Crown Oaks Day is fast approaching on November 6, but there's still time to put together a show-stopping ensemble awash with colour & full of feminine accents!
Traditionally known as "Ladies Day," the 3rd day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a time for women to connect & share in a day of beauty & indulgence while dressed in their most romantic looks, replete with delicate fabrics, tasteful shine, whimsical florals & subtle sparkle. The official flower of Crown Oaks Day is the pink rose & I have kept this in mind while styling up 2 different outfits - one more traditional; the other with a funky edge - perfect for any femme determined to have a flutter...
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LOOK #1
Dress: Anthea Crawford taffeta
Heels: Betts floral satin
Clutch: Betts floral satin
Headband: Gift
Brooch: Gift
Cuff: Wallace Bishop silver
Bracelet: Vintage, Kellie's Antiques silver
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Taffeta is a timeless fabric that lends itself to any elegant occasion, particularly in this sumptuous shade of mauve & with the dress being such a classic silhouette - just look at that stunning half-bow detail at the waistline! - is an inspired choice for "Ladies Day."
The sheen of the fabric is picked up in the jewellery, with a large silver & diamante flower-shaped brooch adding the perfect touch at the waist & complimenting the silver cuff & vintage bracelet with heart shaped locket & tiny key on my wrists.
Seeing that the dress is plain rather than printed, it is important to bring in floral accents with accessories - in this case a pair of floral satin peeptoe platforms & matching clutch & a large-scale rose headband in a contrasting shade of pink to truly make a "girly" statement.
After all, the Spring Racing Carnival comes but once a year, so why not make it special?
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LOOK #2
Dress: City Chic satin & tulle
Heels: Emerson @ Big W patent
Clutch: Diana Ferrari patent
Hat: Vintage wool (from Paris Antique Store)
Necklace: Sussan
Cuffs: Lovisa rose gold
Ring: Antique Cameo, belonged to Aunty Emily
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This vivid floral print fit & flare dress with modified sweetheart neckline & tulle hemline underlay is a funky, vintage-inspired way to interpret the dress code & as such, I have played up this homage to the 1950s by adding a vintage wool beret rather than the expected fascinator. See below for a close-up:
I have also mixed my accessories - pairing peach-toned patent platforms (one of the hues found in dress' floral pattern) with a black patent clutch & blending a silver diamante & peach tone chunky flower statement necklace with rose gold cuffs for each arm & a vintage rose gold cameo ring that once belonged to my Aunty Emily.
One of the best things about opting for pattern over plain is the fact that you can create visual interest by focusing on MULTIPLE different shades inherent in the print & matching each of your accessories to them, creating a jumble of items that shouldn't work in theory but just, well, DO! It can be liberating to take a chance with fashion & stand out from the crowd - for the right reasons - particularly when it comes to events such as Spring Racing where there are hundreds of pretty girls in (let's face it) the same style of dress, wearing the same type of shoe & carrying the same type of clutch...
As style maven Coco Chanel once said:
Or if that's not inducement enough, here are some wise words from genius Albert Einstein:
On that note, here's a little sneak-peek of my Melbourne Cup outfit for tomorrow!
More pictures to come, so stayed tuned!
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