Aintree Style - An ECHO Supplement

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An ECHO s upplement

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Fabulous fashion at the Grand National 2011

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Monday, April 11, 2011

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with The going’s good for these girls.

Code: NA

Taking a break in the sunshine Picture: JASON ROBERTS Code: jr090411national-13

Backing a winner.

Girls cheer on their horses Code: NA

Liverpool ECHO editor: Alastair Machray Writers: Susan Lee, Dawn Collinson and Emma Johnson Photographs Richard Williams, Colin Lane and Jason Roberts Design: Cheryl Mullin Front page: Sophia Hatoun, 16, from Bootle, Armani dress, Christian Louboutin shoes; Skye RobertsNurse, 16, from Wavertree, ASOS dress and Christian Louboutin shoes and Olivia Bent, 16, from Aintree shorts suit from Zara, hat, shoes and bag from Peaches Boutique, Liverpool Code: 080411AintreeStyle-61

Lystra Adams, centre, is named most stylish racegoer Code: CLTM080411 LADIESDAY-23

Coleen Rooney and pals soak up the atmosphere

And they’re off.

Rebecca Gledhill from Cheshire ditches the stilettos.

Picture: RICHARD WILLIAMS Code: 080411AintreeStyle-62

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Monday, April 11, 2011

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at the races

Every one a winner at Aintree

It’s the end of a Grand day out

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Girls take the weight off their feet Picture: JASON ROBERTS Code:

ORGET Milan, London or Paris. The girls and boys who come out to play over the three days of the Grand National Festival are always the ones to watch when it comes to statement style.

And for 2011 the world’s greatest steeplechase also turned into one of the country’s biggest fashion shows as Merseyside’s kings and queens of trend transformed Aintree into one giant catwalk.

Despite sections of the national press trying their hardest to uncover some of the less successful outfits on display – and cast doubt on our glamour credentials – the next 16 pages of gorgeousness prove that when it comes to fashion we’re winners by miles.

What those southern pundits failed to understand is that Liverpool lasses adore clothes but more than that, we adore being different.

We want unique and eye-catching not the same old

jr080411ladiesday-23

What do you mean there’s a race on? We’re dancing Code: NA

by SUSAN LEE

ECHO Women’s Editor same old that everyone else will be wearing. We’ll follow the trends but the chances are we’ll give them our own twist.

We’re fashion leaders, not followers and we don’t mind taking risks.

That’s never been more evident than at this year’s Aintree meeting.

Maxi dresses were everywhere, some with floppy hats and a ‘70s vibe but others channelling old fashion Hollywood glamour with figure hugging fabrics and one shoulder detail.

Other girls went for sexy and short, whether elegant Hepburn-inspired silhouettes, retro tea-dress designs or Mad Men-esque structured curves.

Strong colours dominated, with many girls a dream in tangerine, sophisticated in black or monochrome or bang on trend in the new nudes of palest peach, soft

ivory or blush. And oh, the hats.

Out went teeny tiny fascinators and in came big statement pieces, always colour co-ordinated and always stunning.

As for the boys it was smart suits and sharp tailoring all round and those who did venture more casual chinos teamed them with stand-out jackets or blazers.

So enjoy the feast of fashion that covers the following pages.

It might even inspire a few ideas for next year . . . . .

Hot in the sunshine Katie Hawkins, 25 from Warrington Code: CLTM080411LADIESDAY-4

Lambrini is always in fashion

Monday, April 11, 2011

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Dawn Maloney, 19, from Huyton, wearing dress from Frocks, Liverpool and Kurt Geiger shoes. Siobhan Prentice, 19, from Childwall, wearing a Mark Melia jumpsuit and shoes from Topshop.

Lauren Simms, 18, from Huyton, wearing a maxi dress from Gregory James Couture and River Island shoes. Georgia Griffiths, 19, from Huyton wearing a Mark Melia dress and shoes from Simply Shop online.

Code: 080411AintreeStyle-6

Racegoers strike a pose for our cameras Code: CLTM080411 LADIESDAY-26 THE dresses, the hats, the shoes… whatever’s in style this year, remember Lambrini is always in fashion!

