Defining Style - styling advice you can trust

30 September 2009

Whats in this Issue

Welcome to our newsletter!

I hope you are feeling on top of the world in our changing seasons with longer days and warmer temperatures. If you feel you'd like a little more zest in your step, or to look a little fresher why not read my article on ten tips to look 10 years younger without Botox or plastic surgery http://www.groovygrandmas.com.au/Fashion_Index.html

Robin's Spring Racing Tips - Northside Courier

If racing is your thing, you're prone to a flutter, or love to stand out on the track, this newsletter is for you. 

Learn more on how to dress with my racing styling tips at the Northside Courier 29 September edition. Also check out the lovely Sophie Barrington (pictured right) who was my star model for the day. Sophie and I had a fun morning together at Greenwood Plaza, North Sydney, creating a stylish chic look to match her sparkling personality. Definitely 'Hot to Trot'. 

Royal Randwick - Spring Racing Carnival Calendar 2009

  • Saturday 26 September - Ladies Day (see below)
  • Saturday 3 October - Super Saturday including The Carousel Garden Party 
  • Saturday 17 October - Tattersalls Day (Family Day)
  • Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup at Randwick.

Robin's Budget Tip: For a look that won't break the budget, make your own hair piece with hat bases, netting, bows and feathers purchased from Lincraft or Spotlight.

Fashions Afield - Royal Randwick Ladies Day 26 September

Head dresses featured at the first day of the Spring Racing Carnival with fuchsia pink and feathery fascinators everywhere. The cocktail dress trend still abides though as the carnival continues hopefully girls will dress in more stylish and adventurous racing attire. It's so easy to turn heads trackside with so many stylish jackets and dresses this season, Kate Waterhouse is a great example and she always looks a picture in her stylish garb. Classic combinations include:

  • Black and white is a signature look, Try Cue's black and white striped jacket, very versatile
  • Navy and white is also popular with sailor hats to top it off
  • Beautiful dresses in strong colours are available in purple, orange, red, pink, cobalt and aqua. Try David Lawrence's asymmetric dress in cobalt with a statement necklace
  • Straight skirts with cap sleeve jackets are all the rage. Try Cue's cut out top and skirt in charcoal with a pretty blouse underneath
  • Be adventurous with your hat with 'Bespoke by Sasha' Chrysanthemum flowers and netting or Polka dot hair bloom (9368 1423). Or 'Suzy O'Rourke' black feathered headpiece with orange ostrich veil or asymmetrical lace straw hat with white feathered branch (0412 194 101) or 'Philadelphia Philpot' Millinery Zorita with vintage feathers (9810 1126).

To dress like a style icon contact robin@definingstyle.com.au for your winning look.

 

Smart Shopping - Classic Pieces and High Heels

Racing Attire
Camilla and Marc have launched a spring racing collection for Portmans with pieces priced between $250 and $350 and available at Portmans Glasshouse from October 3. 1800 650 600.

Great News for High Heels
'Starlettos' are a new product which prevent dirt caked heels and sinking into the ground. Made in clear, gel-like pieces which adhere to heels, Starlettos prevent grass submersion, slippage on shiny dance floors, and wrecking wooden boards. They are in three shades @ $24.95 a pair. www.starlettos.com.au

Men – High Stakes

Guys are looking great on the field, not only do they want to compete with the girls in the fashion stakes, but it is relatively easy to look great. A good cut suit, tailored shirt, classy tie, lapel pin and a jaunty hat looks sharp. For more on hats refer to my last newsletter 'Mad Men'. 

Also making a comeback apart from hats is the bow tie. Stylish men can be seen now sporting a bow tie at the races. Once only considered for men in cultural pursuits or architecture, the bow tie creates a finishing touch for the discerning male or someone looking for something different. Sydney entrepreneur Nicholas Atgemis has launched the Le Noeud Papillon collection including the striped bow tie. www.lenoeudpapillon.com

Hot to Trot - Flutter Tips 

The races are not all fashion but a time for a little flutter, as long as it is in control. It is meant to be fun however not too lose a fortune. Keep your spending to a limit so you leave the day feeling great. Don't be like Kerry Packer who in his early days lost more than he won. You probably don't have the power of Packer who never repaid one of his earlier debts. 

Defining Style's Key Tips: 

  • A Racing guide from the newspapers is essential
  • Study the horse's recent form and whether it has been winning 
  • Look at the trainers and jockeys and how many wins they have had recently
  • Look at the track conditions and which horses perform on a heavy or firm track 
  • Check the favourites, and then the odds at the betting ring to gauge which horse has a good chance of winning
  • Consider all the above and then go with your 'gut' instinct. 

Book a consultatioin now with Robin Powis to discover your signature look. 0419 468 272.

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Robin Powis 

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