Race That Stops A Nation

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Dress: Anthea Crawford mesh, sequins, embroidery, satin

Heels: Carvela by Kurt Geiger via David Jones ombre patent leather

Clutch: Asos velvet

Hinged Bangle: Precious Stones Jewellers

Cuff: Wallace Bishop silver

Hinged Bangle: Oxfam Shop silver

Ring: Gift, silver, crystal

Headpiece: Hummingbird the Shop velvet, embellishment

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All sparkles all day long for the "race that stops a nation" (that's the Melbourne Cup to the uninitiated) in this beautiful, Anne Boleyn inspired ensemble. The utterly divine navy & duck egg blue sequinned & embroidered mesh midi dress with satin lining, sweet little cap sleeves & stunning cut-out hemline is from one of my all-time favourites, celebrated Australian designer & event wear queen herself Anthea Crawford & I've styled it up with a pair of shiny, ombre navy & beige patent leather pointy-toed heels from Carvela by Kurt Geiger (discovered at my local David Jones store & last worn to my brother & sister-in-law's wedding dinner), a blue velvet roll-top clutch from online emporium Asos to carry all the essentials including hand sanitizer & mask, a selection of gorgeous jewellery - a chunky silver "wave" hinged bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers, a brushed silver cuff from Wallace Bishop, a thin silver hinged bangle from Oxfam Shop that I've had for twenty years & a rectangular-shaped silver ring with blue crystal that was given to me by a dear friend for my birthday earlier this year. To complete the look & comply with raceday ettiquette, I donned a velvet headband heavily embellished with embroidery, beads & sequins from Hummingbird the Store, perching it on top of my bob for that "Tudor" era look that just evokes true royalty.

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