Blog — spring racing

We’re off and racing again this year! Here at OIP we have our outfits planned out in advance and can’t be more excited to share with you what we have coming up for this racing season. For this styled shoot there was an abundance of flowers, clean lines, bold colours and pretty fascinators to boot! The Smith Hotel’s Atrium was transformed into a Spring Racing Fashion paradise. Alaina from Make is Pretty Hire created the most gorgeous garland and an epic ceiling balloon installation, incorporating the existing foliage chandelier and making it her own. The Event Rental Company had the...

Melbourne’s spring racing carnival is fast approaching. Forget the horses - the carnival is all about who wore what and who wore it best. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to make sure you’re ready for a stylish day at the track. Do wear a fascinator that reflects your outfit Whether it’s a hat, headpiece or a fascinator, what’s on your head needs to tie your outfit together. So make sure it reflects the elements of your outfit, or it is a statement of its own. Source Fashion Photographer Melbourne Don’t wear shoes just for comfort Your shoes need...

First week of Spring!!! Say no more. The weather is warming up… finally! and entertaining is slowly moving outdoors. This Spring, at OIP we are looking forward to fashion, blooms, the races, footy finals and getting outdoors! We wanted to show you guys how to pack an Instagram-worthy perfect picnic. This could be just for 2 on a lazy Sunday afternoon in the park or to share among friends at the races. When taking the perfect snap to share remember to layer, blend textures, and mix shapes, this will make your image as interested as possible to the viewer. What...

Spring has well and truly sprung and it has brought with it days of frivolity in the sunshine, a few cheeky bubblies and, of course, the race that stops the nation-The Spring Racing Carnival. Well, we are ready to Whip It-Whip It Real Good and share with you today some fabulous Spring Racing Carnival inspiration from yours truly,(with a cheeky twist!). While for many, Spring Racing is a beautiful opportunity to be merry and share with the people you love most, there is trouble in paradise for two of our young lovers ;) At first glance, things may seem peachy...