Spring was certainly busting out all over when Mad Men star Christina Hendricks helped Dame Vivienne Westwood launch her new flagship store and Palladium Jewellery Collection in Los Angeles last night.
The 35-year-old star had squeezed into one of the designer's iconic corset tops and her famous embonpoint was almost spilling out of it.
The stunning red head, who plays Joan Holloway in the show, was also wearing cigarette pants - rather aptly for a Mad Men actress - black peep toes and a gold sparkly oak leaf brooch from the range.
Scroll down to watch Christina in conversation...
Christina was unveiled as the face of Dame Vivienne's Palladium collection at the start of this month.
She's also been busy over the last few week filming I Don't Know How She Does It with Sarah Jessica Parker in New York.
Parker, 45, plays Kate Reddy, a successful finance executive who is the primary breadwinner for her husband and children.
The movie, based on the best selling book of the same name by former Daily Mail columnist Allison Pearson, is about the struggle for modern women to 'have it all.'
Christina plays Reddy's best pal and the star-studded movie also stars Olivian Munn, Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Kelsey Grammer.
Meanwhile, a row has erupted after it was confirmed that Mad Men would be returning to our screens in 2012 - but that two characters would be killed off.
Although they haven't revealed who or how they'll meet their fates, it's been met with a storm of protest from the cast and the show's creator, Matthew Weiner.
Weiner is placing the blame squarely on cost-saving by show broadcasters AMC.
The cast reduction – worth around $1.5 million a season - is one of several money-saving demands being made by AMC which have sparked a row with Weiner.
Weiner claims he offered to take less money to save the cast and also denied reports that he's on a $30million three-year contract.
The BAFTA and Emmy-winning drama about a New York advertising agency has finally been given the green light for a fifth series following stalled contract renegotiations with Weiner.
Speaking to Mad Men fan blog Basket of Kisses, Weiner said: 'I want the fans to know directly from me that I had nothing to do with this delay and it is not about money.
'I am fighting for the cast and for the show. And I appreciate the kindness and concern of the fans.'
Speaking about his reported $30 million, three-year deal he said: 'First of all, the number that's been published is not true.
'Second of all, I offered to have less money, to save the cast, and to leave the show in the running time that it's supposed to be. The harder that I've fought for the show, the more money that they've offered me.'
Weiner has also confirmed that he asked to cut two actors from the show each year for three years.
'Even though people have left the show, none of that has ever been about money,' he said. 'I've brought the show in on budget. I've been a good producer.'
Weiner is also furious that AMC want more product placement in the show in a bid to raise more revenue, which the producer claims will ruin it.
Sources at AMC meanwhyile say it is simply trying to find ways of paying for his increased salary demands, which they say would make him the richest 'show runner' in TV history.AMC has threatened to move ahead with the next series of Mad Men with or without Weiner, insisting the show will be back on American TV in early 2012.
AMC meanwhile has threatened to move ahead with the next series of Mad Men with or without Weiner, insisting the show will be back on American TV in early 2012.
The 35-year-old star had squeezed into one of the designer's iconic corset tops and her famous embonpoint was almost spilling out of it.
The stunning red head, who plays Joan Holloway in the show, was also wearing cigarette pants - rather aptly for a Mad Men actress - black peep toes and a gold sparkly oak leaf brooch from the range.
Scroll down to watch Christina in conversation...
Va va voom: Christina Hendricks wowed with her celebrated curves when she arrived at opening of Vivenne Westwood's new store in Los Angeles
Lucky man: The Mad Men actress and husband Geoffrey Arend
She's also been busy over the last few week filming I Don't Know How She Does It with Sarah Jessica Parker in New York.
Parker, 45, plays Kate Reddy, a successful finance executive who is the primary breadwinner for her husband and children.
Girl power: Kelis was also at launch along with Dame Vivienne and Christina
Checking them out: Christina and Greg couldn't resist having a look at some of Westwood's coveted shoes and bags
Christina plays Reddy's best pal and the star-studded movie also stars Olivian Munn, Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Kelsey Grammer.
Meanwhile, a row has erupted after it was confirmed that Mad Men would be returning to our screens in 2012 - but that two characters would be killed off.
Designer and muse: Dame Vivienne has chosen Christina to be the face of her Palladium jewellery collection - with the star wearing a beautiful oakleaf piece
Weiner is placing the blame squarely on cost-saving by show broadcasters AMC.
The cast reduction – worth around $1.5 million a season - is one of several money-saving demands being made by AMC which have sparked a row with Weiner.
Man magnet: Christina as Joan Holloway - surrounded by admirers - on Mad Men
The BAFTA and Emmy-winning drama about a New York advertising agency has finally been given the green light for a fifth series following stalled contract renegotiations with Weiner.
Speaking to Mad Men fan blog Basket of Kisses, Weiner said: 'I want the fans to know directly from me that I had nothing to do with this delay and it is not about money.
'I am fighting for the cast and for the show. And I appreciate the kindness and concern of the fans.'
Curvy: Joan always gets a second glance on the show, which will return for its fifth series in 2012
'Second of all, I offered to have less money, to save the cast, and to leave the show in the running time that it's supposed to be. The harder that I've fought for the show, the more money that they've offered me.'
Weiner has also confirmed that he asked to cut two actors from the show each year for three years.
'Even though people have left the show, none of that has ever been about money,' he said. 'I've brought the show in on budget. I've been a good producer.'
Weiner is also furious that AMC want more product placement in the show in a bid to raise more revenue, which the producer claims will ruin it.
Sources at AMC meanwhyile say it is simply trying to find ways of paying for his increased salary demands, which they say would make him the richest 'show runner' in TV history.AMC has threatened to move ahead with the next series of Mad Men with or without Weiner, insisting the show will be back on American TV in early 2012.
AMC meanwhile has threatened to move ahead with the next series of Mad Men with or without Weiner, insisting the show will be back on American TV in early 2012.
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