Resolutions

 2011 Birkin Tote + Masquerade 2011 + Hot Summer Mornings + 2012 Birkin Tote... Purple!!

The end of 2011, and the beginning of 2012. Exciting stuff!

My lead up to New Years Eve was fairly busy, which really left me little time to reflect and get all nostalgic on what 2011 meant to me. 

I must sound like a broken record when I say that 2011 was a really good year for little old MARTAN. 

I came back from Europe with no expectations of what the year may hold, and then to meet people like Miss J Alexander and Gok Wan, attending Fashion Weeks, being asked to blog for the Spring Racing Carnival, even the smaller personal things like spending quality time with my lovelies and working hard, 2011 has been BAM amazing!

I try to always make sure that I use every second as possible, thus I'm such the crazy multi-tasker and sometimes a workaholic. But it pays off lovelies!

For my New Years I wanted to celebrate it in a club, just for the fun of it, having done the quiet and the house parties previously. 

So the Wifey and I managed to go to a Tiki House Party and then to GH's Masquerade Party. 

Note when party has a mask involved I'm pretty much sold

It was fun to bring in the New Year, though I must say once you countdown to 2012 you just continue the night.

What does 2012 have in store for MARTANmain?

I'm not planning any drastic changes or anything like that...

Hopefully you'll get to know me more, and maybe I'll get to know you lovelies better too! 

My blog is all about Fashion, my loves, my shopping, the world and how I fit in...really

I hope that all you lovelies out there will enjoy the ride this year!

I like to make lists, contemplate and always plan for things. 

 I must say 2011 helped to reinforce that I need a balance. 

Normally I write up a list of resolutions for the New Year, though for this year I just haven't had the time.

I do hope that this year has in store many great experiences, travel, people (and more shopping)

As long as I'm happy with the people I'm around and what I do, I think that's what I'll aim for/maintain.

I'm more into doing now than writing it down and waiting. 

Resolutions Done.

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Melbourne Cup Carnival 2011 - Crown Oaks Day

Day 3 of my Races experience, Crown Oaks Day

The weather was a tad chilly, but that didn't stop ladies wearing bright looks to the races today. There was fascinator overload, the most I've seen! Florals, feathers you name it, it was there. I managed to catch the Myer Fashions on the Field Milliners Award. Stepping up from last year's competition, over 50 talented designers entered.

Designs varied from Florals, Bows to clear abstract pieces. Colour was a definite theme with Reds and Blues being a popular choice. My favourite design came from Hannah Pearce, with her large orange piece.

Rebecca Share won the competition with her red and navy piece. The creation featured a floating hat with red florals. Louis MacDonald and Mandy Murphy came second and third respectively.  

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In the Birdcage at the Fruche Marquee guests were treated to a range of  tasty Fruche inspired recipes, colourful candy and cocktails while DJ Kate Jean kept the vibe up with her fresh tunes (be sure to check our her FAB blog kisforkatejean.blogspot.com). Though the weather was overcast, the Fruche Marquee managed to bring the fun and light to the event. Just take a look at my shots below!

Fruche's Miss J Alexander was looking fabulous in a black and silver look, sporting a Richard Nylon creation. Love love loving his exaggerated sleeves. Miss J's black and silver flowers put my little black flower tie to shame, though our matching florals were BAM amazing!

Now can we all take a look at Miss J's shoes! They are Louis Vuitton Sequined Butterfly Richelieu, from their Spring/Summer 2010 Menswear Collection. I have major shoe envy!Tres amazing no?  
Check out my other Melbourne Cup Carnival Posts below!
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Melbourne Cup Carnival 2011 - The Melbourne Cup

Day 2 of my Races experience, and today it's the Big one.

Crowds flocked to Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday with large crowds, bigger than Derby Day. The weather may of been overcast but the Myer's Fashions on the Field's Designs made up for it. With a strong and vibrant colour palette, designers presented their most innovative racing designs judged by designers Leona Edmiston, Yeojin Bae, Anthony Capon and Phillip Tracey and fashion heavyweights Jackie Frank and  Edwina McCann. The competition was tight, with a range of finalists featuring pants, coat dresses, digital prints, texture and that all important fascinator. 

The designs were shortlisted to a final 10, with some of the strongest designs below. My favourite was this nude and off white look by Grace Lillian Lee, the detailing and texture on the dress was BAM amazing. It's aesthetic reminded me of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen.

Tia Carrigan from Queensland took home the award for her racing bouquet inspired dress. Project Runway Australia Season 3's Craig Braybrook was the runner up whilst Season 1 designer Helen Manuell came third. 

Here is a shot of Carrigan accepting her win, with runner up Craig Braybrook and last year's winner Anthony Capon.

The excitement didn't stop with the fashion. At the Birdcage, with crowds of people were in and out of Marquees, socializing, drinking and most of all enjoying the races. Colour was definitely a strong trend this year, with ladies opting for bright colour blocking and prints.

The Fruche Marquee was a buzz, once again with colourful Cocktails and Fab food. Take a look below at some of my shots in the Fruche Marquee.

The fabulous Fruche face J Alexander looked BAM amazing in a grey and white look, pushing the dress code by sporting a pair of shorts. Love love loving the look!

Check out my other Melbourne Cup Carnival Posts below!
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