Lana Del Rey has a Cinderella moment as she wins first Brit award... and shines in ravishing red

By J J ANISIOBI

Winner: Lana Del Rey collects her International Breakthrough award ay the 2012 Brit Awards last night

She started her year off badly after receiving a series of stinging reviews for her debut album Born To Die.
Then earlier this month she was mocked for her below par performance on Saturday Night Live. However, Lana Del Rey had the last laugh after picking up her first Brit Award last night which capped a remarkable ascendancy for the American singer.
The 25-year-old received the gong for International Breakthrough Act at The O2 yesterday and was clearly very emotional when getting the award.

Lady in waiting: Lana followed in the footsteps of Justin Bieber by winning the Brit Award

Lana looked amazing in a floor-length red dress that was both revealing and classy at the same time.
Her low-cut Vivienne Westwood dress accentuated her curves and she wore matching nail varnish to compliment the outfit with her flowing hair down.

Born to win: Lana arrived at The O2 in London wearing a stunning red Vivienne Westwood dress

As soon as music producer and Black Eyed Peas front man Will.i.am announced her name, she leaped up from her chair and rushed to the stage.
With her eyes watering, the singer-songwriter made a heartfelt acceptance speech and thanked her fans.
She said: 'This award means much more to me than you know and I just wanna say that without the support of everyone is this room and everyone in the UK I’d really be lost so thank you, I love you.'

Keeping warm: The singer left her hotel wearing a friend's blazer last night

source: dailymail