With race season well and truly upon us why not throw your best pedicured foot forward with a chance of wining one of many Ladies or Gents Days. The prizes are well worth the effort with everything from new wardrobes, exotic holidays and good old fashioned cash, so root out your finest and get pouting.
If your finest has seen better days check out this link on TV3 (… fast forward, it’s the last segment on the show!) with some great hints from Murphy Sheehy on how to update an old guna!
Ladies Style tips
Deirdre Devaney, Fashion and Beauty Director at Arnotts has these tips to help Ladies and Gentlemen be Best in Show at Blossom Hill Ladies Day (amongst others!) at the Fáílte Ireland Dublin horse Show:
1. The most important criteria is style. A woman must look confident and comfortable in what she’s wearing and understanding the cut and colour that works for you is key.
2. Originality is important, attention to fashion trends and, of course, the outfit must also be appropriate to the event – when at the Horse Show, cocktail wear is a real no-no.
3. Style is about how you put an outfit together and carry it off, not how much it costs.
4. Accessories can make the outfit, it is important in choosing an accessory that will match your outfit on the day. Don’t wear a hat just because it’s the Horse Show. You can always try other things like cute head bands and flowers in your hair.
5. Skip the oversize hefty bag and opt for a clutch – it’s just that little bit more elegant.
6. Natural beauty; don’t go overboard with makeup bear in mind that make-up is an accessory too. Simple, basic grooming adds the finishing touch to a look and whatever you do, don’t overdo the fake tan!
7. Predicting the weather can be as tricky as the Puissance, the clever girl knows that a chic cover up is very important. Always take a pashmina or a wrap because even if it is a sunny day, the temperature can drop dramatically by the afternoon.
Mens Styling Tips
Look like a winner at this years Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show by following these top tips from Arnotts Head of Menswear Valerie O Neill.:
1. Be Suited. Nothing oozes style and sophistication than a man in a well-tailored suit. A suit is an investment so be wise and choose good quality fabrics that will enhance the cut. Show your personality with your choice of tie or be more laid back with an open neck shirt. Keep it cool by wearing a linen mix or a lightweight wool and mohair mix.
2. Accessories are key for that winning look! From the great colour combination in your tie or the timeless elegance of your cufflinks to the personality of your humorous socks and don’t forget to buckle up – a great belt can complete the look.
3. Remember less is more. Don’t mix too many colours or patterns from your suit to your shirt. You don’t want to be noticed by the judges for the wrong reasons.
4. From Schoolboy to Windsor knot so much can be deciphered from a man’s tie. Many men choose to stay away from ties altogether and instead open the top two buttons to create a casual laid back look. My advice if you want to impress the judges is to get practicing your knotting technique.
Great tips, I like no.3 in the mens section too