Celebrate spring racing in Camberwell Junction

Right before the starting gate opens is when anticipation and excitement are at their peak. The horses are groomed and looking their finest; all that preparation is finally paying off and they are ready to win!

The Spring Racing Carnival is an exciting and heady time in Melbourne. Whether you’re sipping champagne in the Bird Cage, picnicking in the car park, or throwing your own race day celebration at home, preparation is the key to fun and fabulousness.

Camberwell Junction has everything you need to make sure you’re race-ready for the 2024 spring racing season.

Embrace spring racing style

The Spring Racing Carnival may centre on competition between horses and their riders, but fashionistas know the parades of champions is rivalled only by the parade of chic outfits, stunning millinery, and carefully curated ensembles that turn the racecourse into a runway.

This year, you can secure your place in the winners’ circle by knowing the hottest trends for the season.

Bold crochet and cut-outs are set to be a big spring racing favourite, as are sheer, barely there fabrics, and in Camberwell Junction, you’ll find some fabulous pieces at Blue Illusion, Country Road, Carolina, and Seed.

Don’t forget shoes, bags and accessories – and the good news for anyone who has ever left a day at the races with their heels in their hands, is that ballet flats are the shoes of the season. Check out the range at Midas, Mountfords and Frankie4 Footwear.

For the men, Camberwell Junction has you sorted too, with all the winning looks at Gazman, Sportscraft, and Cavalier Menswear.

In Camberwell Junction, the place to find the headwear to suit your look is at Hats Off Handmade Headwear, which offers bespoke fascinators and hats that range from statement pieces to the quietly subtle.

To complement your headwear, add the prettiest of jewels to your outfit from Stephens & Miller Jewellers, who specialise in custom-made jewellery, gem stones and antique pieces.

View a full list of our fashion stores in our directory.

Beautify for race day

Preparing for the Spring Racing Carnival requires more than just finding the perfect outfit – it’s about feeling and looking your absolute best from head to toe.

From expert hairstylists to luxurious spa treatments and nail perfection, Camberwell Junction is the go-to destinations for turning your beauty vision into reality.

Put on your best Spring Racing Carnival face by booking in a facial or skin treatment at Derma Cosmetika, and prepare your body with a wax, exfoliation and moisturising treatment at Endota Spa. Don’t forget to book in for a tan at Beauty and Bronze.

Heads of Camberwell will create the best hairstyle for your outfits, and don’t forget the finishing touches – book in a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow shape.

Men can complete their stylish look with a shave and haircut from Barbers On Burke or Mayhem Barbers.

View a full list of our hairdressers and beauty salons in our directory.

Observe race day at home

You don’t need to be trackside to embrace the glamour of the Spring Racing Carnival – in fact, some of the most memorable spring racing days happen at home, surrounded by friends and family, dressed up and enjoying a barbecue, with only brief pauses to gather around the TV to cheer on a winner.

Camberwell Junction has everything you need for a spring racing barbecue or get-together. Whip up gourmet salads, charcuterie boards, and stunning grazing plates with fresh produce from the Camberwell Fresh Food Market and top up with extras from Aldi and Coles Local.

Camberwell Place also has all your fish and meat needs covered – just pop into Fish Pier and Rainbow Meats.

Horses aren’t the only ones who enjoy grazing, so make sure you have a selection of nibbles and deli foods on hand. Grab a selection from Nick and Sue’s Gourmet Deli, The Source Bulk Foods, and Coltivare, or pick up a selection of pies and sandwiches from Anne’s Pantry.

Champagne is the queen of drinks during Spring Racing Carnival, so stock up on the bubbly, as well as a selection of beer and wine from CV Wine Merchants, BWS, or Dan Murphy’s.

Celebrate race day in Camberwell Junction

Long after the horses have done their winning laps, the Spring Racing Carnival continues in Camberwell Junction.

Every night during the Spring Racing Carnival, Camberwell Junction comes alive with punters celebrating their wins or lamenting their near misses.

