The Western Australia MYER Fashions on the Field made its successful debut on the front lawns of Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, October 18, and did so with stunning results. Ascot Opening Day played an enviable host to the annual Women's Racewear event.

Gorgeous fillies flocked to the racecourse dressed in their racing finest to showcase their individual racewear style in front of an expert panel of judges and partake in the Western Australia leg of the 2008 National MYER Fashions on the Fields competition – Australia's largest and most prestigious outdoor fashion event.

Hosted by Channel Seven sports reporter, Basil Zemplias, the event kicked off at midday, and attracted a staggering 151 entrants, a record-breaking result. With so many gorgeous girls, it made it hard on the judging panel, but in the end the winner was well-deserved.

29 year-old Rebecca Thompson from Wattle Grove, Western Australia, looked and played the part in a fabulous ivory tulle layered dress with satin piping and box pleated waist band. Rebecca's headwear dazzled with ivory feathers springing from a bronze jewelled centre, attached to a beret styled straw base.

The 2008 MYER Fashions on the Field National Competition has already visited NSW, TAS and QLD, and will make a final stop in South Australia this weekend, before it reaches Victoria at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Carnival week finale.

It was Queensland's turn to shine as the MYER Fashions on the Field Competition visited Ladies Day at Eagle Farm Racecourse last Saturday 11 October 2008.

Gorgeous fillies flocked to the racecourse dressed in their racing finest to showcase their individual racewear style in front of an expert panel of judges and partake in the Queensland leg of the 2008 National MYER Fashions on the Fields competition.

Even the rain didn't dampen the spirits of those entering the event, or that of Channel Seven's Jessica Skarratt who was hosting the competition.

20 year old Ashleigh Robson of Chermside, became the State Winner of the Queensland MYER Fashions on the Field, looking the part in a fantastic black dress of check netting featuring white spiral circles of tulle and sequins. The designer of the gorgeous Fendi-inspired outfit was non-other than Ashleigh's grandmother. The look was topped off with black leather gloves and a 50's Jackie Kennedy style, black straw head piece with a black velvet bow.

Laura Flynn was the first runners-up of the event, featuring an elegant Carla Zampatti outfit with The House of Windsor hat.

The 2008 MYER Fashions on the Field National Competition has already visited NSW and TAS, and will continue across the Nation throughout October to visit Western Australia and South Australia before it reaches Victoria at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Carnival Week in November.

MYER Fashions on the Field made its show-stopping debut in Tasmania this year, in the search to find Australia's most stylish racewear outfits.

Tasmania's Tattersall's Park hosted the first-time event last Sunday 21st September. The MYER Fashions on the Field national competition reached Tasmanian shores and set a high benchmark of fashion, individuality and style for the coming years, despite the cold wintry weather that set in for the day.

The competition was hosted by Mercury Fashion and Social writer Wendy Kennedy.

25 year old Jessica Coad from Burnic deserved the winning sash, clad in a gorgeous embossed gold and brown dress with matching jacket – designed and created by Jessica herself. The outfit was complimented by a stunning vintage headpiece of bronze leaf detail.

Coming in second and third place, both Leanne Bllathman and Megan Bayles wore CUE outfits and both looked the part.

The 2008 MYER Fashions on the Field National Competition has already visited NSW, and will continue across the Nation throughout October in Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia before it reaches Victoria at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Carnival Week in November.

Australia's largest and most prestigious outdoor fashion event, the MYER Fashions on the Field 2008 National competition, kicked off on Saturday at Sydney's Rosehill Gardens' MYER Mad about the Hat Day.

Gorgeous fillies flocked the course dressed in their racing finest, showcasing their individual racewear style in front of an expert judging panel.

From silks, satin, tulle and taffeta, to feathers, flowers, bows and belts, the eleven finalists took to the stage looking fabulous.

The high caliber of style, elegance and creativity made it a difficult task for judges. In a stunning pastel pink and mint green soft-floral Elizabeth Arden vintage dress with silk sash, elegant flat brimmed hat to match, Teneale Geddes from Illawong NSW stole the show to become the 2008 MYER Fashions on the Field NSW Winner, and the first entrant to compete in the 2008 MYER Fashions on the Field National Competition to be held throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington racecourse in November.

First Runner-up was Elizabeth Clark from Kangaroo Point NSW, in classic 20's inspired CUE outfit of cream silk and black tulle, complimented by a fantastic matching Fedora with black button and flower feature

Jennifer Marsh from Griffith NSW, followed as Second Runner-up in her self-created and designed outfit of silk black and white check blouse, black ruffle skirt, red peep toe shoes, and red headpiece with matching black and white silk detail.

The girls each received an assortment of fabulous prizes including MYER Gift Cards, Antler Luggage, L'Oreal Paris Product, and Raceday Hospitality Packages.

Over 800 fabulously dressed ladies and gentleman attended the Flemington Spring Fashion Lunch.

This much loved event is a favourite on the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week calendar and showcases the latest Spring Racewear collections from MYER.

Models paraded gorgeous headwear and dresses from Leona Edmiston, Nevenka, Camilla and Marc and Carla Zampatti and team gorgeous fitted and structured dresses with the must have item of the season, the Gladiator heel.

The boys making a show stopping walk down the catwalk in the latest suits from Hugo Boss, Dom Bagnato and Jeff Banks.

Guests were entertained by hosts Melissa Doyle and Sandy Roberts and were treated to a special performance by international, Grammy Award winning singer Toni Childs. This event heralded the start of the Spring Carnival with all events leading to the much anticipated, 2008 Melbourne Cup Carnival.