Sexy bling: Miss Universe 2011 national costumes!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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