Great racing stories are made, and fashion dissected in Camberwell Junction’s wine bars. Check out East End Wine Bar or Young’s Wine Rooms, where the most fabulous race-goers gather. For a relaxing and casual atmosphere head to La Cabra or Bar None, or stop in at Cafe Paradiso where you can enjoy the atmosphere of their outdoor beer garden.

No matter what your Spring Racing Carnival plans are, you’ll always be a winner in Camberwell Junction.

As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, it’s time to embrace the vibrant energy of the season in Camberwell Junction.

Spring is a season of renewal, offering a perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, beauty routine, and home decor.

Whether you’re looking to update your style with the latest fashion trends, get your body spring ready, or add freshness and newness to your home decor, Camberwell Junction is your one-stop destination.

Here’s how you can embrace the happiness of spring in Camberwell Junction.

Step into spring fashion

Spring 2024 fashion is being dominated by feathers and fringes, with soft, flowing embellishments appearing on cuffs, waists and necklines of simple pieces featuring strong colours or bold 70’s style prints.

You’ll catch the biggest fashion trend of the season with sheer, netting fabrics – we’re talking dresses, tops and even shoes – and the one colour you must have in your wardrobe is baby blue.

Camberwell Junction’s fashion stores are overflowing with the freshest spring styles and must-have trends of the season. Whether you’re searching for suits, eveningwear, or something for a weekend away, the array of boutique fashion stores and popular big brands in the precinct have you covered.

Don’t forget to complete your ensemble with a pair of perfectly matched shoes from one of Camberwell Junction’s fantastic footwear stores.

With the Spring Racing Carnival just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan your outfits for every event. Accessories always dominate the Winner’s Circle during the carnival, and Camberwell Junction is your go-to destination for hats, earrings, fascinators, and handbags that will raise your spring fashion stakes.

To source the very best in this season’s styles, view Camberwell Junction’s selection of fashion stores here.

Spring offers

Don’t miss out on new season offers, promotions and sales. To find the full range of spring offers from stores in Camberwell Junction, click here.

Beautify for spring

The sun is shining, and we’re tossing off our coats and heavy layers – and discovering that after a long winter, our bodies are craving some care and maintenance!

Spring is the perfect time to restore that radiant glow to your skin. Start by booking a facial at one of Camberwell Junction’s skin clinics, where a professional can also recommend an in-salon treatment and a personalised at-home skincare routine tailored to your lifestyle and skin type.

Then it’s time to move onto the rest of your body! Schedule a waxing session, followed by a full-body exfoliation and treatment at one of Camberwell Junction’s beauty salons.

While you’re at it, why not indulge in a relaxing manicure or pedicure at a local nail salon?

Spring is also a great time to try out a new hairstyle or colour. Whether you want to make a bold statement or just experiment a little, the award-winning hairdressers in Camberwell Junction are ready to help you achieve the perfect look.

Refresh your home for spring

Did you know that you can refresh your home decor for spring by updating a few key homewares?

The first step is to pack away those items around the house that are just gathering dust, that no longer hold meaning for you, or that you’re just bored of – spring is the time to spring clean!

The natural materials trend is huge this season, with texture front and centre. Think white and beige on walls, cushions, and bed linen. It’s cool, clean and inviting.

‘Quiet luxury’ is another trend that overlaps this aesthetic, and involves replacing old appliances, kitchenware, and even tabletop pieces, with sleek, modern pieces.

If you’re feeling bold, you can try out the trend, known to designers as maximalism, but which translates to ‘more is more’! Think walls filled with art; side tables with lots of different vases; bookshelves packed to the brim.

With countless ways to brighten up your home this spring, you can find all the inspiration you need in Camberwell Junction shopping precinct!

With the wide range of fashion and home decorating stores and beauty and wellness salons, in Camberwell Junction you can let your style, self-care, and surroundings reflect the bright, hopeful spirit of spring.

Any fashion-forward Camberwell filly will tell you that spring is the most important season in fashion.

