Apples and oranges! Megan Gale and Rebecca Judd both opt for thigh-skimming mini dresses in bright colours as they lead the style stakes at the 2015 Melbourne Cup
It's the race that sees fashionable fillies from across the nation descend on Flemington.
But all eyes were on Melbourne locals Megan Gale and Rebecca Judd on Tuesday's Cup day, with the pair showing sartorially savvy visitors exactly how it's done as they led the style stakes in striking bright mini dresses.
Mother-of-one Megan was sure not to disappoint in a lacy green Dolce And Gabbana number that hugged every inch of her svelte figure. Featuring a dramatic frill-edged neckline, semi-sheer bust and delicate long sleeves, the elegant design easily drew attention as its model wearer mingled with celebrity guests in the birdcage.
The 40-year-old stunner opted for simple black accessories to top off her eye-catching look, and donned a bold Studio Aniss fascinator and pointed toe slingbacks while her raven-coloured locks were pulled back away from her face in a bushy ponytail.
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Leading the way: Megan Gale and Rebecca Judd showed fashionistas exactly how its done in striking mini dresses on Tuesday's Melbourne Cup Day
Designer darling: Mother-of-one Megan was lovely in a lacy green design by Dolce And Gabbana
Gorgeous couple: The 40-year-old was joined by her toyboy love Shaun Hampson who looked smart in a powder blue jacket and printed tie
Why hello you! She looked to be having a ball as she ran into fellow brunette stunner Rebecca on the steps of the Lavazza marquee
Racy! WAG Rebecca went flirty in a floaty Alex Perry dress with billowing sleeves as she arrived with newly retired husband Chris
Equally bright was gal pal and WAG Rebecca, who went flirty in an orange Alex Perry dress with a floaty skirt and billowing sleeves.
The 32-year-old wife of retired AFL player Chris Judd was looking radiant with a bronzed beauty look complete with contoured cheeks and plenty of mascara. But while her makeup was kept simple enough, the weather presenter, who recently opened her own beauty school, went for more is more when it came to her hair.
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Styling her caramel highlighted locks into voluminous waves, she slicked the front back to make way for a jewel encrusted headband by Hatmaker featuring dazzling pink, red and orange stones. A pair of white stilettos and a silver clutch finished off her racy ready ensemble.
Meanwhile, fashion favourite Jennifer Hawkins went in the opposite direction with her bold neon and black look.
The former Miss Universe made the most of her long and lean figure in a fluorescent yellow Toni Maticevski frock with a peplum waist. She contrasted the one-shoulder design with all black accessories in the form of a fan-shaped Ann Shoebridge fascinator, strappy stilettos and a small clutch.
Turning heads! Jennifer Hawkins was electric in a fluorescent yellow frock with a peplum waist by Toni Maticevski
Statement look: The neon number retails at $1,620 and the blonde bombshell teamed it with bold black accessories
Fancy seeing you here! Jennifer looked delighted to meet up with fellow Myer ambassador Kris Smith at the department store's marquee
Hi there: Kris leant in for a kiss on the cheek as he greeted the beauty
Trick or treat? Rachael Finch very much resembled a Liquorice Allsorts as she slipped her model figure into a unique stripped dress featuring multi-coloured layers separated by bars of black
Fit and flare: The 27-year-old mother's frock was tightly fitted to her trim frame before fanning out into a mermaid style skirt that finished at her knees
Smile: Rachael posed for photos in the Myer marquee with fellow model Kris who was dapper in a blue suit by Wolf Kanat
Main man! Rachael enjoyed some time between work commitments with her husband Michael Miziner
Colourful combo: Model Elyse Knowles also opted for a striped multi-colour dress from By Johnny and paired it with a pastel Louis Vuitton clutch and bright orange shoes
Colour is traditionally the order of the day for Melbourne Cup and fellow Myer model Kate Peck nailed it in a a purple Aurelio Costarella midi with a tie dye print.
Former Home And Away actress Bec Hewitt was also sure to incorporate a number of shades into her look with a long-sleeved Manning Cartell dress with multi-coloured accents across the skirt.
She put on an affectionate display as she was spotted walking into the birdcage hand-in-hand with her tennis playing beau Lleyton who was smart in a three-piece grey suit and checked shirt.
Former pageant queen Rachael Finch was another to gravitate towards multiple colours but looked to be dressing more for a trick or treat that the racetrack in a unique stripped dress whose coloured layers separated by bars of black very much resembled a Liquorice Allsorts.
The racing regular, who is known for her on-point fashion choices, certainly had heads turning as she arrived at the racetrack at Flemington in the By Johnny design.
The bizarre number was tightly fitted to the 27-year-old's trim frame before fanning out into a mermaid style skirt that finished at her knees. A deeply plunging neckline meanwhile, drew attention to the beauty's décolletage and she wore her shoulder-length locks loose in a tousled style.
