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Cairns Amateurs

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4033 1135

Address: Cannon Park Race Course 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.cairnsamateurs.org.au

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25.01.2022 Tropical North Queensland even stunning at night, we can't wait to welcome you all back soon!! Cairns Amateurs Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia

24.01.2022 Meet Our Sponsors #11 Stella Artois, one of the world’s most popular beers, is the perfect drink to celebrate memorable moments like Cairns Amateurs and in 2019 the carnival was renamed 'Cairns Amateurs Carnival supported by Stella Artois' when lifestyle brand, Stella Artois became the official naming rights sponsor. CUB (Carlton & United Breweries) has been a loyal sponsor since the carnival’s inception in 1959 and Cairns Amateurs is extremely proud of their partnership whi...ch has spanned over six decades. Stella Artois has generously donated a $400 Eftpos Gift Card! Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingonthereef #bestdressed #millinery

22.01.2022 On the 11th Hour, Of the 11th Day, Of the 11th Month, We Will Remember All Our Heroes

22.01.2022 Great Last Minute Christmas Present Idea from one of Cairns Amateurs Lead Entertainers!! 4 tickets for the price of 3 if booked by Chrismas Eve!!! Anything the beautiful and talented Andrea Allumay stars in is always fantastic!!! #localssupportinglocals ... Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia See more

21.01.2022 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!! Tune into 'Carols in Cairns 2020' Live Stream on December 6, from 6:30pm to see Cairns' incredible talent and stunning tropical surroundings!!! ... Biggest Congratulations to our wonderful partner, Cairns Regional Council on such an incredible production!! The very talented Andrea singing in this clip is a key entertainer at the Cairns Amateurs Carnival!! Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia

21.01.2022 Viera Macikova, winner of Open Ladies Racewear, by Cairns Amateurs Fashion Illustrator Luisa Manea from Paper Fashionistas and Luisa Manea illustrations Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition MYER (Cairns)... #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

21.01.2022 It's A Wrap #4 Meet Alla Dimech, winner of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition's Gold Class Ladies Racewear Category Alla and FOTF ... My journey in FOTF started in 2013 when my friend invited me to join her for a fun and fabulous Day Out at the Races. It was something that I never thought I would be interested in attending, but after my first visit to Gold Coast Turf Club I absolutely fell in love with the atmosphere and glamorous outfits that racegoers were wearing. Lucky enough for me, I always loved making dresses, but working full time in Fashion Retail, I didn’t have much time for my very much loved hobby. Surprisingly for myself, I started to be noticed and rewarded in local FOTF competitions quite soon and that inspired me to go back to my creative self with new and exciting ideas of new and original designs! I always loved to be different since I was a little girl and thankfully to my beautiful Mum, I have developed sewing skills that I enjoyed improving throughout my life. I became a VIP customer at my local Spotlight and could spend hours going through the fabrics and creating new ideas in my head. I have also always admired high end designers and follow many of them to get inspired. Alla's Winning Outfit My winning outfit was not one of my own designs, but I fell in love with the new Resort collection of Zimmermann Spring-Summer 2020 and purchased this dress in the Boutique. The name of the dress is Brightside and instantaneously inspired me of Spring, Sun and Beautiful blossoms! I styled it with orange pair of Tony Bianco peep toe heels, gloves and mini clutch by latest Steve Madden. My resin drop earrings are by Christie Nicolades from Myer and awesome piece of Millinery by Ann Bateson. Alla's Most Notable FOTF Achievements I proudly own about 30 fabulous Sashes and have made wonderful friends and such unforgettable memories during my FOTF journey! Some of my favourites are: Lismore Cup Best Lady Winner 2014 Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Best Dressed Couple 2014 Gold Coast Cup Best Millinery Winner 2015 Darwin Cup 2016 Best Dressed Lady Runner up EKKA Royal QLD Show Best Millinery 2016 Queens Plaza Best Dressed Lady 2017 Grafton Cup Best Dressed Lady Runner up 2018 and 2019 IStyle TV Most Fashionable Female Attwood Marshall Lawyers Best Dressed Lady Thoroughbred Events Australia Best Dressed Woman And absolute Pinnacle of my Racing Fashion Journey - Dubai World Cup 2018 where I was crowned as Most Fashionable Lady in International Style Stakes. MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Millinery By Mel #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #bestdressed #millinery

20.01.2022 Congratulations everyone, we love these beautiful creative photos!! Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club

20.01.2022 Fantastic Christmas Gift Idea From Our Partner, The CaPTA Group!! Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Rainforestation Australian Butterfly Sanctuary... Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia

20.01.2022 Biggest Congratulations to our Exclusive Accommodation Partner, Crystalbrook Collection Check Out Their Fabulous Cairns Properties: Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort... Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel and Residence Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia

19.01.2022 We made the front page of the Cairns Post!! Congratulations Chloe Fegatilli and Alla Dimech, we will send a copy with your gifts!! A big thank you to Cairns Post for the feature and as always thank you to Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling for your continued support!! ... Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition And as always, many thanks to all our very generous sponsors! MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Lending Luxury Millinery By Mel Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #football #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

18.01.2022 It's A Wrap #2 Meet Viera Macikova, winner of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition's Open Ladies Racewear Category Viera and FOTF ... I have been involved in FOTF for about 4 years. My very first competition was in Goulburn in 2016 when my friend convinced me to enter, I had no idea what to do, I even wore sunglasses on the stage :-). I didn't place but the excitement of the experience and seeing everyone looking so beautiful stayed with me and since then I started thinking about my outfits a lot more. After my first win in March 2017 I caught the FOTF bug and there was no turning back. Now I attend most racing fashion events in NSW, Victoria and Queensland throughout the year, not just for the competitions, but mainly because of the beautiful friendships that have been formed, the opportunity to have a great day out and experience the hospitality of the race clubs, see first class horse racing and this beautiful country and experience some of the best fashion that we have. Viera's Winning Outfit This season I am primarily focusing on supporting Australian designers and small businesses where possible. I bought this stunning Leo and Lin top and skirt last year after I saw it at Sydney Fashion week in May 2019. I just never wore it and it seemed perfect for sunny Cairns as the colours and flowers in the fabric and the straw remind me of summer, fruits and flowers and harvested fields. Leo and Lin blouse and skirt Straw boater bought on Millinery for Sale FB page - doesn't have a label, I added golden ribbon with pointy ends to match the outfit esp. the pointy collar. Golden heels by Jimmy Choo Straw bag by Olga Berg Vintage rings and earrings Viera's Most Notable FOTF Achievements Golden Slipper Longines Prize for Elegance 2017 Myer NSW State Finals 3rd Place 2017 Wyong Gold Cup Best Dressed & Supreme winner 2018 Launceston Cup Lady of the day 2019 Wagga Gold Cup Lady of the Day 2019 Scone Cup Best Dressed Winner 2019 Doomben Cup Best Dressed Winner 2019 ATC Everest Fashion Chute Winner 2019 MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Millinery By Mel Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

18.01.2022 Fabulous News From Our Exclusive Accommodation Partner Crystalbrook Collection

18.01.2022 It's not too late to get frocked up for Melbourne Cup!! Our wonderful partner Lending Luxury offers a stunning selection of dresses and also has beautiful fascinators and clutches to match! #localssupportinglocals

18.01.2022 Want a keepsake of your beautiful outfit?! Don't forget talented Cairns Amateurs Fashion Illustrator Luisa Manea of Paper Fashionistas and Luisa Manea illustrations is offering her incredible service online. All she needs is a clear photo and not long after a beautiful detailed private use illustration will be delivered through the post to you. Starting at the Cairns Amateurs price of $100.00 for a basic, small drawing. To a detailed, medium drawing $180.00. Allow $20 extra... for delivery or pickup welcomed in Cairns. Each illustration is stamped with a running horse, documenting the year of attendance, using only the best art paper and supplies. Check out her stunning illustration of Hamish Lardi in his winning outfit!! We will be sharing the winning ladies' illustrations once they are completed!! Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition MYER (Cairns) #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #bestdressed #millinery

16.01.2022 It's A Wrap #3 A Note From Neil Carpenter First and foremost, what an honour and privilege it has been to officiate at the Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition. Having attended Cairns Amateurs last year, I was blown away by the high quality outfits not just in the ladies categories but also the men’s. So I knew my work was cut out for me this year being on the other side of the judges tables - Cairns Amateurs you certainly didn’t disappoint.... At the heart of Fashions on the Field is a sense of enjoyment and fun. In each and every photo that enjoyment shone through in abundance. What impressed me the most was the sheer diversity in fashions styles with entrants not being afraid to take a little risk, whether it be by virtue of colours, clothing or posing for the camera. Without doubt the Open Ladies Category (which was basically every female that entered) was by far the hardest to judge and then narrow down to a finalist list. Given the prestige of Cairns Amateurs Fashions on the Field, I gave the competition the respect that it so rightfully deserved numerous reviews of photos on my iPhone, laptop and even being printed in colour just to ensure I didn’t miss anything. Selecting my finalists was literally like splitting hairs once I had whittled them down to a final line-up. Many of the entrants would ordinarily win in their own right at the majority of other race days BUT there is something truly special about Cairns Amateurs which really brings people’s A-Games to the track (well here the virtual track). So in summary: Amazing style, amazing fashion, an amazing event! So congratulations to all the entrants, place-getters and winners! Lastly to the Cairns Amateurs Fashions Committee who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes in bring this virtual competition to life simply thank you. MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Millinery By Mel Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

