Hello sailor! Dawn O'Porter shows off her retro style in navy and white coat dress as she joins a star-studded line-up at fashion and culture festival
She's juggling life as a new mum, writer, TV star and running her vintage fashion line.
So there was no one more perfect to kick off the the Stylist Live festival on Thursday than the multi-talented Dawn O'Porter.
The 36-year-old looked gorgeous in a navy and white coat dress as she co-hosted the four-day festival of cocktails, culture, catwalks and conversation with Edith Bowman.
Cute sense of style: Dawn O'Porter was pretty in a navy and white coat dress as she hosted the first day of the Stylist Live Festival at London's Business Design Centre on Thursday
The fashion lover showed off her signature retro style in her sailor-inspired dress, which featured white stripes on the arms and a buttoned up front.
The short pleated skirt showed off Dawn's long legs, while she ditched the heels in favour of some cute patent pumps.
Dawn shared her style talents, by telling her social media followers she'd turned a vintage coat into the pretty frock, telling her fans: 'LOVE my @williamvintage coat that I made into a dress coz I'm so clever!'
Smart: The fashion lover showed off her signature retro style in her sailor-inspired dress, which featured white stripes on the arms and a buttoned up front
Talented duo: Dawn cosied up to her festival co-host Edith Bowman who was pretty in print
With her trademark bob looking flawlessly glossy, Dawn was ready for her big day of hosting and mingling with some celeb pals.
She joined her festival co-host Edith Bowman on the red carpet, with the radio and TV star looking lovely in a floral print midi-length dress.
The two ladies clearly couldn't wait to spend the festival together as Dawn gushed on Twitter: 'I love my co-host so much. One of the worlds best! @edibow More tomorrow;)))'
Stylish for Stylist: The radio and TV star teamed her print midi-dress with glittering boots and glossy locks
Dawn and Edith were joined by a host of big names including Stylist magazine columnist Caitlin Moran and Davina McCall.
Davina kept things casual for the first day of the festival, showing off her gym-honed figure in skinny jeans and a simple black top and heels.
The ladies were all there to give talks, with Davina sharing her life lessons, and Caitlin sharing her thoughts on female sexuality.
Effortlessly chic: Davina McCall kept things simple in skinny jeans and heels as she arrived at the event
Pearls of wisdom: The ladies were all there to give talks, with Davina sharing her life lessons with the audience
Ready to take the stage: Stylist magazine columnist Caitlin Moran chaired a talk on female sexuality
Dawn meanwhile had a pop up shop for her vintage clothing line BOB at the festival,
The line is celebrating its one year anniversary this week.
The stylish star has been concentrating on her fashion endeavors, as well as being mum to her 10-month-old son Art, with actor husband Chris O'Dowd.
Multi-talented: Dawn meanwhile had a pop up shop for her vintage clothing line BOB at the festival, which is celebrating its one year anniversary this week, as well as hosting the talks
Exciting time: The stylish star has been concentrating on her fashion endeavors, as well as being mum to her 10-month-old son Art, with actor husband Chris O'Dowd
Plenty to see and do: The event is a four-day festival of cocktails, culture, catwalks and conversation
Ready to share: Davina looked in great spirits as she enjoyed a Q&A with fans
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