This is the long awaited not-so-top-secret go-to file for everything HAND PAINTED. Let’s be honest, racing fashion can be an expensive hobby. And my wallet isn’t fat. So when it comes to outfits (and perfecting them) I rely on some handy DIY skills I’ve developed over time. Paint is one of these important skills because [...]
Updating an old hat is the answer to all kinds of FOTF wardrobe disasters: • It saves you money • It pulls together a last-minute outfit • It adds that missing extra colour or feature • It ensures an original piece, made by you! (kind of) Quills are a Great Way to Embellish your Hat [...]
One of the biggest race days in Brisbane is Stradbroke Cup Raceday and the FOTF theme is black and white, with a touch of red. Of the four major race days of the season I only really had the time to enter this one. So, I went all out! Finding a Black and White [...]
The start of Autumn Winter racing on the Gold Coast kicks off with the Prime Minister's Cup Race Day. One of my favourites race events of the year as I can dust off my leather gloves, winter millinery and get creative with ways to look stylish while keeping warm. I like to try out new [...]
If you are anything like me, last minute changes to your race outfit are inevitable. One thing you should always have on hand is an extra hat. The Go-To hat. The saviour. The kind of hat you can play around with; cut, twist, paint, cover… whatever it takes to make it work with your outfit. A [...]
Recently, my brother asked me to make pocket squares for him and his five groomsmen for his wedding. As it was already costing a fortune, we wanted to save money where possible. I got to work googling and it turns out... pocket squares are very easy to make! You can make a pocket square in less [...]
There are many ways to vamp up a dull dress. Some clever accessorising, makeup choices and embellishments to add colour and texture can turn an okay outfit into outstanding. Accessories: The Easiest and Best Way to Add Colour Accessories are the easiest way to add a pop of colour. Necklace(s), shoes, bag, earrings and (most [...]
A favourite trick I often use on my race day outfits, is to stack necklaces and sew them onto my outfit. Stacking necklaces is a great way to mix colours, textures and features, or just to create a bigger necklace if the outfit needs balancing. It works wonders on a plain dress, where one necklace [...]
The planning and preparation that goes into a race day outfit is often just as fun as the race day itself. There are so many things to organize; the dress, the millinery, accessories, shoes, nails, tan, hair, makeup... it could be a full time job (I wish)! I recently attended the Magic Millions Fashions on [...]
Earlier this week, I made a last minute decision to compete in this weekend’s FOTF competition. I wasn’t too keen at first (hence last minute decision to enter) because being the Surf Life Saving Race Day, it had a red and yellow theme. I'm used to choosing my own colours! The Red & Yellow Challenge [...]
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