Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Tallia Storm at star-studded Maserati launch

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock shows off her perfect pins as she goes full-on vamp in thigh-skimming black mini at star-studded Maserati launch

By WILLIAM LEE ADAMS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 01:26, 27 May 2016 | UPDATED: 01:52, 27 May 2016

As one-fourth of the girl group Little Mix she's used to leaning on her sisters.

But on Thursday evening singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock proved that she's more than capable of standing on her own as she dazzled at the VIP reveal of the Maserati Levante SUV at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London.

The 24-year-old beauty looked ravishing in a thigh-skimming, black velvet mini dress with lattice detailing and floral embellishments - a dark and sultry look that befit the Buckinghamshire-born stunner.  

Standing tall: On Thursday evening singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock dazzled at the VIP reveal of the Maserati Levante SUV at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London

As part of Little Mix's Get Weird world tour, Leigh-Anne has performed energetic two-hour sets on a regular basis - and clearly all that movement does a body good.

Her endlessly lithe legs looked smooth, silky and taut and she elongated them further in a pair of pointy black heels.

The X Factor winner added a spot of bling to her look with her signature gold necklace, a large gold and silver wristwatch and a quilted black handbag with chunky gold chain.  

Stunning: The 24-year-old beauty looked ravishing in a thigh-skimming, black velvet mini dress with lattice detailing and floral embellishments

Dazzling: The X Factor winner added a spot of bling to her look with her signature gold necklace, a large gold and silver wristwatch and a quilted black handbag with golden chain

Fit: As part of Little Mix's Get Weird world tour, Leigh-Anne has performed energetic two-hour sets on a regular basis - and clearly all that movement does a body good. Her legs looked toned, taut and silky 

Leigh-Anne felt right at home as she mingled with the London glitterati, including Scottish R&B singer Tallia Storm, who was discovered by Elton John at the age of 13 and subsequently signed with Virgin Records. 

The 17-year-old rising star looked glorious in a sheer gown that exposed her panty line and tantalising lace-up heels. 

Leigh-Anne and Tallia cosied up to radio personality and former pin-up queen Lisa Snowdon, who who rocked a hip-hugging, ankle-length dress with decorative flowers in purple, white and black. 

So much beauty: Leigh-Anne felt right at home as she mingled with VIPs, including Scottish R&B singer Tallia Storm, who was discovered by Elton John at the age of 13 and subsequently signed with Virgin Records

Inspiration: Leigh-Anne and Tallia cosied up to radio personality and former pin-up queen Lisa Snowdon, who who rocked a hip-hugging, ankle-length dress with decorative flowers in purple, white and black

Top Model: Lisa played a perfect make-up game, using lashing of mascara and a touch of blush to great effect

Still got it: The 44-year-old beauty unleashed her inner model, working a variety of poses

Fashion elite: Lisa posed with Aicha Mckenzie, the CEO of the AMCK Modeling Agency. The duo wore competing takes on 1970s glam, with Aicha working bright yellows and oranges to Lisa's more muted green

Say cheese: Lisa stopped to chat with party organiser Yasmin Mills and actress Camilla Rutherford

In recent days Rugby WAG Camilla Kerslake has become a fixture of high-glam parties from Cannes to London, so it felt more-than-right when she sashayed into this star-studded event, too.

She arrived at the Maserati event in a textured black cocktail dress with plunging neckline - the perfect packaging for her gym-honed body and stunning décolletage. 

As in Cannes last week, and at a London Evening Standard Party on Wednesday, she spent some quality time with Israeli socialite and talk show host Hofit Golan.

This is how you do it: Rugby WAG and classical singer Camilla Kerslake wore a textured black cocktail dress with plunging neckline - the perfect packaging for her gym-honed body and stunning décolletage

Friends reunited: As in Cannes last week, and a London Evening Standard Party on Wednesday, Camilla spent some quality time with Israeli socialite and talk show host Hofit Golan

BFFs: Camilla and Hofit both posed with their left hands on their hips and their right hands to the side

Gal pals: Camilla and Hofit turned plenty of heads with their eye-catching cocktail dresses. While Camila went dark, Hofit let there be light with her skintight dress in black, blue and white

Covered up: Actress Betty Bachz proved that you don't have to show leg to ooze sex appeal. She slipped into this gorgeous ankle-length dress, but still tantalised with a plunging neckline

Model and singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor turned plenty of heads when she arrived in her summery blue-and-white dress.

The sleeveless number showed off her enviable arms and its billowing skirt gave her a unique silhouette that contrasted nicely with all the hip-hugging dresses around her. 

She played a happy make-up game, wearing a bright red lip and adding the lightest dusting of blush to bring out her naturally rosy cheeks.

She's got the rhythm: Model and singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor turned plenty of heads when she arrived in her summery blue-and-white dress

On point: Sophie's sleeveless number showed off her enviable arms and its billowing skirt gave her a unique silhouette that contrasted nicely with all the hip-hugging dresses around her

Quirky: English fashion model Amber Le Bon posed by the new SUV in a thigh-skimming tan dress with black detailing

Unique: Amber spent some time with good friend Becky Tong, the DJ known for her original style, as seen in this pajama-like dress

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Tess Daly, Rochelle Humes and Nick Grimshaw lead the way as stars dress up as their childhood heroes for Children In Need launch

Sandy from Grease, Wonder Woman and... Liam Gallagher? Tess Daly, Rochelle Humes and Nick Grimshaw lead the way as stars dress up as their childhood heroes for Children In Need launch

By LUCY MAPSTONE FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 01:03, 10 September 2015 | UPDATED: 07:57, 10 September 2015

Each of them is a hero in their own right, to the different generations they have influenced in their careers.

