Cairns Amateurs 2015 Fashions on the Field

It's that time of year again- Cairns Amateurs! Which of course means there will be Fashions on the Field.This year Fashions on the Field is sponsored by QT Port Douglas and has a great prize pool including travel and clothing vouchers.The judging panel this year consists of Carlton Mid Cairns Amateurs Ambassador Jo McKinnon (Racing media personality), Kerrie Stanley (Melbourne milliner), Madeline Cowe (Miss Universe Australia runner-up), Anita McQueen (Schwarzkopf)  and Cathryn Meredith (Ladies in Racing magazine).There are 2 days of Fashions on the Field, with each day hosting different categories as follows-Ladies day – Friday, 11 September 2015

• Gold Class Ladies Racewear
• Open Class Ladies Racewear
• Millinery Award

Amateur Cup Day – Saturday, 12 SEPTEMBER 2015

• Best Dressed Couple
• Open Ladies Classic Racewear 
• Open Men’s Racewear
• Ladies 25 and Under

Please note registration closes on both days at 11.45am sharp.While OTOT can't make it this year, we will be checking our social media to see whats happening. We'd love you to tag us on instagram @ontrackontrend and share your day at the races with us.For further information on Fashions on the Field, including the timing and judging criteria please go to the official Carlton Mid Cairns Amateurs website HEREBy Angela Menz 

Cairns Amateurs 2013 Wrap Part 1

This year I was lucky enough to attend the Cairns Amateurs as the plus one of my friend Craig Braybrook. This was my third Amateurs Carnival and I was stoked to get the chance to escape Melbourne for a long weekend in sunny Far North Queensland. I arrived in Cairns late Wednesday night and had three very busy and fun days before heading home on Sunday.Thursday was the start of the Carnival with the Annual Ladies High Tea held at Cannon Park. This was great to get a glimpse of some early spring racewear. The women of Cairns know how to wear colour and as a great lover of bright happy colour I loved seeing everyone's outfits. The Ladies High Tea also showcases local boutiques and emerging designers in a series of fashion parades that ran throughout the morning. Craig had brought some of his couture gowns to display and milliner and Fashions on the Field judge Rebecca Share from Geelong had also brought some of her work to parade on stage. There was a mini "Fashions on the Field" with each table selecting a representative to go up onstage for the chance to win a table for the following year. The judges Craig and Rebecca didn't have an easy decision. There was also a charity raffle and lucky door prizes making for a very enjoyable and action packed morning.

I had a great day at the races and the Amateurs carnival continued into the night and the next day. I'll continue my wrap up in part 2 shortly.I also took photos of (I think) every contestant in Fashions on the Field. If I haven't put one up of you, feel free to email me at angela@ontrackontrend.com let me know what you were wearing and I'm happy to have a look and email you any pics I have.By Angela