娱乐新闻：Sir Elton's bash for birthday girl Liz Hurley

The singer held a lavish party for the model, who arrived with her husband Arun Nayar wearing a eye-catching white knee-length frock and sparkling silver shoes.

A beaming Liz Hurley, with husband Arun Nayer, looked ready for fun in a flirty party frock

Snap! David Furnish and Sir Elton John both wore sparkling silver shoes

Not to be outdone, Sir Elton and husband David Furnish kept in step with the trend - both also sported matching metallic treads.

Janet Street Porter, in a navy party dress, and shoe designer Patrick Cox both arrived in high spirits.

Sir Elton and Hurley have long been firm friends - earlier this year he delivered a moving speech during her wedding to millionaire businessman Nayar, in which he referred to her as his "daughter".

Janet Street Porter attended the party, and fellow guest Patrick Cox arrived with impressive gift for the model

He said he couldn't be more fond and proud of her, the most lovable and beautiful girl one could meet.

Hurley told Hello! magazine: "I cried in the church, during Elton's speech. I'm afraid my stiff upper lip deserted me."