Stakes Day…

So there’s a running joke in the Birdcage during the Melbourne Cup Carnival that you can spend an entire day on the track and never see a horse! Well I’m proud to say that this year I saw one up close and personal!

The star of the musical The War Horse, “Joey”, was the special guest on Stakes Day and he literally stole the show!

I was lucky enough to secure a quick chat with his keeper, and it was uncanny the way Joey reacted and moved during our interview: flapping his ears back and forth and sticking his head in front of the lens, just the way a real horse would do! It was truly incredible!

My feet were pretty much exhausted by Day 4, so I went with the York sandal which had a totally appropriate heel height…perfect for these weary soles! Worn here with a Burberry coat which I’ve had for a couple of seasons now, a pair of H&M Trousers and a Mango clutch. The sombrero was purchased on my recent trip to Spain and managed to survive many plane trips to make it home. It was definitely cool to rock the feathery fascinator trend and go for something a little edgier for my final look.

Hope you’ve enjoyed the M Cup Carni, can’t wait for next year!!!

Ax

Oaks Day Festivities

Another day, another trip to the track! This time for Ladies day, and all the ladies were in fine form!

There were some spectacular looks complemented with stunning, strange & sublime headwear.

I was lucky enough to rock a custom couture suit made by good friend and fellow Project Runway designer William Lazootin. He literally whipped this up in no time flat…such a genius! What do you think of the ’40s inspired, coral wool two-piece?

Worn here with the nude & rose gold ‘Inez’…I am seriously OB-sessed with this shoe! Love love love it! Plus it was super comfy to wear all day. Bonus! And topped off with a crown headpiece, you know, as you do. Well the Royals were in town so I thought I’d get a little regal myself!

Also what do you think of the Fashions on the Field Winner Amy Robson? She’s driving off in a shiny Lexus, lucky lady!

AR x

M Cup, Giddy Up!

Phew! Survived another amaaaaaazing day at the 2012 Melbourne Cup. The champagne was flowing and we had Neil Perry, Celebrity Chef, prepping the most delish treats for us all day!

It was such a spectacular day, and this year International Actress Rose Byrne popped in for the festivities and caused quite the media storm!!!

Hope you like my frock by Project Runway Australia Winner Anthony Capon. Headpiece by Anna della Russo for H&M and ‘knuckle duster’ clutch was recently purchased in Paris. My trusty ‘Subduce’ Sirens were the perfect accompaniment for this look – equal parts bling and rock. Love!

 

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Derby Day!

Giddy up!!! My favourite time of the year is here again….bring on M Cup!!! Now of course footwear is VITAL on long days at the track, so if you’re wondering which Sirens to rock each day, wonder no more, as I’ve put together a handy guide to my favourite styles for each of the Racing days. Check it out on our Facebook page here:

http://www.facebook.com/sirenshoes

BUT in the meantime, if you want to see some of the festivities that I got up to on Derby Day…scroll down! Decked out in Craig Braybrook couture and Kerrie Stanley millinery, I decided to buck the black and white trend and add a pop of colour to my Derby attire. Complimented PERFECTLY with my blood orange ‘Indies’. Heaven, don’t you agree??

 

 

I was lucky enough to chat to some of Australia’s biggest stars in the Lexus lounge…hope you enjoy the behind the scenes shots!

 

 

 

And please please please dear Sirens, post your Racing looks on our Facebook page…I cannot wait to see how you’ve styled your Sirens for the track!

Amber Renae

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