Kerri Carucci's fashion tips for Oscar Oscar Salons Ladies Raceday
Pastel tones, floral prints, sophisticated and romantic silhouettes with soft pearl detailing are a few of the first things that spring to mind when we think about a day trackside for Ladies Day. In this racing fashion trend edit, we explore 3 different looks to inspire you for all your last-minute outfit inspiration ahead of Saturday 23rd October.
From regal elegance to a twist on feminine chic in providing inspiration to those who don’t usually gravitate towards florals and a balance between fun and flirty, this selection will have you feeling fantastic ahead of enjoying a day of racing!
With the theme for this weekend’s Fashions on the Field stage being ‘Floral’ this is also the perfect opportunity for you to get creative in interpreting this trend a little further. Lean into your own personal style and experiment with something that is both individual and is inspired by this season’s trends.
Trend 1 - Pastel Elegance
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Exuding regal elegance, this outfit invites the eye to be dazzled by effortless and romantic details. Featuring a stunning pastel pink and rose coloured silk linen dress with carefully placed floral prints. Together with a low v neckline, the dress has been styled backwards to create a demure and ladylike look, that is both fashions on the field appropriate and perfect for a warm Spring day in Brisbane.
Complete with a bespoke headpiece that provides every bit regal glamour to this look featuring an array of peach coloured Swarovski crystals and over 50 hours of handwork, with individually hand-sewn freshwater pearls and gold butterflies.
Continuing these hints of elegant glamour throughout the accessories with a nod to pearl detailing finishing this outfit with a crystal rose gold clutch.
Kerrie wears
Amore silk linen dress by Leo and Lin (worn reversed) available at David Jones Queensplaza
Pearl and butterfly halo by Amy Arthur
Clutch – Gregory Ladner
White heels - Tony Bianco
Accessories – Lovisa
Trend 2 – Fun Yet Sweet
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Sweet like a pineapple! This outfit invites both feminine and a little fashion-forward fun in this statement sleeve printed dress. The light pink, white and black print detail of the fabric provides versatile styling options for the wearer. Choosing accessories to create either a chic and bold statement or a fun and flirty outfit!
Styled with a raw edge white straw boater and light pink heels, these accessories created a beautiful emphasis on the white floral and pineapple print. Styling options could also include metallic gold or silver, black or all white accessories.
Steph wears
Floral and pina dress by Leo and Lin available at David Jones Queensplaza
White straw boater by Meg Rafter Millinery, available at The Millinery Studio located in Queensplaza.
Heels - Nine West available at Wintergarden
Textured clutch – Gregory Ladner
Earrings – H & M
Trend 3 – Lemon Spritz
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Throughout Spring Summer 2021/2022 we will continue to see hints of butter yellow and lemon hues from accessories right through to tailoring. Opting for a chic two-piece tailored option can be both effortless and feminine for a day of racing. Styled with a pop of orange in both a headpiece and contrasting heel, gold-trimmed accessories and a hint of sparkle, this outfit oozes trend and leaves you feeling spritzy and every bit Spring elegance!
Kerrie wears
Lemon jacket and wide leg pant available at Veronika Maine Wintergarden
Gold knitted top available at Veronika Maine Wintergarden
Orange straw headband and gold headband by Allport Millinery
Clutch –Aje
Orange heels – Zara
Credits
Written by Kerrie Carucci
Photography – Vinh Lo, Vinpixel
Creative direction and styling – Kerrie Carucci
Assistant – Mine` Coester
Steph’s hair – Oscar Oscar Salons Adelaide Street
H & MUA – Reanin Glah