Lambrini has been made near Liverpool for the last 17 years and is just as popular today with the ladies of the North West.

The firm favourite is Lambrini Original, available in 75cl and 1.5Lt

sizes it is 7.5% abv. A light, fruity sparkling wine style drink it’s the ideal summer tipple.

Lambrini Pink Bubbly is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your celebrations – without breaking the bank. With an authentic-style cork and crisp and refreshing flavour, this sparkling fruit wine offers all the fizz and fun of champagne.

The Lambrini flavours range – including Rosé, Peach and Cherry – offers the same sense of sparkle, but with a fruity twist. Blending Italian grape juice with delicate hints of strawberry, Lambrini Rosé is a sophisticated alternative to traditional Rosé wines, while Peach and Cherry are fruity and packed full of flavour – the perfect tipples for celebratory

barbecues, picnics and street parties.

The whole Lambrini range sports a new label, fresh for this season and has recently been seen on TV with Lambrini Divas singing I am what I am with the final scene filmed on an open top bus in Blackpool during the illuminations. Check out www.facebook/lambrini for Lambrini gossip, competitions and news.

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Monday, April 11, 2011

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Hat’s the way to do it

and booted Neil Standish in Zara, Colin Moulden in Next and Dave Ramsdale in M & S

Jessie Dunne, 20, from Huyton wearing a dress from LK Bennett, shoes from River Island, hat from Felicity Hat Hire and bag from Next Code: 080411Aintree Style-53

Alan Hartley, 43, suit William Hunt, shirt and tie Vivienne Westwood, shoes Jeffrey West, socks Ralph Lauren Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-51a

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RIGHT: Hayley Marsden, 30, from West Derby wearing a hat she designed herself and a dress from Make boutique in West Derby Code:080411 AintreeStyle-8

LEFT: Leenabye Gorinda, 37, from Oxton, wearing a dress from Jane Norman and hat from market in Wirral Code:080411Aintree Style-10

£50 FREE BET AT LEAST 10 BEST ODDS RACES EVERY DAY Over 20 shops in your local area! Including City Centre Liverpool, Speke, Wavertree, Norris Green, Kirkby and more.

*Open a telephone account with Betfred and we’ll match your first bet with a free bet to a maximum of £50. Call 0800 121 4066 for full telephone terms and conditions or visit www.betfred.com. Over 18s only.

Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

Peter Wilson, 22, from West Derby, wearing a suit, shirt and tie all from Next and Hugo Boss sunglasses Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-19

Conor Hughes, 22, from County Tyrone, wearing a jacket from Oxfam, trousers from H & M, dicky bow from Gieves & Hawkes and deck shoes from Topman Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-48

Nick Johnson, 47, from Reading, wearing a cream linen suit, Collezione by Marks & Spencer Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-9

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It may have been Ladies Day, but the girls weren’t the only ones putting on the style...

Chris Woodwood, 21, from Birkenhead, wearing a jacket from H&M, trousers from River Island, deck shoes from Burton and white polo from Next Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-11

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Michelle Foley, 29, and sister Alisha Foley, 27, both from Nottingham, both wearing hats designed by Michelle Code: CLTM080411 LADIESDAY-2

All suited

Lauren O’Gara, 22, a student at JMU, dress from Matalan, hat from Debenhams, shawl from M&S and bag Kurt Geiger Code: 080411AintreeStyle-23

Alisha Thomas-Jackson, 26, from West Derby, wearing a dress from French Connection and hat bought online from By Harriet Code: 080411AintreeStyle-41

Georgina McLinden, 24, from Childwall, wearing a dress from French Connection and hat from Felicity Hat Hire Code: 080411AintreeStyle-54

Danielle McAnally, 24, from Eastham wearing a dress from ASOS, bag from Aldo and a hired hat Code: 080411AintreeStyle-26

From left: Simon Meredith in M & S, Ian Jones in Slaters Menswear, Billy Opolli in Next, Paul Curran in M & S,

Nick Collier, 33, from Prescot, wearing a Gieves and Hawkes suit, shirt with detachable stiff collar from Luke Eyres of Cambridge, family tie, and great great grandfather’s 120-year-old pocket watch, made in Prescot Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-49

John Riley, 18, from Walton, wearing a suit from Giancarlo Ricci and a cravat from TM Lewin in the Metquarter Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-20

Dan Wood, 21, from Kensington, wearing a jacket and shirt from Gieves & Hawkes, trousers from Pringle, tie by Ralph Lauren and Primark socks! Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-50

GUARANTEE YOUR PRICES WITH FRED TODAY Back a horse in any Best Odds race, take the price and if the SP is bigger we’ll pay you that instead!

