Every inch the English rose! Lily Collins is the belle of a ball in a floral-print prom dress as she leads the glamour at Lancôme pre-BAFTA party
By LOUISE SAUNDERS and DONNA MCCONNELL
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She was born in Surrey and her father is party of British rock royalty.
And elegant Lily Collins looked every inch the English rose as she led the glamour at the Lancôme pre-BAFTA party at The London Edition Hotel on Friday night.
Exuding radiance as she posed at the star-studded event, the 24-year-old actress was the picture perfect prom princess as she showcased her style credentials in a gorgeous printed floral strapless gown.
Prom princess: Elegant Lily Collins looked every inch the English rose as she led the glamour at the Lancôme pre-BAFTA party at The London Edition Hotel on Friday night
Featuring a flattering cinched-in waist and a full skirt, the Mortal Instruments star's powder blue as pastel pink rosebud-print dress ensured she looked the absolute epitome of ladylike chic for her big moment in the spotlight.
Adding height to her frame, Lily - the daughter of Phil Collins and his second wife, Jill Tavelman - teetered on a pair of towering nude pointed stiletto heels while working her magic in front of the camera.
Turning around to reveal the dramatic scooped back of her dress, the striking starlet's silk gown perfectly complemented her flawless alabaster skin.
Dressed to impress: Exuding radiance as she posed at the star-studded event, the 24-year-old actress was the picture perfect prom princess as she showcased her style credentials in a gorgeous printed floral strapless gown
Rocking the red carpet: Featuring a flattering cinched-in waist and a full skirt, the Mortal Instruments star's powder blue as pastel pink rosebud-print dress ensured she looked the absolute epitome of ladylike chic for her big moment in the spotlight
Lily completed her look by wearing her short dark brunette locks teased into a mane of delicate curls, while vamping up her ensemble with a slick of dark rouge lipstick and her signature full eyebrows.
But although she is a self-confessed anglophile, the Los Angeles native revealed it would be something of a whistle-stop tour to London, with her having to jet out of the capital before Sunday night's 2014 BAFTAs get underway.
Speaking to MailOnline at the Lancôme pre-BAFTA party at The London Edition Hotel, Lily said: ' I came in for today but I won't be staying for the BAFTAs or fashion week, which are two of my favourite things. I'm flying back to LA for work.
English rose: Lily completed her look by wearing her short dark brunette locks teased into a mane of delicate curls, while vamping up her ensemble with a slick of dark rouge lipstick and her signature full eyebrow
Style queen: Adding height to her frame, Lily - the daughter of Phil Collins and his second wife, Jill Tavelman - teetered on a pair of towering nude pointed stiletto heels while working her magic in front of the camera
'I really love being in London I always have so much fun when I'm here.'
Chatting about her work as an ambassador for the French luxury cosmetics company, she added: 'I do love wearing red lipsticks and I've worn Lancôme ever since I became their ambassador.
I'm trying out a new darker colour tonight.'
Also attending the Lancôme bash were TV presenters Laura Whitmore and Zara Martin, designer Lulu Guinness, Radio 1's Edith Bowman, singer Eliza Doolittle and Mr Selfridge actress Sai Bennet.
Little Miss Sunshine TV presenter Laura Whitmore looked lovely in a yellow and white striped dress with a cute Peter Pan collar
Bringing the glamour: TV presenter Zara Martin looked chic in a teeny minidress, while Mr Selfridge star Sai Bennet looked great in olive green
Not so mellow yellow: Eliza Doolittle rocked a buttercup-coloured silk slip as she posed up a storm inside the event
Girls' night out! Laura chatted to Radio 1 presenter Edith Bowman inside the bash
New season's colours: Beauty blogger Tanya Burr looked great in an orange pencil skirt and back cropped top
The queen of fashion: Handbag designer Lulu Guinness was there to cast a discerning eye over the sartorial creations at the event
A rose on Valentine's Day: TV presenter Laura left the party with a single pink rose in her goody bag, wearing her coat over her shoulders
Pretty in pink: The Saturdays singer Vanessa White looked radiant as she left the brand's exclusive reception on Friday night
Looking hot: Made In Chelsea's Amber Atherton looked red hot in a brightly-coloured tailiored jacket and a little black mini skirt
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