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TOP TEN BEST DRESSED FROM DERBY DAY 2016
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TOP TEN BEST DRESSED FROM DERBY DAY 2016

Derby Day is widely considered the most fashionable day of the Spring Racing calendar, and with the looks presented by some of…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

EVERYTHING FROM THE BIRDCAGE: DERBY DAY 2016
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EVERYTHING FROM THE BIRDCAGE: DERBY DAY 2016

Derby Day not only is the start of the Flemington Spring Racing Carnival, but is widely…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks…

By Katherine Ng · 5 min read

SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE
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SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

SPRING RACING CARNIVAL 2015: MARQUEE WRAP UP
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SPRING RACING CARNIVAL 2015: MARQUEE WRAP UP

The 2015 Spring Racing Carnival has officially drawn to a close, and while the track side…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

MELBOURNE CUP 2015 TREND REPORT
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MELBOURNE CUP 2015 TREND REPORT

Colour is always encouraged for the race that stops the nation, and the ladies in the…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

DERBY DAY 2015 TREND REPORT
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DERBY DAY 2015 TREND REPORT

Black and white reigned supreme on AAMI Victoria Derby Day, with fashionable racegoers embracing the traditional…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR A SPRING RACING PARTY
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SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR A SPRING RACING PARTY

In the lead up to Spring Racing season, there are lots of parties which call for…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR STAKES DAY
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SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR STAKES DAY

Rather than spending money on an outfit you will never wear again after Spring Racing, why…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR OAKS DAY
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SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR OAKS DAY

Spring Racing season is an expensive time of the year. Not only do you need to…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP
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SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP

Trying to work out how to make an impact trackside during the Spring Racing Carnival but…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR DERBY DAY
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SPRING RACING EDIT: HOW TO DRESS FOR DERBY DAY

Spring Racing time is upon us again, and planning a killer trackside outfit is a must,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

HELLO ENGLAND! EMIRATES LAUNCHES ENGLISH-THEMED MARQUEE FOR THE 2015 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
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HELLO ENGLAND! EMIRATES LAUNCHES ENGLISH-THEMED MARQUEE FOR THE 2015 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

It’s Spring which can only mean one thing, it’s Spring Racing season! Principal Partner of the 2015…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

YELLOWGLEN TERRACE BRINGS THE HAMPTONS TO SPRING RACING
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YELLOWGLEN TERRACE BRINGS THE HAMPTONS TO SPRING RACING

Yellowglen Terrace is back for the 2015 Spring Racing Carnival, launching last Saturday at Flemington’s Sofitel…

By Amanda Wong · 2 min read

WIN WITH COUTURING AND HIGHPOINT’S STYLE SET
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WIN WITH COUTURING AND HIGHPOINT’S STYLE SET

Overwhelmed by choice this season? Let Highpoint’s Style Set gurus show you the way!  Sarah Singer,…

By Paige Richards · 5 min read

SEEN AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY
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SEEN AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY

ll eyes were on Wolf of Wall Street star Margot Robbie as she returned home for…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

BEST DRESSED AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY
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BEST DRESSED AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY

2014’s spring racing carnival comes to a close, with Emirates Stakes Day finishing a week of…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

GUCCI DOES CUP DAY IN STYLE
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GUCCI DOES CUP DAY IN STYLE

Gucci treated their guests to a luxurious trackside experience on Melbourne Cup day. We take a look…

By Katherine Ng · 1 min read

OAKS DAY LUXURY AT THE GUCCI PRIVATE SUITE
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OAKS DAY LUXURY AT THE GUCCI PRIVATE SUITE

Gucci turned up the luxury for their Oaks Day celebrations. We round up the best snaps…

By Katherine Ng · 1 min read

NADIA BARTEL ON FASHION, RACING AND DRESSING JIMMY
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NADIA BARTEL ON FASHION, RACING AND DRESSING JIMMY

he’s become one of Australia’s top fashion bloggers, and with one look at Nadia Bartel’s blog…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

BEST DRESSED AT CROWN OAKS DAY
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BEST DRESSED AT CROWN OAKS DAY

Femininity was the word of the day as women ruled the trackside style stakes at Crown…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

