Amy Winehouse failed to show up for her own birthday party, telling friends she did not look pretty enough to go.

The singer is likely to have missed out on some expensive birthday gifts when she decided to skip the event at central London's Jazz After Dark club.

Family and friends, including Mark Ronson, Adele and Remi Nicole, had arrived at the popular venue to celebrate her 25th but the Valerie star failed to show.

Nicole had reportedly planned the occasion and was put out that Winehouse had refused to leave her house.

A pal told the Sun newspaper: "Remi had organised the night and made a huge effort. They had a huge row.

"Amy can be very selfish – there was no convincing her and she ruined the night for everyone, including herself."

Guests had not been short of party ideas having arranged for a guitar shaped cake with Amy's picture on it to arrive at the venue.