By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 11:13 AM on 18th July 2011

She has been keeping her figure mostly under wraps since she started as a judge on the X Factor judging panel.

But last night Tulisa Contostavlos decided to go all out as she celebrates her 23rd birthday party with a star-studded event at London's Movida nightclub.

The N-Dubz singer certainly turned heads as she arrived at the nightspot wearing a tight bandage dress which showed off her feminine figure perfectly.

Birthday girl: X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos wore a tight bandage dress as she headed out in London for her 23rd birthday last night

Tulisa teamed the rose-coloured dress, which clung to her toned curves, with a pair of pink and black snakeskin heels as she arrived to celebrate turning 23.

Before heading out for the evening, Tulisa wrote on her Twitter page: 'Cant wait for my birthday party tonight @MOVIDALONDON! Woop woop its Party time.'

She later told her followers: 'Just got the most amazing dress as a gift! So I've decided to change lol @MOVIDALONDON we ready to party?! Let's gooooooo!'

Toned: The bandage dress, which she teamed with snakeskin heels, highlighted Tulisa's feminine curves

The singer arrived in style at Movida in a bright red Mercedes SLS car before getting out to join the party with her friends.

Tulisa was met at the party by celebrities including her N-Dubz bandmate Dappy and boyband The Wanted.

And the boys certainly seemed to be having a good time as they hung out outside the venue, with The Wanted's Tom Parker locking lips with his girlfriend and sharing a cigarette with Dappy.

Party time: Tulisa tweeted her followers that she had been sent the dress as a gift

Party time: Tulisa tweeted her followers that she had been sent the dress as a gift

Arriving in style: Tulisa was taken from the May Fair Hotel to Movida nightclub in a bright red Mercedes SLS

Arriving in style: Tulisa was taken from the May Fair Hotel to Movida nightclub in a bright red Mercedes SLS

Shiny and sexy: Sugababes star Jade Ewen donned a pair of skintight black leggings and heels for the party

Meanwhile, it has been claimed today that Cheryl Cole could be making a return to the X Factor to help Tulisa as a mentor during the judges' house stage of the competition.

A source told the Daily Star Sunday: 'Cheryl has already been offered the chance to come back and mentor the contestants during the live rounds.

'There's also talk she could perform with one of the contestants for the grand final. Cheryl basically has any option to return she wants, apart from as a judge.

'The theory behind helping Tulisa pick her contestants is that it would show the nation Cheryl isn't bitter about Tulisa replacing her on the panel.'

Partying hard: Tulisa's N-Dubz bandmate Dappy and The Wanted star Tom Parker also attended the celebration

Partying hard: Tulisa's N-Dubz bandmate Dappy and The Wanted star Tom Parker also attended the celebration

Excited: Parker's girlfriend poses with his bandmate Max George before cuddling up to her beau

Designated driver: N-Dubz's Fazer was spotted driving himself home after the party

Designated driver: N-Dubz's Fazer was spotted driving himself home after the party


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who is she trying to be cheryl cole? chav galoure....

She looks great here-------------------------------------------- Rupert M, New York City wrote: "test test test why don't my comments show up" Only the most interesting get in, as you can see. How many did you send?

why all the negetivity about tulisa, im sorry but i think the girl brilliant. she doesnt try to be anything shes not. shes worked hard and shes focused. she doesnt show off she just gets on with it. yes she may be a little bit 'chavvy' but shes she. she speaks her mind and is a strong young women. i dont understand why everybody has to be like everybody else in order to be accepted?! so shes doesnt dress like alexa chung and her mates arent the pretentous try hard snobs that hang out back stage at chanel couture show. shes a normal girl, brought up in order. she is who she is. and whats the bet that as soon as x factor airs on tv, everyone will jump on the tulisa band wagon!

BEHOLD: The miracle of the bandage dress. You could pop a hippo in one of those and it's be sporting an hourglass figure. (hence its popularity.........) - Graeme Glen, Sapporo, 18/7/2011 14:02***You've kinda got to have the foundations there ie a slim toned physique. Vanessa Feltz wouldn't look quite the same in it would she...ditto Susan Boyle. She looks fab in my opinion.

She is quite clearly gorgeous with a lovely figure. Just deal with it ladies, no need to hate on the girl!!

Very ordinary looking girl with chunky legs in a dress that's too tight and too short and just makes her look common.

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