Daring: Ashley Hart went all out in a patterned ensemble with long sleeves as she cuddled up to new husband Buck Palmer
More is more? Making a statement the beuty piled on the accessories with metallic green and blue studded heels, pompom earrings and a felt hat
Red hot! Samantha Armytage was another celebrity who opted for a ravishing red
Close call! The Sunrise host suffered a minor trip up in her wedged heels on the green
Winning team: The 39-year-old was hosting her breakfast show live from the race track with co-host David 'Kochie' Koch
Say cheese! Samantha even stopped to pose for a photo with a fan
Affectionate: Snezana Markoski clutched onto Bachelor boyfriend Sam Wood's hand as they arrived together
Racy: The beauty's perforated design featured an open back and semi-sheer skirt
Scarlet fever! RHOM's Gina Liano (left) was bold in red while Dancing With The Stars winner Emma Freedman (centre) bucked the trend in a pants suit and Seven star Rebecca Maddern (right) slipped into a floral print frock with an A-line skirt
Finishing off Rachael's look was a floral headpiece by Natalie Bikicki that sat just above her ears and complemented her natural makeup look.
The mother-of-one was one of the first fashionable fillies to make it to the VIP marquees in the birdcage and joined an equally bright Samantha Armytage who hosted a special edition of Sunrise live from the racecourse that morning.
Sure to stand out, the bubbly presenter was ravishing in a ruby red lace design by Karen Gee that hugged her curvaceous figure. She teamed the number, that boasted short sleeves and a contrasting collar, with a straw boater hat with a navy trim.
Dark blue wedges completed the 39-year-old's ensemble but also proved to be somewhat of a tripping point, with Samantha seen stumbling as she made her way across the green at one point in the morning.
Also in red - and a more daring pair of spindly stilettos - was model Ashley Hart who stunned in a red patterned midi with a conservative neckline, bold print and long sleeves.
Making a statement, the newlywed sister of former Victoria's Secret beauty Jessica, piled on the accessories with metallic green and blue studded heels, pompom earrings and a felt hat from which a plaited hair piece could be seen dropping out of.
White on! Princess Diana's niece's Lady Kitty Spencer was dressed in a bridal inspired ensemble with a net and jewelled fascinator
Flying in style: The royal arrived at the racecourse in a helicopter
Reality royalty! Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Pettifleur Berenger (left) was a vision in white, while former RHOM personality Andrea Moss (right) chose a similar outfit and The Bachelor starlet Ebru Dallikavak (centre) also stepped out in the hue
Cuddling up: The former reality TV star-turned-author cuddled up to her plastic surgeon husband, Dr Chris Moss, in the Emirates marquee
Grecian goddess: Fellow Real Housewives of Melbourne starlet Gamble Breaux also donned the colour of the summer and showed off her cleavage and legs in the wrap style dress
Racy in lace: Francesca Packer Barham stepped out in a frilly white design and oversized hat
Cute couple! Bachelorette Sam Frost looked lovely by her new boyfriend Sasha Mielczarek's side in the Myer marquee
Having a ball: The beaury mucked about in her Peter Pilotto dress before smiling for photos with her beau
Let me help you with that: At one point she leant in to help fix the construction manager's tie
Ashley was on the arm of her new husband Buck Palmer with the pair, who were in the Swisse Marquee, one of a host of VIP couples looking loved up on the day.
Bachelor and Bachelorette success stories were out in force with Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski holding hands as they made their way from tent to tent while Sam Frost and her chosen winner Sasha Mielczarek were seen in the midst of a PDA in the Myer marquee.
Posing for photos, Sam was seen giggling coquettishly alongside her beau and at one point even paused to reach over and fix his tie.
They were joined in the birdcage by reality rejects Michael Turnbull and Dave Billsborrow who coordinated in matching navy suits and red ties, as well as former Bachelor hopeful Ebru Dallikavak.
Flying in from abroad were special VIP guests hitmaker David Guetta, British television presenter Louise Roe and Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer.
The 24-year-old royal was invited by Emirates and wore a bridal inspired ensemble. The blonde teamed a mini-length dress with an A-line skirt with a bejewelled headpiece featuring a netted front. A pair of cream pumps and a glittering silver clutch meanwhile, completed the Lady's look.
