Vintage Floral Melbourne Cup

Monash Library celebrated Melbourne Cup by holding a garden party with a vintage floral theme. I dug out a dress I'd had since 1979 and managed to squeeze into it.

with Margherita

The boss

Jessie and Ellen

Gorgeous food and flowers

Anna

Token male

The food was very fifties - asparagus rolls, curry puffs, and Pims to drink (I stuck to Champagne).

Jessica's vintage jewellery

Lynette

 Gorgeous floral decorations and great clothes on everyone.

And my horse came second so I one $30. Great fun!