Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Preview Party

Wednesday (June 7) played host to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition preview party, a highlight of London’s social calendar which attracted a plethora of style savvy stars. I was delighted that many summery frock were on display, despite the not-so summer weather.

Zawe Ashton: There was something very 1920s about Zawe’s Roksanda ‘Hillevi’ dress in glorious bubblegum pink satin. Sleek finishing touches were added with a Roksanda ‘Besa’ bag and Roksanda ‘Dana’ shoes.

Florence Welch: Sticking to her signature bohemian style, the singer kept things colourful with a Gucci Fall 2017 ensemble. Black and pink floral prints made way for a ruby red Gucci clutch and cream Gucci boots, both emblazoned with the designer’s definitive animal symbolism.

Katherine Jenkins: The singer chose a monochrome Nedo by Nedret Taciroğlu piece for the occasion. While I liked the lace detailing, the belt seemed ill-fitting to the look.

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on June 8, 2017 In: Arizona Muse, Chanel, Ellie Bamber, Emilia Fox, Florence Welch, Gucci, Joely Richardson, Katherine Jenkins, Laura Bailey, Laura Carmichael, Roksanda Ilincic, Sai Bennett, Tamsin Egerton, Temperley London, Vivetta, Zawe Ashton

03.06.15

2015 Glamour Woman of the Year Awards Red Carpet Roundup

There were many more lovely ladies besides Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kate Hudson and Kerry Washington who attended the 2015 Glamour Woman of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens on Tuesday (June 2) in London, England.

Gemma Chan: The British actress served up visual splendour wearing an Mary Katrantzou’s intricately printed ‘Cassandra’ dress. I’m glad she kept the spirit of this look alive with a moss-green clutch.

Gillian Anderson: There was a distinct lack of drama at this event, so up stepped Gillian Anderson wearing a nude caped gown by Australian couturier Paolo Sebastian. Some might find this a touch dated, but I’m too busy diverting my eyes away from the upper mid section.

Louise Redknapp: The British presenter usually finds herself at near the top of the my best dressed list, but that wasn’t to be the case on this occasion. While I loved the gorgeous cobalt-blue hue and her breakaway from the expected, this Proenza Schouler basket weave fringe dress fails to flatter, plus her pumps were really dull. The only plus side was the complementary Bottega Veneta clutch.

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on June 3, 2015 In: Alesha Dixon, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Holden, Amy Schumer, Ashish, Balenciaga, Barbara Bui, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Ellie Goulding, Ellie Kemper, Gemma Chan, Gillian Anderson, Glamour Women Of The Year Awards, Halston, Kaley Cuoco, Katherine Jenkins, Lela Rose, Louise Redknapp, Luisa Beccaria, Maisie Williams, Mary Katrantzou, Michael Costello, Mugler, Nicola Roberts, Paloma Faith, Paolo Sebastian, Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Ferguson, Suki Waterhouse

14.03.14 Runway To Red Carpet

Katherine Jenkins In Preen – Investitures Ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Katherine Jenkins and her partner Andrew Levitas arrived at Buckingham Palace in central London on Friday (March 14) for an Investiture Ceremony, where she received an OBE from Prince Charles.

The Welsh soprano was awarded the honour for her services to music and charity work.

Looking as lovely as ever, she wore a Preen Spring 2014 dress cut from white stretch-crepe featuring a kaleidoscope of colour and print.

Her colourful perfect-for-a-sunny-day-at-the-palace dress, which cinches her in at the waist enhancing her silhouette, was only marginally upstaged by a stunning magenta fascinator.

You may remember that Melonie Diaz wore this same dress to the Film Independent Spirit Awards earlier this month.

I love this so much that it’s currently on my favourites list.

You can buy Katherine’s Preen Issy Geometric-Print Crepe Dress from MatchesFashion.com.

Credit: Style.com & Getty

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on March 14, 2014 In: Katherine Jenkins, Preen, Runway To Red Carpet

08.10.13

2013 Pride of Britain Awards Red Carpet Roundup

Here is a roundup of the good, the bad and the ugly at the 2013 Pride of Britain Awards held at Grosvenor House in London yesterday evening. I will let you decide who belongs in which category.

Tess Daly: The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host wore an Emilio Pucci Fall 2013 LBD featuring a sexy side slit, sheer sleeves and slash inserts. Possibly the first to get her footwear right on this red carpet, she added gold-metallic pumps to her look. I love her golden waves, but frown upon the suitcase-sized clutch she opted for. You may remember that Kelly Rowland wore this same dress back in January.

Katherine Jenkins: I was shocked to see Katherine not wearing a gown. Instead, she selected an eggplant Lanvin one-shoulder dress styled with conservative black pumps.

Sarah Harding: The former Girls Aloud singer sparkled in a gold short-sleeved gown featuring sheer embellished panels styled with a gold clutch and chic updo. I really liked the gown until the back revealed her ‘Don’t be Bitter. Glitter’ tattoo.

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on October 8, 2013 In: Amanda Holden, Ashley Roberts, Emilio Pucci, Katherine Jenkins, Lanvin, Pride Of Britain Awards, Tess Daly

18.06.13 Runway To Red Carpet

Katherine Jenkins In Roksanda Ilincic – Royal Ascot

Katherine Jenkins made a brilliantly bold entrance today at the Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in England.

The singer was a vision in a vibrantly hued, colour-blocked dress from Roksanda Ilincic’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection. The hot orange and pink shades were mirrored in the impressively artistic Philip Treacy fascinator, which topped off this frock with a grand flourish.

While the rationale behind her nude Anya Hindmarch ‘Seymour’ clutch was probably to avoid distracting from her strong look, the opposite effect seemed to happen, as I found myself focusing on the odd-colour-out.

With her vivid Dayglo hues, Katherine smartly wore a daintier sandal and kept her makeup rather neutral, while slicking her hair into a simple updo.

You may recall that Naomie Harris wore this dress earlier this year, styled to much different effect.

Roksanda Ilincic ‘Sessler’ Dress – Net-A-Porter.com, Matches Fashion and Ssense.com
Anya Hindmarch ‘Seymour’ clutch – AnyaHindmarch.comCredit: Style.com & Getty

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Posted by Rachel Watkins on June 18, 2013 In: Katherine Jenkins, Roksanda Ilincic, Runway To Red Carpet

21.02.13

2013 Brit Awards Red Carpet Round Up

Many more PYTs were out on the red carpet at the 2013 Brit Awards, held at the O2 Arena in London yesterday evening.

Laura Mvula: The singer wore a leather coat dress by London-based Korean-born designer, Heohwan Simulation. Music’s lady of the moment styled her zipper-accented perforated look with white Jimmy Choo ‘Vita’ peep-toes and a perspex floral clutch. Her makeup is flawless. I wish my skin glowed like that.

Katherine Jenkins: The Welsh singer wore a Stella McCartney kaleidoscopic dress from the designer’s Evening 2012 collection, which the designer herself has worn in a different colour. Her Charlotte Olympia pumps match her dress, with a pink lip colour providing an interesting contrast. I like that she’s continuing to discover different silhouettes.

Aluna Francis: The singer/songwriter opted for a metallic-grey Theyskens’ Theory Fall 2012 dress with pearl-embroidered details which give it that beautiful shimmer. I adore the delicate sheer skirt; the fine details are amazing. Christian Louboutin ‘Corpus’ sandals and a ‘Mina Strass’ clutch couldn’t be more perfect for this.