Aintree Ladies day 2019: What I wore
Every year millions watch the grand national on television; with the world watching Aintree race course over the three days of festivities. This year was no exception. This year was the second time I had attended the race course for ladies day, and despite the freezing temperatures all the girls braved it in show-stopping dresses. Proving, as always, that Liverpool is the UK's glamour capital.
I arrived at Aintree promptly at 11:30 after a visit with my friends in tow to the doll beauty salon in Liverpool's' Topshop; for blow-outs and makeup. After spending the morning sipping champagne and eating pink cupcakes below the neon signs of the doll beauty salon we did what all the most glam scousers do- get the Mersey train to Aintree. Which of course, anyone from Merseyside knows is actually the most amusing way to travel to the races.
Upon our initial arrival we had individual photographs taken for best dressed race attendee. Best dressed this year won a 2019 Range Rover evoke, a years supply of Chi Chi Clothing as well as bragging rights for the next 12 months. Although I never expected to win, ill let you be the judge on whether you personally think I was robbed of the title or not (not bitter at all I promise). We spent the day placing bets and drinking prosecco and dancing (indoors) within the intervals before braving the brisk weather for the final race in the festival zone.
The fear that the daily mail will snap a photograph of you on the floor or from up your skirt is a genuine fear all girls have during the day and it can spoil it for you. In reality, I have never once seen a girl on the floor which leads me to believe that they probably follow the most intoxicated- camera in hand; and wait for them to stumble. Despite the hinderance of negative press, the atmosphere at Aintree race course is un-paralleled - you always meet incredible people and spend several hours in complete awe of the outfits including show-stopping fascinators. Some stunning, some so large the sheer weight of them results in a fashion faux pas.
What I wore:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that my obsession with Asos is never something that goes un-noticed. My dress this year was from the very same iconic e-tailer. I have a obsessional passion for mustard yellow. Mainly because it's the only shade of yellow that doesn't completely wash me out and clash with my hair. The dress was A-symmetric with a low back and a slit in the leg. The fabric draped down the back of the skirt- and this was my favourite garment feature.
I paired the dress with a black 100% silk scarf from Jasper Conran and a pair of black strappy court heels in suede from Carvella. I have a pet hate for tiny bow fascinators on headbands. I wanted a timeless hair accessory which reflected my inspiration to create an outfit that mixed the SS19 current trends with my passion for vintage fashion. I really wanted a 50's style hairpiece with a veil. I stumbled completely by chance upon an independent retailer on Etsy called pin up curl. I absolutely adored the sensational piece I purchased.
I decided I wanted to avoid a black bag at all costs. My reasoning? Spring is renowned for colour and florals and although I can hear the fictional Miranda Priestly from Devil wears Prada 's voice in my head " florals for spring? ground-breaking". I trusted my better judgement and purchased a duck-egg and floral clutch from Ted Baker to brighten my look and too avoid an mirroring of the 2011 trend of colour-blocking yawn. I also reluctantly took a blazer with me as I knew I was going to need something to keep warm and I refused to let a bulky coat hide my outfit I had spent months planning on Pinterest. I finalised my look with a black blazer cape from Lavish Alice.