16.01.2022 Alla Dimech, winner of Gold Class Ladies Racewear, by Cairns Amateurs Fashion Illustrator Luisa Manea from Paper Fashionistas and Luisa Manea illustrations Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition MYER (Cairns)... #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

16.01.2022 We are absolutely thrilled to announce Christina Croxford as the deserved 2nd place finalist of the Open Ladies Racewear Category of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition!! Christina will receive a Benefit Cosmetic Pack plus a Fragrance valued at $250 generously donated by MYER (Cairns)!! MYER (Cairns) is proud to have officially launched their Beauty Emporium by Myer including the Benefit Brow Bar last Friday, 11 September. The Beauty Emporium provid...es customers with a one-stop shop for everything beauty, with a carefully curated collection of the most-wanted, most-innovative skincare and makeup brands the world has to offer, including Ere Perez, Kissed Earth by Rachael Finch, AHC Beauty, Hunter Lab, Sand&Sky, Inika and more. #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

15.01.2022 Christmas Tree Inspiration For Our Racing Fashionistas!!

12.01.2022 We are absolutely thrilled to announce Kymberlee Cockrem as the deserved 2nd place finalist of the Open Local Ladies Racewear Category of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition!! Kymberlee will receive a Benefit Cosmetic Pack plus a Fragrance valued at $250 generously donated by MYER (Cairns)!! MYER (Cairns) is proud to have officially launched their Beauty Emporium by Myer including the Benefit Brow Bar last Friday, 11 September. The Beauty Emporium pr...ovides customers with a one-stop shop for everything beauty, with a carefully curated collection of the most-wanted, most-innovative skincare and makeup brands the world has to offer, including Ere Perez, Kissed Earth by Rachael Finch, AHC Beauty, Hunter Lab, Sand&Sky, Inika and more. #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

11.01.2022 Good Luck to all the Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club MYER FOYFL State Womens Racewear Finalists!! It's All About the Sash #fashionsonthefield #fotf... #racingfashion See more

11.01.2022 Happy Hump Day!!

09.01.2022 And of course, the main winner!!

08.01.2022 Chloe Fegatilli, winner of Open Local Ladies Racewear, by Cairns Amateurs Fashion Illustrator Luisa Manea from Paper Fashionistas and Luisa Manea illustrations Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition MYER (Cairns)... Cairns Post #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

08.01.2022 Christmas in Oz!!!

08.01.2022 Big congratulations to all the winners of the Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club MYER FOYFL Repost from It's All About the Sash

08.01.2022 It's A Wrap #7 Meet Hamish Lardi, winner of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition's Open Mens Racewear Category Hamish and FOTF... First time I entered a fashions on the field competition, I was djing at Canberra Thoroughbred Park and someone told me to enter Fashions as I was the best dressed male on the day, I was runner up that day though was hooked after that. I love Fashions on the Field on a race day as it adds some extra excitement to the track and gives me a reason to dress up from my normal day suits I wear to the office. I wore a boater and blazer to school everyday of my school life so I love wearing them to the races or polo as an adult. Hamish's Outfit Suit - MJ Bale Shirt - MJ Bale Tie - Myers Boater - Sovata Shoes - Aquila Cane - Online Hamish's Most Notable FOTF Achievements Cairns Amateurs 2020 Magic Millions 2020 Brisbane Tattersalls Day 2019 Canberra Melbourne Cup Day 2018 Magic Millions 2018 - Runner Up Canberra Black Opal Races 2017 Sydney Championships- Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2016 MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

07.01.2022 We are absolutely thrilled to announce Doris Jovic as the 'Fashions Committee's Choice' of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition!! Doris will receive a Benefit Cosmetic Pack plus a Fragrance valued at $250 generously donated by MYER (Cairns)!! MYER (Cairns) is proud to have officially launched their Beauty Emporium by Myer including the Benefit Brow Bar last Friday, 11 September. The Beauty Emporium provides customers with a one-stop shop for everythi...ng beauty, with a carefully curated collection of the most-wanted, most-innovative skincare and makeup brands the world has to offer, including Ere Perez, Kissed Earth by Rachael Finch, AHC Beauty, Hunter Lab, Sand&Sky, Inika and more. #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

