Last Saturday I kicked off my Spring Racing Carnival Race Days at Flemington with the Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Day.

Now, I don’t know what that means for punters – I assume that the horses running on the first Tuesday in November come out to test out the track or something like that – but for those in it for the fashion, its time to break in the shoes, check whether you can eat in that belt and ensure that rain, hail or shine, that fascinator isn’t going anywhere.

Erica from Melbourne Girl Fashion Blog, Phoebe aka Lady Melbourne and I enjoy a Flemington Fling

The weather gods did test us at Flemington on Saturday, presenting a cold and wet day – I hope not a sign of things to come!!

I was invited along by Schweppes, who launched their official cocktail of the Cup Carnival, the Flemington Fling, on the day and we were lucky enough to park ourselves in the Flemington Fling bar which is a beautifully fitted out public space (and dry on such a miserable day!)

In addition to the delicious Flemington Fling, Schweppes have created a number of bespoke cocktails, just for the carnival. Of course we had to try them all.

Delicious! The cocktails are all available during the Spring Racing Carnival at the Schweppes Flemington Fling Bar, located in the Hill Stand on the top floor. The bar is a public space and I hope to see you there!

Me with my dates (yes, two!) Charles and Tom

Erica, Suzy, Charisma and I