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Tip Top Tips for the Racing Fashionista...

Step out for a wonderful evening in the warm summer sun, join in the fun and craic on the turf and look superb at Ladies' Day at the Bellewstown Racing Festival! To help out here are some of the hottest summer tips for looking truly radiant and salubrious ‘on the hill'!

- The Dress!

A trip to the races means wearing the right dress for a lasting impression and perhalps a very nice prize! Ladylike, simple and classic never goes out of fashion but to add dimension to this years festival, what better place to start trying out the latest trends than at the races.

The main fashion trend of 2008 is still for dress variations; alternatively think fuller skirts such as the brocade skirt. If you choose correctly for your shape then a full skirt can become a body enhancing tool. Trends this season include monochrome schemes - black and white, abstract tribal print is a must-have! This year dresses are everywhere in full length, making the maxi dress even more popular than last year. Some tribal trends rely on a simple dress, tunic or top shape, and let the exotic abstract fabric take praise for a modern urban look. Elegant printed dresses and separates are finished with these tribal inspired trims making for a sophisticated and glamorous look best matched with metal bangle cuffs. Slim narrow dresses are beautiful in silk textures. Romance in ruffles - romantic looks embrace tiered ruffles with fringe being used to make the whole dress shimmy. Frills and roses all appear on skirts, dresses, tops, and blouses.
Which ever you decide on, find a dress which suits your shape and accentuates your best assets.

- Hat

It wouldn't be a trip to the races without the sight of a hat or headpiece - Dig out your hat boxes and experiment with different looks. Ensure your hat compliments your outfit and doesn't take away from it. Headwear that doesn't require constant adjustment is the key - otherwise, anything goes here!

- Colour
Spring 2008 is replete with fresh airy-light fashion in clear, bright, plain and solid colours. There is also exuberant pattern and print. The soft tones of sugar almond tints offer mellow contrasts to neon bright colours. Lemon, yellow and gold are colour trends that bring a glow of bright light to everything, especially bags and footwear. Now in 2008 ombre is set to take the world by storm again. This colour bleeding dye method also makes very individual looking scarves or other accessories. It can be shockingly gorgeous and bring rich colour variety to an incidental item.

- Prepare

Watch the weather and plan in advance- It is Ireland afterall! Organise your outfit so that you have the extras ready for your outfit should the weather permit it.

- Accessorise

Great accessories can update you in an instance. The key for this season are oversized patent shoppers, chunky stack-heeled shoes and gladiator sandals (choose natural tan, brown or metallic tones for ease of matching).
Statement necklaces matched with chunky bangles and small structured clutch bags are huge this season if you need a larger handbag, opt for a pyramid dome bag or balloon style bag.

- Shoes

Hot shoes also have wooden cone heel peep toes, but wedge shoes, espadrilles and ankle strap style shoes will all add that edge to shine beautifully on the turf but don't forget the pedicure!

- Exclusive

Personalise your look, by adding your own flair, whether this is by accessory, hair style or footwear - be creative use your imagination and expliot your individulaity by injecting personality.

- Lastly

Dress to impress but choose an outfit you feel happy in and one which does not require constant adjustment, once you feel great your confidence will shine through and you will look your best effortlessly. Finally, do not forget your best accessory - a big smile!

Best of luck ladies!