Visit any of our shops or freephone

0800 121 4066 Over 18s only. Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

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STREET style

Monday, April 11, 2011

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Monday, April 11, 2011

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at the races

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Daring to be different Terri Holt, 19, from Old Roan, wearing a dress by Caroline Oates, hat from Primark and a bag from New Look Code: 080411Aintree Style-45

Mary Wilcocks, 23, from Bromborough wearing a dress

by Aqua Couture, shoes and bag from Topshop Code: 080411Aintree Style-29

Francesca Bell, 23, from Bebington, wearing a dress from ASOS and fascinator from Rocks For Frocks, Liverpool Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-25

Helen Hilton, from Upton, celebrating her 21st birthday, dress by Malene Birger from Flannels, hat from Felicity Hat Hire and bullet rings, made by herself from TRingkets Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-56

Natalie Fowler, 31, from York and Kelly Ewing, 30, from Leeds. Kelly made both dresses. Hats by Elizabeth Parker, York.

Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-13

Maxine Welsh, 15, from Crosby, wearing a dress from The Dressing Room, shoes and flower hairpiece borrowed from her sister and bag from Accessorize Code: 080411Aintree Style-36

Chloe Hind, 17, from Huyton wearing a dress bought online from lightinthebox.com, fascinator from M&S and bag from New Look Code: 080411Aintree Style-52

KUYT TO SCORE FIRST Liverpool v Man City. Tonight 8pm. Live on

7/1

Caroline Oates, 41, from Aigburth wearing a Roman-style dress designed by herself Code: 080411Aintree Style-44

£50 FREE BET

Open a telephone account with Betfred and we’ll match your first bet with a free bet to a maximum of £50. Call 0800 121 4066 for full telephone terms and conditions or visit www.betfred.com. Price subject to fluctuation. Over 18s only.

Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

Aisling Byrne, 25, from County Westmeath, Ireland wearing a suit and hat both from Kadee boutique in Athlone, Ireland, shoes from Penneys, bag from Glitzy Bitz and umbrella from Accessorize Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-32

Linda Firman, 54, from Waterloo wearing a dress from New Look, hat from Accessorize and vintage pearls and gloves Code: 080411 Aintree Style-46

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Leaders in the glamour stakes Alishea Johnson, 24, from Sefton Park, wearing a dress from ASOS, shoes from Kurt Geiger, bag by Jessica Simpson and a hat borrowed from her mum Code: 080411AintreeStyle-40

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Claire Corness, 22, from Anfield wearing a dress

by House of Rana and shoes from Aldo Code: 080411Aintree Style-38

Janine Brighouse, 47, from St Helens. Dress made by herself, hat by Louisa, West Derby, spider cuff and ring, Butler and Wilson, shoes Shalimar Shoes in London.

Code: 080411Aintree Style-3

Courtney Chan, 23, from Wirral wearing a dress from LK Bennett, shoes from Kurt Geiger and hat from Boudoir Boutique Code: 080411Aintree Style-30

Monday, April 11, 2011

Taking it to the maxi

Full length and fabulous was the way forward for these racegoers on Ladies Day

Steph Taylor, 18, from West Derby, wearing a jumpsuit by Make in West Derby, bag and shoes from River Island Code: 080411Aintree Style-18

Roisin Quinlan, 18, from Tuebrook wearing jumpsuit from Monsoon, bag from River Island and hat from Monsoon Code: 080411Aintree Style-15

CARROLL TO SCORE 2 OR MORE Liverpool v Man City. Tonight 8pm. Live on

8/1

£50 FREE BET

Open a telephone account with Betfred and we’ll match your first bet with a free bet to a maximum of £50. Call 0800 121 4066 for full telephone terms and conditions or visit www.betfred.com. Price subject to fluctuation. Over 18s only.

Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

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! s ie t u a e b u o y n o C’m Zoe Richards, 22, from Eastham, wearing a dress from Peacocks, shoes from Primark, bag from Topshop – and a Rolex!

Code: 080411Aintree Style-35

Nina Heyes, 23, from Aughton wearing a dress from Zara, Marc Jacobs bag and shoes from Kurt Geiger Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-33

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Rachel Hall, 29, from Blackpool, wearing a dress from French Connection, hat from M&S, bag and gloves from Accessorize and shoes from Next Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-42

Rachel Hayes, 24, from Wirral, wearing a Topshop playsuit, top from Urban Outfitters, 70s vintage shawl, hat, bag and shoes from Topshop Code: 080411 Aintree Style-31

Sian Richards, 21, from Anfield wearing a dress from Aqua Couture and shoes from Office Code: 080411 Aintree Style-37

Faith Amond, 58, from Carlow in Ireland wearing a suit from Touch of Class in Carlow, hat from Mad Hatter in Dublin Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-34a

L-R Ashley Dickman from Everton, dress from The Dressing Room; Sam LeFeuvre from Crosby, dress by Ku Spendlove; Gemma Doyle from Kirkdale, dress from Lola Loves; Georgina Kyriacou from Broadgreen, dress from Flannels; Aimee Gaffney from Walton, dress from Monsoon; Stevie Lackey from Kirkdale, dress from The Dressing Room; Jennifer Kenny from Everton, dress from Mark Melia; Kirsty Gregson from Aigburth, vintage dress; Emily Mulhall from Kirkdale, dress from My Vintage Romance.

Code: 080411Aintree Style-14

Abbey Lynch, 18, from Anfield wearing a dress and shoes from Topshop, bag from Raiders vintage in Liverpool and hat from Boudoir Boutique Code: 080411Aintree Style-16

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! s ie t u a e b u o y n o C’m Zoe Richards, 22, from Eastham, wearing a dress from Peacocks, shoes from Primark, bag from Topshop – and a Rolex!

Code: 080411Aintree Style-35

Nina Heyes, 23, from Aughton wearing a dress from Zara, Marc Jacobs bag and shoes from Kurt Geiger Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-33

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Rachel Hall, 29, from Blackpool, wearing a dress from French Connection, hat from M&S, bag and gloves from Accessorize and shoes from Next Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-42

Rachel Hayes, 24, from Wirral, wearing a Topshop playsuit, top from Urban Outfitters, 70s vintage shawl, hat, bag and shoes from Topshop Code: 080411 Aintree Style-31

Sian Richards, 21, from Anfield wearing a dress from Aqua Couture and shoes from Office Code: 080411 Aintree Style-37

Faith Amond, 58, from Carlow in Ireland wearing a suit from Touch of Class in Carlow, hat from Mad Hatter in Dublin Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-34a

L-R Ashley Dickman from Everton, dress from The Dressing Room; Sam LeFeuvre from Crosby, dress by Ku Spendlove; Gemma Doyle from Kirkdale, dress from Lola Loves; Georgina Kyriacou from Broadgreen, dress from Flannels; Aimee Gaffney from Walton, dress from Monsoon; Stevie Lackey from Kirkdale, dress from The Dressing Room; Jennifer Kenny from Everton, dress from Mark Melia; Kirsty Gregson from Aigburth, vintage dress; Emily Mulhall from Kirkdale, dress from My Vintage Romance.

Code: 080411Aintree Style-14

Abbey Lynch, 18, from Anfield wearing a dress and shoes from Topshop, bag from Raiders vintage in Liverpool and hat from Boudoir Boutique Code: 080411Aintree Style-16

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Leaders in the glamour stakes Alishea Johnson, 24, from Sefton Park, wearing a dress from ASOS, shoes from Kurt Geiger, bag by Jessica Simpson and a hat borrowed from her mum Code: 080411AintreeStyle-40

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with

Claire Corness, 22, from Anfield wearing a dress

by House of Rana and shoes from Aldo Code: 080411Aintree Style-38

Janine Brighouse, 47, from St Helens. Dress made by herself, hat by Louisa, West Derby, spider cuff and ring, Butler and Wilson, shoes Shalimar Shoes in London.