Loved-up: Bec and Lleyton Hewitt made an affectionate entrance, strolling hand-in-hand through the birdcage together
Got it covered! Mother-of-three Bec came over all conservative in a long-sleeved Manning Cartell number with a midi-length hem and high neckline
Black accessories: She topped off her look with peep-toe Jimmy Choo heels and a simple black hat while posing for photos in the Swisse marquee
Blooming: Sunrise newsreader Natalie Barr wore a semi-sheer top with a matching floral print skirt
Flower power! Former Hi-5 personality, now radio presenter, Charlie Robinson wore a digital floral print off the shoulder dress paired with black strappy heels and a delicate headpiece, as she hit up the Myer marquee with partner Justin Fitzpatrick
Flirty: The blonde beauty with her shaggy-haired do appeared to get a little flirty with her man as they made their way between tents
Black and gold: Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse shimmered in a black and gold Altuzarra dress with a glittering turban by Hatmaker as she arrived with husband Luke Ricketson
Monotone: British TV presenter Louise Roe (left) and The Block star Suzi Taylor (centre) and Melissa Rivers (right) both dressed in black for the day
Smart couple: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop looked lovely in black alongside partner David Panton
She wears the pants! Big Brother lovebirds Aisha McKinnon and Travis Lunardi coordinated in matching suits
Fellow Brit Louise also opted for a monotone outfit in all black. She slipped into a slinky Dion Lee design with a tie up front and slit sleeves.
Weather presenter Edwina Bartholomew meanwhile, was looking blissful in blue as she meandered through the luxurious enclosure. The popular TV star slipped her figure into a midi-length Aurelio Costarella design featuring frilled details at the bust and two symmetrical slits at the hem.
But the statement piece in her otherwise rather simple race day look, was clearly her elaborate headpiece by local designer Murley & Co Millinery. Featuring a sky high wire manipulated into a floral design, it reached high above her hair that was fastened back away from her face in an understated bun.
Oversized pearl earrings and a chunky watch made up the TV star's accessories while she kept her makeup simple with lashings of nude lipgloss and a smoky eye.
Lovely in lilac: Danielle Spencer was gorgeous in a pastel frock with intricate detailing across the front as she posed with Kris
Understated: Made In Chelsea's Millie Mackintosh wore a simple lilac frock with spaghetti straps
Pretty in pastel: Heavily pregnant Nadia Bartell showed off her baby bump in a purple Dion Lee design
Pop of colour: Nikki Phillips (left), Kate Peck (centre) and Lauren Phillips (right) all opted for bright designs with a similar silhouette
Pretty in purple: Myer ambassador Kate paired her sleek Aurelio Costarella midi with a silver and lilac headpiece by Viktoria Novak while Nikki opted for lace
Bold and bright! Former Miss Universe Australia 2011 Scherri Lee Biggs opted for a fuchsia one shoulder dress with black accessories
Baby blues! Sunrise's Edwina Bartholomew (left), Ash Pollard (centre) and Johanna Griggs (right) opted for blue toned dresses
Making a mark: Former MKR star Ash topped off her look with a giant bow while The Better Homes And Gardens host Johanna also opted for a bold fascinator
Jiggle and jive! Checking out the English themed Emirates marquee Edwina stopped for a dance with some of the entertainers
Singer and estranged wife of Russell Crowe, Danielle Spencer, opted for an intricate lilac mid-calf strapless design by Leah Da Gloria, paired with a complementary headpiece and black peep-toe heels.
Designer and Made In Chelsea starlet Millie Mackintosh wore a simple lilac frock with spaghetti straps and a silver headpiece for her first cup day.
Former Miss Universe Australia Scherri Lee Biggs donned a bright fuchsia one shoulder Cappellazzo Couture dress with black strappy heels and a spike crown style fascinator by Sydney milliner Suzy O'Rourke.
The blonde beauty kept her locks slicked back with the headpiece, keeping her hair off face and her dewy-look made up face as she enjoyed time in the Myer marquee.
American TV personalities Joel McHale, Melissa Rivers and Brad Goreski all enjoyed the race from the Mumm Marquee with the Fashion Police personalities no doubt watching the star style trackside.
Sticking together: Raven-haired beauty Ebru was joined by two other reality star rejects in the form of The Bachelorette's Michael Turnbull and Dave Billsborrow
Cheers to that! The trio were getting rowdy at the Veuve Clicquot party
Suited and booted: Comedy duo Hamish Blake and Andy Lee were looking dapper in their racing wear
Boys day: The pair were inseparable as they meandered through the VIP enclosure without their respective partners
Love is in the hair! Andy later rejoined his girlfriend Rebecca Harding who wore a wire heart shaped fascinator with a metallic blue dress
Chin wagging: The boys later caught up with Bachelor couple Sam and Snezana
Suiting up: I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here's Joel Creasey went bright in a burgundy jacket (left) while Dan McPherson (right) when for a checked design
Reality winners: MKR stars Steve Flood and Will Stewart looked dapper in their racewear
DJ superstar: David Guetta was an international guest at the Mumm marquee
Fashion Police! American TV personalities Joel McHale, Melissa Rivers and Brad Goreski all enjoyed the race from the Mumm Marquee
Making a show: Actor Julian McMahon arrived with his wife Kelly Paniagua
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