Traditionally, it’s the time when designers reveal the style trends for the warmer months; when fashionistas pack away their winter layers and embrace colour and movement; when racing carnivals burst with colour, style and vibrancy – then along came 2020.

For most of us, over isolation our uniforms have largely comprised comfy leisurewear and slippers, and our biggest fashion moments have been when we’ve switched tops for the next Zoom meeting.

Some things haven’t changed though.

Camberwell’s top fashion brands have been hard at work, sourcing the very latest new season styles and trends from Australia’s most sought-after designers, just in time for spring and our re-emergence from hibernating at home.

Here are the three key women’s fashion trends for spring 2020 now available at stores in Camberwell shopping precinct:

Elegant detailing

They say it’s all in the detail – and this has never been truer than in spring 2020, when details step out from their supporting role to take centre stage.

Buttons are bold or beautifully crafted, delicate ruching adorns skirts and dresses, and the perfect cuff is one that makes an impression.

You’ll spot this trend in a few ways: a linen military jacket makes with bold, statement buttons; the delicate pleating of a skirt that is delightfully spot on; the finely gathered cuffs on a new season dress that will have you positively swooning.

The signature cut of the season is the tier, be it a layered hem on a floral dress or a fully layered dress for the more fashion daring.

Puff sleeves

The key fashion secret Camberwell fashion devotees need up their sleeve this spring is that those sleeves had better be big, puffy, and make a huge statement.

This season, puffy shoulders are perfect for short or cap sleeves, but if the arm is full length, the billowing needs to happen around the wrist.

Exaggerate the puffiness of the sleeve with a tight, buttoned down cuff, perfectly exemplified in an oversized shirt or effortlessly chic on a full-length knit dress.

When experimenting with the puff sleeve, keep this style tip in mind: puffy doesn’t mean pirate. This season’s puff sleeve leans more towards softly delicate or perfectly tailored, and creates a point of interest in the outfit.

Fine print florals

Florals may be a spring staple but this season, make sure the print is fine, detailed and small – and Camberwell’s fashion stores are right onto it.

Think of a floral shirt with a print so fine you’ll need a microscope to take it all in, or a ruffle shirt featuring the tiniest floral print, with a ruffled, layered cut.

And if you’re thinking that florals are a little boring, hop into a floral jumpsuit and you’ll feel anything but mediocre.

Style tip: if the print would look just as gorgeous adorning your home as wallpaper, you’ve got the look.

While coronavirus restrictions and social isolating measures may mean that shopping sprees as we know them are off the cards, all Camberwell Junction’s top fashion retails continue to bring you the very latest looks and trends for spring 2020 online, and most can be ordered via click-and-collect or contactless home delivery.

Spring is in the air. And with spring comes new season fashion, racing style and fresh menus at restaurants and cafes. Homewares are also shifting to lighter, brighter colour themes and beauty services are helping people to look their best for the warmer days.

Be sure to visit Camberwell for all your spring needs – we’ve got everything to help you tackle the season ahead.

Last chance to enter our Spring Lookbook Competition!

To celebrate the spring season, we’re giving away a $1000 gift voucher to go on a Camberwell shopping spree. But hurry! Entries close on Friday, October 28.

To enter, check out the Style Junction Lookbook for the latest season fashions from boutiques in Camberwell, and tell us which look is your favourite via the official competition entry form here.

Want more chances of winning? Spend over $25 in any Camberwell fashion, beauty, jewellery or accessories retailer and upload your receipt for an additional entry.

Meet Tanya Gale of Camberwell Antique Centre

When it comes to antiques, you can’t go past Camberwell Antique Centre for incredible variety.

Tucked away in one of Camberwell’s iconic heritage buildings on Cookson St, Camberwell Antique Centre is an infinite treasure trove of antiques and collectables.

Read more about Camberwell Antique Centre here.

Do you remember Six Ways Milk Bar?

