DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A £35K A-LIST LIFESTYLE AT THIS YEAR’S JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. PRE-REGISTER NOW AND YOU COULD BE DRIVING AWAY A CITROËN C-CROSSER 2.2HDi EXCLUSIVE WORTH OVER £25,000! AND YOU’LL BE ENTERED INTO A FREE DRAW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 5 TICKETS TO THE OFFICIAL JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL WINNER’S PARTY AT EXCLUSIVE LIVERPOOL HOT SPOT ALMA DE CUBA
Style 2009 - the ultimate style competition at the John Smith's Grand National is back at Aintree Racecourse this year from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th April – and we’re on the hunt for someone with a special raceday look to be our Style ambassador for 2009, with an amazing set of prizes to give away.
Thursday is the opening day of the prestigious race meeting, when our eagle-eyed style scouts will be out and about to find the day’s best-dressed male and female racegoers. If you’ve got a unique look, we’ll take your picture and fast-track you to the Style 2009 semi-final on Ladies’ Day when you’ll be presented on a virtual catwalk in front of our panel of style judges.
Friday is Ladies’ Day, when you’ll have the chance to join us in the Style Enclosure in the Red Rum Garden and take to our catwalk in front of our panel of judges between 12.30pm and 2.30pm for the chance to be invited back as a finalist on John Smith’s Grand National Day .
Saturday is when our new style icon will be crowned, when five lucky finalists will be invited back to Aintree as VIP’s for John Smith’s Grand National Day. Liverpool Style ambassador, Coleen Rooney, will then announce the winner of Style 2009 sending Aintree’s Most Stylish Racegoer home with a fantastic lifestyle package worth over £35,000, including:
- A brand new Citroën C-Crosser 2.2HDi Exclusive worth over £25,000
- A luxury 10-day Almond Resorts Premium all inclusive Caribbean holiday for two people to Barbados or St Lucia.
- A starring role in Matalan's Autumn fashion campaign including a photoshoot in a top London studio, when the winner will be made up by a team of professional hair and make up artists and personally styled by international fashion designer, Jeff Banks. The winner will also receive a set of professional photographs along with all of the outfits modelled. Plus after a hard days work on set, the winner will be treated to dinner at exclusive London restaurant, The Ivy, before falling into bed at a luxury London hotel.
- A year’s subscription to Reveal Magazine, so that our winner will be able to keep up to date on the latest celebrity stories and continue to be ahead of the fashion fields.
- And finally the chance to make it an even more exciting day with a £500 Totepool bet on the John Smith’s Grand National.
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PRE-REGISTRATION FOR STYLE 2009 IS NOW CLOSED HOWEVER YOU CAN STILL ENTER ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF THE JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL AT THE RACECOURSE.
First and foremost, for a fabulous day at the races “Be comfortable!” That said go for glamour. It’s the year of the dress so make the most of it and don’t be afraid of colour. One of the most effective ways to look really well turned out at the races is to co-ordinate your headpiece with your bag and shoes. Follow my top style tips and you will not go wrong:
- Choosing the correct outfit is a big decision. To help this seasons key colours are reds with fuchsia pink, orange, chalky lime green, tropical blue mixed with eau de nil. Black and white is also a cert bet.
- Don’t be afraid of prints, animal prints, graphics or big florals are this spring’s rage.
- Above the knee length dresses are hot this season but don’t go too short - especially if it is windy.
- One shoulder dresses make a strong style statement but think about a detailed wrap or Pashmina for added warmth.
- If you are going all out with your outfit remember the old saying less is more and add softer accessories, choose one key standout piece and tone down other elements.
- Statement footwear is key with bold colours and fake snake skin the two must haves. Remember to wear your shoes a few times before the big day to soften them in and avoid race day blisters.
- Hats should be small and chic, think Jackie Onassis or Audrey Hepburn. Play with hair jewellery and accessories like fascinators but keep them simple.
- Make sure you have an oversized bag for the days essentials and if you’re lucky somewhere to put your winnings!
08 Place, 80 Bold Street, Ann Harvey - Clayton Square, B.H.S, Dororthy Perkins, Facets, Giancarlo Ricci,
Kookai - Bold Street, Lewis’s, New Look, Slaters, Take Two, Topman, Topshop, Vero Moda, Wallis - Clayton Square, Warehouse - Bold Street, Wongs