from collecting six Grammys in the US, Adele came home to pick up the prestigious Best British Album award as well as the Brit for Best British Female, and she picked a patriotic frock too - this chic black number from Burberry.

Alexandra Burke paired a high, plaited ponytail with an uber-glamorous navy dress.

Nominee Anna Calvi looked super cool in this androgynous tuxedo suit and bold red lipstick.

Critics Choice Award winner Emeli Sande wore a monochrome black dress, and her trademark mohawk.

Fearne Cotton went for a sweet retro look with a peter pan collar blouse, black A-line skirt and black satin sandals.

Florence Welch opted for a pale pink ruffled gown and wedges from Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2012 collection for her walk down the Brits red carpet.

Jessie J went for a daring sheer red dress on the red carpet, with a huge train, and a glam seventies hairstyle.

Fresh from her appearance at the Stella McCartney presentation at London Fashion Week, Jo Whiley looked elegant in a one-shoulder black dress.

Katie Melua wore a black prom-style dress with a sweetheart neckline and feathered shoulders.

Our cover girl Kylie Minogue looked stunning at the Brit Awards in a strapless YSL dress.

Winner of the International Breakthrough Act Brit, Lana Del Rey channelled old Hollywood glamour in her scarlet Vivienne Westwood gown.

Nicole Scherzinger dazzled in a yellow Versace Spring/Summer 2012 gown.

Paloma was every inch the vintage pin-up at the Brits with her Dolce & Gabbana fruit print dress, black pillbox hat and kid gloves.

Brit nominee Pixie Lott wore a strapless black ballgown with pailettes and an elegant curly up-do.

Winner of Best International Female, Rihanna smouldered in a Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2012 dress, paired with the long leather gloves.