The largest race meeting of the year took place at Kilbeggan Races where we saw Ireland’s very first Sustainable Style Ladies Event sponsored by Bellamianta Luxury Tanning, with Industry Expert Mark Rogers taking the reins as Judge of this year’s event on behalf of the one of the country’s top brands.
Fashionistas turned out in force from every corner of the country to show off their upcycled, borrowed, handmade and thrifted outfits, in hopes of winning the incredible €5000 prize. The ultimate winner was 32 year old Mary Gardiner, who took home prizes from Bellamianta, BodyByrne, Annutri, Casmara, True Beauty, Kotanical, Polished London, Declaré Skincare, Linen Shirt Company, Pelo Hairdressing and Voduz, as well as €1000 cash. Mary wore a stunning ivory one-piece long sleeved jumpsuit with a deep v neckline from Net-A-Porter. The outfit was originally bought with a vision of wearing it on her wedding day, but Mary and her partner paused wedding preparations when they found out they were expecting a baby. The jumpsuit was paired with an ASOS belt and her Jimmy Choo wedding shoes, and not to forget, an astonishing handmade flower crown featuring an array of baby’s breath and roses in vibrantly beautiful colours, which was freshly created by Mary using flowers from her Mother-In-Law’s garden.
Speaking about her incredible win, Mary said: “I am in complete shock! I have been coming here all of my life and I am so grateful for the opportunity!”

Finalists pictured at the Bellamianta Tan Sustainable Style best dressed competition at the Kilbeggan Races in Co.Westmeath on Friday evening.
Friday nights competition was Ireland’s very first Sustainable Style Ladies competition at the races . Fashionistas turned out in force to show off their upcycled,borrowed,handmade and thrifted outfits. The winner at the race meeting walked away with the overall prize to the value of €5,000 on the night.
Picture Brian McEvoy
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This Year’s Sustainable Style Ladies Event Winner Received:
- 1 Year’s Supply of Bellamianta products for you and a friend
- €1000 cash
- 4 Training Sessions with Celebrity Trainer To The Stars Paul Byrne at the state-of-the-art BodyByrne Gym
- 6 Month Supply of Annutri’s Miracle Hair Supplement “Grow It” & Scalp Brush
- A luxurious Infinity Limited Edition Box from Casmara
- Full Collection of True Beauty by Aideen Kate
- Diffuser Blender Bundle from Irish-owed premium essential oil company Kotanical
- Polished London Water Flosser, Toothpaste, Bamboo Toothbrush & Toothpaste Tablets
- Hamper of Declaré skincare
- A Linen Shirt from Linen Shirt Company
- 1 Year’s hairdressing from Award Winning Hair and Scalp Specialists Pelo
- Hamper of GLOV’s eco-friendly makeup removal products
- Hair tools, haircare products and accessories from Voduz