SEEN AT CROWN OAKS DAY 2014
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SEEN AT CROWN OAKS DAY 2014

Often called the most fashionable day on the Spring Racing calendar, Crowns Oaks Day, AKA ladies…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

BEST DRESSED AT THE 2014 MELBOURNE CUP
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BEST DRESSED AT THE 2014 MELBOURNE CUP

In keeping with Melbourne Cup tradition, colour reigned supreme trackside yesterday. Well heeled Birdcage patrons opted…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

SEEN AT MELBOURNE CUP 2014
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SEEN AT MELBOURNE CUP 2014

The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year’s Melbourne Cup. We…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

GUCCI HITS HIGH NOTES AT DERBY DAY
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GUCCI HITS HIGH NOTES AT DERBY DAY

Luxury fashion house Gucci celebrated its equestrian heritage with fun and frivolity at the Gucci Private…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

INTERVIEW WITH GIGI HADID
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INTERVIEW WITH GIGI HADID

ith her flawless skin and to-die for body, Gigi Hadid is our girl crush, fitspo and…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

SEEN AT DERBY DAY 2014
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SEEN AT DERBY DAY 2014

  The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year’s Derby Day.…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

Fashion

DERBY DAY 2014 STREET STYLE

espite the fickle Melbourne weather, the fashion and race loving crowd were our in force on…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

SAY GUTEN TAG TO THE EMIRATES MARQUEE
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SAY GUTEN TAG TO THE EMIRATES MARQUEE

ontinuing their tradition to celebrate fabulous destinations found on their flight route, Emirates have transformed their…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

CAN I BORROW THAT? THE TIP THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRESS
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CAN I BORROW THAT? THE TIP THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRESS

e’ve all been there. Months of planning, searching for the perfect outfit, scouring every department store,…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

GET SPRING RACING READY AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL
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GET SPRING RACING READY AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL

ards on the table, I am the most unorganised person when it comes to planning outfits…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

GET RACE DAY READY WITH OSCAR HUNT
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GET RACE DAY READY WITH OSCAR HUNT

ith the Spring Racing Carnival just days away, many men will be seeking style inspiration to…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

SOLANGE SET TO SPIN THE DECKS AT THE RACES
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SOLANGE SET TO SPIN THE DECKS AT THE RACES

olange Knowles is set to spin the decks as a special guest of Lavazza on Derby…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

WIN TICKETS TO OAKS DAY WITH EMIRATES
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WIN TICKETS TO OAKS DAY WITH EMIRATES

We’ve teamed up with Emirates to give you the chance to win one of TEN double…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

THE MUST-HAVE HEADPIECES THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
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THE MUST-HAVE HEADPIECES THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

hen it comes to choosing the perfect spring racing headpiece, the process can be daunting. This…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

CHRIS HEMSWORTH RETURNS HOME FOR SPRING RACING
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CHRIS HEMSWORTH RETURNS HOME FOR SPRING RACING

One of Australia’s top acting exports, Chris Hemsworth, will be returning to Australia as a guest…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

SEEN AT CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP
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SEEN AT CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP

At the 2014 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup last Saturday, Crown Golden Ale played host to…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

INTERVIEW WITH YELLOWGLEN TERRACE AMBASSADOR
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INTERVIEW WITH YELLOWGLEN TERRACE AMBASSADOR

This year’s Yellowglen Terrance Ambassador Emma Clapham is gearing up for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

MARGHERITA MISSONI TO ATTEND DERBY DAY WITH LAVAZZA
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MARGHERITA MISSONI TO ATTEND DERBY DAY WITH LAVAZZA

International style icon Margherita Maccapani Missoni will be returning to Australia as a guest of Lavazza…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

CAULFIELD CUP BEST DRESSED
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CAULFIELD CUP BEST DRESSED

Longer hemlines, feminine silhouettes and modern textures were the order of the day at this weekend’s…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

GUARANTEE A WINNER THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL WITH SPORTSBET
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GUARANTEE A WINNER THIS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL WITH SPORTSBET

While Spring Racing has become synonymous with fashion, the beautiful spring weather means it’s become the…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

