Yesterday, I went to the races at Royal Ascot and I was mesmerised by the whole spectacle…

I love people-watching and this was a perfect opportunity to check out all the different hats, fascinators and dresses worn by the ladies at the event.

We were in the Grandstand and little did I know, but for this area they’ve brought in a new dress code, whereby ladies now need to wear a hat, headpiece or fascinator.

When we last visited a couple of years ago, I’d decided not to wear a hat and I thought it would be ok not to this time…

As we approached the entrance to the Grandstand, I was asked if I would wear a fascinator that a lovely lady drew out of a huge basket which she was carrying.… Read more