Lydia Bright sports dark tan as she steps out in black and gold brocade dress to attend jewellery launch

She's always been an advocate of the natural look but former TOWIE star Lydia Bright went back to her Essex roots on Thursday night when she attended the Tru Diamonds boutique launch.

The 22-year-old was sporting something of a golden glow and looked as though she may have over done the fake tan as she posed for photos at the party, held at the Westbury hotel in London.

But she ticked all the boxes with the black and gold puffball mini dress she chose to wear, teaming it with an elegant pair of black patent court shoes and a matching clutch bag.

Tan-ight's the night: Lydia Bright was sporting a golden glow at the launch of the Tru Diamonds boutique held at the Westbury hotel in London

Who needs the sun? Lydia appeared to have overdone it a little on the fake tan

Tying her brunette locks back in a slicked back ponytail, the reality star wore red lipstick - (her make-up was done by Bare Minerals) and she accessorised with a necklace by Tru Diamonds.

Despite her glamorous night out, Lydia proved she's just a down to earth girl at heart.

Later that evening she wrote on her Twitter page: 'There is nothing better than tea and biscuits before bed. #MyGuiltyPleasure.'

Fashion princess: The reality star wore a lovely black and gold brocade dress