BLUE SAPPHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON STREET STYLE
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BLUE SAPPHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON STREET STYLE

Although a bit gloomy to start, Melbourne turned on the beautiful weather for the Caulfield Cup…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

FASHION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BLUE SAPPHIRE DAY
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FASHION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BLUE SAPPHIRE DAY

Racing and fashion took centre stage at this year’s Catanach’s Jewellers Blue Sapphire Day at Caulfield…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

CAULFIELD GUINEAS BEST DRESSED
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CAULFIELD GUINEAS BEST DRESSED

Colour reigned supreme on track at Caulfield Guineas Day this weekend as Team Couturing wined and…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

MARGOT RETURNS FOR THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
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MARGOT RETURNS FOR THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

Former Neighbours’ star and Wolf of Wall Street bombshell Margot Robbie is heading back to Australia…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

GIGI’S COMING TO TOWN
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GIGI’S COMING TO TOWN

International It-Girl Gigi Hadid is making her way to Australia as a guest of Emirates for…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

MIMCO’S DEBUTANTES ARE SPRING RACING READY
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MIMCO’S DEBUTANTES ARE SPRING RACING READY

For fashion fiends, there’s one name for haute Spring Racing pieces, and that’s Mimco. Launching their…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

WIN THE ULTIMATE SPRING RACING EXPERIENCE WITH CHADSTONE AND COUTURING
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WIN THE ULTIMATE SPRING RACING EXPERIENCE WITH CHADSTONE AND COUTURING

We have teamed up with Chadstone The Fashion Capital, official fashion partner for the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL KICKS OFF AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE
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THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL KICKS OFF AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

Flemington came alive on Saturday at The Turnbull Stakes Day presented by Yellowglen. Melbourne turned on the beautiful…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

KOOKAI SPRING RACING PREVIEW
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KOOKAI SPRING RACING PREVIEW

Kookai founders Rob Cromb and Danielle Vagner celebrated the launch of their new SS14/15 collection Tropeziens and…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

EMBRACE YOUR INNER HEADONIST
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EMBRACE YOUR INNER HEADONIST

Needing to be a little more hedonistic in your life? Let us introduce you to the…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

ENJOY THE ULTIMATE RACE DAY EXPERIENCE WITH YELLOWGLEN
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ENJOY THE ULTIMATE RACE DAY EXPERIENCE WITH YELLOWGLEN

It’s that time of year again! Spring Racing fever has taken over Melbourne and to celebrate, Yellowglen,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

FOCUS ON FOOD AT THE CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL
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FOCUS ON FOOD AT THE CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL

Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be…

By Katherine Ng · 4 min read

THE CAUFIELD JOURNEY
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THE CAUFIELD JOURNEY

To celebrate this year’s Caulfield Cup Carnival, Caulfield Style Ambassador Nicole Warne has starred in a short film celebrating…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

DISNEY X RICHARD NYLON FOR STAKES DAY

Spring racing season is all about headwear, and an incredibly unique collaboration between Disney and leading…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

SPRING RACING: MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Melbourne turned it up a notch with gloriously perfect weather for Melbourne Cup day, perfect for…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

Events and Runways

SPRING RACING 2013: DERBY DAY

Melbourne certainly turned on the weather for this year’s Derby Day, with the sunshine proving to…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Food & Drink

BAR SCHWEPPES AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

Schweppes is bringing a twist to the Birdcage during Melbourne Cup Carnival, with a unique marquee…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

Events and Runways

MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL LAUNCH

We’re just days away from the race that stops the nation, but the celebration began early…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

HIGHPOINT’S COLOUR HUB EXPERTS GET YOU RACE READY

From Thursday 17 October to Sunday 20 October Highpoint customers were able to  book an exclusive…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 9 min read

Event

LAVAZZA SPRINGING INTO STYLE DURING THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

This year, it’s not just the quality Italian coffee that Lavazza will be serving up during…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

Event

THE SCHWEPPES FLEMINGTON FLING BAR AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

The one place you need to visit during the 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival (aside from the…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

