The Race That Stops a Nation

No, I'm not talking about the US presidential election. Today is the biggest race in Australia--the day that everyone gets off work early and heads to their favorite restaurant, pub, or local racetrack. It's bigger than the Superbowl and twice as glamorous. Today is the Melbourne Cup. While Derby Day is all about classic elegance in black & white, the Melbourne Cup is a chance to flaunt bold trends, colors and patterns. So fasten your fascinator and place your bets, because today's horse races are about to begin.

Here's what I'm wearing on my first Melbourne Cup Day:

{peplum dress: sportsgirl, wedges: ralph lauren, jewelry: forever 21 & sportsgirl, 

flower: myer, purse: sportsgirl, scarf: target}