Look Delightful on Derby Day

With Derby Day happening tomorrow & late night shopping in most cities tonight, it’s not too late to get your monochromatic ensemble sorted!

Aside from the classic look that I wore to a pre-Derby Day Fashion Preview luncheon, I have also styled up a second more eclectic option for those of you who like to “push the envelope,” so to speak. Hopefully they will serve as inspiration to get you “off & racing!” 

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LOOK #1

Dress: Liz Jordan taffeta

Heels: Novo patent

Bag: Navie's Jewellers

Belt: Blue Illusion

Fascinator: Lovisa

Cuff: Gian Paolo Maria @ Lannah Dunn

Ring: Swarovski

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This timeless black & white spotted taffeta waisted dress with origami skirt detail, tasteful cut-out back & exposed zipper is enhanced by the addition of stretchy belt with silver clasp & larger-scale floral fascinator, the silky black rose petals curling around the side of my face. The look is anchored by black accessories in the form of patent platform sandals & a Victorian silk drawstring bag with 3D roses in shades of black & silver.

Finishing this classic outfit is a stunning Gian Paolo Maria cuff replete with semi-precious stones & Swarovski crystals as well as the matching Swarovski cocktail ring for tasteful daytime shimmer. 

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LOOK #2

Dress: Simona crepe

Heels: Novo patent

Bag: Vera May

Headband: Tie Rack

Pearl Bead & Stone Bracelet: Keepsakes (in Pitlochry)

Pearl Bead Bracelet: Mott & Mulberry

Ring: Marc Jacobs (promotional)

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This funky, “Roaring Twenties” style leopard print crepe tiered dress is full of movement for a breezy springtime event, juxtaposed with the structured leather headband with stylised leather flowers & grey pearl beads. The look is anchored by black patent platform sandals & an Art Deco style handbag – small enough to look “special occasion” but large enough for ALL of the essentials, not just a lipstick… 

Eclectic jewellery completes this ensemble in the form of a semi-precious stone & grey pearl beaded bracelet from a boutique in the little Scottish town of Pitlochry for my right wrist & a grey pearl beaded two strand bracelet from Mott & Mulberry for my left, finished off with a tiny flower ring that was a freebie in a Marc Jacobs “Daisy” promotional pack a few years ago... Just goes to show that you should ALWAYS keep "freebies" as you never known when they might be useful...

Scroll down for requisite "movement" pictures...

"Charleston" Take 2, anyone?!

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