Anna Friel oozes vintage glamour in a vibrant yellow maxi dress at charity auction event in London 

Anna Friel attended the star-studded charity auction of artist Lily Lewis’ new collection Safe Places in support of Refuge in Covent Garden, London, on Thursday.

The actress, 44, oozed vintage glamour at the event in partnership with Petersham Nurseries, joining the likes of Ellie Goulding, Caspar Jopling and Claire Forlani on the guestlist.

Anna looked effortlessly chic in a vibrant yellow maxi dress which was adorned with flared white lace short sleeves.

Gorgeous: Anna Friel attended the star-studded charity auction of artist Lily Lewis’ new collection Safe Places in support of Refuge in Covent Garden, London, on Thursday

Adding some glamorous touches, the actress opted for dazzling diamond earrings and white strappy heels.

Anna styled her brunette locks into a voluminous blow-dried hairdo, adding a slick of radiant make-up.

Also attending the event was Meet Joe Black star Claire, 49, who opted for a sparkly midi skirt and black leather look jacket.

Vintage chic: The actress, 44, oozed vintage glamour at the event in partnership with Petersham Nurseries, joining the likes of Ellie Goulding , Caspar Jopling and Claire Forlani on the guestlist

Vintage chic: The actress, 44, oozed vintage glamour at the event in partnership with Petersham Nurseries, joining the likes of Ellie Goulding , Caspar Jopling and Claire Forlani on the guestlist 

Star-studded: Anna looked effortlessly chic in a vibrant yellow maxi dress which was adorned with flared white lace short sleeves (pictured with Claire Forlani, right)

Star-studded: Anna looked effortlessly chic in a vibrant yellow maxi dress which was adorned with flared white lace short sleeves (pictured with Claire Forlani, right) 

Glamorous: Adding some glamorous touches, the actress opted for dazzling diamond earrings and white strappy heels

Radiant: Anna styled her brunette locks into a voluminous blow-dried hairdo, adding a slick of radiant make-up

Glamorous: Adding some glamorous touches, the actress opted for dazzling diamond earrings and white strappy heels

The actress accessorised her ensemble with a burgundy Chanel handbag and brown barely-there heels.

Elsewhere, Ellie and her husband Caspar also attended the event just six weeks after the singer welcomed their first child.

Ellie, 34, who named her son Arthur Ever Winter, looked sensational dressed all in black, while husband Caspar looked dapper in a black suit and blue shirt.  

The Starry Eyed hitmaker accessorised her chic ensemble with gold hoop earrings and layered simple chain necklaces. 

Stylish: Also attending the event was Meet Joe Black star Claire, 49, who opted for a sparkly midi skirt and black leather look jacket complete with a burgundy Chanel bag

Stylish: Also attending the event was Meet Joe Black star Claire, 49, who opted for a sparkly midi skirt and black leather look jacket complete with a burgundy Chanel bag 

New parents: Elsewhere, Ellie and her husband Caspar also attended the event just six weeks after the singer welcomed their first child

New parents: Elsewhere, Ellie and her husband Caspar also attended the event just six weeks after the singer welcomed their first child 

Details: Anna accessorised her ensemble with a summery straw bag

Details: Anna accessorised her ensemble with a summery straw bag 

Here she comes! The actress was spotted making a glamorous exit from the event

Happy: Anna appeared in great spirits as she beamed to photographers

Here she comes! The actress was spotted making a glamorous exit from the event 

Work it: Anna's vibrant ensemble highlighted her toned figure

Work it: Anna’s vibrant ensemble highlighted her toned figure 

Thursday’s event marked the opening of Lily Lewis’ new art collection, Safe Places, which officially opens on June 18 2021.

The work aims to shine a light on domestic abuse victims, cases of which have risen by more than 61% in 2020 during lockdown.

In partnership with Petersham Nurseries and UK charity Refuge, artist Lily hosted a three-course fundraiser dinner followed by an auction with Lord Dalmeny Chairman of Sotheby’s with all proceeds going to charity.   

It comes after Ellie returned to work last Wednesday just five weeks after giving birth to her first child with husband Caspar.

Stunning: Ellie, 34, looked sensational and dressed all in black while husband Caspar looked dapper in a black suit and blue shirt

Stunning: Ellie, 34, looked sensational and dressed all in black while husband Caspar looked dapper in a black suit and blue shirt

Home time! Following the event Ellie was seen braving the rain with an umbrella

Home time! Following the event Ellie was seen braving the rain with an umbrella

She took the stage at Leeds defender Luke Ayling and his stunning wife Poppy’s wedding at the lavish Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest, where she sang while accompanied by Hertfordshire-based The Function Band. 

The star looked sensational in a mini dress as she belted out a rendition of The Waterboys’ 1990 hit How Long Will I Love You? while the sportsman and his bride performed their first dance to just 30 guests. 

Last month, Ellie welcomed her first child with Caspar, as she gave birth just weeks after surprising fans with the news that she was eight months pregnant in a stunning at-home shoot for Vogue Magazine. 

Caspar confirmed they had welcomed a baby on his Instagram story as he shared a picture of a bunch of flowers and wrote: ‘Mum and baby both healthy and happy’. 

Glam: She styled the wrap style dress with a pair of barely-there heels

Details: Ellie accessorised with a collection of delicate jewellery

Glam: She styled the wrap style dress with a pair of barely-there heels

Stunning: Ellie looked stunning during the night out without her little one

Stunning: Ellie looked stunning during the night out without her little one

He added: ‘I don’t ever address the public attention that comes with Ellie’s job, but during this magical and personal moment we would really appreciate being able to enjoy our privacy – Thank you x.’  

Ellie and Caspar married in August 2019 at York Minster, and first learned they were expecting while celebrating their one-year anniversary last year.

The award-winning artist revealed late last month that she was embracing her new pregnancy figure. In an interview, the songwriter said: ‘A revelation: I’ve always had a runner’s body and now I have a bigger a*s and these rather nice boobs!’

Event: Thursday's event marked the opening of Lily Lewis' (pictured) new art collection, Safe Places, which officially opens on June 18 2021

Event: Thursday’s event marked the opening of Lily Lewis’ (pictured) new art collection, Safe Places, which officially opens on June 18 2021 

The fitness enthusiast also detailed her pregnancy cravings, admitting she has a penchant for tinned sardines and Weetabix Minis, and has even visited McDonald’s twice in the last eight months.

On her eating habits, the songwriter added to The Telegraph’s Stella Magazine: ‘[tinned sardines and Weetabix Minis] aren’t eaten at the same time… it was only two [times she went to McDonalds!’].

The Starry Eyed hitmaker also touched on discovering she was pregnant at eight weeks during a romantic trip to Italy for her first wedding anniversary. 

Ellie said: ‘I thought I had an iron deficiency and got blood tests, which came back fine but my progesterone levels were high… I then started struggling a bit with exercise. That was a sign for me something had changed.’ 

Congratulations: Last month, Ellie welcomed her first child with Caspar, as she gave birth just weeks after surprising fans with the news that she was eight months pregnant in a stunning at-home shoot for Vogue Magazine

Congratulations: Last month, Ellie welcomed her first child with Caspar, as she gave birth just weeks after surprising fans with the news that she was eight months pregnant in a stunning at-home shoot for Vogue Magazine