She's the bauble of the ball: Gwyneth Paltrow blends in with Christmas tree decorations in patterned dress at children's charity dinner

PUBLISHED: 19:39 EST, 25 November 2013 | UPDATED: 06:30 EST, 26 November 2013

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We know she likes to be the belle of the ball – but Gwyneth Paltrow looked more like the bauble of the ball at a charity dinner on Monday.

The star was hosting a charity dinner for a children’s charity with British fashion designer Matthew Williamson.

Wearing a dark blue dress with a jazzy sequin pattern, the Iron Man 3 actress merged in with the Christmas tree at the event – almost making her invisible.

Bauble of the ball: Gwyneth Paltrow hosts a charity dinner with British designer Matthew Williamson, in London

Gwyneth’s blonde hair thankfully meant the pretty actress wasn’t completely lost in the bright lights and baubles at the Aqua Shard in London.

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The dinner saw the unveiling of the unique Christmas tree curated by Matthew Williamson with baubles created by several celebrities including Gwyneth, Sienna Miller, and Mary J Blige.

British designer Matthew said: ‘I am delighted to be involved in the Kids Company, a charity very close to my heart.

Sparkle city: The pair were in town to host an event, but Gwyneth looked more like a Christmas tree decoration than an A-lister

‘I am thrilled to be part of this initiative which supports the Kids Company in the fantastic role they are playing in positively transforming the lives of many children.’

Hosts Matthew and Gwyneth posed together alongside the Christmas tree, before mingling with the guests and enjoying dinner.

Arizona Muse, who has been revealed as the face of Louis Vuitton’s latest campaign alongside David Bowie, attended alongside Dragons’ Den star Kelly Hoppen.

Friends: Gwyneth posed with her co-host for the evening Matthew Williamson and charity campaigner Camila Batmanghelidjh

The celebrity guests enjoyed a three-course dinner including Dover Sole and Luscombe Devon cider sauce,created specially by the venue.

The stunning Christmas tree with its unique ornaments will be showcased in the triple-height atrium bar of Aqua Shard, and the baubles created will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the Kids Company charity.

To bid for a bauble from December 2 onwards, click here

Rarely gets it wrong: Gwyneth is usually fashion fabulous, as she was in November when she launched the Printemps Christmas Decorations Inauguration in Paris

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Jonelle, sf, United States, 8 minutes ago

Her agent (best in biz) and MASSIVE PR team whole staffer of gazillions on working and have been 24/7 on making her seem likable. She isn't. Total phony sham - disgusting the energy and money spent on her image and looks, by her, in a month, could support that Charity for decades.

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hello, TVL, 37 minutes ago

great woman & star; I do like this beautiful dress, colouful = so what ?!? she isn't on a funeral, isn't she?

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Cate, London, United Kingdom, 51 minutes ago

I love Gwyneth! All the people who claim to dislike her YET click on news about her as if there's nothing else on the internet need to get a life.

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Beth, Toronto, Canada, 1 hour ago

The woman in the middle has embarrassed GP with her ridiculous ensemble.

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Rebecca, Los Angeles, United States, 1 hour ago

I cannot stand her. My friend is married to her first cousin and she is getting a divorce, he is a jackass too.

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Cate, London, United Kingdom, 53 minutes ago

Is there any obsessed people in your family or just you? WHy do you click on the news about people you can't stand if you're not obsessed?

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Cate, London, United Kingdom, 52 minutes ago

Is there any obsessed people in your family or just you? Why do you click on the news about people you can't stand if you're not obsessed?

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Maria, London, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

I quite like this dress. And she's not going to be standing next to a Christmas tree all night long, is she?

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ESS1, London, United Kingdom, 2 hours ago

AMAZING how arrogance is SUCH a turn off. After she TOLD Friends to boycott Vanity Fair, I can't stand her!

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Cate, London, United Kingdom, 50 minutes ago

Did you see that she did? She said that she didn't do anything like that, there is ZERO evidence that she did, maybe you shouldn't believe in everything you read?