Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington was spent shading myself from the glorious sunshine in Westfield Doncaster’s Styling Suite marquee. Bumped into the charming Lady Melbourne and her beau, which took the edge off my horse of the day Faint Perfume losing the big race along with all my money. My new tip; Shocking for the Melbourne Cup repeat or else a draw (seems the year for it).

Here’s yet more outfit inspiration for this year’s Spring racing carnival…

I think just about everyone can pull of the fresh nautical look this season. It work particularly well for the races as it’s both classic and whimsical.

If you’ve got a smile as enchanting as Silvana’s you can get away with wearing just about anything.

Little old yours truly in a wonderful lazer-cut perspex hat by the uber-talented Alexis Belcher.