Location: Somerset House
Joanne Black style: Same as Mark Fast – just time for a shoe change into Margiela toe-less ankle boots.

Osman's all-white collection

The collection: For those of you who enjoyed the pale pieces from Osman’s last collection, his latest show was not to be missed. Osman’s Spring/Summer wardrobe brought chic European glamour to LFW. Inspired by a reportage photo of Mrs Simpson – who once wore a white dress to visit President Nixon – his all-white collection (with hints of gold) was pure and elegant, packed with sleek, sculptured pieces. Having teamed up with travel specialists Kuoni, Osman’s collection was designed to take us on a journey, and with use of North African and Japanese influences throughout, he did just that. Osman is one to watch for the future.

The wish list: It was so good, I wanted to walk away with the whole collection.
The style:My friend Yara – together with Katya Russian Editor of Shopping Guide – stood out from the fashionista crowd with their striking red outfits. I also loved actress Kemi David’s dress, which she designed herself. Who said the talent at LFW was just on the catwalk?

Kemi David's fab dress

Yara and Katya are ladies in red at LFW

Tallulah Adeyemi stunning in Acne and DKNY

Location: University of Westminster
Joanne Black style: Martin Margiela A/W 09 dress; Sergio rossi S/S 09 edgy ankle sandals; Patrizia Pepe leather jacket A/W 08 and a Lanvin S/S 09 bag.
The collection: Knitwear has never looked so good. This collection, themed around cinema (in particular the silent films of the 1920s) and inspired by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich, focused on telling the story of courageous women in society. There was certainly something very powerful about his short sexy knit dresses – with Swarovski embellishments. I also love the way he teamed each of his dresses with Christian Louboutin shoes – which the designer had created especially for the show.
The wish list: Fast’s figure-hugging black and white print dress with a fantastic geometric shape jutting out from the shoulder was fantastic.
The style: I loved the fact it was 9.30am and girls were dressed up ready for a night on the town – in short dresses and sexy statement ankle boots. My highlight was spotting Christian Louboutin in the front row, fanning himself with a leaflet.

Location: Annabel’s night club London.
Joanne Black Style: IWC Schaffhausen Chronograph automatic silver watch with black strap.

Joanne Black's IWC Schaffhausen Chronograph Automatic

This has to be the first event I have ever attended, where being fashionably late just wasn’t the done thing.

In many ways, Vanity Fair’s On Time magazine launch party was an event like no other. Never before have I set foot in Annabel’s nightclub at a time typically reserved for pre-dinner cocktails – and left before 8pm! Never before has clock watching at a party been actively encouraged. And never before have guests cared less about your choice of high-end fashion, and more about your choice of timepiece.

Transformed into an exclusive emporium of time, Annabel’s had everything from Cartier and Breitling to IWC and Asprey. When I wasn’t listening to host and editor Nick Foulkes discuss his love of time or sharing memories of my summer break in St Tropez with Arnaud Bamberger of Cartier, I was answering questions about my own watch – an IWC Schaffhausen Chronograph automatic. Designed for men, I was determined to show even the MD of IWC himself how a few masculine touches in women’s styling can be a very good thing. Why else are boyfriend jackets such a wardrobe staple?

Joanne Black @ the Donna Karan George’s Appeal evening

Where: Donna Karan on Conduit Street
Joanne Black Style: Marjan Pejoski dress – the same designer who brought us Bjork’s famous swan dress in 2000 – a black YSL belt, Alexander McQueen Peyton bag and Lanvin shoes.

It’s not often you get to see the compassionate side of the fashion world. It’s a ruthless industry driven by trends, looks and top outfits. But, as proven by the team at Donna Karan, there is always room to achieve great things – while buying great clothes.

This was a discount evening with a difference. As well as the cocktails, canapés and 10% discount on all Donna Karan clothes, the proceeds from a live auction and 10% of sales on the night were being donated to the fantastic George’s Appeal – an appeal launched to try and raise over £5million for Neuroblastoma, a childhood-only cancer.

