Ashley Roberts turns heads in a vibrantly layered orange dress and hot pink coat

Ashley Roberts turns heads in a vibrantly layered orange dress and hot pink coat as she leaves Global studios after celebrating World Book Day

There was a plot twist in the wardrobe on Thursday as Ashley Roberts left Global Radio studios after dressing as Alice in Wonderland for World Book Day. 

The Pussycat Doll, 39, caught the eye in a vibrant orange dress and mismatched pink coat as she made her daily pilgrimage across London’s Leicester Square. 

The clash of colours ensured Ashley’s bold layering did not go unnoticed following her latest appearance on Heart Breakfast.  

Here she comes: There was a plot twist in the wardrobe on Thursday as Ashley Roberts left Global Radio studios after dressing as Alice in Wonderland for World Book Day

The singer and presenter added to her look with a pair of ice blue stiletto heels, while a distinctive orange handbag rounded things off. 

Evidently in high spirits, Ashley greeted onlookers with a warm smile as she made her way towards a waiting car. 

The American star had good reason to be cheerful after enjoying a light-hearted morning celebrating World Book Day with Heart radio colleague Amanda Holden.  

Bold look: The Pussycat Doll, 39, caught the eye in a vibrant orange dress and mismatched pink coat as she made her daily pilgrimage across London's Leicester Square

Bold look: The Pussycat Doll, 39, caught the eye in a vibrant orange dress and mismatched pink coat as she made her daily pilgrimage across London’s Leicester Square

Don't mind me: The clash of colours ensured Ashley's bold layering did not go unnoticed following her latest appearance on Heart Breakfast

Finishing touches: The singer and presenter added to her look with a pair of ice blue stiletto heels, while a distinctive orange handbag rounded things off

Don’t mind me: The clash of colours ensured Ashley’s bold layering did not go unnoticed following her latest appearance on Heart Breakfast

Upbeat: Evidently in high spirits, Ashley greeted onlookers with a warm smile as she prepared for the journey home on Thursday

Upbeat: Evidently in high spirits, Ashley greeted onlookers with a warm smile as she prepared for the journey home on Thursday 

Amanda, 50, channelled her inner Disney monarch as she transformed into Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, while co-stars Ashley and Jamie Theakston became Alice and The Mad Hatter respectively.

Putting on a leggy display, the Britain’s Got Talent judge wore a card-inspired dress, complete with a dramatic collar and dipped hemline.

The mother-of-two boosted her figure in black ankle boots, while a spiked crown served as her key accessory.

Amanda maintained the red theme by sporting classic lipstick and drew a small black heart underneath her left eye.

Fun:  The American star had good reason to be cheerful after enjoying a light-hearted morning celebrating World Book Day with Heart radio colleague Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston

Fun:  The American star had good reason to be cheerful after enjoying a light-hearted morning celebrating World Book Day with Heart radio colleague Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston

Working it: Amanda put a sexy spin on the iconic Disney monarch Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland

Working it: Amanda put a sexy spin on the iconic Disney monarch Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland

Striking: She wore a card-print dress, complete with a bold collar and dipped hemline

Inspiration: An animated Helena Bonham Carter in Tim Burton's 2010 live action film pictured

Striking: She wore a card-print dress, complete with a bold collar and dipped hemline (Pictured right: An animated Helena Bonham Carter in Tim Burton’s 2010 live action film)

Radiant: Ashley put on an impressive turn as the fairy tale's chief protagonist, Alice

Radiant: Ashley put on an impressive turn as the fairy tale’s chief protagonist, Alice 

Lovely: The blonde beauty swept her tresses into a half up half down style, while her complexion was enhanced with neutral-toned make-up

Spooky revival: Mia Wasikowska pictured in the latest remake

Lovely: The blonde beauty swept her tresses into a half up half down style, while her complexion was enhanced with neutral-toned make-up (Pictured right: Mia Wasikowska in the latest remake)

Turning heads: The duo commanded attention as they stood by a fresh floral wall at the Leicester Square building

Turning heads: The duo commanded attention as they stood by a fresh floral wall at the Leicester Square building

Strutting down the Global Studios office, the former actress served herself some tea as she emulated the fictional character, who was played by Helena Bonham Carter in Tim Burton’s 2010 live action film.

Meanwhile Pussycat Doll Ashley looked elegant in the protagonist’s classic pinafore as she posed with a warm beverage for the playful images. 

World Book Day has been observed on the first Thursday in March since 1995 in the UK.

A set of books are released for £1 each year, with Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Wolf in Your Book and Luna Loves World Book Day written by Joseph Coelho leading this year’s line-up.