She really is an Icon! Rihanna showcases her incredible figure in a plunging bra top and daring sheer skirt as she accepts award at the AMAs
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She collected the coveted Icon prize at Sunday night's 2013 American Music Awards.
And Rihanna proved that she was an icon of the sartorial world as well as the music industry as she paraded her envy-inducing figure in a typically daring ensemble.
The 25-year-old singer looked positively jaw-dropping as she showcased her toned midriff in a plunging sequin-embellished bra top, which flashed a glimpse of one of her numerous tattoos.
She's a fashion Icon, too! Rihanna proved that she was an icon of the sartorial world as well as the music industry as she paraded her envy-inducing figure in a typically daring ensemble at the American Music Awards on Sunday night
Sheer daring: The 25-year-old singer looked positively jaw-dropping as she showcased her toned midriff in a plunging sequin-embellished bra top, which flashed a glimpse of one of her numerous tattoos
Making sure to show off her shapely legs, the Bajan beauty teamed her skimpy crop top with a semi-sheer full-length skirt with crystal detailing and a flowing train as she strutted her stuff at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Wearing her raven locks slicked back to let her striking ensemble take centre stage, the Diamonds hitmaker accessorised with a dramatic cuff, a crystal choker-style necklace and pearl and spike earrings.
Highlighting her stunning features with bronze make-up, Rihanna completed her look with a set of fluttering false lashes as she mingled with the great and good of the showbiz world.
Body confident: Rihanna showcased her toned midriff and shapely thighs in a black bra-top
Dare to bare: Making sure to show off her shapely legs, the Bajan beauty teamed her skimpy crop top with a semi-sheer full-length skirt with crystal detailing and a flowing train
Sartorial hit: Wearing her raven locks slicked back to let her striking ensemble take centre stage, the Diamonds hitmaker accessorised with a dramatic cuff, a crystal choker-style necklace and pearl and spike earrings
The music megastar was presented with the Icon Award on Sunday night by her visibly emotional mother, Monica Braithwaite.
Handing over the gong, the retired Afro-Guyanese accountant said: 'Rihanna, I'm so proud of you tonight.
'I know the journey in your career has not always been an easy one, but tonight I applaud you and admire you for being so strong and so positive and so humble and so focused.
Bajan beauty: Highlighting her stunning features with bronze make-up, Rihanna completed her look with a set of fluttering false lashes
Turning heads: Rihanna wore this eye-catching ensemble to the awards show and the after party
Dramatic: While Rihanna's outfit turned hears, she also went for dramatic eye make-up to complete her look
Centre of attention: Rihanna ensured all eyes were on her in her risque outfit
'It's amazing how you always manage to take good from all your experiences. I'm so blessed to be a part of this historic moment.
'I just want to say how proud I am to present to you the first-ever AMA Icon Award.'
And it wasn't just her mother who found the moment moving.
'Doobie wrap': But it was actually the Barbadian beauty's bed-head hairstyle which garnered the most buzz in the Twitterverse
Bed-head beauty: Riri smoothed her new black bob down with numerous bobby pins - a fuss-free updo the African-American community calls a 'doobie wrap'
Winner: Rihanna accepted the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist award from presenter Marc Anthony onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards
Thanks! The six-time Grammy winner looked gorgeous as she accepted her eighth statuette for Favourite R&B/Soul Artist from Zoe Saldana and Marc Anthony
Rihanna said: 'Just about 20 years ago is when I really started making your life a living hell - my annoying little husky man voice, you call it. You keep me driven, you keep this special.'
The Unapologetic singer said she couldn't believe she was receiving such an honour at the tender age of 25 and thanked her 'Rihanna Army.'
Offering the crowd a stirring performance of her hit track, Diamonds, Rihanna then accepted an additional award for Favourite R&B/Soul Artist.
Overjoyed: Rihanna looked as if she couldn't believe her luck as she gazed down at her Icon Award
Revealing: Rihanna's revealing dress left little to the imagination as she posed with her award
Tan lines! Rihanna's bra top showed off the star's tan lines from sunbathing in her bikini
Fierce: Rihanna looked amazing as she posed for pictures in the press room after being presented with her Icon Award
The six-time Grammy winner looked gorgeous as she accepted her eighth AMA statuette from Zoe Saldana and Marc Anthony, telling the audience: 'I want to thank [CEO of Universal Music Group] Lucian Grainge, Jay Brown, Jay-Z, Tata [Young], my Roc Nation family.
'I really, really want to thank my family for always being there for me. Thank you for being in the house tonight on such a special night. My friends!
'But most of all my fans, this is for you guys! You guys made this happen and I love you, thank you so much!' 
'You guys made this happen and I love you, thank you so much!' The What Now hitmaker - who sat beside her BFF Melissa Forde - beat out Ciara and Alicia Keys for the honour
Happy days: The music megastar seemed to be in great spirits after collecting the coveted award
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