When I woke up in the morning to hail, rain and absolutely no sunshine, I pulled the covers over my head and went back to sleep for an hour before I had the courage to reluctantly peek out again. Oh Melbourne, you trickster! By the time my car arrived in Flemington the clouds parted to a gorgeous hot day that was more tropical than my imagined setting of Frozen. Derby Day for me is a time to catch up with friends when we all look classy because, let's face it, everyone looks amazingly pulled together in black and white. Drinking Mumm champagne isn't so terrible either ;). Here is my diary of the 2015 Derby Day

Starting the day with a light touch of accessorizing... (Valentino perfume, Versace clutch, Amber Sceats jewellery and headpiece , GHD straighteners, Dita Eyewear sunglasses, Christian Louboutin heels )

My Alex Perry dress was on fleek

Hello Derby Day, hello hairy Lexus pavillion. #mypretty

Squad time with Lindy Klim and Pip Edwards

Vertigo at Lexus's delicious Attica pop up restaurant by sustainable architect Joost Bakker

Handsome men and gorgeous women everywhere! Matthew Lennon, Dion Lee and Georgina Day showing how it's done

More of anything? More of everything with Jordana Sexton and Nadia Fairfax

Pearl meat deliciousness

Dumpling time with Jess Gomes and Margaret Zhang

Fun with friends at Myer : Max May, Nadia Fairfax , Pip Edwards and Jodi Gordon

On the dance floor with Kate Waterhouse, Lindy Klim and Casey George

There's no Mumms about it life is better with champagne. Cheers Sara Donaldson !

 Kerry Anne Kennerley

The party is just starting when Lindy Klim puts her sneakers on ; )

With thanks to Myer, Mumm, Lexus and Lavazza for a great day!

Spring at the Lexus pavilion

This year, Derby Day had no help from naughty Melbourne weather with it’s decided reluctance to crack open the skies for constant sunshine or warm up the temperatures for girls in their traditional spring monochrome. Still, the Birdcage hummed with champagne, laughter and fun. The first day of the Spring Racing Carnival was all about fashion and how to adhere to the black and white rule in the most unique way possible. I had so much fun marquee hopping and hanging out with friends. Hereforth are my top picks of this year’s crème da la crème .. .

Best champagne: Mumm marquee.. Mumm champagne was getting poured everywhere but the Mumm marquee was the epicentre of sparkling good times. Let’s not forget the sword champagne opening.

Best views: Emirates. With it’s views over the track and a sprawling balcony, the Emirates tent was the place to watch the races

Best cocktails: Myer marquee. So many delicious cocktails, so little time.

What I wore: Toni Maticevski dress, Gianvitto Rossi pumps and Sarina Suriano headpiece and jewellery

Best dressed couple hands down were Michael and Lindy Klim. He wore a Hugo Boss suit and she wore a Dolce & Gabbana dress. They both wore Louboutin shoes.

Best food : Lexus pavillion! Not only did Attica’s Ben Shewry present a capsule restaurant concept with a delicious 3 course lunch but Neil Perry featured food from soon to launch Burger Project. There was even a gelato bar on the roof.

Best décor : Lexus pavillion. Springtime at its best

Best dancing: Lavazza marquee. I kinda had to be dragged out of there at the end of the day!

Thanks Flemington for another fun Derby day!