I had promised to myself that I would take lots of photos of the outfits so I could post them here, but for some reason, I found it difficult to just face up to the girls and ask if I could take their pictures.  Thank you to all the girls that were kind enough to let me take photos of them and apologies to all the ones that I let slip away before finding my braveheart to ask for your pictures.  Maybe next year….

Jayson Brunsdon was the compere for the day (where was Basil?) and although new to the job, provided some great commentary on the outfits (especially his own creations).  He was particularly taken with one competitor’s handbag styled as a french mantle clock.  Maybe we will see this accessory with his collection on next year’s catwalk.

I will leave the newspapers to show you the winners and runner ups as I am sure their photography will do far more justice to the outfits than my little point and click camera.

These are a few of the girls that I eventually was brave enough to snap on the day.  I started to get names to go with the pictures but as things became a little more hectic, I realised that I was making too many mistakes with image numbers and names – another blonde moment.

For your fashion enjoyment, here are some of the ladies snapped at the event.

Perth Heat Myer Fashion on Field 2011

  Danielle – Pretty in Pink

Perth Heat Myer Fashion on Field 2011

Stephanie

Perth Myer Fashion on Field entrants 2011

Perth Myer Fashion on Field 2011 entrants

The partners of these two lovely ladies (Amy and Ruhamah) deserve a special mention for their fashion style also as they both looked fantastic in colour co-ordinated suits and hats.  (Even Jason commented)

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This entrant (Emma I Think)  “just whipped up her own hat” as her first millinery attempt – well done.

To all the girls who entered, thank you for all the hard work that I know went into putting your outfits together this year – It made yesterday’s event a pleasure to watch

What a beautiful way to bring your family close to you when they are on the other side of the world.

Claire’s wedding brief to me was to be like “Midsummer’s Night Dream”.  Her bridesmaids were going to be wearing small flower garlands (also made in England) so she wanted something to carry on the theme.

Claire wanted flexibility on the day so a garland design that was not a complete ring was finally decided upon so that she could position it better on the day.

The headpiece was made from hand tooled silk leaves with combinations of silver beaded lace.  Small wire twists of pearls and crystals were intertwined between the lace and leaves. The split front feature and the curled right hand side meant that there would be features seen from all angles in the photos.

Claire’s veil was very soft and whimsical.  The garland was designed so that Claire could choose to wear her veil under or over the top of the garland.

The photographer, Nic Duncan has caught the magic of the beautiful setting and the love and laughter of the couple and their friends and family.  The good news is that she is happy to travel to other areas of WA outside of her beautiful Denmark if you love her photography as much as I do.  Just check out her holiday snaps just to see how they really can (and we all wish we could)  be taken.

Claire was lucky enough to get two weddings – one in Australia and one in England.  I hope the second day was as  beautiful as this day.  All the best Claire and Pedro.

To all my customers that I have been promising that a client gallery is on the way, thank you also for your patience.  I have appreciated all the beautiful photos of seeing how all your outfits came together for the occasions that they were designed for.

I am currently in the midst of what I call “Melbourne Cup Madness”.  This is the time of the year when I am busy completing all the bridal orders for the Spring Brides, plus trying to design the new season’s range.  Sometimes I can’t seem to get ahead on either…..Often I am forgetting to even take photos of the new designs before they walk out the door. What I call a my “Blonde moments”.

The Perth Racing season ( my favourite time of  the year- champagne and hats-what a great combination) is about to start. The Burswood Opening Day at Ascot is on Saturday 15th October.  Myers will be running their Fashion on Field event on the day.  I love watching this event to see all the beautiful combinations that Perth women put together. For once, I have managed to find an outfit before the last minute , but I can guarantee that I will still be putting the last stitch on my hat as my partner  yells at me that the taxi is not going to wait any longer.

If you are considering entering and would like something unique created for the day, I would love to help – (who can resist playing dress ups at anytime in their life).   Just ring or email me for a design appointment that suits.

In Hattitude,

Fiona