CHICKS WITH STICKS

OK so we're  now in polo season, one of 

my favourite summer events (even though I have

never ridden a horse in my life). However, my Husband

is Spanish and comes from a  family who breed the

famous and gorgeous Andalucian Spanish horses. So I guess

I have become "horsey" through marriage ;-)

I thought I would do a post on my do's and don't

for polo attire. These are just my thoughts and by no

means will resonate with everyone (so

please don't take offence if I list a "don't" that is

actually your favourite look ;-)  but here we go.

Princess Charlotte of Monaco aka Charlotte Casiraghi

*keep polo attire smart and casual. Remember you

are not at the races or a summer wedding, but you still

want to look pulled together as this is usually quite a 

snazzy summer event. Remember this is a great networking/

social event, so you don't want to roll up looking as though

you are a stable hand ;-)

* my favourite colour to wear to polo events is to stick to white.

My favourite summer colour that always looks just fab against

the fab green of the polo lawn, and always makes you look fresh.

*keep accessories to a minimum

Leopard ring here
Branch Ring here

* flowing dresses also look fab at the polo, but nothing

too glitzy (you are not at a wedding ;-)

Dress: DVF

Rings: here

* stay away from stiletto's, you will look ridiculous wobbling

around on the lawn as your heels get stuck. I would go with

wedges and flats.  During polo "divot stamping" is done where 

the audience are invited to stomp back the mounds of lawn torn up 

by the horses; it's also a time to walk around and socialise (the 

best part for me).

So why not look glamorous doing it?

Shoes: Jimmy Shoo metallic wedges

Chloé suede wedges

Tory Burch cork sandals

Dress: Oscar de la Renta

Rings: here

I think this look would work really well also.

DON'T YOU DARE!!!

* DON'T do lots of bling. Accessorise freely but keep away from the stacking bangles-

you don't want the clanking of your bangles to drown out the thunder

of the hooves ;-)

*DON'T do the big fancy fancy hat. This is a dressy event, but 

it's not Ascot or the Kentucky Derby

*DON'T do psychedelic or sparkly. This

is polo not a pool party in Ibiza

That's it Lovelies.

Would love to know if you enjoy polo.

If not, what is your favourite summer event?

As always I love hearing from you

xxxx