The style stakes were high in Ballybrit as Sandra Faller from Galway was first past the winning post in the popular Fridays Most Stylish Competition presented by Athlone Towncentre.
On Day 5 of the Galway Racing Festival, Sandra caught the eye of judges Sarah Battle and Marietta Doran wearing a black short puff dress by a Portuguese designer Marques Almeida. She elevated her stunning outfit with a creative headpiece by Edel Ramberg, shoes from Charles & Keith and bag from August Night.
Sandra walked away from Ballybrit with an enviable Shop & Stay Break courtesy of Athlone Towncentre and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. Included in her prize was a €3000 gift card to spend in her choice of Athlone Towncentre stores together with a 2 night hotel and spa break in a Deluxe Tower Room at the four star Sheraton Hotel.
The Fridays Most Stylish competition, sponsored by Athlone Towncentre, has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 2013 with Head Judge, Marietta Doran, being a key part of the competition from the very beginning. Marietta was joined this year by Guest Judge, Sarah Battle who is well known for her carefully curated individual style.
A clearly delighted Sandra said ‘this is the best feeling in the world. To win in my home county meant so much to me. I’m completely shocked’
Guest judge, Sarah Battle was confident in their choice of winner, noting ‘the style was absolutely amazing today but when we spotted Sandra, we were both instantly drawn to her effortlessly stylish look. She epitomized what Fridays Most Stylish meant to us as judges’. Elaborating further Head Judge, Marietta Doran, explained that ‘Sandra’s look was just perfect for a Friday evening racing. It was elegant yet edgy and had the most gorgeous pop of colour with the playful addition of the orange shorts. Sandra was certainly Fridays Most Stylish for us’
Joining Marietta and Sarah on the day was Athlone Towncentres General Manager, Shirley Delahunt who spoke at her delighted at another successful collaboration with the Galway Races. ‘We are delighted to see how the Fridays Most Stylish competition continues to grow. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to work with the amazing team behind the Galway Races and it’s something that we really look forward to each year. We’ll be waiting to welcome Sandra to Athlone Towncentre over the coming weeks where she will be spoiled for choice with the exceptional range of high street brands all under one roof including Zara, H&M, M&S, TK Maxx, River Island, Tommy Hilfiger and our latest additions Boots & Lovisa.
All images featured: INPHO Photography