Code: 080411Aintree Style-3

Courtney Chan, 23, from Wirral wearing a dress from LK Bennett, shoes from Kurt Geiger and hat from Boudoir Boutique Code: 080411Aintree Style-30

Monday, April 11, 2011

Taking it to the maxi

Full length and fabulous was the way forward for these racegoers on Ladies Day

Steph Taylor, 18, from West Derby, wearing a jumpsuit by Make in West Derby, bag and shoes from River Island Code: 080411Aintree Style-18

Roisin Quinlan, 18, from Tuebrook wearing jumpsuit from Monsoon, bag from River Island and hat from Monsoon Code: 080411Aintree Style-15

CARROLL TO SCORE 2 OR MORE Liverpool v Man City. Tonight 8pm. Live on

8/1

£50 FREE BET

Open a telephone account with Betfred and we’ll match your first bet with a free bet to a maximum of £50. Call 0800 121 4066 for full telephone terms and conditions or visit www.betfred.com. Price subject to fluctuation. Over 18s only.

Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

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STREET style

Monday, April 11, 2011

★★★★

Monday, April 11, 2011

★★★★

at the races

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with

Daring to be different Terri Holt, 19, from Old Roan, wearing a dress by Caroline Oates, hat from Primark and a bag from New Look Code: 080411Aintree Style-45

Mary Wilcocks, 23, from Bromborough wearing a dress

by Aqua Couture, shoes and bag from Topshop Code: 080411Aintree Style-29

Francesca Bell, 23, from Bebington, wearing a dress from ASOS and fascinator from Rocks For Frocks, Liverpool Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-25

Helen Hilton, from Upton, celebrating her 21st birthday, dress by Malene Birger from Flannels, hat from Felicity Hat Hire and bullet rings, made by herself from TRingkets Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-56

Natalie Fowler, 31, from York and Kelly Ewing, 30, from Leeds. Kelly made both dresses. Hats by Elizabeth Parker, York.

Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-13

Maxine Welsh, 15, from Crosby, wearing a dress from The Dressing Room, shoes and flower hairpiece borrowed from her sister and bag from Accessorize Code: 080411Aintree Style-36

Chloe Hind, 17, from Huyton wearing a dress bought online from lightinthebox.com, fascinator from M&S and bag from New Look Code: 080411Aintree Style-52

KUYT TO SCORE FIRST Liverpool v Man City. Tonight 8pm. Live on

7/1

Caroline Oates, 41, from Aigburth wearing a Roman-style dress designed by herself Code: 080411Aintree Style-44

£50 FREE BET

Open a telephone account with Betfred and we’ll match your first bet with a free bet to a maximum of £50. Call 0800 121 4066 for full telephone terms and conditions or visit www.betfred.com. Price subject to fluctuation. Over 18s only.

Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

Aisling Byrne, 25, from County Westmeath, Ireland wearing a suit and hat both from Kadee boutique in Athlone, Ireland, shoes from Penneys, bag from Glitzy Bitz and umbrella from Accessorize Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-32

Linda Firman, 54, from Waterloo wearing a dress from New Look, hat from Accessorize and vintage pearls and gloves Code: 080411 Aintree Style-46

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STREET style

Monday, April 11, 2011

★★★★

at the races

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with

It may have been Ladies Day, but the girls weren’t the only ones putting on the style...

Chris Woodwood, 21, from Birkenhead, wearing a jacket from H&M, trousers from River Island, deck shoes from Burton and white polo from Next Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-11

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Michelle Foley, 29, and sister Alisha Foley, 27, both from Nottingham, both wearing hats designed by Michelle Code: CLTM080411 LADIESDAY-2

All suited

Lauren O’Gara, 22, a student at JMU, dress from Matalan, hat from Debenhams, shawl from M&S and bag Kurt Geiger Code: 080411AintreeStyle-23

Alisha Thomas-Jackson, 26, from West Derby, wearing a dress from French Connection and hat bought online from By Harriet Code: 080411AintreeStyle-41

Georgina McLinden, 24, from Childwall, wearing a dress from French Connection and hat from Felicity Hat Hire Code: 080411AintreeStyle-54

