Game set and match! Pixie Lott and Ellie Goulding lead the celebrity glamour on the opening day of Wimbledon 2014
With England packing their bags in preparation for an early flight home following a disastrous World Cup campaign, all eyes looked to South London on Monday as the opening day of Wimbledon got underway.
Leading the glamour in the Evian Live Young Suite – where celebs had gathered ahead of the opening match – was songstress Pixie Lott, who caught the eye in a daring white crop top and gingham print skirt.
The 23-year-old matched her outfit with a sleeveless white jacket and crepe soled shoes as she posed for photos with model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire shortly after arriving on Monday afternoon.
Leading the way: Pixie Lott opted for a daring crop to and gingham print skirt (L) while fellow singer Ellie Goulding (R) caught the eye in a semi-sheer top and black satin skirt
A smart white leather handbag rounded off Pixie’s look, and she kept the accessory slung over her right shoulder while mixing with her fellow celebrity guests.
They included fellow singer Ellie Goulding, who opted for a surprisingly demure monochrome ensemble ahead of her day at the tennis.
The 27-year-old sported breezy semi-sheer top and black satin shorts – a look she teamed with a pair of strappy nude ankle boots.
In good company: Pixie was joined by stylish model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire
Bucking the trend: Vanessa White (L) wore ripped jeans and a tasteful white blouse, while Laura Mvula (R) was on song in a vibrant orange dress and mismatched yellow heels
Sitting pretty: Ellie enjoys a glass of wine with pals
With her flaxen locks loose and naturally parted, Ellie was in high spirits as she chatted with pals over a glass of white wine.
Other guests on the day included actress Joely Richardson, who gamely tried her hand at a spot of table tennis shortly after making her way inside the VIP Wimbledon suite.
Fashion forward Jameela Jamil was also in attendance, and she caught the eye thanks to her smart black dress as she posed for photos with close pals Rizzle Kicks.
Math! Ian McKellen soaks up the sun at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Getting a better look: Sir Ian keeps his eye on the ball
Serious stuff: Jack Whitehall attends the Andy Murray v David Goffin match on centre court
Say cheese: (L-R) guests Laura Mvula, Naomie Harris and Jameela Jamil
Murder on the tennis court! Sophie Ellis-Bextor (L) was amongst the guests at Wimbledon on Monday, where she was joined by Bond actress Naomie Harris (R)
Here we go: Fellow guest Joely Richardson tries her hand at table tennis
As temperatures continued to soar in London the attractive presenter had somewhat bizarrely opted to drape a knee-length Macintosh across her shoulders - and the garment jarred with an otherwise summer ready look.
While many opted for smart dresses and trousers, Saturdays singer Vanessa White bucked the trend by opting for ripped jeans, matching them with a smart white blouse and snappy gold stiletto heels.
Elsewhere Birmingham based star Laura Mvula was on song in a vibrant orange mini-dress that complimented her darker skin tone and ensured she was hard to miss as she sashayed inside.
Straight-faced: Rob Brydon and John Bishop attend the Andy Murray v David Goffin match on centre court during day one of the Wimbledon Championships
Focused: David Jason and Gill Hinchcliffe attend the match and are clearly in rapt attention
Strike a pose: Jameela is joined by British actress Natalie Dormer
Funny guy: Comedian Jack Whitehall was also in attendance on Monday (L) as was suave British actor Douglas Booth (R)
Good times: Jameela and Jack chat with actor Freddie Fox
The singer teamed her outfit with a pair of mismatched lemon yellow heels, while obligatory shades rounded off the look with typical aplomb.
Wimbledon follows the bitter disappointments suffered by the England team and their loyal fans at the World Cup finals in Brazil.
The opening day will take in matches by Novak Dkokovic, Li Na, Tomas Berdych, James Ward and last year’s Men’s Singles champion, Andy Murray.
Glam: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones dressed to impress
Blondie: Pixie Lott and Joely Richardson are clearly focused on Murray's big game
Let's talk: Natalie Dormer chats with Hollywood great Kathleen Turner
Fellow stage stars: Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid attend the Andy Murray v David Goffin match
Here they come: Ian McDiarmid and Kathleen Turner arrive for the opening day of Wimbledon on Monday (L) as do Harry Potter star Jamie Campbell Bowen and Matilda Lowther (R)
Having a laugh: Jameela larks around with close pals Rizzle Kicks on Monday afternoon
Focused: Rizzle Kicks, pictured in front of Kathleen Turner, also watched the match
Trio: Joely Richardson (Top), Naomie Harris (Middle) and Sophie-Ellis Bextor (Bottom) are moved by the game
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