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

today I am wearing...

All the fun of Melbourne Cup is over.  No wins for me.  I never win because I don't gamble enough. I just can't abide losing money that I could have spend on shoes or dresses!

So back to work. It feels like a Thursday but it's only Wednesday...

racing heels...

It's down to the wire and I still haven't decided on an outfit for the Melbourne Cup lunch! 
I always plan my outfit heels up, so I've been gazing lovingly at four pairs for days now and I still can't make my mind up!

Black and gold, pink, silver and purple, black and red... Ummm... Right! Decision time!

Shoes by Tony Bianco, Nine West and Diavolina

today I am wearing (and weekend review)...

This weekend was a strange one to be honest.  It had ups and downs. I was (and still am) overjoyed with my new shoes (see post below), but had the strange experience of rushing my mother to hospital with a suspected heart attack. 

Spending several hours in the emergency room, in the early hours of the morning, after drinking half a bottle of delicious red wine, on top of a yummy Chinese meal, after the elation of my shoe purchase, was a tad surreal. 

One minute I was sitting relaxed and happy with my sister and mum, thinking about heading off to bed after a very satisfying day. The next minute I found myself sitting looking at my mum, all pale and weak and frightened in her white hospital gown attached to tubes and monitors, looking very small and flat in a metal framed bed, feeling very emotionally detached... I blame the bright white fluro lights and vast windowless room... I sat there thinking, 'How am I supposed to feel?' and then, 'This is the woman who gave birth to me, who has loved me and given me a wonderful childhood and shown me how to love and be a good mother'. Then, 'I hope it's nothing, so I can go to bed because I'm actually quite tired'.  Thankfully after an overnight stay and lots of tests, mum is fine. And I can get back to deciding what to wear for Melbourne Cup tomorrow!

Oh, yes, I am wearing my coral/orange Portmans dress with a sunny yellow belt and nude heels. I felt like I needed some colour today!

Portmans press, Jay Jays belt, Diana Ferarri Signature nude heels

all that glitters...

Good things come to those who wait, or show restraint!

Yes my friends, my resisting shoes last week has indeed paid off! I found the shoes of my dreams (I have been fantasising about silver heels of late) whilst shopping yesterday. I am in LOVE!

Let me introduce you to the perfect silver glitter stiletto by Diavolina! A bargain at only $119!

Oh what heavenly beauties they are! I can't wait to wear them out. I have been wearing them around the house for most of today. But I am wasting too much time admiring them...

Feast your eyes on my new pointy beauties and drool!

Diavolina Silver Glitter Stilettos $119

lips that look like... gammon flaps

Some lips for a Friday... Personally I'd prefer some big baps... Oh, and mine haven't looked like that since I was about 10...


South Africa's Playboy December 2012 issue cover.

 

Source: Hurricane Vanessa

today I am wearing...

I got this light jersey striped dress at Jay Jays the other day, for $10! It's perfect for hot summer days just chilling out at home.

Jay Jays dress, Bretts wedges

I caved in and went to DFO today. I had to. I needed to stop the craving, my need to see if I was missing out on anything. Maybe I do have an addiction, just a little one... And guess what? I didn't buy anything! Nothing made my heart race. There were no 'just have to' bargains. So home empty handed came I!

I was very tempted at Windsor Smith. They had some lovely soft suede slingbacks in a range of pretty soft pastel shades. Also so nice ankle strap leather heels - all for an amazing &38! But I resisted. I don't need any more heels, because, if I'm honest, I don't wear my coloured heels that often.

So. I'm saving myself. For when I see something I really want. 

Windsor Smith Duomo Box $38!

Windsor Smith 5th Ave Mint $38!

Windsor Smith Mara Teal $25!

Windsor Smith 5th Ave Purple $38!

Windsor Smith Milan Orange $38!

Windsor Smith Milan Teal $38!