Aloud to break the rules! Nicola Roberts highlights her stunning red hair with green silk gown at Gabrielle's Gala

By Caroline Prosser

Published: 02:49 EST, 8 May 2014 | Updated: 11:42 EST, 8 May 2014

She’s known for her trademark auburn locks.

And breaking the rule that red and green should never be seen, Nicola Roberts stunned in a flowing sage gown as she attended Gabrielle’s Gala fundraiser at Old Billingsgate, London, on Wednesday.

The former Girls Aloud star, 28, wore a floor-length silk dress featuring spaghetti straps and a plunging neckline and back.

Turning heads: Nicola Roberts stood out at the 2014 Gabrielle's Gala at the Old Billingsgate Market in London, wearing a sumptuous green silk gown

Turning heads: Nicola Roberts stood out at the 2014 Gabrielle's Gala at the Old Billingsgate Market in London, wearing a sumptuous green silk gown

Her long hair was worn in soft waves around her shoulders, while the singer added some nude pointed-toe shoes to finish her look.

Going for an ethereal look, the star kept her makeup simple, wearing a nude lipgloss and a flick of black eyeliner.

 

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Sponsored by Lorraine Schwartz, the star-studded gala and fundraiser, organised by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation UK, helps support blood cancer research initiatives in the UK.

Stunning: Nicola styled her auburn hair into flowing waves while she kept her makeup simple with a natural lipstick and a black eyeliner

Stunning: Nicola styled her auburn hair into flowing waves while she kept her makeup simple with a natural lipstick and a black eyeliner

Flattering: The sage green silk gown clung to Nicola's every curve

Flattering: The sage green silk gown clung to Nicola's every curve

  
Perfect accessory: In-keeping with her minimalistic outfit, Nicola carried a simple metallic clutch bag

Perfect accessory: In-keeping with her minimalistic outfit, Nicola carried a simple metallic clutch bag

Buddies: Nicola poses with fellow singer Rita Ora, who performed at the event

Buddies: Nicola poses with fellow singer Rita Ora, who performed at the event

Ethereal: The pale green dress was the perfect complement to the star's porcelain skin

Ethereal: The pale green dress was the perfect complement to the star's porcelain skin

Last year 500 guests attended the event, in which tables cost £10,000, helping to raise £600,000 for the cause.

The evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, auctions as well as a special performance from Rita Ora.

Meanwhile, Nicola will be thrilled that her former Girls Aloud bandmate, Kimberley Walsh recently announced she is having a baby with her boyfriend, Justin Scott.

Making an impression: The Girls Aloud star looked sophisticated and elegant as she made her appearance at the red carpet event

Making an impression: The Girls Aloud star looked sophisticated and elegant as she made her appearance at the red carpet event

Green goddess: Nicola looked radiant as she posed on the red carpet at the charity fundraising event

Green goddess: Nicola looked radiant as she posed on the red carpet at the charity fundraising event

Glamorous: The Girls Aloud star emphasised her blue eyes with a dash of black eyeliner

Glamorous: The Girls Aloud star emphasised her blue eyes with a dash of black eyeliner

Going green: Former Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts meanwhile looked slim in her chic green maxi dress and nude heels

Going green: Former Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts meanwhile looked slim in her chic green maxi dress and nude heels

Working the room: Sponsored by Lorraine Schwartz, the star-studded gala, organised by Gabrielle¿s Angel Foundation UK, helps support blood cancer research initiatives in the UK

Working the room: Sponsored by Lorraine Schwartz, the star-studded gala, organised by Gabrielle¿s Angel Foundation UK, helps support blood cancer research initiatives in the UK

Pouting away: The 28-year-old opted against wearing any accessories and instead let her mane of red hair do the talking

Pouting away: The 28-year-old opted against wearing any accessories and instead let her mane of red hair do the talking

In demand: The star was helped into her car amid crowds of awaiting photographers

In demand: The star was helped into her car amid crowds of awaiting photographers

Walsh is the second member of the band to become a mum after Nadine Coyle gave birth to a little girl in February.

And Sarah Harding told the Daily Mirror newspaper that Cheryl Cole wants to be a mum, even though she split up with her boyfriend Tre Holloway last year.

Sarah, 32, told the paper: 'I know that Cheryl is broody, but we both have our animals.

'Maybe I should think about having kids at my age, but I'm still young and while I do want them one day, right now I don't even think I'm responsible enough.'

Coordinated couple: The 29-year-old was accompanied by her husband Jay Rutland, whose outfit matched her own

Coordinated couple: The 29-year-old was accompanied by her husband Jay Rutland, whose outfit matched her own

Dazzling: Rita Ora made sure she all eyes were on her
Golden girl: She opted for a plunging metallic dress, complete with revealing side split

Dazzling: Rita Ora made sure she all eyes were on her after opting for a plunging metallic dress, complete with revealing side split

Bold: The actress' plunging look featured a racy sheer panel that ran all the way to her waist
Peace out: Her long red locks were also worn down for the bash

Bold: The actress' plunging look featured a racy sheer panel that ran all the way to her waist, while her long red hair was worn down

The boss: Edith Bowman, who was hosting the proceedings, kept things simple in short black dress, with flared skirt detail

