Cheryl Fernandez-Versini looks ready for business in smart grey pencil dress as she shares a giggle with male pal at LFW show

PUBLISHED: 21:04, 20 February 2016 | UPDATED: 00:53, 21 February 2016

She's had a tough start to the year with the breakdown of her marriage.

But as one of Cheryl Fernandez Versini's favourite events comes to town - Fashion Week - the stylish star couldn't look happier.

The singer and X Factor judge pulled out all the stops for her pal Gareth Pugh's catwalk presentation at Freemasons Hall on Saturday night.

Dressed to impress: Cheryl Fernandez Versini pulled out all the stops for her pal Gareth Pugh's LFW catwalk presentation at Freemasons Hall on Saturday night

Cheryl, 32, looked ready for business in a smart grey dress for the Sunderland-born designer's showcase.The slim-fitting number showed off her svelte-figure, with the midi -length skirt teamed with towering strappy heels.

The star completed her look by draping a smart black jacket around her shoulders and carrying a chic clutch bag.

Loving life: The star looked on top of the world as she took her seat front row next to Adrien Koskas, the general manager of L'Oreal

Work it: Cheryl, 32, looked ready for business in a smart grey dress for the Sunderland-born designer's showcase

Business chic: The star completed her look by draping a smart black jacket around her shoulders and carrying a chic clutch bag

Her locks were flawlessly styled into tumbling curls while a slick of red lippie added a pop of colour.

Cheryl's appearance at Fashion Week comes as it was reported she had jetted off with her estranged husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini for a make or break holiday.

The Frenchman, 35, certainly fuelled speculation he is trying to win Cheryl back after he posted a photo on Instagram on Thursday from what appears to be a romantic holiday in an exotic island destination.

Finishing touch: Her locks were flawlessly styled into tumbling curls while a slick of red lippie added a pop of colour

Full of smiles! Cheryl looked in great spirits as she enjoyed the Fashion Week festivities

Sitting pretty: Cheryl took her seat in the plush front row of the runway show

The businessman uploaded a photo of an overwater villa and an azure blue sea, in what appears to be a resort in somewhere like Tahiti, Bora Bora or the Maldives.

He simply captioned it with two emojis, a sunglasses one meaning 'cool' and another smiling face with heart-shaped eyes, generally considered to be describing someone 'in love'.

Last weekend, it was reported Jean-Bernard had been pulling out all the stops to save their marriage following news of their separation first emerged last month.

Life is good: Cheryl looked happier than ever as she basked in the fashion extravaganza

Strike a pose: Cheryl stood out as she posed up a storm on the front row

Best foot forward: Cheryl showed off her mesh, strappy heels as she strutted inside the runway presentation

Great spirits: The X Factor judge giggled away as she climbed out of her car and was greeted by the cameras

Time for a selfie: Cheryl shared a stunning selfie on Instagram as she got ready for the event

The Sun newspaper claims he has been sending the former Girls Aloud star flowers, chocolates and jewellery to prove his love 'is as strong as ever'.

But the X Factor judge is believed to have 'begun formal legal proceedings' in a bid to get a 'quickie' divorce from the French restaurateur.

However, a close family member of the businessman has told the publication: ‘He does not want to divorce Cheryl and wants to make a go of their marriage. He’s still in love with her.

‘JB wanted a child with Cheryl, they were trying and he would still like a child if they stay together.’

It was recently reported that the 32-year-old singer cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the split, which is believed to have happened in August.

Catwalk: Models on the catwalk Gareth Pugh show, Runway, Autumn Winter 2016 at London Fashion Week

Still in town: Cheryl's appearance at Fashion Week comes as it was reported she had jetted off with her estranged husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini for a make or break holiday