Glamour girls turn out in force for Ladies Day

WITH high fashion, spectacular fascinators and free-flowing pink champagne, Musselburgh Ladies Day gave Ascot a run for its money as thousands turned out for the glamorous racing event.

The sixth annual Ladies Day drew in crowds of more than 7500 who flocked to the famous East Lothian racecourse.

Those who managed to secure a ticket before they sold out more than two months ago were spared a repeat of the recent bad weather, with only a few light showers to rain on their parade.

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With not a tweed jacket or flat boot in sight, most ladies opted for vertiginous heels, colourful cocktail dresses and sharp trouser suits.

More than a few attempted to outdo Princess Beatrice's "unique sculptural celebratory headpiece", although few were as outlandish as the 81,000 item.

Among the highlights of the event was the crowning of the coveted Queen of Style - which came with a 3000 prize.

Nicola Martin, who last week was crowned the Evening News Face of Ladies Day, and made judge, gave the accolade to Claire Thomson, from Duddingston.

She dazzled audiences with her figure-hugging dress and pink fascinator.

Ms Martin, 40, who works for Royal Bank of Scotland, said the event was again a spectacular draw.

She said: "It's been a fantastic day. Apart from a few showers the weather held out and there was a great atmosphere in the air.

"Judging the entries was really hard, and there were a lot of glamorous ladies here.

"Some of the hats were quite spectacular.

"There were also a lot of well-dressed men for the King of Style contest.

"I'd say we gave Ascot a run for their money."

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