Danielle McAnally, 24, from Eastham wearing a dress from ASOS, bag from Aldo and a hired hat Code: 080411AintreeStyle-26

From left: Simon Meredith in M & S, Ian Jones in Slaters Menswear, Billy Opolli in Next, Paul Curran in M & S,

Nick Collier, 33, from Prescot, wearing a Gieves and Hawkes suit, shirt with detachable stiff collar from Luke Eyres of Cambridge, family tie, and great great grandfather’s 120-year-old pocket watch, made in Prescot Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-49

John Riley, 18, from Walton, wearing a suit from Giancarlo Ricci and a cravat from TM Lewin in the Metquarter Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-20

Dan Wood, 21, from Kensington, wearing a jacket and shirt from Gieves & Hawkes, trousers from Pringle, tie by Ralph Lauren and Primark socks! Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-50

GUARANTEE YOUR PRICES WITH FRED TODAY Back a horse in any Best Odds race, take the price and if the SP is bigger we’ll pay you that instead!

Visit any of our shops or freephone

0800 121 4066 Over 18s only. Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

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STREET style

Monday, April 11, 2011

★★★★

Monday, April 11, 2011

★★★★

at the races

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Hat’s the way to do it

and booted Neil Standish in Zara, Colin Moulden in Next and Dave Ramsdale in M & S

Jessie Dunne, 20, from Huyton wearing a dress from LK Bennett, shoes from River Island, hat from Felicity Hat Hire and bag from Next Code: 080411Aintree Style-53

Alan Hartley, 43, suit William Hunt, shirt and tie Vivienne Westwood, shoes Jeffrey West, socks Ralph Lauren Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-51a

Code: 080411AintreeStyle-22

RIGHT: Hayley Marsden, 30, from West Derby wearing a hat she designed herself and a dress from Make boutique in West Derby Code:080411 AintreeStyle-8

LEFT: Leenabye Gorinda, 37, from Oxton, wearing a dress from Jane Norman and hat from market in Wirral Code:080411Aintree Style-10

£50 FREE BET AT LEAST 10 BEST ODDS RACES EVERY DAY Over 20 shops in your local area! Including City Centre Liverpool, Speke, Wavertree, Norris Green, Kirkby and more.

*Open a telephone account with Betfred and we’ll match your first bet with a free bet to a maximum of £50. Call 0800 121 4066 for full telephone terms and conditions or visit www.betfred.com. Over 18s only.

Please gamble responsibly - www.gambleaware.co.uk.

Peter Wilson, 22, from West Derby, wearing a suit, shirt and tie all from Next and Hugo Boss sunglasses Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-19

Conor Hughes, 22, from County Tyrone, wearing a jacket from Oxfam, trousers from H & M, dicky bow from Gieves & Hawkes and deck shoes from Topman Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-48

Nick Johnson, 47, from Reading, wearing a cream linen suit, Collezione by Marks & Spencer Code: 080411 AintreeStyle-9

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STREET style

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Every one a winner at Aintree

It’s the end of a Grand day out

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Girls take the weight off their feet Picture: JASON ROBERTS Code:

ORGET Milan, London or Paris. The girls and boys who come out to play over the three days of the Grand National Festival are always the ones to watch when it comes to statement style.

And for 2011 the world’s greatest steeplechase also turned into one of the country’s biggest fashion shows as Merseyside’s kings and queens of trend transformed Aintree into one giant catwalk.

Despite sections of the national press trying their hardest to uncover some of the less successful outfits on display – and cast doubt on our glamour credentials – the next 16 pages of gorgeousness prove that when it comes to fashion we’re winners by miles.

What those southern pundits failed to understand is that Liverpool lasses adore clothes but more than that, we adore being different.

We want unique and eye-catching not the same old

jr080411ladiesday-23

What do you mean there’s a race on? We’re dancing Code: NA

by SUSAN LEE

ECHO Women’s Editor same old that everyone else will be wearing. We’ll follow the trends but the chances are we’ll give them our own twist.

We’re fashion leaders, not followers and we don’t mind taking risks.

That’s never been more evident than at this year’s Aintree meeting.

