I made my own 'hat'

@JudyEv (338844)
Rockingham, Australia
November 5, 2024 7:25pm CST
Yesterday we attended a Melbourne Cup luncheon in the clubhouse. The Melbourne Cup is Australia's premier horse race and the state of Victoria even has a public holiday on the first Tuesday in November when the race is run. The fashions at the Cup itself seem to be more important than the horses and our ‘village people’ got into the swing of things with hats/fascinators and nice clothes. Fascinators (small fancy hats) are sold quite cheaply in one of our stores but I made my own headpiece by putting real roses from my garden onto a headband. That’s me in the middle with our good friends either side. I’ll put up a better photo soon of the blow-up horse in the background.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50126)
• United States
23h
I like your headpiece.
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
14h
Thanks. At least it didn't cost me anything.
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23h
I love your hat! It's the best one there I bet! Thank you for explaining what a fascinator is. I just read the term in one of the books I am reading. the book starts off in England then moves to Scotland and the characters discussed a fascinator and i had no idea what they were Would the Melbourne Cup be equivalent to the Kentucky Derby of the US? when a video of the Kentucky Derby shows clips of the video on the TV all the women wear hats that sounds like you had such a fun time!
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Yes, the Melbourne Cup would be the equivalent of the Kentucky Derby. Until two years ago I didn't know what a fascinator was either! I'd never heard of it.
@snowy22315 (179799)
• United States
22h
Don't you all look cute?. I like your hat
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@Dreamerby (4033)
• Calcutta, India
18h
Yeah. The headpiece is so elegant. made from fresh garden roses.
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
14h
Thanks. I didn't really want to buy something but at least I participated. Our social committee goes to a lot of trouble so we like to support them if we can, even just by wearing a hat!
@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
@Dreamerby That particular rose is very pretty.
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@rakski (120837)
• Philippines
23h
awesome headpiece or hat you have there!!!! it is really pretty!
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@rakski (120837)
• Philippines
12h
@JudyEv welcome
@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Thanks. It's a really pretty rose.
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@sallypup (60820)
• Centralia, Washington
23h
You are adorable. I love the silly horse, too. Everyone looks so friendly.
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
They are all kind, friendly people but there is still the odd tiff amonst them.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
22h
I like it! I love this picture. You had fun, it looks like!
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
We did have fun, thanks. The company was good and the food delicious. What more would we want?
@jstory07 (139358)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21h
I like your headpiece hat. It looks really nice.
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Thanks. It was lucky I had enough roses to make the headpiece.
@xFiacre (12927)
• Ireland
20h
@judyev Well done Knights Choice! I wonder if he has any concept of how much money he generated for his owner?
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
It would be highlight of a few people's lives - winning the Melbourne Cup.
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@Fleura (30223)
• United Kingdom
17h
The Ascot equivalent I guess! Lovely roses
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@Fleura (30223)
• United Kingdom
12h
@JudyEv I thought you (Australians) wanted to be a republic? Can't have it both ways!!
@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Yes, you've got it exactly - but unfortunately no phaetons or royalty.
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• Northampton, England
14h
your majesty
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
14h
Well, it's not quite a crown but thanks anyway.
@MarieCoyle (36751)
18h
Awesome hats, good friends, and a good time--you can't beat that! You look so cute, Judy!
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Thanks. It was a very pleasant day.
@Dreamerby (4033)
• Calcutta, India
18h
The headpiece radiates freshness and bliss maybe because you made them from your own garden roses! Btw it was a fun day ig?
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
It was a fun day, thanks. I really like this particular rose. It's very pretty.
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@Dreamerby (4033)
• Calcutta, India
13h
@JudyEv The color is unique. Its somewhere between crimson and pink with white patches in the centre. Honestly, had you not mentioned before in the post,I wouldn't have thought they were roses. I haven't seen such unique roses.
@Beestring (14476)
• Hong Kong
17h
Your hat is awesome.
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@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
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• India
22h
That looks nice. I had heard about Melbourne Cup though I searched more on same after reading this discussion. It has a rich history . I was not also aware Victoria state gives a publich holiday to celebrate the race. Thats very unique. Not heard of other regions or places giving holiday or importance to horses or horse race.Atleast I am not aware and well interesting to note on the fashion part. Guess the fashion makes another attraction to Melbourne Cup apart from the Horses and the records. Guess you had a great time with your friends.Have a great day ahead!
@JudyEv (338844)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
Thanks for the good wishes. Australia has always had a rich racing history and the Melbourne Cup is often called the 'race that stops a nation'.
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@GardenGerty (160518)
• United States
4h
Your hat is gorgeous, and the price was right as well.
@allknowing (135458)
• India
2h
Quite innovative I must say and it looks pretty too. It is more of a crown than a hat
@Juliaacv (50879)
• Canada
2h
That is a cute fascinator and I'll bet that it smelt beautifully.
@RasmaSandra (79424)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
I love your flowery hat, Nice photo, I am glad you had a good time,
@Ronrybs (19071)
• London, England
4h
Yes, when they televise premier horse races here much time is spent discussing fashion and ladies hats
@thelme55 (76851)
• Germany
7h
I like your selfmade hat.