From chav to fab: Tulisa gets the X Factor as she swaps her casual joggers for chic shorts
By Sarah Bull
Last updated at 2:01 PM on 14th October 2011
When she shot to fame in N-Dubz, Tulisa Contostavlos kept things simple in tracksuits and trainers.
But since being named as a judge on The X Factor, Tulisa has attempted to reinvent herself as a style icon - donning various pretty dresses and glamorous outfits.
However, the 23-year-old star had something of a fashion flashback yesterday as she arrived at the Fountain Studios for rehearsals ahead of this weekend's live shows wearing a grey tracksuit with white high-tops.
From chav to fab: Tulisa Contostavlos arrived at the Fountain Studios in a grey tracksuit before changing into a chic pair of shorts
Her casual look didn't last though, and Tulisa was later seen leaving the studios looking as stylish as ever in a pair of red velvet shorts, teamed with a black jacket and brown boots.
Tulisa paired her winter chic outfit with an animal-print snood, bow headband and Gucci handbag as she headed home for the day.
Talking recently about her sense of style, Tulisa had explained: 'I love experimenting with labels like Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen during the auditions but I’m a high street girl at heart.'
Leggy lady: Tulisa teamed the shorts with a pair of brown boots as she headed home
Smiles all round: Tulisa appeared in good spirits as she prepared for this weekend's live shows
Recalling some of her outfit choices when she was younger, Tulisa added: 'Anything I wore under the age of 20 is pretty atrocious. In particular, this hideous pink and black puffa jacket - cringe.
'Hopefully there aren’t any photos out there of me wearing it!'
Tulisa is no doubt feeling nervous about this weekend's X Factor shows, after having to axe one of her acts last Sunday night.
Having a grey day: Tulisa dressed down in an all-grey tracksuit as she arrived for rehearsals
After all four judges were told they would have to get rid of one of their acts, Tulisa chose to send Essex girl duo 2 Shoes home.
Following her tough decision, which reduced Tulisa to tears, she said: 'They should keep going and they'll be successful no matter what they do.
'They should join The Only Way Is Essex. That's not a bad thing. That's my favourite TV show of all time. They should be singing on there.'
This weekend's show will see the remaining hopefuls perform songs on the 'love and heartbreak' theme.
It is hoped the theme will bring out the contestants' 'vulnerable' sides.
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