Kildare woman shares sweet meaning behind her best dressed look at Punchestown
Maria Osbourne stunned crowds in a butter yellow fit on Thursday, which understandably caught the attention of the esteemed judging panel.
Rocking a lavish co-ord from Aoife McNamara, Maria opened up about the intention behind her eye-catching ensemble. Maria Osborne was the winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival.
The award-winning outfit is made up of the Tír na nÓg blazer (€365), which boasts exaggerated bell sleeves and opulent pearl buttons, and the high-waisted Tír na nÓg trousers (€300).
Finishing off the look, Maria opted for a yellow headpiece, made by Marc Millinery, which she picked up in Hats Amore, a boutique based in Newbridge, along with a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes and a pearl Zara clutch bag.
Sharing the sweet meaning behind her outfit, the psychologist revealed she's dedicating the look to her seven-year-old daughter Rosie. Maria Osbourne stunned crowds in a butter yellow fit on Thursday, which understandably caught the attention of the esteemed judging panel.
'She's like forever in my high heels, flip flopping around the house,' she told Evoke. 'She has like her own complete unique style.'
'She was in the changing room when I was buying it, like and everything. She was really excited.'
Crowds of eager revellers packed into Punchestown for the third day of the racing festival.
The glamour didn't slow down as the ladies dressed to impress for Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle Day.
It was all about stamina in the feature race as Teahupoo claimed a thrilling victory for jockey Sam Ewing and trainer Gordon Elliott.
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