With the last of the Autumn sunshine beaming down, last Saturday presented perfect conditions for a day at the races. The 7-Eleven Pink Ribbon Cup bought a mostly young crowd to Caulfield, dressed fittingly in pink, to enjoy the picnic atmosphere and enjoy a Slurpee and Krispy Kreme donut.

Jess and I: Jess wears Siren Shoes, Runway Australia dress, Karen Hamilton hat and Chanel bag. I’m wearing Wittner shoes, Cue dress, homemade hairpiece and op-shop find bag.

Hanging with Jess, from What Would Karl Do, we perused the fashions whilst sipping a traditional raspberry slurpee.

The frocks were mostly fabulous – our personal fave being the fashions winner, as selected by Jess – while some others took the pink theme a touch too far in dresses that were more suited to a nightclub than a races marquee.

Fashions Winner Madeline Jones

It felt a little early for dancing at 11am, but the DJ played, the photobooth flashed and girls queued for fake eyelashes and hair extensions. The 7-Eleven young members marquee felt like a teenage dream birthday party – complete with bubbly champagne, an ice cream freezer and horse races just out the window.

Dan and Dani, from Channel 9’s The Block

Milinery by Danica Erard was on display and was a much coveted prize for the best dressed, while the teams from The Block provided a few celeb spotting opportunities.

Thanks to 7-Eleven for a fab day out, to support a wonderful cause!

Pictures thanks to Andre Elhay Photography.