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Fashion, fillies and philanthropy: The winning formula at Shepparton Soroptimists’ Oaks Day event

Here’s cheers to the ladies from Lifestyle Shepparton. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

While the horses were away, the ladies did play.

On Thursday, November 7, women arrived at Crown Oaks Day in Melbourne, sporting a flourish of colour to watch three-year-old filly Treasurethe Moment stretch her winning streak to four consecutive victories.

Meanwhile, the Soroptimist International of Shepparton held its Oaks Day Luncheon right here at Shepparton’s GV Hotel.

The well-attended event featured local ladies dressed in their best, a fashion parade courtesy of Shop 221 in Shepparton and Pampens Boutique in Mooroopna, and raised funds for local charities.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit captured the luncheon in all its thoroughbred-watching and fascinator-wearing glory.

Ashlea Evans turns heads in a bold maxi dress from Pampens Boutique. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Shop 221 models Agatha Carrafa, Fay Hawker, Ann Starritt, Jenni Hyland and Mary Gilberto. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Angela Tripoli received a wave of applause wearing an outfit from Pampens Boutique. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Flo Harris, Helen Beckenham, (front) Robyn Harrap and Sharyn Oxenbury gather for a good cause. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Julie Thompson styles a fresh-off-the-rack outfit from Shop 221, patterned with black polka-dots. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Barb Martin wears a classic stripe with a pink-tint twist from Pampens Boutique. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Jenny Hadleigh, Jill Pinner, (front) Jan Daldy, Theresa Murray and Jeni Fitzgerald were race-day ready. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Bold colours and floral outfits were in full bloom, as seen on Yvonne Moncrieff, Kerryn Pickworth, Jill Collard and Helen Jennings. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Models Merita Bujku, Joy Gardam, Anne Davies and Julie Thompson walked the runway for Shop 221. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Joy Woodham, Barb Martin, Ashlea Evans and Angela Tripoli walked the runway for Pampens Boutique. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
The Soroptimist International of Shepparton members were thrilled to receive such strong support for the event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Joy Woodham looks pretty in pink, styled by Pampens Boutique. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
The Shepparton Soroptimists’ Oaks Day Luncheon was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Photo by Rechelle Zammit