Focus Fashion Notes

Well what a Summer, hats off to the fashionistas for dressing up for 'Ladies Day' days at The Grand National and Royal Ascot, a right Royal occasion attended by King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the family. Hats off not quite the right wording as the race-goers donned the most flamboyant headgear and frocks with carefully chosen handbags and footwear to complete the outfits. Last week the ladies had another opportunity to shine at the New Market July Festival. The ladies and celebrities toned down their outfits for Wimbledon, going for traditional white with no over-the-top hats - I mean you can't watch the tennis with someone in the row in front of you in a big hat blocking your vision. The highlight of the event was a radiant Princess Katherine wearing a vibrant purple dress to present the cup to the Men's finalist winner,  Carlos Alcaraz , a perfect match. RACING CALENDAR The Grand National, Aintree - April Royal Ascot - June The July Festival, New. Market -...

Good news for race goers that, unike Royal Ascot, there is no official dress code at Antree so gals can go for high fashion and furlong winning style, the more colourful dresses and flamboyant hats the better which is why its known as 'Fabulous Friday'. Looks like lots of high thigh slit sleek body hugging dresses and huge flower petal design hats are winning the day. The Iris inspired dark blue and yellow outfit was stunning. Also noticed the cute Black and white spot mini dress worn with a huge brim matching hat and a flora and fauna pink blossom print trouser suit teamed with a simple fascinator and butterfly design leather bag. . Meanwhile the guys can tone it down with suits or smart, trousers, shirt, waistcoat and tie ...or traditional equestrian style tweed jacket and (Peaky Blinders style) flat cap......or not. Ladies Day is held on a Friday, the second day of the Grand National. An exciting day, attended by the 'hoi palloi', celebrities, fashionistas and sporti...