And they’re off! Celebrity race-day style hacks

Stuck for a fascinator come Melbourne Cup? Take your beauty cues from Jodi Anasta, whose pink ribbon-wrapped bun is as simple as it is striking.

Don’t want to rock a frock? Take to the stands in a simple, yet slick pair of slacks that have Jodi’s tick of approval.

Win first place in the style stakes with an electrifying angular number, à la Jennifer Hawkins.

Take it from race-day veteran, Jen: sleek and chic can never be beat.

Make heads turn in powdered-pink perfection, taking inspiration from too-pretty Jen. **See which other type of dress Jen swears by watching the video in the next slide!*

Up the fashion ante by taking Jesinta Campbell’s modern-floral style statement – and running with it!

Uber-femme with a sharp edge, Jesinta’s low-key outfit is made for those who love a relaxed yet polished look.

Rebecca Judd’s cute cocktail number is as pretty as it is practical. We. Love.

Wow the crowds like Rebecca with a sleek-and-chic two-piece, topped off with fancy fascinator.

Take it from Ashley Hart: keep things sweet ‘n’ simple by off-setting muted hues with wow-worthy trend-cessories.

Make like red-hot Ashley by clashing patterns and textures, but keeping the colour scheme solid.

Channel Bachelor beauty Nikki Gogan’s glamorous regal look with a crown fit for a race-day queen!

Rise to style supremacy like Rachael Finch by teaming an effortlessly elegant dress with a bold, yet beautiful headpiece.

Take to the track like racing royalty with crisp tailoring and a natural make-up palette. And when it comes to your hat? Go big or go home – right, Kate Waterhouse?

Shine bright in this white delight like Rachael; it puts the race in elegantly racy.

Style-jack Laura Dundovic’s lovely-in-lace look, then pare it back with a cute, yet cheeky fascinator.