07.01.2022 We are absolutely thrilled to announce Jason Crockett as the deserved 2nd place finalist of the Open Mens Racewear Category of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition!! Jason will receive Cairns Amateurs Membership for 2021 valued at $300!! MYER (Cairns)... #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery See more

06.01.2022 Meet Our Sponsors #12 Ochre Restaurant & Catering is a longtime valued partner of Cairns Amateurs and is the official caterer of the carnival. They produce all the incredible food for the carnival including the Ladies Fashion High Tea, President's Welcome Cocktail Party and Gala Ball. Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights... Sweeping views of the inlet, mountains beyond and the bustle of the reef fleet, create a backdrop fitting for Ochre’s exciting Australian cuisine, which features the best local produce. Ochre’s chefs work with the regions best producers to bring you fresh and healthy dishes, including dry aged Tablelands beef, selected seafood and market produce married with the distinctive native flavours that are now the must haves of the worlds best chefs. Dishes include Tempura Gulf Bugs with Green Papaya Salad, Braised beef cheek in bush tomato coconut red curry, and Wattle Seed Pavlova. The menu has a broad selection in small, medium and large plate sizes to suit all tastes and budgets. Ochre has generously donated a $150 Dining Voucher! Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

06.01.2022 1940's Queesland Racing Fashion

05.01.2022 It's A Wrap #6 Meet Chloe Fegatilli, winner of Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition's Open Local Ladies Racewear Category Chloe and FOTF... I have always been fond of the races, have always had a passion and undeniable love for horses and fashion. My first Cairns Amateurs I attended was back in 2012/13 ( I think ) with my mum and family. Of course I dressed up for the occasion and got my hair done however I had no idea about FOTF back then. It was my Aunty and cousin who got me into FOTF in 2015 where I entered the ladies category at the Cairns Amateurs and placed as a finalist. My first ever win was at one of the local race days in 2016, I then later went on to win the Ladies 30 and under category at the Amateurs that year! I was hooked! I also was picked to be the Atherton Turf Club’s Ambassador back in 2017 which was a fun experience where I also learnt a lot more about how each event is organised and more about racing itself. Chloe's Outfit My outfit is actually a skirt and top designed and made by the lovely Lennee Graham in Bundaberg. My millinery was custom made to suit by the ever so talented Cessiah from Cessiah Alice Millinery in Tasmania. Cessiah’s millinery was worn by the beautiful Ellie who was one of the state finalists in the Melbourne Cup competition last year. My white belt was made by Beltmania in VIC. This year I decided I wanted to explore more designers/dressmakers and milliners to really get a feel or the variety of fashion that’s out there. Chloe's Most Notable FOTF Achievements Since starting to compete in 2015, I have been fortunate to win over 20 sashes including Cairns Amateurs 2015 Ladies 25 & under - finalist ( this is where it all started thanks to Aunty Rita & Amanda ) Cairns Amateurs 2016 Ladies 30 & under Winner Laura Races 2017 Ladies Winner Cairns Cup 2017 Runner Up Laura Races 2018 Couples Winner Cairns Cup 2018 2nd Runner Up Cairns Amateurs 2018 Couples Winner (Brendon’s first time entering at Cairns Amateurs) Laura Races 2019 Ladies Runner Up Cairns Cup Virtual Fashions Classic Ladies Winner 2019 Magic Millions 2019 Ladies Runner Up - my most exciting win to date! MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Millinery By Mel #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

04.01.2022 Highlights Video of the 2019 Cairns Amateurs Carnival! We hope you can join us for all the fun, racing and glamour next year! Dates are 9-11th September 2021!! Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition ... NB Please ignore dates in the video and original post, they were the dates for this year's carnival which we regrettably had to cancel due to COVID-19. We will be back bigger and better next year and what a celebration it will be!!! Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #thoroughbredracing #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery https://www.facebook.com/203183516368676/posts/2657802227573447/?sfnsn=mo&extid=wrTv2bofLx3TFdbz

