LFW: David Koma

Where: Freemasons Hall, WC2
Joanne Black style: Black jeans and cashmere jumper by Zadig & Voltaire, Joseph belt, leather Wunderkind jacket, black Sergio Rossi boots and an Alexander Wang bag.

Georgia born David Koma is a 24-year-old with talent. His geometry-inspired debut collection was daring and delightful – and did not disappoint.

If I had a wardrobe filled with Koma’s body con dresses, I’d be a happy woman. I love his sculptured shapes, tight-fitting and heavily embellished pieces – with pure wool, leather and suede materials and asymmetric detailing. The runway is certainly a colourful place with this young designer around – he makes great use of colour and his stained glass statement jewellery is fabulous.

Fame suits Koma. He’s gone from strength to strength since winning the Harrods Design award with his 2009 MA Graduate Collection at Central Saint Martins. I’ll be strutting my stuff in one of his masterpieces soon – and you can too after a trip to Browns – or www.davidkoma.com. I can’t wait until his next show – Alexander Wang has big competition.

LFW: Fashion for Relief Haiti

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Kate Moss, Annabelle Neilson and Naomie Campbell in ALexander McQueen

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Piers Morgan and Naomie Campbell in Vivienne Westwood

Where: Somerset House
Joanne Black style: Alexandra Wang dress, YSL heels and a Chanel bag.

Naomi Campbell was in top form on Wednesday as host of the Fashion for Relief Haiti charity show. She opened the star-studded event with fellow supermodel Kate Moss and Annabelle Neilson in a dress from the late Alexander McQueen’s last collection. She then took to the runway with Piers Morgan and looked stunning in gold Vivienne Westwood dress – which was later auctioned for £20,000 pounds – before closing the show on the arm of her mother Valerie.

It’s not every day you get to see Ronnie Corbett dancing to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean, Dame Shirley Bassey and Geri Halliwell strutting their stuff on the runway and model mum and daughter Amber and Yasmin Le Bonn walking together, so I was glad to be up in the front row to catch all the action. I was also delighted to see Sir Philip Green bid £100,000 for the McQueen dress and leather belt Moss wore on the night – a fitting tribute to the fashion designer who died in such tragic circumstances.

I don’t think I’ve seen a more powerful, colourful and tearful start to London Fashion Week. With over  £1million raised for the Haiti relief effort, it was a big show with an even bigger heart.

Damiani Party

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David Haye & Joanne Black - ©Dave Bennett

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Silvia Damiani @ Damiani Party - ©Dave Bennett

Where: Connaught Hotel, London
Joanne black style: short charcoal grey Lanvin dress, Sergio Rossi clutch, Lanvin shoes and Damiani diamonds

An evening dedicated to diamonds is not hard to enjoy – especially when it includes dinner at The Connaught and a dazzling performance by Paloma Faith.

With a star-studded guest list – and Silvia Damiani, Sydney Ingle-Finch and Lucy Yeomans hosting the event – the fashion stakes were high. Elle Macpherson did the classic short LBD proud, Cat Deeley looked elegant in a long blue dress and boxer David Haye sparkled in front of the cameras, with some beautiful stud Damiani earrings. Mira Anafina who runs the Bond Street Damiani store also looked cool in a black Fendi jump suit. It was Paloma who stood out from the crowd, however, with her stunning singing voice, sparkly gold dress – with a sexy plunge neckline – and Chinese-inspired hat worn to one side.

I know all too well what a fabulous accessory can do for an outfit, and it was great to see diamond jewellery take centre stage. A girl’s best friend? Absolutely!

Andres Velencoso

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Celebrity Style: Andres Velencoso

Men take note: if you’re a winter jet-setter hoping to arrive at your destination in style, look no further than Andres Velencoso. Snapped at an airport in Hello magazine, looking relaxed in jeans, a simple T-shirt, cool trainers, a great leather jacket and a polka dot scarf, Andres managed to outshine his glamourous other half Kylie Minogue – which was no mean feat. I love how effortless – and at the same time stylish – it all looks and will certainly be keeping a closer eye on this beautiful pair in future!

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

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Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

If you’ve ever tried to buy concealer under the bright lights of a department store, you’ll know that finding the right shade is no easy task. Thankfully, Laura Mercier has come up with the answer – a two-shade system that works with the varied tones in your skin to create a flawless look. Say goodbye to post-party bags under your eyes and hello to Laura Mercier’s Camouflage. Winter eyes have never looked so good!

Find out more: www.lauramercier.com