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'Hair and makeup by me!' Natalie Bassingthwaighte ditches her glam squad and does a DIY as she dazzles in a strapless black gown at Film Festival

By Megan Pustetto For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:01 EST, 31 July 2015 | Updated: 19:09 EST, 31 July 2015

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She has usually got a full glam squad at the ready to prepare her for her various television hosting gigs and red carpet appearances.

But natural beauty Natalie Bassingthwaighte proved she didn’t need any help on Thursday night.

The 39-year-old ditched her hair and makeup artists for the opening night of the Melbourne International Film Festival, but that didn't stop her from pulling out all the stops for her smoking look.

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Smoking! Natalie Bassingthwaighte ditched her usual glam squad for the opening night of the Melbourne International Film Festival but that didn’t stop her from pulling out all the stops for her dazzling look

The blonde stunner dazzled on the red carpet in a sexy strapless black gown which featured an impressive amount of ruching detail at the front, that wrapped across her chest area and down past her midriff.

Showing off her slender frame in the figure hugging dress, Nat accessorised the elegant look with a pair of statement leopard print heels and a tan leather clutch that she held by a strap around her wrist.

The mother-of-two also included a pair of large circular gold statement earrings that bought attention to her striking facial features and a matching gold crystal ring.

The X Factor New Zealand judge opted to do her own hair and makeup for the event, but proved she must have had a lot of practice as she debuted a flawless complexion and perfectly styled tresses.

‘Posing at Miff… Hair and makeup by me!!’ she wrote under an image of her from the night on Instagram the following day.

Hot to trot! The natural beauty dazzled on the red carpet in a sexy strapless black gown which featured an impressive amount of ruching detail at the front that wrapped across her chest area, down past her midriff

Her glowing skin was sporting a light powdering of foundation, with a touch of bronzer brushed across her cheeks to add a subtle hint of a sun kissed glow.

Nat also piled on the dark eye shadow and mascara to create a sultry Smokey eye.

The former Neighbours star also pulled out another secret weapon from her beauty bag, a bright eye catching red lipstick that made her outfit pop, and also added an element of Hollywood glam to her look.

Parting to her fringe to her left, the actress and TV host whipped her newly died platinum blonde tresses up into a wispy side swept up do.

The former Rogue Traders hit maker showed no hesitations showing off her beauty tricks as she confidently posed for the cameras, flashing her famous pearly whites.

Good friends: Natalie posed for photos with her long-time friend – whom she also went to school with - Academy Award Nominated Film Producer Drew Bailey

Natalie didn’t attend the event with her husband of four years Cameron McGlinchey, but posed for photos instead with her long-time friend – whom she also went to school with - Academy Award Nominated Film Producer Drew Bailey.

The prestigious event was also attended by another former Neighbours star, Pia Miranda.

The Wentworth Prison actress ditched her green on screen prison uniform for a more glamourous ensemble - a navy and white full length jumpsuit.

Featuring a white stripe across her midriff to emphasise her slender waist, the petite actress wore her hair tousled to perfection in loose curls and kept her makeup fairly simple.

Change of scenery: The prestigious event was also attended by another former Neighbours star, Pia Miranda who currently stars on Wentworth Prison

Hollywood heavyweight Geoffrey Rush was also in attendance at the Australian star studded soiree.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star walked the red carpet hand in hand with his wife of 27-years, Jane Menelaus.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King star David Wenham was also spotted posing up a storm on the event’s red carpet.

The 50-year-old Australian actor looked handsome in a black suit and white shirt combination, which he paired with a moss green coloured tie and a pair of dark framed glasses, with his hair slicked back off his face.

His latest film, Force of Destiny, in which he plays Robert, a renowned sculptor who is diagnosed with cancer of the liver, was shown on the opening night.

The Melbourne International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday and will continue running until August 16th.

Hollywood heavyweight: Geoffrey Rush was also in attendance at the Australian star studded soiree, The Pirates of the Caribbean star walked the red carpet hand in hand with his wife of 27-years, Jane Menelaus