New mother Paloma Faith leads the Royal Variety Performance glamour in glittering feathered dress ... after topping the UK album chart for the first time
She took a musical hiatus after giving birth last year, confessing the first few months of motherhood had been 'hell'.
But Paloma Faith looked happier than ever on Friday as she celebrated topping the album charts at the Royal Variety Performance in London.
The 36-year-old cut a glamorous appearance in a black sparkly dress with a feather trim as she made her way into the venue.
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Stunner: Paloma Faith looked happier than ever on Friday as she celebrated topping the album charts at the Royal Variety Performance in London
Paired with pointed toe heels, Paloma looked effortlessly stylish in the all-black ensemble.
She styled her golden locks in a high ponytail, allowing the statement of the dress to shine.
The songstress showcased her glowing complexion with dramatic eyelashes, winged eyeliner and a bold pink lip.
Chic: The 36-year-old cut a glamorous appearance in a black sparkly dress with a feather trim
Success: Just hours earlier Paloma Faith found out she had topped the album charts, with her record 'The Architect'
Just hours earlier, the New York hitmaker discovered she topped the album charts, with her record The Architect.
Dressed in a striped velvet dress and mustard yellow scarf, the blonde beauty posed with the glitzy award backstage at the London Palladium.
Uploading a video to Twitter, the singer told fans: ' Hello everyone, it's been a very emotional day.
Speechless: The 36-year-old had been at rehearsals for the Royal Variety Performance when she found out the news
'I want to thank all my fans and their families who have been cajoled into buying my record this week.
She continued: 'I'm so elated, I am a bit speechless. It has taken four albums to have my first number one.
'It just goes to show that if you put the work in you will come out on top. Don't give up. Thank you everyone, I love you.'
Songstress: Dressed in a striped velvet dress and mustard yellow scarf, the New York hitmaker looked effortlessly stylish as she posed with the glitzy award backstage
The mother-of-one took a break away from the spotlight after giving birth to her first child with boyfriend of three years and French hunk Leyman Lahcine last December.
Paloma recently opened up about her experience of being a mother, confessing pregnancy and motherhood hasn't been plain sailing.
'There’s nothing glamorous, in my opinion, about pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. It’s hell, basically,' she said of the experience, according to The Punch.
'Everything went wrong with the pregnancy and the labour, but it’s so worth it.'
Sophisticated: Paired with pointed toe heels, Paloma looked effortlessly stylish in the all-black ensemble
Glamour: Dame Joan Collins looked every inch the Hollywood icon in a plush pink cape and full-length dress
Paloma was joined by a host of celebrities for the star-studded celebrations, including Dame Joan Collins.
The 84-year-old looked every inch the Hollywood icon in a plush pink cape and decadent drop earrings.
In keeping with the colour scheme, the Dynasty star paired her stylish outerwear with a full-length pastel pink dress.
She completed the look with silky gloves, embellished heels and a cream clutch bag.
Hollywood icon: The Dynasty star paired her stylish outerwear with a full-length dress, silky gloves and silver embellished heels
Meanwhile, The Duchess of Cambridge wowed on the red carpet in a glittering full-length Jenny Packham gown.
Kate, who is pregnant with her third child, cut an elegant figure as she attended the show with Prince William.
The stylish ensemble skimmed over her barely perceptible baby bump, nipping in at the waist to showcase her enviable physique.
Embellished: The Duchess of Cambridge looked sensational in a glittering full-length Jenny Packham gown
Look radiant in rhinestones like Kate wearing Jenny Packham
Kate Middleton looked radiant as ever as she arrived at The Royal Variety Performance, wearing a floor length bespoke Jenny Packham dress.
Whilst thousands have been waiting for this moment to see the reveal of what The Duchess of Cambridge would wear to this star-studded event, it’s clear to see it was worth the wait.
The brunette beauty showed off her tiny petite frame in a glittering long sleeved gown, which sparkled and shone with each step she took. We are officially in love with this dress and adore this look on Kate, it’s elegant and classic just like her.
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Graceful: The stylish ensemble skimmed over her barely perceptible baby bump, nipping in at the waist to showcase her enviable physique.
Having a jolly time: Kate, who is pregnant with her third child, cut an elegant figure as she attended the show with Prince William
The long sleeved dress, featured a sheer overlay with thousands of embellished beads which captured the light.
Louis Tomlinson opted for a more casual ensemble, wrapping up warm in a black bomber jacket and joggers.
The 25-year-old looked downcast with his head down and hands in his pockets as he made his way into the venue.
Glum:The 25-year-old looked downcast with his head down and hand in his pockets as he made his way into the venue
Dressed down: Louis Tomlinson opted for a more casual ensemble, wrapping up warm in a black bomber jacket and joggers
Wow: Paloma looked sensational in her ballgown, featuring a feathered edge, and making her exit from the venue in her sky-scraper high heels
Good sense of fun: Danny O'Donoghue showed off his playful nature as he left the star-studded Royal Variety Performance
Brilliant time! Dapper Danny was in high spirits as he left toting a bottle of water to keep him hydrated after his night out
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