Party People: InStyle Best of British

February 7, 2011

VIPs including Marina Diamandis and Corinne Bailey Rae (both pictured above) gathered at Shoreditch House for the second party in association with Lancôme, held in anticipation of the 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAS) in February.

The cocktail party, in its second year, is all about exciting young talent in film and television with music and fashion sprinkled on top.

What She Ate: lobster & avocado tortilla, beef carpaccio with parmesan crostini, salmon tartare on baby endive and goats cheese & black truffle ravioli

What She Drank: bespoke Grey Goose cocktails Le Fizz and Le Masque, with Taittinger champagne and Vedett beer

What She Heard: A live performance by Eliza Doolittle, which included hit songs Skinny Jeans and Pack Up, with Sunday Girl and artist Bip Ling hitting the decks later on in the evening

What She Wears: Lancôme, of course. If you’re looking to recreate Marina Diamandis and Corinne Bailey Rae’s looks, the read on for the finer details.

Marina Diamandis

Marina, of Marina and the Diamonds sported a strong rock chic look (she is a real one afterall), focusing on the eyes to compliment the on-trend neon lip. A directional look that Marina is well able to carry off.

Face: Teint Miracle in 04 – €34.50, Blush Subtil in Peach Fever – €35.85, Eclat Miracle on the top of the cheek bones, the inner & outer corners of each eye & the cupids bow – €27.50.

Eyes: Artliner in Noir – €27.39, Colour Design 601 Strass Black – €17.43, Hypnôse Drama in Noir – €25.50

Lips: Lip paint (Marina’s own)

Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne’s look, quite like her voice, is a classic smoky eye that follows the red-carpet trend this season for a nude lip. Sheer, glowy and simply gorgeous.

Face: Eclat Miracle to highlight and enhance light reflection in key areas particularly top of the cheekbones – €27.50 Blush Subtil 08 Brun Roche Classic – €35.85

Eyes: Le Crayon Sourcils Pro 03 brun – €16.00, Hypnôse Precious Cells Mascara – €25.50, Ombre Magnetique – Disco Gold – €30.00, Ombre Absolu Duo – Love For Sale – €35.85

Lips: L’Absolu Crème de Brilliance 201 – €22.91