By Victoria Stone-Meadows
DESPITE the Cranbourne Cup race being cancelled due to extreme weather, the ladies of the Fashion on the Field event braved the wind and rain to put on an amazing show.
Frocks and hats were blown to and fro but the women persevered and the show went on with two winners being crowned best on field for the day.
Young Lady of the Day was awarded to Melanie Hudson, 31, from Geelong for her elegant white and pastel peach ensemble.
Ms Hudson said competing in the Cranbourne Cup Fashions on the Field was a last minute decision and she didn’t expect to win.
“I decided to go up as a last minute thing because I had a baby free day,” she said.
“I didn’t think I had a chance; everybody competing had a great chance and I’m sure it was very hard for judges to make a decision.”
“I was ecstatic, over the moon, and a bit in shock when I did win,” she said.
Ms Hudson was wearing a skirt by Chi Chi London, her top was Asilio, and hat (partly her own design) by Terri Oswald Millinery.
The winner of the Lady of the Day category of the event was given to Emma Scodellaro from Greenvale for her classic Alexander McQueen dress and Jill and Jack millinery hat.
Ms Scodellaro said she also attended the cup on a whim and was surprised to win the best dressed in her category.
“I have had the dress for a few years and wore it at Oaks Day in 2013 and placed in the top 10 at Flemington,” she said.
“I just had it sitting there and I love it so much, I only decided to go to Cranbourne the night before and thought ‘let’s pull it out’.”
Ms Scodellaro said the dress means more to her than just a dress and it makes her feel incredibly special when she wears it.
“It is very special to me; my dad bought it for me before he passed away and it’s not about how I look but about how I feel wearing it,” she said.
