LANA WILKINSON Stylist

Tara O’keefe, Director of all things wedding, at De La Mod and wife of Sydney Swan’s Ryan O’keefe, took a punt on me to style her for the BMW Doncaster Day at Sydney’s new Royal Randwick Racecourse this past Saturday. Tara’s style is naturally quite fashion forward and even though the weather forecast for the day wasn’t very inspiring, cold and showers, she was prepared to step it up, all in the name of fashion.

I had fallen in love with this stunning Nicola Finetti dress during the Myer Autumn/Winter Launch a few weeks ago. With a touch of monochrome and the sophistication of a peplum and open back, it was truly perfection for the big race day ahead. The 2013 Autumn/Winter col­lec­tion from Nicola Finetti is feast for the eyes with mas­ter­ful clashes of pat­terns, colours, tex­tures and shapes. As always, the col­lec­tion cel­e­brates the female form by bal­anc­ing con­trasts like struc­ture that also seem to have ele­ments of grace and softness.

To complement the dress, I opted for these gorgeous and on trend black court booties from Kookai’s current Autumn/Winter collection and a contrasting white clutch from Peeptoe to appeal to Tara’s personal style. No race wear outfit is complete without a fabulous fascinator and Sydney milliner Viktoria Novak’s Gatsby inspired embellished headband gave the outfit a vintage look, with a modern direction.

SHOP Tara’s Look

Nicola Finetti Peplum dress with curved hem at Myer

Viktoria Novak Gatsby Headband

Peeptoe Clutch (similar here)

Kookai Court Boots (available in store in 2 weeks)

Michael Kors watch

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Last week, I did a spot of shopping with my colleague My Super Nanny founder, Stephanie Wakefield whilst we were having a ’ meeting’ about all things FASHION and my blog on My Super Nanny.

I know Steph LOVES wearing black, but with Spring just around the corner, I thought it was high time I took the opportunity to talk her into shutting it down in some new season trends - coloured denim and neon!

You can never go wrong with a classic skinny leg jean and with the right blouse, and a pop of colour, you can take your look from day to night.

1. Powder Super Skinny jeans by Jeanswest

2. Open back bustier top in Pink by Nicola Finetti.

Styled with her own ankle boots, Marc Jacobs bag, Michael Kors Watch and Samantha Wills gold cuff.

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