* YOU BEEN SNAP * She's a lady! Elegant Rihanna steps out in flowing black gown with flame red beehive"

*BY FLORA LYIMO DESIGNER* 

We are used to seeing the pop Princess strutting her stuff on stage in impossibly tiny outfits or showcasing a provocative look for a night on the town.
But Rihanna came over quite the lady as she attended a charity bash in New York last night.
The What’s My Name singer showed of an extremely demure and elegant look as she arrived at the DKMS fifth annual Linked Against Leukaemia gala.

Demure darling: Rihanna showed off an extremely sophisticated look at the event held at Cipriani Wall Street where the singer was honoured for her efforts in fighting Leukaemia

Ladylike style: Rihanna showed off a demure and sophisticated look as she attended the 5th Annual DKMS Gala in New York last night

Elegant up do: Rihanna looked stunning with her flame red hair styled up on top of her head

Rihanna opted for a two-tiered black ball-gown with lace panelling, frilled skirt and an elegant train as she demonstrated a subtle but chic style for the bash.
And in keeping with the look she had her flame red hair styled into an elegant up do and opted for simple yet stunning makeup and only accessorised with a pair of drop earrings.
Rihanna was honoured at the event held at Cipriani Wall Street for her work in the fight against Leukaemia.
The star celebrated after with dinner at Emilio's Bellato Italian restaurant on the edges of Little Italy.
One of the city's favourite celebrity haunts, it has a private dining room where the owner has previously played host to the likes of Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz and Russell Crowe.

Night out: The star rounded off her evening with dinner at Emilio's Bellato Italian restaurant in New York, a celebrity favourite 

And it was just the Bajan singer who stepped out for the charity bash and a whole host of famous faces showed their support for the charity.
Gossip Girl Leighton Meester opted for a chocolate brown one-shoulder rouched dress with gold satin shoes while Eva Mendes opted for a monochrome look in layered white with black trim and black accessories.

Red carpet style: Leighton Meester opted for a chocolate brown satin number while actress Eva Mendes came over all monochrome in a layered midi dress

Colour clashing: Model Iman clashed on the red carpet in a hot pint frock while Pharrell looked dapper in a well-cut black tuxedo

N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell Williams, who was looking extremely sharp in a well-cut tuxedo, took to the stage to introduce a leukaemia patient and a donor for an emotional meeting while Mary J. Blige treated guests to a performance.
Model Iman clashed with the red carpet in a shocking pink chiffon dress with ruffled neckline while veteran singer Cyndi Lauper had chosen an edgier look in black leather with gold accessories. 

Party people: Fashion designer Vera Wand, Rihanna and Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles posed for a picture and Rihanna caught up with Eva Mendes

Class Act: Guests at the charity gala were treated to a performance by Mary J Blige

And as the honoured lady of the evening Rihanna was in high demand as she mixed with fellow guests and caught up with friends.
Rihanna was seen mixing with fashion designer Vera Wang and Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles and she was also seen being introduced to David Bowie by his wife Iman.

Nice to meet you: David Bowie looked pleased to meet the singer while his wife Iman placed a protective hand around Rihanna's back

That was close: Rihanna nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction when she bent down to pick up her train

In a recent interview with Top of the Pops magazine, the Barbadian singer admitted that she loves lazing around on her days off.
'When I have a day off, I usually just laze around for as long as possible,' she told the publication.
'I watch TV in bed, blast music out really loudly, or maybe go shopping. But recently when I've had time off, I haven't been shopping at all. I've just stayed at home watching TV.'
She also admitted to getting homesick from time to time, confessing: 'I really miss being away from home.
'What I miss most is my family, the food, some of the music and definitely the weather - sunshine makes me happy!
'Barbados has a different culture and I miss being part of it, having it as my everyday life.'