Maxi dresses were everywhere, some with floppy hats and a ‘70s vibe but others channelling old fashion Hollywood glamour with figure hugging fabrics and one shoulder detail.

Other girls went for sexy and short, whether elegant Hepburn-inspired silhouettes, retro tea-dress designs or Mad Men-esque structured curves.

Strong colours dominated, with many girls a dream in tangerine, sophisticated in black or monochrome or bang on trend in the new nudes of palest peach, soft

ivory or blush. And oh, the hats.

Out went teeny tiny fascinators and in came big statement pieces, always colour co-ordinated and always stunning.

As for the boys it was smart suits and sharp tailoring all round and those who did venture more casual chinos teamed them with stand-out jackets or blazers.

So enjoy the feast of fashion that covers the following pages.

It might even inspire a few ideas for next year . . . . .

Hot in the sunshine Katie Hawkins, 25 from Warrington Code: CLTM080411LADIESDAY-4

Lambrini is always in fashion

Monday, April 11, 2011

AINTREE STYLE

3

with

Dawn Maloney, 19, from Huyton, wearing dress from Frocks, Liverpool and Kurt Geiger shoes. Siobhan Prentice, 19, from Childwall, wearing a Mark Melia jumpsuit and shoes from Topshop.

Lauren Simms, 18, from Huyton, wearing a maxi dress from Gregory James Couture and River Island shoes. Georgia Griffiths, 19, from Huyton wearing a Mark Melia dress and shoes from Simply Shop online.

Code: 080411AintreeStyle-6

Racegoers strike a pose for our cameras Code: CLTM080411 LADIESDAY-26 THE dresses, the hats, the shoes… whatever’s in style this year, remember Lambrini is always in fashion!

Lambrini has been made near Liverpool for the last 17 years and is just as popular today with the ladies of the North West.

The firm favourite is Lambrini Original, available in 75cl and 1.5Lt

sizes it is 7.5% abv. A light, fruity sparkling wine style drink it’s the ideal summer tipple.

Lambrini Pink Bubbly is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your celebrations – without breaking the bank. With an authentic-style cork and crisp and refreshing flavour, this sparkling fruit wine offers all the fizz and fun of champagne.

The Lambrini flavours range – including Rosé, Peach and Cherry – offers the same sense of sparkle, but with a fruity twist. Blending Italian grape juice with delicate hints of strawberry, Lambrini Rosé is a sophisticated alternative to traditional Rosé wines, while Peach and Cherry are fruity and packed full of flavour – the perfect tipples for celebratory

barbecues, picnics and street parties.

The whole Lambrini range sports a new label, fresh for this season and has recently been seen on TV with Lambrini Divas singing I am what I am with the final scene filmed on an open top bus in Blackpool during the illuminations. Check out www.facebook/lambrini for Lambrini gossip, competitions and news.

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STREET style

Monday, April 11, 2011

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Monday, April 11, 2011

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at the races

with The going’s good for these girls.

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Taking a break in the sunshine Picture: JASON ROBERTS Code: jr090411national-13

Backing a winner.

Girls cheer on their horses Code: NA

Liverpool ECHO editor: Alastair Machray Writers: Susan Lee, Dawn Collinson and Emma Johnson Photographs Richard Williams, Colin Lane and Jason Roberts Design: Cheryl Mullin Front page: Sophia Hatoun, 16, from Bootle, Armani dress, Christian Louboutin shoes; Skye RobertsNurse, 16, from Wavertree, ASOS dress and Christian Louboutin shoes and Olivia Bent, 16, from Aintree shorts suit from Zara, hat, shoes and bag from Peaches Boutique, Liverpool Code: 080411AintreeStyle-61

Lystra Adams, centre, is named most stylish racegoer Code: CLTM080411 LADIESDAY-23

Coleen Rooney and pals soak up the atmosphere

And they’re off.

Rebecca Gledhill from Cheshire ditches the stilettos.

Picture: RICHARD WILLIAMS Code: 080411AintreeStyle-62

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16 AINTREE STYLE

Monday, April 11, 2011

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An ECHO s upplement

STREET

style

at the races

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Fabulous fashion at the Grand National 2011