And its a photo finish - I am in the picture though right???

Hello horse lovers! And everyone else....

I am in the most wonderful of moods because A: tomorrow is Friday, B: I went to Ladies Day at Cheltenham races yesterday and won £30 (I am still down but that isn't really the point is it) and C: I just had another piece printed by JPFestival!! After telling all you lovely people what to wear on Ladies Day, I went, had a little look round and now bring you the report on what I think!! Please read everything from who I thought was the best dressed through to what I think certain people should not have been wearing - lady in all purple I am talking to you. Find the article at www.jpfestival.com.

I went to the races with my good friend Fay. Here is what she and I decided to wear:

Me

I wanted to feel super glam and ultra girly, so went for a maxi dress. This particular one was bought from Nordstrom in America a few years back (recycling!!) but has come out of hibernation due to its all over floral print - back in trend. As it was a little chilly I decided to pair it with my Marc by Marc Jacobs blazer which I bought in Harrods a few years back - my staple and my saviour. On my feet I was wearing a pair of suede peep toe purple platforms (try saying that after a bottle of champagne and a horse that doesn't win) from Steve Madden. They are cute because they have a lace up effect at the back (not at all streetwalker like I am making them sound...) In my hair I am wearing a paisley shaped crystal silver headband which came from a boutique in Bath - I wanted to be different and not wear a fascinator (if it's not Philip Treacy it's not worth it). In my arms I am carry a large envelope brown weaved clutch from Forever 21 - bought back in the days when it still operated only in America. Chanel crystal earrings finished the look and I was off to the starting post... Highlight of the day in this outfit - being told by a man in a VERY thick Irish accent that I would "definitely win the best dressed because I had got all dolled up" - if only I had entered heh?!



Fay

Fay is wearing a salmon pink chiffon layered dress with peephole slits in the front and back, from Cache an evening wear store in America. Over the top of that she is wearing her grandmother's vintage faux fur coat which has taken an already stunning outfit up a notch. On her feet Fay is wearing a pair of cream court shoes from New Look and she is carrying a cream foldover clutch with gold buckle from River Island. Fay decided she did not want to wear a fascinator as she wanted the main focus of her outfit to be her gorgeous new dress - and from the amount of people who shouted 'wink wink' at her, I think she achieved this.

Back to work tomorrow, but not before I watch Mary Portas' show on channel 4 tonight at 9pm about her new knickers line. Everyone should watch this as it focuses on the topic of how we need to bring production back into this country.

If you, unlike me, made more money than you knew what to do with at the Races, then here are a few things you can spend it on...

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Mulberry

Fashion Trend: Vamp chic. Now this just happens to coincide with the same week that Twilight came out (Monday if you havent bought it on DVD yet). Please don't go out and buy pointy fangs and fake blood ... instead invest in plum, black, dark purple, blood red, over the knee boots, leather, sharp lines, tight bodices, slimline, capes, black brocade, velvet and looks from past times - vampy fabulous. This is a dream come true for us PR types - it is a free pass to wear even more black than usual. Here are some examples.... All from LFW all from http://www.company.co.uk/fashion/fashion-week/london-fashion-week-aw-12-show-roundup


Alexander McQueen A/W12

Zoe Jordan A/W12

Fashion Item: Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb - Although their A/W12 collection wasn't as great as it could have been - cute pyjama suits but not much else - their perfume is literally my favourite of any designers. Flower Bomb is the one that gets me noticed the most, by either women asking what I am wearing or by men just being men really. Now it is in no way cheap at £90 for 100ml, £65 for 50ml and £48 for 30ml, but it is SO worth it. House of Fraser describes it as "Eau De Parfum. This fragrance contains top notes of tea and bergamot, middle notes of sambac jasmine, orchid, freesia, and rose, with a base note of patchouli". It literally does smell like a huge bouquet of flowers, but also has a racy edge to it. For those who like a strong fragrance that lasts for hours, go out and at least test it, you wont be disappointed....especially when it starts having the same effect as Lynx does on the adverts... 


http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Viktor+Rolf+Flower+Bomb+Eau+De+
Parfum/FLWRBMSPY,default,pd.html

Store or Label: Vero Moda - This store is more an Eastern European thing, but it is in certain places in England - House of Fraser stocks it for instance, so it can't be all bad!! Basically they are on the same wavelength as H&M and Uniqlo - fast fashion, affordable, wide variety. They have a great range of coloured denim in at the moment and more blazers than any London girl could dream of. Here are some of the dresses I may need to buy - you know, just in case I get invited to other horsey events.... Dresses below and others at www.veromoda.co.uk All prices below in Euros.

26.95

29.95

59.95

34.95

Celebrity or Designer: Victoria Beckham. Whatever you think of her, you cannot deny that she is going from strength to strength as a designer and has really grown. Her collection is nothing if not completely out of my price range, but I think this helps to make it less gimmicky. You don't want to confuse her as someone who is merely making capsule collections for cheaper companies. She is a designer in her own right and a darn good one. She has actually been going since S/S 2009 so she has really had time to acclimatise to what is on offer at the high end of the market. A/W 2012 collection saw her work every trend from structured dresses to leather, from statement coats through to military styles. This girl has got a great fashion head on that tiny tiny tiny body of hers. Dresses usually from £1,500 - 2,500+, sunglasses £300+ and bags between £1,000 and £2,500+ - but you just won all that money on the races right? So spend it on this - don't waste it on bills!!


Victoria Beckham A/W12

See these and mroe at http://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/victoria-beckham-shows-sporty-aw-collection#image-rotator-1

Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham Races tomorrow - go put your bets on and take me out for dinner if you win!!
Becky xx