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Sexy bling: Miss Universe 2011 national costumes!

Last updated on: September 12, 2011 18:55 IST

Image: Miss Venezuela
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Here's a look at the most eye-catching, body-baring and colourful national costumes modelled by contestants at the Miss Universe pageant 2011!

Bright, bold, beautiful -- the national costume segment of one of the world's most anticipated and popular beauty contests certainly made for a spectacular parade.

While our very own Miss India Vasuki Sunkavalli missed out on all the action courtesy a last-minute foul-up with regards to her outfit (it wasn't delivered on time -- read all about it here), there were still plenty of beauties strutting their stuff, national-style! Take a look.

Miss Venezuela

The stunning Vanessa Goncalves, representing Venezuela, was certainly a tropical treat in her heavily embellished sheer bodysuit -- and she had fabulous wings to match!

Miss Colombia

Image: Miss Colombia
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Colombian cutie Catalina Robayo revved things up in flirty striped ruffles and flowers.

Miss Costa Rica

Image: Miss Costa Rica
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Johanna Solano of Costa Rica looked every inch the gorgeous tribal warrior queen.

Miss Nicaragua

Image: Miss Nicaragua
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Nicaragua's Adriana Dom was a vision in voluminous layered skirt and bikini top, embellished with large floral appliques.

Miss Trinidad & Tobago

Image: Miss Trinidad and Tobago
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Gabrielle Walcott of Trinidad & Tobago certainly looked ready to lead a carnival in her red feathers and sensual two-piece!

Miss Egypt

Image: Miss Egypt
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Cleopatra would certainly have approved of this look! Miss Egypt Sara El Khouly seemed to be paying homage to the Queen of the Nile.

Miss Puerto Rico

Image: Miss Puerto Rico
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Puerto Rican hottie Viviana Ortiz looked like an exotic sea creature in her shimmering blue national costume.

Miss Thailand

Image: Miss Thailand
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Chanyasorn Sakorchan of Thailand made for a charming picture, giving the nation's traditional look a sexy spin with black net.

Miss Switzerland

Image: Miss Switzerland
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Swiss stunner Kerstin Cook garnered quite a lot of attention in her steamy little pink number!

Miss Brazil

Image: Miss Brazil
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Brazilian bombshell Priscila Machado put her awesome bod on display in a silver suit and a flurry of feathers in her national colours.

Miss Tanzania

Image: Miss Tanzania
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Nelly Kamwelu of Tanzania was kitted out in gold armour, but she'd bring men to their knees without weapons or warfare!

Miss Dominican Republic

Image: Miss Dominican Republic
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Representing the Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernandez was quite the mystical sequinned nymph.

Miss Australia

Image: Miss Australia
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Aussie babe Scherri-Lee Biggs made waves in a yellow monokini and multi-print scalloped train.

Miss Malaysia

Image: Miss Malaysia
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Malaysian maiden Deborah Henry stood out with her beautiful cultural couture.

Miss Guam

Image: Miss Guam
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Shayna Jo Afaisen of Guam was a delicate mermaid in scaley green.

Miss Russia

Image: Miss Russia
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Natalia Gantimurova of Russia made her mark in an all-white outfit and traditional headdress.

Miss British Virgin Islands

Image: Miss British Virgin Islands
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Sheroma Hodge of the British Virgin Islands donned a sparkly rainbow affair that seemed all about celebration.

Miss Ecuador

Image: Miss Ecuador
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Claudia Schiess did Ecuador proud with her beautiful, busy and intricately created design.

Miss Jamaica

Image: Miss Jamaica
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Jamaican Shakira Martin was quite the beautiful bird -- now that's what you call a riot of colour!

Miss Japan

Image: Miss Japan
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Maria Kamiyama showed off her sword skills and a superb kimono for Japan.

Miss Peru

Image: Miss Peru
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Also getting a tribal queen groove on was Natalie Vertiz of Peru -- and she did a great job of it too.

Miss China

Image: Miss China
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Chinese cutie Luo Zilin spread her arms to display the intricate splendour of her rich red robe.

Miss Aruba

Image: Miss Aruba
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Gillain Berry cascaded out in silver and white to pay homage to her nation, Aruba.

Miss France

Image: Miss France
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Laury Thilleman of France took us back a few centuries in her period gown.

Miss USA

Image: Miss USA
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

In stars and stripes, Alyssa Campanella made a loud and proud statement for the USA.

Miss Haiti

Image: Miss Haiti
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Anedie Azael of Haiti paid a cheerful tribute to her beautiful beach country in a swirling array of sequins and flowers.

Miss Indonesia

Image: Miss Indonesia
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Indonesian contestant Nadine Alexandra kept to the national theme, but also made sure she wasn't shown up by other sexy entries!

Miss El Salvador

Image: Miss El Salvador
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Vintage allure came to the fore with this flouncing corset gown worn by Mayra Aldana of El Salvador.

Miss Vietnam

Image: Miss Vietnam
Photographs: Patrick Prather/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

Vietnam's Hoang My Vu was all smiles as she showcased this pretty ensemble, inspired by traditional patterns.

Miss Kazakhstan

Image: Miss Kazakhstan
Photographs: Darren Decker/Miss Universe LP, LLLP

And finally, we have Valeriya Aleinikova of Kazakhstan in regal white worthy of royalty!