Joanne Black socialising with HRH Princess Michael of Kent

Guest of honour HRH Princess Michael of Kent gave a passionate speech about the disease – which has a 70% fatality rate among children with an aggressive form of the disease – before the auction. I have to say I was excited when a bidding war broke out over the Personal Stylist Session I’d donated. In the end, it was Donna Karan customer Denise Pollard-knight who walked away with the prize – contributing to the staggering five-figure sum raised for the cause that night.

Of course, no Donna Karan event would be complete without mention of some of the stylish outfits on show. HRH looked elegant in a grey silk evening jacket (by a Venice designer), a black skirt with vertical lines (great for making the most of her height) and fabulous pink diamond chandelier earrings. Donna Karan’s General Manager Giuseppe Perrella stepped out in DKNY; Alex Bergholz-Gander – who helped HRH navigate the store – wore head-to-toe Donna Karan, with a necklace by my client Yara Lasytsya, and Yara looked stunning in the beautiful Lanvin dress and Donna Karan belt I’d helped her select that day.

First prize, however, has to go to TV Expert and co-author of ‘The Naughty Girl’s Guide to Life’ Sharon Marshall. Sharon not only did a great job comparing the auction, she was also wearing a black Jessica Kagan Cushman bracelet that said ‘Please knock, bell out of order’ on the side. Given I also have this bracelet, Sharon obviously has great taste!

Where: Browns (London Store), Opera Gallery, Maddox Club
Joanne Black Style: Lanvin top, Acne leather skirt, Alaia belt, python vintage Alexander McQueen bag, python Sharon Wauchob shoes and Wolford fishnet tights

If you believe an outfit shouldn’t be seen twice, I would advise you never to attend three events in one evening. There’s only way to survive a crowded social calendar – find one great outfit fit for two hours of fashion, two hours of the arts and a night filled with fabulous dance moves…

Joanne Black and Osman Yousefzada @ Pre-collection launch

Mariella Tandy, Retail Editor of Tatler and host of Osman’s launch, knows the way to a woman’s heart. Start with a late Champagne afternoon tea – complete with cucumber sandwiches, scones, elderflower cordial – and finish with a selection of fabulous pre-collection pieces.

Dressed in a stunning pink dress from the collection, Mariella looked the part – as did Browns’ Communications Director Zoe Kuipers in one of Osman’s cool cotton blue dresses. Surrounded by beautiful outfits, it didn’t take long before I had a wish list the length of my arm – ex city boy designer Osman really deserves his share of the fashion limelight right now.

Sadly, I couldn’t save you a scone but the following links should keep your inner fashionista entertained. You can check out the pre-collection for yourself at www.brownsfashion.com. Find out more about the man behind it all at www.osmanyousefzada.com.

Joanne Black @ Bernard Buffet and Salvador Dali private view

It wasn’t long before I was swapping great outfits for great masters at the Opera Gallery. Designed to celebrate the life and works of Salvador Dali and Bernard Buffet, the private view showcased 50 original and unique paintings, sculptures, watercolours from both artists.

After sipping champagne with the Gallery’s stylish director Jean-David Malat, I explored the works of art with friend Sandra Geilly. I have to confess, I was slightly distracted by her summery feminine Wunderkind dress, her sexy blue shoes – with a chain detail that complemented the blue in the dress – and trendy white Christian Louboutin bag. Fashion is, after all, an art form in itself.

Stephen Webster store opening after-party
Ok, so I said there were three events, but that does exclude a much-needed detour to Harry’s Bar to counter the effects of two champagne receptions.

After sampling the best risotto in town, it was on to Maddox nightclub for the opening of Stephen Webster’s new Mount Street store. All I can say is thank you Sharon Wauchob for creating comfy python shoes so I could dance the night away.