Melbourne Girl’s picks for Spring Racing
Guest Post by Emily Collie | Editor melbgirl.com.au
Hello Spring Racing Season!
Yes, it’s officially here and I’m officially excited!
In 2012, you can pretty much pull off any frock you want in terms of trackside style trends, but I’m here to share with you all my top three Spring Racing looks for S12 with a few handy hints for that finishing touch! Remember, my key tip for the race days of Melbourne Cup Carnival, is ensuring you tie in your accessories to your frock – they don’t necessarily need to perfectly match; they need to work!
Look 1. LWD > the little white dress
Alice McCall Anais Dress White, 329.95 available here
Senso Gisella Heel Tan/Red, 319.00 available here
MAWI Rose Gold Pyramid Necklace, 369.95 available here
BCBG Max Azria Thea Box Clutch White, 179.95 available here
SophisticHat Hibiscus Fascinator Pink, 229.95 available here
Little ‘white’ dress? Yes, you heard correct! The LWD is little sister to the LBD (Little Black Dress) and is ultra trendy this season! Utterly chic and versatile, a LWD can be teamed with almost any colour from mono to brights… With this gorgeous Alice McCall LWD, I have worked in tan and red/pinks as the highlight accessories.
Look 2. Statement Colour
Ginger & Smart Bluebird Shift Dress, 399.00 available here
Sophistichat Alice Fascinator Blue, 199.95 available here
Mawi's Hematite plated crystal claw earrings, 299.00 available here
Croc embossed leather mini clutch, 129.95 available here
Rita Hayworth Wedge by Nude Footwear, 159.95 available here
Colours are everywhere for SS12 and trackside is no different. This elegant Ginger & Smart Bluebird shift dress is accentuated with black and blue accessories, to allow the amazing print to shine as the feature element of the look.
Look 3. Floral
Alice McCall Odette Dress Peach Floral, 349.95 available here
Sophistichat Fiesta Black and Gold headband, 229.95 available here
Swarovski Beaded Bracelet Tigers Eye, 99.95 available here
BCBG MAXAZRIA Piper Clutch, 119.95 available here
Rita Hayworth Wedge by Nude Footwear, 159.95 available here
There’s nothing fresher than florals for the Spring Racing Carnival. And the Odette dress by Alice McCall let’s us tie in black accessories (which we love, because who doesn’t have 100 pairs of black heels already!) Throw in a splash of metallics to complete the look.
Melbourne Cup Carnival | Key dates for your diaries >
AAMI Victoria Derby Day – Saturday, 3 November
Emirates Melbourne Cup – Tuesday, 6 November
Crown Oaks Day -Thursday, 8 November
Emirates Stakes Day – Saturday, 10 November
Emily
Collie
Editor of Melbourne Girl Fashion Blog
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