Inside Gemma Collins' 42nd birthday party at her £1.3m Essex home trends now

Inside Gemma Collins' 42nd birthday party at her £1.3m Essex home trends now
Inside Gemma Collins' 42nd birthday party at her £1.3m Essex home trends now

Inside Gemma Collins' 42nd birthday party at her £1.3m Essex home trends now

She is a self-proclaimed diva known for pulling out all the stops when it comes to celebrations.

And Gemma Collins certainly didn't fail to disappoint as she arranged a very lavish party to celebrate her 42nd birthday on Friday night.

The former TOWIE star, whose birthday is on January 31, kicked off her celebrations in style as she partied the night away with a huge host of friends.

Birthday: Gemma Collins (pictured with Jedward) didn't fail to disappoint as she arranged a very lavish party to celebrate her 42nd birthday on Friday night

Birthday: Gemma Collins (pictured with Jedward) didn't fail to disappoint as she arranged a very lavish party to celebrate her 42nd birthday on Friday night

She hosted the star-studded bash in a luxurious marquee at her £1.3million Essex home kitted out with stunning pink and white personalised decorations.

Gemma, also known as 'the GC', recruited DJ Fat Tony to perform at her birthday bash, where she partied with the likes of former X Factor stars Jedward.

She also debuted a striking new look for the occasion, showing off her newly-dyed pink tresses, complete with a matching feathered outfit and headpiece.

After Gemma partied the night away at her impressive party, MailOnline takes a look inside the lavish affair...

Celebrating: The former TOWIE star, whose birthday is on January 31, kicked off her celebrations in style as she partied the night away with a huge host of friends

Celebrating: The former TOWIE star, whose birthday is on January 31, kicked off her celebrations in style as she partied the night away with a huge host of friends

DEBUTING HER NEW LOOK

Gemma took to Instagram throughout Friday night to give an insight into her sensational birthday celebrations with a series of videos and photographs.

And at the beginning of the night, Gemma showed off her brand new look as she dyed her signature blonde locks to pastel pink.

In one stunning snap, Gemma flaunted her brand new birthday look, which she styled with a very extravagant feathered headpiece.

Pink locks: Gemma debuted a striking new look for the occasion, showing off her newly-dyed pink tresses, complete with a matching feathered outfit and headpiece

Pink locks: Gemma debuted a striking new look for the occasion, showing off her newly-dyed pink tresses, complete with a matching feathered outfit and headpiece

Keeping to the her colour theme, she accentuated her features with a slick of pink eyeshadow and a matching shade of lipstick.

She looked glamorous in a black sequinned off-the-shoulder gown complete with a purple feathered trim as she didn't fail to capture attention.

PARTYING WITH FAMOUS PALS

A whole host of her friends rallied around her to mark her big day as she kicked off her celebrations a whole five days before her birthday.

She was joined by twin brothers Jedward, whose real names are John and Edward Grimes, as they flew over specially for her party.

Pals: A whole host of her friends, including Jedward, rallied around her to mark her big day as she kicked off her celebrations a whole five days before her birthday

Pals: A whole host of her friends, including Jedward, rallied around her to mark her big day as she kicked off her celebrations a whole five days before her birthday

Taking to Instagram after landing in England, they said in a video: 'Gemma we just landed, we're here in your part of the woods. We're on our way to you.'

The brothers were then seen dancing and partying the night away with Gemma at her lavish bash - and even took to the mic to sing Elton John and Dua Lipa's Cold Heart remix.

Jedward made sure to turn heads as they sported matching leopard print sequinned shirts and black trousers for the occasion.

Gemma was also seen kissing one of the brothers on the cheek and letting him wear her extravagant pink headpiece as she took to the dance floor. 

Sparkling: Jedward made sure to turn heads as they sported matching leopard print sequinned shirts and black trousers for the occasion

Sparkling: Jedward made sure to turn heads as they sported matching leopard print sequinned shirts and black trousers for the occasion

Dress up: Gemma was seen letting one of the brothers wear her extravagant pink headpiece as she took to the dance floor

Dress up: Gemma was seen letting one of the brothers wear her extravagant pink headpiece as she took to the dance floor

The Irish singing duo also took to Instagram to share a snap of the three of them alongside a sweet birthday message for Gemma.

They penned: 'Happy Birthday to the iconic Jepic Queen Gemma Collins she's now rocking Pink hair it's so her and completely represents her energy and vibes! Super Happy to be celebrating her birthday.'

Also on Gemma's vast guest list were the likes of model

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