Just Another Day At Vancouver's Premiere Al Fresco Event

The grandeur at this year's Pacific Polo Cup somehow managed to eclipse that of last year's fabulous debut event. Hosted at Southlands Riding Club (SRC) with The Vancouver Polo Club, benefitting the SRC, we'd say that the Pacific Polo Cup has well established itself as the city's premiere al fresco event.

The exhibition style polo matches were entertaining for both equestrian
and non-equestrian folk, alike.

This year attendees could choose from three experiences ranging from a casual bring-your-own picnic to a posh, plated lunch catered by Hawksworth Restaurant.

Even the picnics were in keeping with the charming
backdrop of the Sport of Kings.

Of course, the fashion-factor was lost on no one.
Only dainty dresses and dapper gents here.

Lots of horsey fun for all ages!

Music and plenty of bubbly at the Polo Lounge,
sponsored by Veuve Cliquot Champagne.

Whimsical in White:
Kaylie, Susan and Shannon wearing Vancouver-based Jac by JC.

Carte Blanche Boutique was on-hand
to fulfill hat wishes and fascinator dreams.
More on Summer Style with Carte Blanche Boutique.

Best seats in the house: Those fortunate enough to be at a table in the sold-out
Polo Dining Pavilion enjoyed a field-side view.

Lunch in the Polo Dining Pavilion was catered by
Vancouver's award-winning Hawksworth Restaurant.

Pacific Polo Cup Event chair, Kimberley St. Pierre,
in all-Carte Blanche Boutique-everything.
With Tara Newman, Hawksworth Restaurant.

With Mauricio Vasquez;
and Nadia Iadisernia, Vancouver Polo Club Vice-President.

We're already thinking about what to wear to next year's Pacific Polo Cup!

Calling All Pretty Women...

... And Dapper Gents!

(Image via here.)

We're going to a Polo Tournament at Southlands Riding Club!

What I love most about fashion is the opportunity it gives me to express myself visually. I get to put forward the way I feel via a look that I create. Sometimes that look can convey a side of me that is lesser-known than the obvious. Sometimes it's just playing make-believe.

Add into the mix those special occasions when we get to outfit ourselves in a way that is very outside our everyday lives. Let the imagination run free and we have the magic of a dress-up event! From Halloween to Horse Races, I love the idea of stepping into a different pair of shoes, be they space boots or stilettos, just for a day!

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