Look Du Jour: Ballet Beautiful

What: Alexandra Grecco tutu skirt, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen top, Chanel bag (all c/o), Jimmy Choo sandals & Monica Vinader jewellery (borrowed)

Where: Jimmy Choo VICES Dinner at One Mayfair and Mondrian London launch party

I’ve had this beautiful Alexandra Grecco tutu for some time now and, while the hours spent staring at its gorgeousness have certainly added up, I couldn’t for the life of me work out where or how to wear it. I thought about pairing it with a plain white tee and maybe even… trainers. Then I realised that this would make me look about 3 feet tall, a Lily Allen circa 2009 (check) vibe is something I’m not keen to rock and my sports shoe collection consists of one pair of Stan Smiths that are now really quite grotty. So instead of attempting to go down the cool girl route, I decided that a skirt this pretty warrants a full on fairy princess moment. And what could scream “fairytale” louder than a glittering pink tee, Chanel accessories and silver Jimmy Choo’s fit for a modern day Cinderella?!

I’m a firm believer that if you’re going to do something then you may as well really go for it, so I finished off the look with lots of Monica Vinader jewels and took a risk on ice Princess inspired makeup that deviated dangerously far from my usual eyeliner-plus-bright-lip evening routine. If you like the results then you’re in luck as I’ll be bringing you a little beauty how-to later this week.

Love Ella. X

Images by Holly McGlynn