Last Sunday I enjoyed 'The High Tea Party' at The Hilton in Auckland with some girlfriends. This was a fun event of shopping, beauty and High Tea, and my gorgeous friends and I also took it as an excuse to dress-up for the afternoon. 

While I had fun catching up with some good friends, the  event wasn't what I had expected. Some of the stalls were awesome, (Lindi Kingi is always a favourite), and some of the fashion show pieces were nice to look at, but overall it wasn't the luxury expectation of a High Tea at The Hilton. 

COLOURFUL DRESSES
If you're looking for a dress for a Christmas function, BBQ with friends, or drinks with the girls, I have picked a selection of colourful dresses and styles for you to choose from.

Country Road Voile Print Maxi $199.00, Repertoire Moon Dress $298.90, Witchery Summer Dress Swing $149.90, Liam Garland Dress $199.00.
French Connection Bubble Print Swing Dress $159.90, ​Augustine TatumTamari Dress Green $159.00.

This week I checked out the best dressed guests from the 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup Day. I chose outfits and looks that I liked, and that I think convey the Summer styles were going to be seeing in the shops.

This summer for Dresses think;

• Off-the-shoulder,
• Floaty transparent fabrics,
• Floral prints, and embroidery.
• ​Pantsuits are also big for Summer and you will see more creeping into the shops. 

The Melbourne Cup 'Fashions on the Field' was this year won by two Kiwi sisters! Olivia and Charlotte Moore took out the competition with outfits designed by their mother. Olivia came first with the burnt orange dress and Charlotte came third with the blue dress.

Derby Day, held before the Melbourne Cup, is a stark difference to all the colour of the Melbourne Cup, as the theme is black and white. But there were some standout outfits.