Power dressing, the TOWIE way! Sam Faiers cuts a chic figure in bright red trouser suit and low-cut top as she attends book launch with Gemma Merna

She's been back on the party scene with a bang following her split from former fiance, Joey Essex.
And Sam Faiers looked as though she was literally out to paint the town red as she stepped out in a sexy scarlet trouser suit on Friday night.
The 22-year-old reality star offered a lesson in how to do power dressing the TOWIE way in her stylish pillar-box red blazer and cigarette pants by Zara as she attended the launch of Robert Mickey Maughon's latest book at London's The Ritz hotel.

Red hot! Sam Faiers looked as though she was literally out to paint the town red as she stepped out in London on Friday night

Although it was an smart and sophisticated look for the boutique owner, Sam ensured she injected a touch of Essex glam to the look by showing off plenty of cleavage in a skintight black low-cut vest top.
The TOWIE beauty completed her party look with a pair of strappy black sandals, while wearing her long blonde hair extensions in a half up, half down style, fluttering false lashes and deep rouge lipstick.
Sam appeared to be in great spirits for her night out on the town, and was joined by pal Gemma Merna as they enjoyed a girls' night out.

Scarlet woman: The 22-year-old reality star partied up a storm as she attended the the launch of Robert Mickey Maughon's latest book at London's The Ritz hotel

Painting the town red: The TOWIE star looked great in a sexy scarlet trouser suit by Zara, featuring a tailored blazer and cigarette pants

The Hollyoaks actress looked effortlessly chic as she posed alongside the reality star, following Sam's lead by opting for black cigarette pants, a simple black top and heels.
Gemma injected a pop of colour to her outfit with a bright aqua floral necklace and striking hot pink lipstick, while wearing her long blonde locks teased into voluminous waves.
Writing on her Twitter page, she said: 'Had the most amazing time in the Ritz with @SamanthaFaiers loving elvish returns!! Xxx.'

Power dressing: Sam ensured she injected a touch of Essex glam to the look by showing off plenty of clevage in a skintight black low-cut vest top

Strutting their stuff: The girls looked as if they were on a photo-shoot as they made their way down the street

It was a jam-packed day for Sam, who returned to London after launching a pop-up of her fashion boutique, Minnie's, alongside her elder sister Billie in Manchester's Corn Exchange earlier in the day.
The pretty blonde has been doing her best to move on since her co-star fiance, Joey Essex, called time on their relationship in front of TOWIE viewers during the show's Marbella summer special in June.
She told Now magazine: 'I always thought we'd never do anything to hurt, upset or humiliate each other on camera. I knew something wasn't right but I would never have split up with him on screen.'

Girls' night out: Sam was joined by her Hollyoaks actress pal, Gemma Merna, who looked lovely in an all-black ensemble and bright aqua statement necklace

Party time! The girls seemed to be in great spirits as they headed home together in the back of a cab

Plenty to smile about: Sam looked as if she had well and truly put her recent heartache behind her

Coll clash: Sam wore pink nail varnish with her all red outfit creating a great clash

And while Sam admitted Joey is never far from her thoughts, she explained the former couple are no longer in contact, and doing their utmost to stay away from each other.
'I think about him all the time and I know he thinks about me too. But he hasn't been in touch - we don't speak any more. No texts, nothing.
'Even in Ibiza recently, I made sure we kept apart. I didn't want to be near him or any of his friends and I didn't want it to ruin my holiday. I heard he was seeing someone else in Ibiza so I wanted to stay well away.'

Busy bee! Earlier in the day, Sam launched a pop-up of her fashion boutique, Minnie's, alongside her elder sister Billie in Manchester's Corn Exchange