2016 Myer Fashions on the Field State Competition – Queensland Womens Racewear

A last minute decision saw me book a flight to the Gold Coast and head to Magic Millions raceday. I hadn't attended the raceday since I went for the whole carnival week back in 2008. The carnival has grown and this year celebrated it's 30th birthday. The fashions on the field competition has changed too, and for the past 3 years has been the QLD state competition for the National Myer Fashions on the Field competition.Since Queensland is a state that loves colour, I felt right at home in my Broccoli themed outfit-I had purchased the broccoli fabric from Ikea (it's a heavy cotton, most suitable for soft furnishings) and made a strapless dress during the week. To make it more raceday appropriate I added the green top from Country Road underneath. My millinery was self made and I was going for a turban/ head scarf styled look. I flew in and out from Melbourne on the day so my priority was being comfortable as I wore my outfit all day- on the flight there and back. I added Gorman earrings, ASOS sunnies and a Dinousar designs bracelet to finish off my look. I didn't enter the Myer FOTF competition, instead I watched, took photos and caught up with the FOTF and racing regulars.I live blogged during the day... See the QLD Myer Fashion on the Field State competition as it unfolded-Heats-

The Fashions on the Field competition was very high standard, and colour reigned supreme! Hemlines were very modest with the calf length skirt trend continuing. Silhouettes were quite evenly split between fitted and full skirts, with off the shoulder styles being quite popular. Hats and head pieces were quite big overall, especially compared to what I saw during the spring in Victoria.Personally I was a bit surprised by some of the judging decisions with some stunning outfits marching straight off the stage in the heats, but I will concede it would've been a difficult competition to judge. One of the judging criteria is showing "style and originality" and this seemed to be what the judging panel was focusing on. The top 10 line up showed off some very impressive personal style. There were a few women whom I felt could've taken out the grand prize, but there can only be one winner- Inessa McIntyre was the chosen one going home with the QLD state finalist sash and some fabulous prizes. If there was betting on Myer FOTF I think it would be fair to say she would have been at pretty long odds, but her effervescent personality and originality in her outfit pipped the short priced favourites at the post. I look forward to seeing more of Inessa's unique and fabulous fashion during the Melbourne Cup Carnival!Angela Menz

Queensland Myer Fashions on the Field Final 2014

It all seems to be happening so fast these days! Just two months after crowning Chloe Moo as the national Myer Fashions on the Field winner for 2013, we're already bestowing a sash upon Queensland's representative for 2014.The Magic Millions carnival on Queensland's sunny Gold Coast has been in Myer's domain for a few seasons now, and this year they took the unprecendented step of holding the Queensland Myer Fashions on the Field final there, bringing it forward by seven months and making Queensland the first state final of the year.Although this move was announced only a short time before the competition date, entrants had no doubt been planning their Magic Millions outfits meticulously, and as such there was no drop in standard of the competitors - if anything, the competition was tougher than it's ever been before.101 ladies lined up for the chance to represent Queensland at Flemington during the 2014 Melbourne Cup Carnival, with Brisbane native and Fashions on the Field regular Stephanie Martin claiming top honours. Stephanie's outfit comprised a bold blue, white and orange striped dress, which was a bargain buy on eBay, and a coordinating orange woven straw cap by Ann Shoebridge. She accessorised the look with strappy Wittner heels, a Colette clutch and orange gloves.Fellow Queenslander Jodie Hinchliffe was named the first runner-up in a green geometric panelled dress by Kelly-Anne Russell, and a striking wired headpiece by Pink Lane Hats. Melbourne milliner Lisa Xu claimed third place in a similar colour scheme to the winner, wearing an ensemble by Fabritoria and a swirling starburst headpiece she created herself.The next Myer Fashions on the Field state final will be held in a couple of weeks' time on February 9, when the Tasmanian Racing Club hosts the competition at its Hobart Cup meeting. Adelaide will follow a month later on March 10, when the South Australian finalist will be decided at Morphettville's Adelaide Cup meeting. For more information, visit the VRC website.Photo credit: Myer Instagram account.By Lisa Tan

EVENT: Queensland Myer Fashions on the Field state final

Another date has been announced in the national rounds of the Myer VRC Fashions on the Field competition - and Queensland, it's your turn.If you think your most stylish raceday look is worthy of representing your state and competing for a slew of incredible prizes, including a 10-day trip of a lifetime to the 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, here are the details to kick-start your fashion odyssey.Where: Gold Coast Turf Club, Griffith University Student Guild Raceday.When: Saturday, August 3, 2013. Registrations are open from 11am - 1pm, with heats beginning at 1pm.Wear: Your most chic spring racing outfit (which means straw hats are a must - no felt!).For further info: visit the Gold Coast Turf Club website and the Victoria Racing Club website.By Lisa Tan