The official Melbourne Cup race might not kick off until 3pm, but some of our most glamorous A-listers were already up and at it very early this morning, prepping their fabulous looks for one of the biggest events on the fashion calendar.
And luckily for us, they’ve been sharing a behind-the-scenes look at their glam process on social media, showing off exactly what it takes to get camera ready.
Some of these stars have been in hair and makeup since the crack of dawn, ensuring every hair is in place and fake lash is glued on perfectly.
Their hotel rooms are decked out with glam squads helping them apply their armour, so they’re ready to face the cameras and dance the night away in the glamorous Birdcage marquees.
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To see how your favourite celebrities are getting ready for the race that stops the nation, keep on scrolling!
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Myer ambassador Elyse Knowles showed off her gorgeous smokey eye glam on Insta this morning.
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Phwoar! Setting pulses racing in this leopard-print mini.
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She found the good light.
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Stunning Bec Harding doesn’t need makeup to look chic, but we’re still loving this low-key look on her. Can’t wait to see the end result!
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Just casually woke up like this…
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How stunning is Bec’s dress? It’s by Aussie designer Paolo Sebastian.
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Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse, who is the daughter of legendary horse trainer Gai Waterhouse, was up and at it early this morning getting her makeup done.
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Obsessed with the pink eye and lip!
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Can you guess the celeb? Yep, none other than Brooke Hogan is getting her tresses perfected for a big day ahead!
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How gorgeous is Brooke’s makeup?
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Obsessed with this subtle, smokey cat eye!
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And the finished look! Love the purple theme.
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Guess who was up bright and early this morning at 5:50am?!
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It’s Jesinta Franklin! The gorgeous pregnant model and former Miss Universe Australia settled into a glorious white fluffy robe in her hotel room as she prepared to have her makeup done.
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And she even managed to fit in a gym session before the day officially began.
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“Workouts are a lot slower and gentle now,” Jesinta wrote.
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Jesinta’s breakfast looks delish!
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Stunning!
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Her bump is so cute!
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Bumble Australia’s Michelle Battersby was already in full glam by 9am! She no doubt has to be trackside bright and early, manning the dating app’s popular marquee in the Birdcage.
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Michelle’s gorgeous dress is from Eliya The Label and her turban headpiece by Stephanie Spencer.
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We’re obsessed with Georgia Love’s headpiece!
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Georgia rocking 80s realness in this hot pink shiny dress by Jason Grech, Saint Laurent clutch and shoes by Melbourne stylist Lana Wilkinson.
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Studio 10 host Sarah Harris is wearing a giant floral headpiece by Ford Millinery.
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Sarah nailed the bright dress code in this Carla Zampatti jumpsuit.
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Former Miss Universe Australia Tegan Martin looked glowing as she got her makeup done this morning.
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Anna Heinrich is wearing a green and black houndstooth dress by Atoir and on-trend wide-brimmed hat by Lisa Tan.
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Anna styled her hair back into a chic, slicked-back ponytail – perfect for the unpredictable Melbourne weather!
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“Sting like a bee,” Laura Byrne captioned this photo of her bumblebee-coloured outfit. She is one hot mama!
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Myer amassador Rachael Finch having the finishing touches put on her makeup.
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The lady in red! Rachael is the ultimate glamazon in this head-to-toe red look.
