Ashely James transforms into Sandy from Grease

Ashley James spent the morning transforming into Sandy from Grease before sharing her new look on Instagram on Friday.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 33, posed as she posed up a storm in front of the camera in a black off-the-shoulder top. 

She completed the look by accessorising with a pair of gold hoop earrings before styling her blonde hair in tight curls and adding a pop of colour with a slick of red lipstick. 

Ashley let a cigarette hang limply out of her mouth to add the final touch before inviting her followers to guess who she had become.

Taking to her Instagram story, she wrote: ‘Guess who I’ve spent the morning dressing up as for a really cool campaign I’m doing?

‘My hair is probably ruined but I am very proud of this transformation…’ 

Afterwards, she apologised on her story for ‘cat-fishing’ her fans as she admitted painting on her jaw line to complete the look.

The TV personality did the shoot as part of the Piper Presents Challenge which celebrates Piper-Heidsieck’s history as Hollywood’s favourite champagne and challenges people to recreate their favourite film scene at home. 

The post comes after Ashley shared a candid post as she explained that although she’s found ‘a keeper’ in her new man, she finds it awkward discussing their relationship. 

The reality star confessed that she still has ‘so much single pride’, and will always champion self-love overall.   

Alongside a snap of the pair, Ashley mused: ‘I still find it really awkward talking about my relationship. 

‘I’ve still got so much single pride and am fiercely independent, and I want to continue to encourage everyone to feel positive if they’re single. 

‘But I’ll say this. Before meeting this guy, I worried that perhaps being single for so long I’d become TOO independent to ever be happy with someone. 

‘I didn’t want another half or someone to complete me, I didn’t want a ‘best friend’, as I already have some.’ 

Admitting that she was worried she would have to change herself to be with someone else, she continued: ‘I worried I’d have to tone down my opinions or compromise who I was to be with someone. 

‘But I’ve found someone equally as independent, encouraging, so loving, so good at not taking my s**t, and more importantly someone emotionally available from the get go. 

‘Someone who supports my insistence on celebrating Valentine’s Day with all my friends so I never leave anyone out if they aren’t in a relationship.’  

She continued: ‘If I could go back a few years and give myself advice I’d say: stop making an effort with people who are making none. If someone’s emotionally unavailable it’s their issue and has nothing to do with you or what you’re doing. 

‘Stop trying to save or fix people, that is not your job. That’s not love. Save your amazingness for someone who deserves it and in the meantime enjoy your friendships, start new hobbies, learn new skills, travel. 

‘I’m so happy I got so many years putting 100% of my energy into my friendships, and can continue to do so in an independent relationship.

‘Sorry if this is a bit gushing, but credit where credit is due: He’s a keeper.’  

Ashley went public with her boyfriend back in January, after she shared a snap of her beau on Instagram during a holiday in Finland and was asked about him by several fans. 

Ashley’s last serious relationship was with comedian Matt Richardson, the two went through a painful split in 2014.