Snapshots from Glorious Goodwood: Days 3 and 4

While Royal Ascot is known for its glamour, pomp and ceremony, Glorious Goodwood is celebrated for almost the opposite reasons. Goodwood, based in the beautiful surrounds of Sussex, is loved for its relaxed elegance and garden party-like atmosphere.Although the dress code is much simpler than Ascot's - requiring a jacket and tie, cravat or polo shirt for men and just "smart casual" dress for women - the fashion on Thursday's Ladies' Day and for Friday's L'Ormarins Best Dressed competition meant there was no shortage of beautiful outfits, many featuring authentic vintage pieces and more practical millinery with wide brims.The theme for Friday's competition was blue and white, which resulted in a myriad of stunning two-toned looks around the course as ladies embraced the spirit of the event. Congratulations to Rachel Hawkins who was the winner of the L'Ormarins Best Dressed competition, winning a trip for two to the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate raceday in South Africa.Glorious Goodwood also marked the end of an era, with champion jockey Richard Hughes retiring at the close of the festival to begin a training career. He rode his last winner, Belvoir Bay, on Day 4.

EVENT - Best Dressed Competition at the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Spiritual home of the Panama, Pimms and parasols, Glorious Goodwood has always had its own distinctive style and this year sees the return of the ever popular L’Ormarins Best Dressed Ladies Competition on Friday, 31st July.This year's prize is the trip of a lifetime to the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate in South Africa and the judges will be looking for an exquisitely dressed lady, looking elegant in the signature colours of L'Ormarins, blue and white.The competition is the perfect opportunity for ladies to show off this season’s latest fashion. With an abundance of beautiful floaty dresses, glamorous hats and the finest fascinators, Glorious Goodwood epitomises understated glamour and chic elegance.To be selected as a finalist for a chance to win this unique prize and attend the L'Ormarins Queen’s Plate race meeting in Cape Town, entrants will need to show their polished look echoes the magnificence of the racing at Goodwood. A stunning hat is a must to complete this elegant look.The prize on offer for two people includes:

• Return Premium Economy flights from London to Cape Town from Monday 4 - Sunday 10 January, 2016
• Airport transfers and transfers to all L'Ormarins Queen’s Plate arranged elements of the package (i.e. all below)
• 6 nights’ accommodation at a top hotel in Cape Town
• A tour of L’Ormarins Estate, Drakenstein Stud Farm, wine tasting with Anthonij Rupert Wyne and lunch at the farm
• Lunch at The Grand Beach Cafe
• Invitations to any official L'Ormarins Queen’s Plate events
• Two tickets to the L’Ormarins Luncheon at the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate

“Last year was the first time we hosted the Best Dressed Ladies competition and it was great to see the number of glamorous ladies in blue and white outfits," said Adam Waterworth, Managing Director for Goodwood Racecourse. "We look forward to welcoming our racegoers for another tremendous Qatar Glorious Goodwood week.”For further information, visit the Goodwood website.

Snapshots from Royal Randwick. Myer FOTF at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Held earlier this year in April, here's a few snaps from the Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day in Sydney. Racing was rained out a week earlier for Day 1 of the Championships and racing postponed until a couple of days later and held on the Monday.The social set however saved their outfits for the following weekend when the weather gods smiled at Royal Randwick.  My day centered around the hotly contested 'Myer Fashions on the Field' competition where I was excited to see what everyone was wearing. The day also included a special Longines award for Elegance. I entered the competition and promptly marched off the stage, not making the cut to the next round. My father Lloyd had better luck making the Men's FOTF final, however missed out on a coveted sash. Enjoy the pics!By Angela Menz