Rebecca Judd swaps a hat for a colourful bejewelled headband as she glams up with retro-style hair and makeup ahead of the Melbourne Cup
It's one of the biggest events on the social calendar, and Australia's fashion elite were up nice and early on Tuesday to share their racing looks ahead of the 2015 Melbourne Cup.
Rebecca Judd and Jennifer Hawkins were certainly dressed to impress, both beauties showing off their immaculate style and make up before descending on Flemington racecourse.
Rebecca, the 32-year-old wife of retired AFL star Chris Judd, took the liberty to showcase her beauty transformation, sharing before and after snaps, with the latter revealing a picture perfect complexion.
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Beauty look: Rebecca Judd was bronzed and beautiful ahead of her Melbourne Cup appearance on Tuesday
The brunette beauty opted for a glimmering Hatmaker headpiece for the day, featuring delicate pink and purple gems arranged in an elegant headband.
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The striking headpiece helped pull her brown locks away from face, no doubt allowing her glowing face to steal the spotlight.
Meanwhile former Miss Universe Australia Jennifer Hawkins, wasn't afraid to make a statement in a neon frock.
It looks like bright colours are a fashion favourite this Melbourne Cup, with Edwina Bartholomew slipping into a bright blue Aurelio Costarella dress.
Glowing: She shared a look before the final touches of her race day makeup, the beauty opting for dustings of bronzer and a pretty pink lipstick
Stylish: Jennifer Hawkins opted for a sleek black headpiece designed by Natalie Bibicki
Beauty in blue: Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew stunned in a blue Aurelio Costarella dress
The Sunrise presenter's sleeveless frock was teamed with a vibrant Carla Murley fascinator, featuring splashes of blue, green and a hint of pink.
Her co-star Natalie Barr was fun and flirty in florals, the brunette beauty stepping out in a Zimmerman dress imprinted with roses.
She teamed it with a quirky headpiece featuring spiked detail designed by milliner Sylvy Earl, while her look was complete with a pair of tan coloured strappy heels.
Race ready: Former Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch arrived in a striped By Johnny dress
Floral fever: Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr opted for a fun floral print for Cup day
Fashions On The field: Edwina was bust greeting the Myer Fashions On The Field contestants
Meanwhile, The Bachelorette's Michael Turnbull and Dave Billsborrow started their race day in the most luxurious way possible - with a fancy champagne breakfast courtesy of Veuve Clicquot.
The duo, who were each other's dates on Saturday's Derby Day, were looking dapper ahead of the race that stops the nation in perfectly matching outfits.
Both boys opted for bright blue suits with red ties with Michael being particularly careful to co-ordinate his ensemble.
Coordinating couple! The Bachelorette's Michael Turnbull and Dave Billsborrow continue their bromance in matching outfits at Veuve Clicquot champagne breakfast ahead of Melbourne Cup
Stunning: Model and MTV host Kate Peck opted for a Viktoria Novak headpiece for the event
Primped and pampered: Before arriving at Flemington she shared a snap while in the makeup chair
White hot! Ksenija Lukich teamed her white wrap dress with a pair of royal blue heels by Terry Biviano
The former professional footballer and real estate agent matched his tie with a scarlet stripped pocked square which was the same hue at the stitching on his jacket's button holes.
Perfectly groomed as always, the 34-year-old's hair was slicked back away from his face and he sported just a shadow of stubble.
He was also wearing his chunky gold Rolex which an expert watchmaker recently told Daily Mail looked very much like a 'fake'.
Horsing around: Blonde model Elyse Taylor stunned in a white laced dress
Getting ready: Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Gamble Breaux was up nice and early
Calm before the storm: Model Didier Cohen was suited and booted, relaxing before the race festivities began
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