Events and Runways

CAULFIELD CUP PREVIEW

It’s time to dust off your hats and facinators, the Spring Racing season is well and…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Events and Runways

CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL GALA LAUNCH

Spring is just around the corner, which means Melbournians can look forward to beginning of the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Charity

RACING SEASON: 7/11 PINK RIBBON CUP

The racing season isn’t over yet and neither is the racing fashion! Tomorrow, Caulfield Racecourse will…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

FASHION ROUNDUP: TOP 10 HEADPIECES FROM THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

With the racing season coming to an end, Couturing gives a breakdown of our favourite headpieces…

By Sarah Kensington · 3 min read

SPRING RACING WRAP UP
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SPRING RACING WRAP UP

The sun has set on Flemington’s 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival and as the 350,000 punters who…

By G W · 3 min read

CROWN OAKS DAY: A DAY DRESSED FOR WOMEN
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CROWN OAKS DAY: A DAY DRESSED FOR WOMEN

The Melbourne Cup Carnival hosted its annual Crown Oaks Day on Thursday amongst sunshine, champagne and…

By Anne Hasegawa · 3 min read

SPRING RACING BEAUTY TIPS BY YELLOWGLEN SOCIAL ETIQUETTE EXPERT, ZOE FOSTER
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SPRING RACING BEAUTY TIPS BY YELLOWGLEN SOCIAL ETIQUETTE EXPERT, ZOE FOSTER

During Spring Racing season it’s easy to focus on your outfit and forget that your makeup…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

MYER FASHIONS ON THE FIELD ENCLOSURE LAUNCHES
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MYER FASHIONS ON THE FIELD ENCLOSURE LAUNCHES

The fashion elite braved the surly weather this morning in high heels and fascinators as the…

By Anne Hasegawa · 2 min read

Fashion

DAVID JONES RACING TIPS AND TREND WORKSHOP

In preparation for the Spring Racing Carnival, David Jones held their Tips and Trends workshop at…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 3 min read

Fashion

GLAMOUROUS MILLINERY: BRETT MORLEY

The Spring Racing season has generated an extra stylish and sartorial atmosphere that has graced our…

By daniellelynn · 3 min read

Beauty

READY FOR SPRING CARNIVAL? SIMPLE MAKE UP “HOW TO’S” TO HELP YOU LOOK FABULOUS

We all know that this season’s Spring race day makeup is all about colour, fun and…

By Georgia Walsh · 6 min read

Fashion

MELBOURNE’S TOP 10 BOUTIQUES FOR THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

Forget the overcrowded, air-conditioned shopping malls this racing season and venture out to some of Melbourne’s…

By Claire Story · 5 min read

Events and Runways

BMW CAULFIELD CUP: MEMBERS’ TRACKSIDE FASHION LUNCHEON

The BMW Caulfield Cup hosted their delightful, annual Members’ Trackside Fashion Luncheon during the Schweppes Thousand…

By Anne Hasegawa · 3 min read

Beauty

FLEMINGTON SPRING FASHION LUNCH: HOSTED BY THE VICTORIA RACING CLUB

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is just around the corner and as the clouds lift and skies…

By Georgia Walsh · 4 min read

YELLOWGLEN HOUSE LAUNCH
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YELLOWGLEN HOUSE LAUNCH

The weekend saw the launch of Yellowglen House at Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Day and this…

By G W · 3 min read

Fashion

NONI B SPRING FASHION WEAR

In light of the upcoming spring fashion season and in particular the prestigious Australian racing carnival,…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 3 min read

Beauty

SILVANA LOVIN BACKSTAGE AT MYER

  Couturing were delighted to run into the gorgeous Silvana Lovin backstage at the Myer 50th anniversary…

By Amanda Wong · 1 min read

Beauty

KEVIN.MURPHY WORKSHOP – MAKE ME RACE-Y

Spring is upon us and with the nation-stopping race edging closer, KEVIN.MURPHY stylist James Furness provided…

By Jodie Meier · 4 min read

Events and Runways

BMW CAULFIELD CUP RACING SEASON LAUNCH

The racing season exploded in an array of lights and colour as Carousel welcomed guests to the launch…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read