Aintree Race-Goers

I have to just accept that it seems nutty to be to be at the racetrack in a formal gown and say: I kind of love this. She's colorful and eye-catching and sassy (like the rest of the race-goers) but not tacky. Good for you, Race-Going Girl!

Aintree Race-Goers

You know how I feel about a fascinator. Although I have the uneasy sense that peacock feathers are unlucky (did I make that up?), this one is kind of awesome.

Aintree Race-Goers

Okay: can we just take a moment to squee over how awesome the hats are going to be at The Wedding? That's all. I love this one, too -- she looks like birthday present, in the best way. (Bonus points for making that hat the center of her look.)

Aintree Race-Goers

WOW. I applaud this and also worry that I might run into trees if I was wearing something so bold over an eye at a place where there was drinking.

Aintree Race-Goers

I enjoy this. She looks like a cute extra from The Jetsons.

WAG Coleen Rooney

Coleen Rooney! There was a rude article that I read whilst reading about this event noting that not only was Coleen Rooney -- wife (are they getting divorced? One of you surely knows! Do tell, Fug Nation) of footballer Wayne Rooney -- present, so was "one of his favorite prostitutes." I HATE it when that happens.

Liverpool footballer Raul Meireles and his wife Ivone Meireles

I don't know much about Ivone -- although Kickette assures me her bitchface (not at all seen here) is impressive, and that makes me like her. I also think these two look quite cute together; I enjoy the juxtaposition of her tattoo sleeve with her ladylike coat; and I love those shoes.

Liverpool footballer Pepe Reina and his wife Yolanda

Oh, Yolanda. On the other hand, Pepe looks DREAMY. (Don't tell me if rumor has it that he's terrible.)(Okay, go ahead and tell me; I love gossip.)

Liverpool footballer Joe Cole with wife Carly Cole (and baby Ruby)

Aw! The Coles look totally cute. Also: is it warm in England right now? Because I live in Los Angeles and I'm wearing a giant sweater right now.

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I don't know this person. But I do know that she and Johnny Weir should make a buddy comedy. PICTURE IT.

HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne

SOMEONE is going to look classy and appropriate if it kills her. And that someone is Princess Anne. Bonus points for the riding boots. PS, Anne: Thanks for answering my question about the weather.

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PEOPLE. PRINCESS ANNE IS THERE. GET A GRIP. (Although: your flexibility is impressive.)

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....until next year!

Aintree Grand National Fab and Fun Omnibus

Well! This is going to be fun. I love when people get all dressed up and go to the races. You know, here in the US, we always think of something like the Grand National here as being SUPER posh and classy -- well, and also as something to be won by Elizabeth Taylor as Velvet on her trusty horse Pie, in what was easily my favorite movie as a kid, National Velvet -- and while I am sure some aspects of it are indeed Posh and Classy, it also just looks, from photos, like a TOTAL PARTY. Apparently "Ladies' Day" features prizes given to the most stylish race-goers, and there seem to be many, many WAGs in attendance. Let's take a closer look at those Wives and Girlfriends, some of the ladies gunning for those prizes, and one very special Royal guest (not Kate).