The boss: Edith Bowman, who was hosting the proceedings, kept things simple in short black dress, with flared skirt detail

Say cheese: Ronan Keating arrived with girlfriend Storm Uechtritz, who opted for a strange cut out skirt and cropped blouse

Say cheese: Ronan Keating arrived with girlfriend Storm Uechtritz, who opted for a strange cut out skirt and cropped blouse

Side-boob: The most daring outfit of the night went to Lady Victoria Hervey
Revealing: She wore a silver sequinned dress with racy sheer inserts along the side

Side-boob: The most daring outfit of the night went to Lady Victoria Hervey who chose a silver sequinned dress with racy sheer inserts along the side

Vamping things up: Chloe Green chose an-all-black look for the bash, which included a bodice style lace dress

Vamping things up: Chloe Green chose an-all-black look for the bash, which included a bodice style lace dress

Camouflaged: Lizzie Cundy flashed her ample chest in a clingy red dress
Fashion credentials: Nina Nesbitt wowed in her gold feathered dress with black skirt design

Mixing it up: Lizzie Cundy flashed her ample chest in a clingy red dress (L) while Nina Nesbitt wowed in her gold feathered dress with black skirt design (R)

All white on the night: TV and radio presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford's red lipstick stood out against her all-white trouser suit

All white on the night: TV and radio presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford's red lipstick stood out against her all-white trouser suit


Cheeky! The former Boyzone star rested his hand on Storm's leg after taking their seat at the fundraiser

Cheeky! The former Boyzone star rested his hand on Storm's leg after taking their seat at the fundraiser

Shine Ya Light: Rita wowed the crowd with some of her biggest hits after fitting in a quick wardrobe change

Shine Ya Light: Rita wowed the crowd with some of her biggest hits after fitting in a quick wardrobe change

Pout perfection: Rita styled her hair into two small knots and a plait after throwing on a plunging black dress and her favourite boots

Pout perfection: Rita styled her hair into two small knots and a plait after throwing on a plunging black dress and her favourite boots

Smouldering: Lady Victoria posed for a snap with model and musician James Rousseau, who stood out in a pale silver three-piece suit

Smouldering: Lady Victoria posed for a snap with model and musician James Rousseau, who stood out in a pale silver three-piece suit

Hand holding: Boris Becker kept his wife Lilly, who was dressed in a velvet jumpsuit, close as they arrived

Hand holding: Boris Becker kept his wife Lilly, who was dressed in a velvet jumpsuit, close as they arrived

Short and spicy: MTV's Lilah Parsons' hair looked in perfect condition as she posed in her red summer dress
Partygoers: Camilla Rutherford chose a shiny, green dress and metallic heels

Partygoers: MTV's Lilah Parsons' hair looked in perfect condition as she posed in her red summer dress (L) while Camilla Rutherford chose a shiny, green dress and metallic heels (R)

Hair-raising: R&B singer Tallia Storm opted for incredibly high hair to go with her gold and black outfit
Monochrome: Bip Ling stood tall in her platform white boots and LBD

Off the wall: R&B singer Tallia Storm opted for incredibly high hair to go with her gold and black outfit (L) while Monochrome: Bip Ling stood tall in her platform white boots and a cute LBD and bag by DKNY (R)

Pretty in print: Singer and model Louise Griffiths kept her long legs under wraps in her vibrant maxi dress

Pretty in print: Singer and model Louise Griffiths kept her long legs under wraps in her vibrant maxi dress

Blooming lovely: Australian Denise Rich opted for a silhouette style dress, with floral detailing along the front

Blooming lovely: Australian Denise Rich opted for a silhouette style dress, with floral detailing along the front

No smile here: Say Lou Lou twins Elektra and Miranda Kilbey both opted for black on the night

No smile here: Say Lou Lou twins Elektra and Miranda Kilbey both opted for black on the night

Roc The Life: Singer Ora gave photographers a wave as she made her way to the venue in a basketball jersey and boots

Roc The Life: Singer Ora gave photographers a wave as she made her way to the venue in a basketball jersey and boots

She's not ready yet! Bowman was spotted clutching her outfit as she arrived earlier in the day in a patterned jacket and jeans

She's not ready yet! Bowman was spotted clutching her outfit as she arrived earlier in the day in a patterned jacket and jeans

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Just beautiful, how simply gorgeous is she.........

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I love the way Nicola always stays natural! No orange tan or stupid hair. Them stupid towie Girls should take note.

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Nicola is a stunning redhead. Better than the others in Girls Aloud.

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I never understood why she received so much stick when she was in Girls Aloud. She is a really beautiful girl and looks stunning in this picture. Unlike a lot of other celebs, she is naturally attractive & elegant without resorting to plastering on make up, fake tan and bouffant hair. Good on her for knowing herself and not bowing to pressure to look a certain way

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The dress and make up are simple and her hair is gorgeous. She looks really lovely.

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Nicola looks stunning, unlike many of the others in these pics!

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She looks stunning!

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Rita Ora talentless clothes horse- not attractive inside or out !

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It's BLUE and green should never be seen! Dear God DM.

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And breaking the rule that red and green should never be seen>>>>>>>>>> If red and green should never be seen, why is that so many national flags have red and green on them

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