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02.01.2022 The Final Wrap It's time for our final wrap and we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone involved in Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition!! The wonderful entrants, our incredible judges Em Scodellaro, Neil Carpenter and Carle Rutledge, and our very generous sponsors! This year is one that could never have been predicted and we were extremely sorry to have to cancel our beloved carnival. However, we would like to thank each ...and every one of you for helping to inject some joy, colour and glamour into the world during these bleak times! We wish you all well during these challenging times and hope you will join us for next year's carnival, which will take place 9-11th September 2021. What a celebration it will be!! Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition Sponsors: Our Naming Sponsor: Cairns Central is the Far North’s premier shopping destination for fashion and beauty and a longtime and valued partner of Cairns Amateurs. We wish them the very best of luck with their $60 million redevelopment. We have already witnessed their significant progess and look forward to celebrating and witnessing the centre's completion. Our Principal Sponsor: MYER (Cairns), longtime and valued partner of Cairns Amateurs, is proud to have officially launched their Beauty Emporium by Myer including the Benefit Brow Bar on Friday, 11 September. The Beauty Emporium provides customers with a one-stop shop for everything beauty, with a carefully curated collection of the most-wanted, most-innovative skincare and makeup brands the world has to offer, including Ere Perez, Kissed Earth by Rachael Finch, AHC Beauty, Hunter Lab, Sand&Sky, Inika and more. Laser Clinics Australia (Carins) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Millinery By Mel Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #foft #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

02.01.2022 It's A Wrap #5 A Note From Carle Rutledge The Cairns Amateurs racing carnival is one of my favourites on the regional Queensland calendar so I was absolutely thrilled to be asked to help judge the Fashions on the Field this year. And despite it having to be moved to a virtual competition, it once again certainly did not disappoint!... Always certain to provide a fabulous weekend of events full of colourful and creative fashion with lots of inspiration at the start of Spring! I attended my first Cairns Amateurs in 2017 and was stunned to have a win in the ladies racewear, particularly because the calibre of outfits is always so strong. The entries this year created a tough job for the judges! There was such a fresh, colourful vibe and I love that everyone made such a huge effort with detailed styling hair, make up, accessories even with the event being virtual and from home. So much inspiration for the start of spring and racewear season, despite our current challenges. So, thank you Cairns Amateurs, the organisers, fellow judges, sponsors and contestants for making it all happen and injecting some brilliance and fun into our lounge rooms and social pages. Can’t wait for next year! Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Millinery By Mel Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery

01.01.2022 It's A Wrap #1 A Note From Em Scodellaro Wow! What an absolute privilege it was to be asked to judge this year's Cairns Amateurs Cairns Central Virtual FOTF 2020 Competition. Although it was disappointing we could not be there in person, the contestants delivered such strength and colour to the competition! ... When judging I was looking for overall cohesive looks that were polished from head to toe. No stone goes unturned as I focus on every aspect of an outfit from quality millinery right down to complimentary footwear. It takes me hours of precise deliberation when making a decision for a photo competition, unlike the few minutes we get when adjudicating in person. Judging was such a difficult task with such a huge amount of quality entries in each category, however the unscrupulously fair and transparent judging process established by the Cairns Amateurs organizers made my job so much easier! I was waiting in anticipation for each of the results to be announced as much as every entrant, as I too was discovering the results as each was being announced! I would like to congratulate every participant on the supreme effort that clearly went into styling their outfits and also looking so elegant in their ensembles. You would never have realized that we have all faced such challenging times in the lead up to this competition by the high caliber of entries. Some immediate stand out features that the winners and finalists embodied consistently were: Cohesive ensembles with balanced styling Looks that not only said ‘wow’ but suited the individual Colour! Cairns Amateurs is all about using colour and I was thrilled to see so many unique displays Quality looks from head to toe (I’m a stickler for both quality millinery & footwear as well as everything in between!) Personalities shining through in entrants photos topped off with radiant smiles! Congratulations to the finalists and winners for your efforts and catching the judges eye; not an easy task in such a cohort! I wish I could provide each and every entrant with a winners sash just for your efforts in entering, however I’d love to see you in person at the Cairns Amateurs FOTF in 2021, which will be an event not to be missed and is planning to be the biggest & best yet! Pencil it into your diaries today MYER (Cairns) Laser Clinics Australia (Cairns) Stella Artois Kelly Louise Designs - Millinery Paper Fashionistas Luisa Manea illustrations Pip Miller PR - Publicity, Content & Styling Radi8 By mel Sonlia Fashion Blueclick Photography Ladies in RACING Magazine Lending Luxury Millinery By Mel Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Explore Tropical North Queensland Visit Queensland, Australia #racingonthereef #itsallaboutthesash #fashionsonthefield #fotf #racingfashion #bestdressed #millinery