From fab to drab: Ex-TOWIE's Amy Childs swaps her sexy LBD for a questionable mint-green onesie following book signing

She is usually seen looking as glam as possible.

But, when Amy Childs decides she's off-duty, she clearly doesn't mess around -mas she proved when she was seen leaving her book signing in Manchester on Saturday.

The former TOWIE star swapped her sexy LBD for a mint-green onesie as she exited the Trafford Centre, where she was promoting her latest business venture.   

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Feeling the strain? The flame-haired star had certainly turned off the magic after her fans had gone home
Feeling the strain? The flame-haired star had certainly turned off the magic after her fans had gone home

Off duty: Amy Childs certainly turned the off magic after her Manchester book signing on Saturday

The flame-haired star, who had turned heads in her 'on-duty' look, was dramatically less sexy as she slipped into a waiting vehicle with a male pal.

Wearing the adult baby-grow in a mint green and white, she tried to make the style choice work by wearing the zip open above her chest. 

Only her hair and make-up remained the same - with even the excited expression she saved for shoppers having been replaced by a deadpan stare. 

The onesie and only: The TOWIE star was certainly less glam in her mint green ensemble

The onesie and only: The TOWIE star was certainly less glam in her mint green ensemble

Not her best look: Wearing the adult baby-grow with confidence, she tried to make the style choice work by wearing the zip open above her chest

Not her best look: Wearing the adult baby-grow with confidence, she tried to make the style choice work by wearing the zip open above her chest

Joined by a male pal, she cut a dramatically different figure as she relaxed into the evening. 

Just an hour earlier Amy had pulled out all the stops to look as made-up as possible by flashing both her ample assets and lean legs in her choice of outfit.

The former TOWIE original slipped her curves into a plunging dress which wouldn't have looked out of place at Essex haunt Sugar Hut.

Off-duty: Amy later changed into something more comfortable after her big event 

Off-duty: Amy later changed into something more comfortable after her big event 

In good company: Amy was joined by a pal as she headed off back to Esse

In good company: Amy was joined by a pal as she headed off back to Esse

Amy looked ultra sexy as the bodycon fabric clung to every contour of her body which highlighted her womanly shape.

Fans were given an eyeful thanks to the deep V-neck cut of the midi dress which accentuated just how pert her bust is.

She made sure to bring a touch of Essex to the Northern city as she sported an all-over mahogany glow. 

Peek-a-boob: Amy, 25, gave fans an eyeful thanks to the deep V-neck cut of the midi dress which accentuated just how pert her bust is

Peek-a-boob: Amy, 25, gave fans an eyeful thanks to the deep V-neck cut of the midi dress which accentuated just how pert her bust is

You can take the girl out of Essex...: The former TOWIE star sported a glowing all-over tan as she struck a pose in the Waterstones store dressed in the form-fitting frock

You can take the girl out of Essex...: The former TOWIE star sported a glowing all-over tan as she struck a pose in the Waterstones store dressed in the form-fitting frock

Proud author: Amy proudly paraded the fruits of her labour - her new book 100% Me which recounts her rise to fame

Proud author: Amy proudly paraded the fruits of her labour - her new book 100% Me which recounts her rise to fame

Amy wore a full face of night-out-appropriate make-up complete with fake eyelashes and a generous slick of nude-coloured lipgloss.

She slicked back her long red locks into a sweeping mid-height ponytail and her nails were freshly manicured as she worked original pointed French manicure acrylics.

The reality-star-turned businesswoman was signing copies of her new book, which is entitled 100% Me, for fans.

Brains and beauty: Amy was polished to perfection as she showcased her self-written memoir
Brains and beauty: Amy was polished to perfection as she showcased her self-written memoir

Brains and beauty: Amy was polished to perfection as she showcased her self-written memoir

Rise to fame: The coffee-table read tells hjer life story - starting from her early school years to the present day - and her resultant business success

Rise to fame: The coffee-table read tells hjer life story - starting from her early school years to the present day - and her resultant business success

Selfie fan club: Amy made these youngsters' days as she snapped a smiley self-portrait with them

Selfie fan club: Amy made these youngsters' days as she snapped a smiley self-portrait with them

The coffee-table read recounts her rise to fame - starting from her early school years to the present day - and her resultant business success.

Although, she's now an established boutique owner with countless collections to her name, unlike some of her co-stars, she hasn't forgotten her reality-star roots.

Promoting her book on Lorraine Kelly's morning chat show on Wednesday, she told the host she's keen for a reunion with the TOWIE originals.

She said: 'In ten years get us all back together! Me, Mark (Wright), Lauren (Goodger) definitely. It will be great! And Sam (Faiers).

'The old cast was so fun, we had such a laugh on set and I do miss that.' 

Who knew what lay ahead: During the photocall, Amy showed off her young school portrait

Who knew what lay ahead: During the photocall, Amy showed off her young school portrait

Striking a confident pose: Amy appeared to be in impeccable shape in the form-flattering frock

Striking a confident pose: Amy appeared to be in impeccable shape in the form-flattering frock

Off-screen, Amy was left heartbroken when it emerged her long-term boyfriend, Bradley Wright, had sent a series of racy texts to another woman.

She lashed out at her beau as she appeared on ITV1's Lorraine show on Wednesday morning, admitting she felt 'upset and angry' at the 'disrespect' he had shown her.

Although Amy, 25, and Bradley, 25, are still officially an item, the former TOWIE star explained she 'can't have him around' the Essex home they share together, and has even thrown away all of his belongings.

Friends reunited: The red head is keen to reunite with her fellow TOWIE originals

Friends reunited: The red head is keen to reunite with her fellow TOWIE originals

So proud! Later on Saturday, Amy gushed over her close pal Peter Andre following his performance on Strictly Come Dancing

So proud! Later on Saturday, Amy gushed over her close pal Peter Andre following his performance on Strictly Come Dancing

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