SIR RICHARD BRANSON LOSES BET TO GET DRESSED AND HOSTESS PHOTOS

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Pucker up! Richard Branson wore a full face of
make-up for a flight to Malaysia after losing a bet to AirAsia chief
Tony Fernandez

Pulling his blonde locks back
into clips, Branson completed his fresh new look with a sweep of red
lipstick and a fetching set of false eyelashes.

Putting
on a brave face, the 62-year-old finally made good on the bet that he
lost two years ago - after being too busy to see it through any earlier.

'We both had Grand Prix teams and I was absolutely certain that I was going to win,' said the businessman.

'Something went wrong. Of course the drivers of that race are no longer with us.

'I went to extreme lengths to avoid being here, but knew that one day I had to get it over with,' he added.

The funds from the flight went to the Starlight Foundation for ill children, but as to how far Sir Richard would go for charity, he said he'd keep his famous beard.

Suits you sir! The entrepreneur donned a red skirt suit for the special 6-hour flight

The jokes on you! AirAsia chief Fernandez was
more than happy to pose up with Branson, who finally made good on the
bet after two years

'Have you not seen a stewardess with a beard before?,' he asked before boarding the six hour flight.

Malaysian-born Fernandes, who described the Briton as his mentor, used
to work for Branson before setting up his own budget airline.

'As
an AirAsia X’s flight attendant, he has to comply with our grooming
standards and that includes shaving his legs, donning high heels,
putting on some makeup and slipping into the AirAsia’s famous red
uniform,' said the airline chief.

Celebrations: The billionaire was doused in champagne after finally completing his side of the bet

'He will be committed to carry
out the responsibilities of a flight attendant, including offering
coffee, tea and other food and beverages to guests on the special 6-hour
Perth to Kuala Lumpur flight.'

Tweeting before the flight, he wrote:
'Anyone want a free flight up to Kuala Lumpur and be served by Richard
Branson who lives in Perth. I got 2 to give.'

'I’ve
done some outrageous things in my time but this will be up there with
the best of them,' Branson added before he boarded. 'I’ve just got to
practice walking in high heels first'.

Here come the girls: Branson joined a number of other AirAsia stewardesses