Vintage Style Ascot 2012

50's cat eye shades image via Zimbio

Hats galore at Royal Ascot this year and the whackier the better I say... enough to make even Anna Dello Russo feel right at home (especially the cherries on-top). Nice to see that many race-goers opting for unique and classic vintage pieces to accessorize their looks. I've picked out the best vintage and 'vintagesque' looks from 4 day Racing event which caught my eye - the pouring rain sure didn't put off these starlets... 

Nichole Fitch, (artist and vintage store owner) wears a beautiful light peach vintage dress matched perfectly with Kurt Geiger shoes and vintage floral hat. Image via Vogue.co.uk

Time for Afternoon Tea anyone? Image via The Telegraph

Image Via Telegraph: Caroline Sieber,  (Stylist) in a Chanel dress, Maison Michel headpiece and Louis Vuitton shoes. 

Amanda Holden was one of the few celebs to hit the right mark with her Ascot look - a 50's style floral print tea dress with oversized bow with her nude pink Aspinal Hepburn bag and Hat by DeDe Valentine. Image (lrft) via Telegraph Fashion & Image (Right) via Yahoo.

Many also paid homage to Her Majesty's 60 year reign of the British Monarchy with Royal colours and English connotations. Some went that little further than others...

Full English Fry up:  Ebony Silk, (burlesque performer and model) in a hat by The Libertarian, wearing a Stop Staring dress, Vivienne Westwood necklace and a United Colours of Benetton stole accessorised with vintage gloves. Image via The Independent

Princess Eugenie in a cream and red floral fitted dress on Ladies Day - Image via Elleuk.com

Jenson's Girlfriend Jessica Michibata stood out in a vibrant red dress with white veiled hat and union jack clutch.  Image (right) via The Telegraph Fashion

Jubilation: red white and blue - image via The Guardian.

With a black cherry on top - image via Daily Mail

Fantastic girl band the Tootsie Rollers looked fab in their matching outfits when they performed on Ladies Day. Image via The Independent

Felyn Di Zeta, (model /actress). Her intricate hat is by Fhernando Colunga as is her bright red dress teamed with black Zara Shoes and vintage Yorn clutch. Images via Vogue.co.uk

Jessica Moor, (social media & marketing executive) wearing a Lindha Cierach dress, shoes from Spain, Phase Eight clutch and hat designed by Gina Foster. Images via Vogue.co.uk

What a Love Heart: Blanche Richards wears an extraordinary hat by Jen Scott Russell, a Jaeger dress, Topshop heels and a vintage bag from Beyond Retro.
Image via The Independent

Sophie, the Countess of Wessex aired sophistication in a dove grey top and pleated skirt. Her hat was designed by Jane Corbett. Image via Telegraph Fashion.  

Ladies Day - street style aesthetic via Waynetippetts.com

Monochromic - Image via Elleuk.com

A race goer

Black & white with a yellow veil hat - Images via Zimbio