Athlone Towncentre ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ winner crowned
The style stakes were high in Ballybrit recently as Sandra Faller from Galway was first past the winning post in the popular 'Friday's Most Stylish' competition sponsored by Athlone Towncentre.
The fashion event, held on day five of the Galway Racing Festival, saw Sandra catch the eye of judges Sarah Battle and Marietta Doran by wearing a black short puff dress by a Portuguese designer Marques Almeida.
She elevated her stunning outfit with a creative headpiece by Edel Ramberg, shoes from Charles & Keith and bag from August Night.
Sandra walked away from Ballybrit with an enviable 'shop and stay break' courtesy of Athlone Towncentre and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel.
Included in her prize was a €3,000 gift card to spend in her choice of Athlone Towncentre stores, together with a two night hotel and spa break in a Deluxe Tower Room at the four star Sheraton Hotel.
The Athlone Towncentre 'Friday's Most Stylish' competition has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 2013, with head judge Marietta Doran being a key part of the competition from the very beginning.
Marietta was joined by guest judge, Sarah Battle, who is well-known for her carefully curated individual style.
This year's winner, a clearly delighted Sandra Faller, said: "This is the best feeling in the world. To win in my home county meant so much to me. I’m completely shocked."
Guest judge, Sarah Battle was confident in their choice of winner.
"The style was absolutely amazing this year, but when we spotted Sandra, we were both instantly drawn to her effortlessly stylish look. She epitomised what 'Friday's Most Stylish' meant to us as judges."
Head judge Marietta Doran added: "Sandra’s look was just perfect for a Friday evening racing. It was elegant yet edgy and had the most gorgeous pop of colour with the playful addition of the orange shorts. Sandra was certainly 'Friday's Most Stylish' for us."
Athlone Towncentre's general manager Shirley Delahunt said: "We are delighted to see how the Fridays Most Stylish competition continues to grow. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to work with the amazing team behind the Galway Races and it’s something that we really look forward to each year.”