Elle Style Awards 2012 - NEXT Red Carpet Challenge

One of the most prestigious events in the fashion calendar takes place next Monday, with Next proudly sponsoring this year's Elle Style Awards in London.

To celebrate the build up, Next has set a challenge to recreate a favourite look from last year's red carpet using only pieces from their current collection, with two lucky winners receiving tickets for the awards and afterparty.

Not one to turn down a challenge or the opportunity for a party I had to give this a go!

Corinne Bailey Rae @ Elle Style Awards 2011

I love Corinne's look - this its young, fun and easy to wear with a silk print dress teamed with a black blazer. I could definitely see myself wearing this outfit! Here's how I would recreate the look with Next clothing:

 1. Black Jersey Blazer - £45

2. Lipsy Bandeau Lotus Dress - £60

3. Patent Island Platform Court Shoes - £26

4. Snake Effect Panel Clutch Bag - £15

5.Nude Slice Necklace - £10 and Nude Expander Bracelet - £12

Total Red Carpet Look - £168

 For more classic, red carpet skimming glamour I would go for Thandie Newton's gorgeous blue dress with flower print. Check out the amazing plunge neckline and thigh high slit. See below for how I would recreate this look from Next's current collection: 



Thandie Newton at Elle Style Awards 2011

 Thandie kept the outfit very simple with no accessories other than the gold clutch bag however I would definitely add the bracelet and drop earrings to complete the look. The earrings really pull together the dress and the bag with the gold and pink tones.

1. Print Shape Enhancing Maxi Dress - £38

2. Gold Wide Expander Bracelet - £18

3. Geri Gold Plated And Pink Semi Precious Stone Earrings - £45

4. Sparkle Raffia Envelope Clutch - £16

5. Get The Look Black Microsuede Anklestraps - £28

Total Red Carpet Look - £145

I would love to know which outfit you prefer?

Lindsey