Spring Style & Spring Racing Fashion 2018
We have been incredibly busy at Style With Cindy styling our clients for the new season and Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival.
I absolutely love this time of year, when the weather is starting to warm up and ladies are excited about frocking up for the first time after winter hibernation.
It is so energising to style clients in the colours and cuts of Spring after a long winter, it just feels fresh so fresh and fun!
What makes styling for the Spring Racing Carnival even more fun, is being tasked with creating a look within the theme or dress code of the day. We love a challenge, and it is as satisfying as finishing a puzzle, putting all those pieces together for a perfect outfit!
So, I thought I would share what we are seeing in stores for Spring that you can also easily accessorise for the races.
On trend this season
Jumpsuits
Midi Length Dresses
Off the Shoulder/Cut Outs
Paper Bag Waists
Power Suits
Check on Check
Forever New Jumpsuit $139.95, Penny Fascinator $39.95 & Clutch, Jo Mercer Shoes
Forever New Dreamer Dress Collaboration with Thurley $299.95 & Jo Mercer Shoes
Karen Millen Floral Pencil Dress $395 & Patent Leather Shoes $225
Karen Millen Bardot Dress $295 & Patent Leather Court Shoes $225
Colours and textures of the season
Orange
Lime
Red
Hot Pink
Pastels soft blue, pink and lemon
White
Yellow
Mustard
Lace
Broderie
Polka dots
Floral
Animal Print
Block Colours
Ted Baker Pipsa Embroidered skater dress $379 & Shoes
Portmans Candice Dress & Jo Mercer Shoes $149.95
Accessories
Hats
Head Bands
Hair Scarves for buns & pony tails
Forever New Ava Maxi $139.95 & Nora Fascinator $29.95
You don’t have to spend a fortune to look special at the races, there are affordable finds such as Forever New, Portmans, Lovisa and Sportsgirl to pick up some race day essentials.
There are some beautiful options at higher-end stores such as Ted Baker and Karen Millen that if purchased in classic styles and colours will last for years in your wardrobe.
Department stores have a wonderful range, with David Jones hosting international designer looks and a great range of shoes and accessories.
Our picks for where to find some easy style wins this season:
Race Day Fashion
Karen Millen
Ted Baker
Forever New
Portmans
David Jones
Myer
Forever New Ella Lace Skater Dress $159.99 & Jo Mercer Shoes
Accessories
Jo Mercer
Sportsgirl
Seed
Lovisa
Karen Millen
Ted Baker
Ted Baker Highgrove Embroidered Dress $449 and Bow Detail Pointed Courts $339
If you need assistance with the dress codes and making sure you stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons, book a session with one of our sensational stylists.
Our Stylists can work with you in stores or within your current wardrobe to select the perfect look that will flatter and impress.
Hope you enjoyed my race day blog, and please get in touch with any questions in the comments below!
Cindy x
Ooooh, some absolutely gorgeous dresses again Cindy.
Thanks Anne, it was a lot of fun styling for this shoot x
Really loving the third & seventh dress! Can’t wait to dress up for the races.
Hi Jenny,
Looks like you are a fan of floral 🙂
Hoping you had a blast at the races 🙂