Sunday 27 October 2013

The Race That Stops The Nation

So Melbourne Cup is said to be the race that 'stops the nation'- when the whole nation is watching- you want to give them something to see! 

Cup day allows you to bend the rules of traditional race-wear a bit. Cup day calls for colour, sleek, bold tailoring and allows you to push the boundaries and make a statement. The only rule of race attire is this: Please KEEP your shoes on!! Like most people I don't find high heels the most comfortable choice of footwear for a whole day however this is why fold up ballet flats were invented. They are cheap, fit in most purses and ensure you'll always look much classier than the girl stumbling around with no shoes on. 

Admittingly some of the featured outfits are on the more expensive side, however they were too beautiful not to include. As always, I have chosen looks that work just as well on as well as off the track and an investment in any of these dresses will see you through the Christmas and New Year period in style.  

Feel free to let me know what you think!
Heres hoping you back a winner!

xx
A Stylish Affair 



Dress: Camilla and Marc
http://www.camillaandmarc.com/black-square-lace-dress-black.html
Clutch: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/OC386-908/First-Kiss-Hardcase.html
Shoes: Tony Bianco
http://www.tonybianco.com.au/categories/heels/alita-33347.html#.UmzgcihQ0_s



Dress: Ginger and Smart from Green with Envy
http://www.greenwithenvy.com.au/product_details.php?id=806909
Shoes: Tony Bianco
http://www.tonybianco.com.au/categories/heels/trinity-21933.html#.UmzlfShQ0_s
Clutch: Oroton
http://www.oroton.com/clutches-wristlets/scent-mini-bag/w1/i2810289_1001570/

Dress: Zimmermann
 http://www.zimmermannwear.com/readytowear/clothing/dresses/silk-shaped-wire-drape-dress.html
Shoes: Sophia Webster
http://www.greenwithenvy.com.au/product_details.php?id=808088
Earrings: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/jewellery/earrings/JE363-2101/PETITE-SPOT-STUD.html
Clutch: Oroton
http://www.oroton.com/view-all-bags/raisa-envelope-small-clutch/w1/i2889615_1001245/


Dress: Camilla and Marc from Green with Envy
http://www.greenwithenvy.com.au/product_details.php?id=1000000002300
Shoes: Tony Bianco
http://www.tonybianco.com.au/alesci-pre-order-28142.html#.Umzo1ihQ0_s
Clutch: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/clutch-and-evening-bags/OC317-1/ATLANTIS-CLUTCH.html











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