Grin and bare it: Kylie Minogue braves the cold weather and a make-up free face as she steps out in black and gold coat

By Iona Kirby





She may be a megastar but Kylie Minogue kept things understated when she stepped out in London today.



The pint-sized pop star, 43, drove herself to a West London gym.



While it is unusual to see her in such a casual outfit, Kylie looked simple and stylish.



Natural: Kylie kept things make-up free in London today





She decided to go au naturel and free of make-up as she strolled down the street after parking her car.



But her bare face didn't stop the star from smiling at the awaiting photographers.



She picked a black coat with gold piping to keep her warm in the cool British weather.



Black and gold: Kylie chose a coat also favoured by Pippa Middleton





The Australian kept the rest of the outfit equally simple in skinny black trousers, which she accessorised with black heeled pumps and a black patent handbag.



And Kylie is not the only one to favour the double-breasted coat, which falls mid-thigh and ties at the waist.



Pippa Middleton, who is fast becoming a style icon just like her sister, has also been spotted sporting it.



Understated: The star kept things simple and stylish





Kylie finished her worldwide tour Aphrodite last month and is currently promoting a 3-D version of the concert.



She is also voices an animatronic pig in the musical Betty Blue Eyes at London's Novello Theatre.



The singer was earlier this month seen visiting the pig, which she has voiced since the musical's opening in April.



Spot the difference: Kylie is usually seen sporting raunchy outfits





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Kylie Minogue gets up close and personal with the animatronic pig she voices on Betty Blue Eyes visit

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER



Say hello to my little friend: Kylie Minogue meets the animatronic pig she has been voicing in Betty Blue Eyes for the past four months



She's voiced The Green Fairy in Moulin Rouge and Florence in The Magic Roundabout.

But one of Kylie Minogue's most well-loved alter egos is that of an animatronic pig in the musical Betty Blue Eyes.



So the 43-year-old singer decided to pay a visit to London's Novello Theatre yesterday afternoon to finally meet the porker she has been voicing for the past four months.





She's amazing! Kylie appeared to be blown away by the animatronic porker





Dressed in a simple outfit of a white shirt and black tie, Kylie giggled as she posed up with her new friend and met the cast of the Alan Bennett musical.



Kylie has been voicing Betty since the show opened in London in April after producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh decided to offer her the part.



Explaining the decision, Mackintosh said: 'I was thinking of someone that crossed generations and would have the little girly sound that would be fitting for Betty and thought of Kylie





Give us a kiss! Kylie plants a kiss on the pig as she mingles with castmembers backstage at the Novello theatre





'She loved the idea. The voice of Betty couldn't be in better hands. She was an absolute sport.'



Mackintosh added he was thrilled that Betty has become the most loved member of the cast.



He said: 'It's lovely to hear the oohs and aahs when she appears!'





Chic: Kylie looked cute in a pair of black trousers, white shirt and black tie





Windswept: Kylie fell victim to London's windy weather on her day out





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