OSCARS 2011: Kim Kardashian and Elton John schmooze at his star-studded party

By
Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 7:53 AM on 28th February 2011

She didn’t score an invite to the Academy Awards, but Kim Kardashian managed to wrangle an invite to the next best thing – the Elton John Foundation’s 9th annual Oscar viewing dinner party.

The reality TV star was spotted schmoozing with the famous host, who was in the party spirit in bright pink glasses, at the Pacific Design Centre in West Hollywood, California.

The 30-year-old put her curves on show in a J. Mendel gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Christian Louboutin heels, and a Judith Leiber clutch.

Among those who showed up early to
put away a few cocktails with Elton were Oscar winner Jamie Foxx,
director John Waters and new American Idol judge Steven Tyler.

The Brits were out in force for the night, including a Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Katie Price and Florence + the Machine star Florence Welch.

Supermodel Heidi Klum arrived in the mood for self-reflection – her Julien MacDonald dress was adorned with reflective mirror embellishment.

Frock stars: Heidi Klum, Florence Welch and Clare Danes

She finished her look with Lorraine Schwartz earrings and ring, Christian Louboutin shoes, and a Judith Leiber clutch.

Emma Roberts, 20, wore a plunging grey dress with silver sequin detail from Jenny Packham.

She hobnobbed with younger actors, Hayden Panettiere, 21, who looked chic in a white and gold draped gown and dashing Gossip Girl star Chance Crawford, 25.

Dazzling: Petra Nemcova, Malin Akerman and Carly Steel

Ready for fun: Tori Spelling, Terri Seymour and Glee’s Jane Lynch

Elton and his partner, David Furnish, kept busy mingling with their guests.

‘Our baby is at home with the nanny,’ Furnish said, answering inquiries about the couple’s newborn son, Zachary.

The party was as dressed up as the
guests, featuring floor-to-ceiling curtains, mustard-colored love seats
and a wide-mirrored floor.

The latter provided a navigational challenge to women wearing short skirts.

Hosts with the most: Hosts Elton and partner David Furnish looked dashing in their respective suits for the night

But Katie Price didn’t seem to mind.

The former page three model, otherwise known as Jordan, turned up a very short black sequinned dress which flaunted her famous ample chest.

The 32-year-old cosied up to host John, who happily obliged.

Friends in high places: Model Katie Price (aka Jordan) cosied up with the man of the hour

John’s partner Furnish said this has been a special time for him and the famous singer.

‘We have the No. 1 movie in the country, Gnomeo and Juliet, and we have this Oscar party, so it’s a great time,’ he said.

Furnish is co-producer of Gnomeo and Juliet, which topped the box office this weekend, and John is executive producer.

Happy times: Reality TV couple Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott also caught up with the hosts

Young ones: Emma Roberts socialised with
Hayden Panettiere and
Gossip Girl star Chance Crawford, 25