Ladies’ Day Fashions on the Field keeps it in the family with mother and daughter taking out top gongs

A MOTHER-DAUGHTER duo have taken out the top fashion awards at Darwin Cup Carnival Ladies’ Day today.

Ladies’ Day Fashions on the Field winner Tiffany Parsell (centre) with second place winner Carolyn Parsell (right), and third place winner Angelina Anictomatis (left). Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

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A MOTHER-DAUGHTER duo have taken out the top fashion gongs at the Darwin Cup Carnival Ladies’ Day.

Carolyn Parsell won the millinery competition, while daughter Tiffany Parsell strut into first place in the Ladies’ Day Fashions on the Field in an elegant white ensemble.

Mrs Parsell also came second in Fashions on the Field, followed by Angelina Anictomatis in third.

Mix of colour and shade at Ladies’ and Derby Day

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All three fashionista’s outfits were inspired by the class of Derby Day, which was held in conjunction with Ladies’ Day.

Fashions on the Field winner Tiffany Parsell (left) and mother Carolyn Parsell, who came second. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

Ms Parsell, a former Cup Carnival ambassador and Darwin Cup Fashions on the Field winner, was thrilled to win and see Territory women get dolled up.

“I’m just super happy to be here and finally to be against mum,” she laughed.

All the colour from Ladies’ Day

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“It’s really nice to see everyone is still enthusiastic for the day.”

Her dress was Mossman, her hairpiece by local milliner Helen Rose and shoes from Bellini.

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Mrs Parsell took out the millinery award with a piece by designer Mel Atherinos.

“It’s a lovely day out and we’re proud to be Darwinians,” Mrs Parsell said.

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