racing luncheon dress ups

So what did I decide to wear to the Melbourne Cup lunch?

I went with the black and gold option of course, because I wanted to wear my Tony Bianco Alamo heels!  The are so flipping high (even for me), so I'm glad I didn't have to walk around too much. I love this Review dress (from a couple of years ago). It is such a timeless style, so it was nice to have an excuse to wear it again.  

And, yes, I did end up wearing a fascinator.  Actually it's two headbands, worn together, that I found in an op shop last week.  The spotty feather is kind of retro cool.

There were some very well dressed ladies out yesterday, it was nice to see.  Everyone loves to dress up now and again don't they.  Well, until next year...



Black and gold ruffle and pleat Review dress, Tony Biano 'Alamo' heels

ladies who lunch Melbourne cup style

I am really annoyed and perplexed. One of my dress options for the Melbourne Cup lunch next week (remember the dusky pink satin Cooper Street number?) has a mysterious stain on it! Can't get it off... Bloody bloody bugger! How do you get a stain simply by hanging in the wardrobe?! (No it's not mould) Aghh! I've tried everything and it won't come off.  I'm still going to wear it. Sod it.

I'm actually not sure what to wear as yet (I start my outfit from the shoes up, sooo...). I need to decide so I can get a fascinator. Stupid things. But they suit me better than a hat. I don't do hats. They look ridiculous on me. I blame my pin head. So a silly feathery fascinator it has to be. Still, it'll be fun to dress up with the ladies and have a jolly afternoon.

Diva fascinator with veil $24.99
I actually do like this one...

Update: Diva has a great collection of well priced fascinators and hair clips.  Much better than the Myer and Target selection.  I ended up buying a silver and diamanté headband instead. It's really pretty and I'll be able to wear it with whatever dress I finally settle on wearing...and I'm going to wear it to my neice's wedding too, it'll go with both the dresses I plan to wear (ceremony and dinner). Sorted!



My retro blingy headband.  $10 at Diva. Bargain!