We’ve all been there; trying to come up with a new race day outfit... and failing miserably. You rack your brain for that one brilliant idea hoping it comes to you, a miraculous vision. And then the waiting, and waiting… time ticks, the event gets closer. Still nothing. Panic starts to set in. This happens [...]
“Joy is an intense momentary experience of positive emotion, one that makes us smile and laugh and feel like we want to jump up and down.” Recently, I listened to a TED talk about the feeling of Joy. The speaker was Ingrid Fetell Lee, who, as a young aspiring industrial designer had brought about feelings [...]
Deciding what colours to pair together in your outfit can be tricky. With so many potential colour combinations to choose from, where do you even start? To help make the decision a little less overwhelming, I’ve pulled together an index of popular colour combinations that you can browse for inspiration. These are tried and tested [...]
Fashions on the Field isn’t just about winning or getting a sash… but we don’t have to pretend we aren’t secretly hoping, somewhere in the backs of our minds, that it is us who will take it home, along with the novelty bottle of Champagne, a bouquet of flowers, a pamper voucher, some sparkly [...]
I have started a long and beautiful relationship, with accessories. At first, I was a little scared. Accessorising, for me, used to mean finding a simple clutch or heel to match an outfit. Now, it’s a love affair! It’s finding a glamourous heel to complement your outfit, a bag in a wild shape that brings [...]
As a way of getting to know my readers, I ask e-mail subscribers a series of questions and I’ve noticed a pattern. When asked, “What do you struggle with most when it comes to racing fashion?’” “How do I dress a curvy, fuller figure?” hits my inbox A LOT! So, this blog is dedicated to [...]
Have you ever entered a Fashions on the Field event in another country? I think it would be so interesting to see how the racing style, competition and overall feeling of the race day differs to Australia. (Plus, it's a pretty good excuse to explore another part of the world.) One of the bigger overseas events [...]
When it comes to racing fashion, you need to style an outfit from head to toe. Selecting all the various elements to create a balanced and cohesive look is tricky, especially if you may only own one or two (or even none) of the pieces when you start planning. The last thing you want [...]
With spring racing season fast approaching and many race days ahead, I thought it was a good time to put together a list of race day hacks that will make your day run that little bit smoother. Whether you are entering FOTF or prepping for a fun day out at the races, this is definitively [...]
It was two weeks out from the Myer NSW state final FOTF competition. My outfit planning was well underway. And I was nervous. Here’s what was running through my head at the time… The Dilemma Diary The first dilemma is my dress. It’s stunning. When I saw it, I knew it was the one, but [...]
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