MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL 2017

Sharing some photos of our trip to Melbourne in 2017 for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, where I was invited to compete in the prestigious Myer Millinery Award Competition on Oaks day and also attended Melbourne Cup day for fun. Below are some photos of my gorgeous model Brooke Finato wearing my Millinery Award Competition Hat and outfit design and made by me. Photographed by Richard Shaw.

Photo by Richard Shaw
Photo by Richard Shaw
Photo by Richard Shaw of the Myer Millinery Award entry 2017 worn by Brooke Finato


Brooke Finato – modelling the Crazy Teapot Millinery Award outfit by Brenda Lui


Brooke Finato – modelling the Crazy Teapot Millinery Award outfit by Brenda Lui


Brooke Finato – modelling the Crazy Teapot Millinery Award outfit by Brenda Lui

We also attended Melbourne Cup day for fun and have some images below


Inge, Brooke and Myself ready to head into ‘The Park’ precinct at Flemington


Brooke Finato looking amazing in the Opera House inspired Crazy Teapot Millinery and Fashion out of @Pinatex Alt leather for Melbourne Cup day fun. Matching Clutch made by Small World Dreams. NOTE – This complete outfit is available to purchase.


Brooke Finato looking amazing in the Opera House inspired Crazy Teapot Millinery and Fashion out of @Pinatex Alt leather for Melbourne Cup day fun. Matching Clutch made by Small World Dreams. NOTE – This complete outfit is available to purchase.


Had so much fun designing this outfit and dressing up for Melbourne Cup day


My fabulous girlfriend and hair stylist Inge Hilhorst traveled all the way from Mackay with me for this special trip with Brooke Finato