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Bare-faced beauty Rita Ora looks worlds away from her usual glamour as she goes make-up free for dinner in Rome... and FaceTimes a friend at the table

Published: 05:19 EST, 4 October 2016 | Updated: 10:34 EST, 4 October 2016

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She's normally dressed to impress and preened to absolute perfection.

But Rita Ora, 25, took a break from her typically glamorous look in favour of a stripped-back appearance as she enjoyed a dinner date with pals in Rome's da Pierluigi restaurant on Monday night.

The Hot Right Now hitmaker ditched the slap and went completely make-up free to reveal her naturally striking looks.

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Bareface beauty: Rita Ora, 25, took a break from her typically glamorous look in favour for a stripped-back appearance as she enjoyed a dinner date with pals in Rome on Monday

Au natural: The Hot Right Now hitmaker ditched the slap and went completely make-up free to reveal her naturally striking looks at da Pierluigi restaurant

The stunning songstress proved a fashionista never has a day off as she rocked a funky ensemble comprising of a plaid jacket, featuring rouching at the back, and a matching loosely-fitting top.

The barefaced beauty looked laid back as she enjoyed her dinner in the Italian capital while laughing and chatting among friends.

Rita's honey-hued tresses were kept hidden as she pulled back her signature locks in a loose bun topped with a black baseball cap.

With headphones in her ears and phone glued to her hand, Rita was engrossed in a conversation with a friend via FaceTime as she sat at the table.

Low-key chic: The stunning songstress proved a fashionista never has a day off as she rocked a funky ensemble including a chic plaid jacket

Chinwag: Rita was engrossed in the conversation with her friend as she starred at her screen during dinner

Give her some m'Ora! The barefaced beauty looked laid back as she enjoyed her dinner in the Italian capital while laughing and chatting among friends

Keeping a low profile: Rita's honey-hued tresses were kept hidden as she pulled back her signature locks in a loose bun topped with a black baseball cap

Feel the need for tweed like Rita in her Undercover jacket

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One of the things we love about Rita Ora's style is the fact she always champions lesser-known labels or up-and-coming designers.

Undercover, headed up by Jun Takahashi (a designer considered one of streetwear's original innovators), is the latest label we spotted Rita rocking.

The singer is wearing an embellished tweed blazer from the brand's Spring/Summer '16 collection as she dined out in Rome.

Takashi is known for his clever tailoring but also his 'classic with a totally unexpected twist' approach to designing, manifested here with Rita's blazer.

The tweed pattern is a wholly traditoinal notion but the theatrical ruffled embellishment gives it a quirky look, especially the oversized appliqué on the back and shoulders of the jacket.

We might not be able to get one exactly like Rita's but why not stick to tradition and feel the need for a bit of tweed in your wardrobe. Saint Laurent have a dreamy one on offer but J.Crew and Merona have come up trumps with some great designs too.

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The former X Factor judge enjoyed the well deserved break from her jet set lifestyle after she has been busy hitting the front rows of fashion week shows across New York, London and Milan.

Not only is the Kosovo-born star the new host of America's Next Top Model, but she is also the face of Italian lingerie range Tezenis.

She previously said: 'I did this was because I always struggle to find bras that fit. I'm a 34DD when I'm at that time of the month and when I'm not, it's 34D.

What's so funny? With headphones in her ears and phone glued to her hand, Rita later looked enthralled in the contents of her mobile

Still hungry? The new ANTM host nibbled on her nails while dining at the Italian restaurant

Break time: The former X Factor judge enjoyed the well deserved break from her jet set lifestyle after she has been busy hitting the front rows of fashion week

Busy lady: Not only is the Kosovo-born star the new host of America's Next Top Model, but she is also the face of Italian lingerie range Tezenis

'I used Tezenis products and I enjoyed them, and I'm not saying this because I endorse them, but because I wear them.'

However Rita's passion for fashion came under fire from former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, who described her as 'more of a clothes horse than a popstar.'

The songstress became a judge on the hit ITV talent show in 2015 but decided to leave after just one series to focus on her music career.

Glamorous: Rita was glammed up to the nines as she attended the JF London x Kyle De'Volle VIP dinner at Beach Blanket Babylon in London's Notting Hill on Thursday