It’s the race that stops the nation but Australia’s biggest stars were in full swing from 6am on Tuesday getting getting for the Melbourne Cup.
But five hours before the first race of the day, eager A-listers were already prepping and preening to perfect their race day look.
Breakfast TV stars Edwina Bartholomew, Samantha Armytage and Natalie Barr were ready to gee up the nation by 6am as they share their looks for the day.
Happy Cup Day! Edwina Bartholomew, Samanatha Armytage lead star prep as celebrities start getting ready for Melbourne Cup as early as 6AM
Race ready! Five hours before the first race of the day, eager A-listers like Edwina Bartholomew were already prepping and preening to perfect their race day look
Meanwhile, Channel Nine’s Lauren Phillips was Facetiming with her style team including her stylist and hair dresser, at 6.33am.
Edwina was the first star to show off her race day style.
The blonde beauty beamed as she showed off her custom-made monochrome fascinator.
The black and white bandeau was designed by award-winning New Zealand millinery designer Jill Humphries from Jill & Jack Millinery.
The headpiece featured white flowers made from soft leather that ‘grew’ out of its striped band.
Edwina shared the process of her fascinator being made on Instagram.
It’s all in the detail! Edwina’s black and white bandeau was designed by award-winning New Zealand millinery designer Jill Humphries from Jill & Jack Millinery, the TV presenter shared the process of how it was made on Instagram
Edwina paired her headwear with a black, V-neck, off-shoulder black top and yellow floral trousers.
Samantha Armytage was next to share her look for the big day.
The 41-year-old showed off an all-black ensemble, which included a black, trilby-style hat.
Chic: Samantha Armytage showed off an all-black ensemble, which included a black, trilby-style hat from Penelope Haddrill Hats
The Sunrise presenter has teased her headgear the day before as she shared a Boomerang video to Instagram.
‘Love a hatbox, packed with love….off to Melbs,’ she captioned it and included a tag for Penelope Haddrill Hats.
Natalie Barr took the focus off the fashions for a second by sharing the food she’d started off the day with – a ham and cheese toastie.
Most important meal of the day! Natalie Barr took the focus off the fashions for a second by sharing the food she’d started off the day with – a ham and cheese toastie
‘The only way to start Melbourne Cup day at 5am really’ Natalie seemed to really enjoy her breakfast ahead of the Cup
The brunette described her breakfast as: ‘The only way to start Melbourne Cup day at 5am really.’
The anchor looked sophisticated in a Grecian-style, one-shoulder white dress, she wore her hair styled into waves and swept to one side.
Early bird! Channel Nine’s Lauren Phillips was Facetiming with her style team including her stylist and hair dresser, at 6.33am