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• 2009 fashion news - Royal Ascot 2009: Ladies day part 2

  
  19 June 2009
  

  ... to the eccentric....

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  ... to the down right off-the-wall.

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  One woman proved she was a total basket-case.

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  The female members of the Royal family looked as polished as ever. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, opted for an elegant pill-box style hat, while HRH Queen Elizabeth II looked happy in a matching hat and dress adorned with baby blue embroidery.

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  Young Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice showed their difference in taste through the contrasting style of their outfits. Princess Eugenie went for a total colour-clash compared to big sister Beatrice's matching ensemble.

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  Celebrities Penny Lancaster and Lisa Snowdon adopted a regal shade of purple in all it's full-length glory.

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  Victoria Pendleton as we've never seen her before, left her bicycle at home.

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  Segolene Schonen looks pretty in pink wearing a hat by Helene Saint Lager.

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  Melanie Mar from Los Angeles in a hat of her own creation.

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  Ladies Day can prove hard work though, all the racing and people watching, so it's a good idea to have a rest...

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  . and sit back and enjoy the good weather.

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  And while this gentleman may not be a lady... his flamboyance must be appreciated.

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  (Telegraph fasfion news)