Caulfield Cup 2016 Chadstone Fashion Stakes

Caulfield Cup 2016 saw many women again vying for the winners sash in the Chadstone Fashion Stakes. Following a slightly different format to other racetracks, daily finalists are selected over the carnival before going in the Grand Final held on Caulfield Cup Day. There were two finals held this year- 18-40 year olds, and a 40+ category.Here are some snaps of the 18-40 year olds during the competition

The winner Rebecca Sargent wore a dress from Zimmerman and blush hued millinery from David Jones.For more images and to see the action as it happens follow @ontrackontrend on instagramBy Angela Menz         

Caulfield Cup Fashion Wrap

My look for the day had a Grecian feel to it with fabric I bought from Clear it sewn into an open back below the knee dress with my own leather and crinoline millinery. My shoes were from Mollini, bag from Target, belt from Colette and accessories from Lovisa. I also wrapped three meters of leather cord around my wrist because I felt naked without my usual bangle stack up my arm. As a rare change from my standard bun, I had my hair blow dried the night before and wore it out- a bad decision for a windy day! I remembered why I almost always wear my hair up at the races as I spent considerable time during the afternoon eating my hair. I also tried out Jennifer Hawkins new range of fake tan, so my new skin colour for the day came from J Bronze mousse in a bottle.

Now with the 2013 Caulfield Cup Carnival over for another year there is only two weeks left to prepare your outfits for Flemington!By Angela Menz 

Caulfield Guineas Wrap

The Chadstone Fashion Stakes at Caulfield Guineas got serious on the weekend with two of three categories in the competition holding their finals. The two finals with sashes and prizes awarded held were for the over 40 Stylish Ladies and the Stylish Gentleman categories. Three more finalists were also selected in the under 40 Stylish Ladies category with the grand final taking place next weekend at the Caulfield Cup. With heats and finals staggered throughout the afternoon it was a fashions on the field enthusiasts dream- made even better with plenty of seating and shade to watch the competition on stage and on the big screen. Not forgetting the event was held at the races, the competition was structured around the races with breaks for the races and coverage on the screens switching over the horses during the races. Melanie Villego from Winners & Losers was host for the afternoon and judges for the day included Designer Jenny Bannister, Stylist Phillip Boon, David Jones Ambassador Emma Freedman and Jess and Stef from How Two Live.For the over 40 Stylish Ladies section there were two heats held with three finalists selected from each heat to progress to the grand final. This section had quite a mix of looks moving from quirky through to classic racewear. I was extra excited to see this section as my mother was visiting me from Canberra and I had successfully convinced her to enter fashions on the field. Mum did this FOTF obsessed daughter proud and walked the stage with confidence. It was tough competition though and she didn't make the grand final, but I was very happy she had a go. In the grand final there were nine women with Amanda Macor from Cairns taking home the winners sash. Her outfit was a one off made by Michalenko by Appointment and a self made hat. She had her swagger on and owned her outfit with a fabulous pair of sunnies that made a statement! 

Whilst there wasn't much luck for myself or my parents at the fashion stage, I did manage to back a winner in the afternoon and had a great day out at Caulfield By Angela Menz