By Olivia McInnes

Fashions on the Field will once again give trackside fashionista’s the chance to strut their wares and showcase their unique summer racing style at the 2012 Condobolin Picnic Races.

Judging this year’s competition will be two amply qualified fashion gurus; TV Presenter and former Miss Australia 2007 Caroline Pemberton and Style Magazine’s Fashion Editor, Cherie Quade.

Caroline Pemberton is an Australian Model who was crowned Miss Australia in 2007. She is also the sister and public relations manager of the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, Rex Pemberton.

Caroline is a talented, professional TV Presenter with a broad range of different skills, from lifestyle to news, to direct response, TVCs and online marketing.

She has made numerous appearances on the TV travel show ‘Getaway’ as a guest presenter.

“I am really looking forward to coming to Condobolin and staying the weekend – I’ll be filming at West Wyalong on Friday and then attending the races on Saturday.

“Judging on Saturday I will be looking for how the whole outfit is pulled together from head to toe, and of course the right head wear.

“I’ll also be looking for something a bit unique and for some personal effort in peoples outfits,”.

Cherie Quade has a connection to Condobolin; “Having been brought up on a farm near Fifield, Condobolin was always somewhere that we visited to do a ‘big shop’.

” Mum always loved the Faye Elizabeth store and I remember spending many days waiting patiently as she tried on, what seemed like, half the store,”.

“I am so excited to be joining the crowds at Condo for the picnics. It’s great to hear that the tents are back and I’m looking forward to catching up with friends on the day. I always love to observe the fashions, at any event, so I will be particularly keen to see the gorgeous summer dresses that the Condo ladies are wearing. Judging of fashions on the field can be a tough task, so let’s hope Caroline and I can it justice,”.

Cherie says the whole outfit is important and it’s not so much about everything matching perfectly.

“The days of having shoes, a handbag and hat of the same fabric, shade and tone are thankfully over. There is a lot to be said about an outfit that shows creativity and I especially love to see ladies wearing a dress from days gone by and teaming it with modern accessories. For men, a suit is a must and while the weather in the Central West may not be conducive to suits, this is a special occasion after all.

“Bright and bold coloured dresses are very on trend at the moment, with colour blocking continuing to be a look that will take us well into the Autumn racing season. It’s all about the dress, while current popular headwear is a larger version of the fascinator”.