But the presenters of this year's Children In Need show have dressed up as their own childhood icons ahead of the big fundraising night on BBC1 on Friday 13 November.

Leading the pack of hosts in their rather impressive guises as part of the charity's latest fundraising drive were Tess Daly and Rochelle Humes.

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Inspiration: (L-R) Dermot O'Leary, Tess Daly, Sir Terry Wogan, Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw and Sophie Ellis-Bextor dressed up as their childhood heroes to launch this year's BBC Children In Need

Tess, who has presented the popular programme since 2008, wowed as she dressed up as Sandy from Grease.

Clad in skintight black leggings and an off-the-shoulder top, the 46-year-old Strictly Come Dancing presenter looked the spitting image of the musical icon, played by Olivia Newton-John in the 1978 movie.

Her blonde locks were coiffed into curls and, to complete the famous character's look, she donned a pair of towering red heels and slung a black jacket casually over her shoulder.

Glamorous ladies! Rochelle (left) admitted that her lady of choice was Wonder Woman, while Tess Daly (right) was inspired by Sandy from Grease

She said, of her glamorous choice: 'I picked Sandy because she knows how to have fun, because she's a good girl, she knows how to have fun but she's got a bad side.'

Giving her a run for her fancy dress money, though, was her co-host Rochelle, who clearly idolised superhero Wonder Woman. 

The 26-year-old presenter and Saturdays singer completely nailed the look, in blue and red with an American-insired cape and, of course, the knee-high boots and the shining tiara... and a Pudsey bear belt chain.

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Doppelganger: Tess certainly pulled off the Sandy from Grease look well, looking just like Olivia Newton John (left) in the original 1978 musical movie

The beauty explained of her choice: 'She was definitely the original female superhero.'

Mixing it up a bit was Nick Grimshaw, dressed as Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher.

The X Factor judge, 31, not only had his costume on point as the Manchester-born musician, but also his poise, pulling a suitably nonchalant impression and standing with Brit Pop coolness.

'As a child, the first band that I well and truly loved was Oasis,' he explained. 'I feel more Mancunian than ever.'

'She was the original female superhero': Clad in Wonder Woman's red, blue and gold outfit - complete with cape and tiara - Rochelle admitted she felt 'powerful'

Sir Terry Wogan, Children In Need's prestigious emcee for over 30 years, opted for 'singing cowboy' legend Gene Autry.

And his was a pretty spot-on costume, too, with the 77-year-old donning a burgundy and plaid shirt with jeans, fetching cowboy boots and a stetson, and a guitar as an accessory. 

'Gene Autry was the only star I ever wrote to; he sent me a signed photograph, all the way from Hollywood,' Sir Terry confessed.

Alright? Nick Grimshaw revealed the first band he ever truly loved as a child was Oasis, and so certainly had to dress up as Liam Gallagher (left) and made for a surprisingly good double

This year, Children In Need is asking supporters of the charity to dress up as their childhood hero in order to raise money for good causes.

Singer Sophie Ellis Bextor is joining the presenting team this year, and made for a believable Mary Poppins.

The 36-year-old Murder On The Dancefloor hitmaker looked the spitting image of Julie Andrews' famous nanny from the 1964 Disney musical movie, the long coat, skirt and floral hat completing the look.

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Musical heroes: While Nick went for Brit Pop icon Liam (left), Children In Need host Sir Terry opted for his idol, singing cowboy Gene Autry (right)

'I just want to speak like her and say things like 'spit-spot' and 'spoonful of sugar' and 'supercalifrigalisticexpialidocious'…' she joked. 

Dermot O'Leary, 42, went not for a movie character or music star, rather opting for polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. 

The former X Factor presenter said of his childhood hero: 'If you read about him, he's by far and away one of the bravest men you could ever imagine to meet.'

And he was pretty convincing, too, being made up to look covered in frost, clad in a fluffy hooded polar jacket and heavy boots.

'He was the only star I ever wrote to': The 'singing cowboy' has a special place in Terry's heart

Supercalifrigalisticexpialidocious! Sophie Ellis Bextor could have passed for Julie Andrews as the wonderful nanny Mary Poppins in her costume

What a transformation! The singer certainly resembled the movie nanny with her floral hat, scarf and dark coat

Rounding off the group of star-studded stars was Fearne Cotton, who looked gorgeous dressed as Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry.

The 34-year-old radio and TV star - who welcomed her second child, a daugher called Honey Krissy, on Wednesday - was the perfect doppelganger for the music and fashion luminary.

With her blonde locks coiffed into a retro style, and with dramatic red eye make-up, she could have passed for Harry in her younger years without fail. 

'Debbie Harry's music and Blondie in general has definitely set the tone for a lot of my musical tastes over the years,' she explained.

Feeling chilly? Dermot O'Leary explained his love for legendary polar explorder Ernest Shackleton, and dressed up in a furry hooded coat, heavy boots... and snow

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'He was the bravest man': The former X Factor presenter looked up to the explorer from a young age

'I love that she's still doing it, she still looks incredible, she's still setting the trends.'

In 2014, the annual telethon - a TV mainstay since the huge televised event began in 1980 - raised an impressive £32.6m on the night, and £49.1m in total for the year.

The line-up of presenters will get together once again on Friday 13 November for the live broadcast, which will be filled with the typical segments, including musical performances, comedy skits and much more.

Find out more about BBC Children In Need at bbc.co.uk/pudsey 

Luminary: Fearne Cotton chose Blondie's Debbie Harry for her alter-ego, as Children In Need kicks off for 2015 by urging supporters to dress up as their childhood heroes to raise money

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