My wonderful Mama and Papa surprised us all with tickets to Ladies Day at Epsom Derby Races last week. The women in my family all love to get dressed up and dandy around in hats and the men relish the opportunity to go all Soprano and spend loads of dosh on booze and betting – so what better way to spend the first gloriously sunny Friday in June.

We kicked off the day by quaffing champagne and meandering around the grandstand pretending to have a scooby what we were doing! Within minutes of arriving I spotted a girl in a lovely ASOS red peplum dress and hailed her as the best dressed lady I’d seen so far. Later that day she went on to win the official Investec ‘Best Dressed’ award scooping a whopping 5k and Harvey Nic’s spend-up! Lucky girl!

I don’t think there was an official lads category but if there was – this slicker than your average dude would definitely get my vote! Whilst I plucked up the courage to ask to take his pic, I didn’t get round to asking him where this beaut of a suit was from. #fail

I opted for a fitted pale blue ASOS number with mesh detail on the sides and bottom and teamed it with a nude/lace mix hatinater (half hat/half fascinator!) from House of Fraser. My old faithful favourite shoes from Zara finished off the look.  A little boxed handbag that I picked up in Primark added a bit of pop to my outfit and having a strap was a god-send – juggling drinks, money, betting slips and a clutch would’ve ended in tears, I’m sure. The boy wore a classic navy three-piece with tan brogues and a very summery aqua tie and socks. He does love a bit of colour coord!

When it came to picking winners on the racecourse – I was, er surprisingly on fire! My motto was that if I liked the name of the horse – I’d back it! ‘Farraaj’ and ‘That’s the Spirit’ came up trumps and my winnings from those two races alone pretty much paid for my day out. Maybe I’ve found my calling in life or perhaps it was just beginners luck. In the words of Harry Hill… ‘There’s only one way to find out!’

I don’t have many spare weekends this year but 2015 is GETTING IT. We’re considering Aintree, Goodwood, Ascot and of course, good old Epsom Derby is certainly becoming a yearly family fave.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the day hanging out with your nearest and dearest or maybe sourcing ideas for the perfect hen do with your lady friends, I thoroughly recommend the races. There is an abundance of events just outside of London and beyond so find yourselves a fabulous frock and milliner and have a ruddy good time!

Here’s a bunch of some of my favourite outfits.

MC x

P.S I know I’m biased but just look at how super cute my Mum and Dad are!