It is true what they say. People who like shoes are just nicer people.
Well, they don’t say that, but I do.
Anyone who has an affection for footwear was clearly blessed with the nice gene as well and last week I had the pleasure of hanging out with a group of them for a whole afternoon.
Must to my surprise and delight, I was invited to be a guest of StyleTread at the Cox Plate Ladies Luncheon and join the StyleTread team to indulge in an afternoon of shoe small talk. The clincher? The racewear dresscode – StyleTread offered to fit me out with shoes, a bag and a fascinator. I nearly feel off my chair with excitement. Everything but the dress.
I called Miss F in a panic. So many pairs of shoes on one website to choose from? My brain might have imploded. First I needed to choose the frock – the colours and accessories would follow.
Dress: Basque at Myer; Shoes by Lipstik, Clutch by Peeptoe, Facinator by Morgan & Taylor,
all at StyleTread
My Basque navy and white dress seemed to fit the bill but I didn’t want to bring the boring down with tan or navy accessories. As we know, this season is all about colour and a quick Twitter callout confirmed my thoughts. Orange was the way to go.
StyleTread has orange in spades. Everything from mandarin, tangerine and bad fake tan to coral, amber and carrot. In the end, coral made the cut – Lipstik peeptoe platform pumps, a Morgan & Taylor oversized flower fascinator and a nude hardcase clutch by Peeptoe.
Emily (MelbGirl) and I (Instagram filter added, image thank to Em!)
After popping into the office for a few hours, I cabbed it out to Moonee Valley where the champagne and cocktails were already on tap. The StyleTread team (and their awesome shoe ute) were already in attendance, together with fashion reporter Georgie from mX, blogger Emily from MelbGirl and Herald Sun Shopping Confessions columnist and blogger, Kathy.
The colour of the room – at Moonee Valley Racetrack
There was colour everywhere, from the decadent headpieces the ladies were wearing to the cute garden chairs we sat on. Spring was definitely in the air. We dined on tartlet, spatchcock and trifle (not all together!) and sipped Sparkling Brut, all the while admiring the fashion and enjoying the entertainment – Katie Noonan sang while the Love Never Dies cast put on a stellar performance.
Love Never Dies
I met Shane Carrroll, buyer and stylist for StyleTread who says ‘Cobalt, orange, fuchsia, red, purple, lime and chartreuse are the vivid hues turning heads this season. They will make you the centre of attention!’
My thanks to StyleTread for my gorgeous shoes and accessories, and the chance to be the ultimate fashionista for an afternoon! Sure beats being at work.
StyleTread offer free and fast delivery, free returns and a 100 day returns policy. With hundreds of styles, colours, heel heights and accessories (for men, women AND children) you don’t even have to leave your living room to get set for the races (or Christmas, New Years or Valentines…) to be properly prepared.
They really do have everything but the dress!
(Thanks also to StyleTread for all the photos!)