Did you ever visit Six Ways Milk Bar at Camberwell Junction? A group of locals are looking for old photos, videos or memorabilia from the 1960s to remember the well-loved meeting spot. Send your memorabilia to Damien via email: [email protected]

Meet Author Jodi Picoult

International bestselling author Jodi Picoult will visit Camberwell on Thursday, November 16 for a dinner event ‘upstairs’ at Georges in Camberwell

She will present her new novel Small Great Things and be available for book signings. Be quick, tickets are selling fast.

Book your seat now.

Shop News

INFUSE
2 Burke Avenue, Camberwell
Infuse, a concept cafe, restaurant and bar recently opened in Camberwell. Located near The Well, Infuse offers modern Australian and Asian fusion cuisine. Enjoy breakfast rolls, dumplings, slow cooked beef brisket, curries and crispy bao.

NINETEENFORTY
200 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (at Rivoli Cinemas)
Camberwell’s newest bar, nineteenforty has officially launched. Located on the rooftop at Rivoli Cinemas, the bar allows guests to enjoy vintage cocktails, a versatile grazing menu and expansive views of Camberwell and beyond.

SILVERMAPLE BOUTIQUE
682 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Womenswear store Silvermaple Boutique has opened its third store here in Camberwell. This boutique stocks a range of classic garments from brands including Mela Purdie, Verge, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Tani and One Season. Footwear, jewellery, handbags, scarves and other accessories are also available at the store.

TIVOLI HI-FI & HOME CINEMA
157 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
Tivoli has renovated their front foyer to incorporate a 4.8 metre wall of headphones. Growing in popularity, headphones are designed to complement home sound systems and audio devices such as smart phones, tablets, MP3 players.

ZIERA
775 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Footwear store Ziera has moved and is now located at 775 Burke Rd. Pop in to say hello and view their new season shoe collection.

As spring rolls in and offers up a few warmer days here and there (we’re ready for you, sunshine!) Camberwell has plenty on offer to celebrate the new season.

This month we launched our annual Spring Lookbook competition where entrants can go in the running to win a $1000 shopping spree in Camberwell simply by telling us which look they loved most on our Style Junction fashion and beauty website.

Lingerie store Dickory Dock marks 70 years in Camberwell and Dymocks will host best-selling author Jodi Picoult at a dinner and meet the author event.

We do hope you’ll enjoy the start of the new season – be sure to visit Camberwell for all your spring fashion, beauty and shopping needs.

Win a $1000 shopping spree in Camberwell

To celebrate the new season we’re giving away a $1000 gift voucher to go on a Camberwell shopping spree.

Simply check out the Style Junction Lookbook where you will find just some of the new season fashions, for both woman and men, available in the boutiques in Camberwell. There are also great articles about the summer trends for fashion and beauty. Just tell us which image is your favourite to enter the competition.

Want more chances of winning? Spend over $25 in any Camberwell fashion, beauty, jewellery or accessories retailer and upload your receipt for an additional entry, the more you shop the more chances you have to win!

All entries must be submitted via the official competition entry form here.

Lingerie store marks 70 years

An iconic lingerie business in Camberwell celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

Dickory Dock has been based at the same Camberwell store, at 945 Burke Rd, since it opened its doors in 1946, providing personal customer service to generations of woman.

The family-owned and run business specialises in quality, imported lingerie including bras, briefs, bridal undergarments, corsetry and bodysuits, swimwear and bras for women who have undergone breast surgery.

The store, though recently revamped the store has the look of yesteryear with opulent curtained fitting rooms. Qualified corsetieres use their skill to help customers find the perfect style and fit. They offer a unique and intimate experience with good old-fashioned service.

Read the full story here.

School holiday activities

Camberwell traders are putting on school holiday fun in The Well shopping centre . There are free activities planned to keep the little ones amused.

Week 1: September 19 – 23

Take part in The Well’s colouring-in competition for a chance to win some cool prizes. The colouring station will be open daily from 11am until 2pm in the mall. In a rush? Take home the colouring sheet, colour it in and bring it back later. Hand completed entries to Coltivare, located on the ground level. Entries close September 30.

Week 2: September 26 – 30

Children can join this workshop to decorate their own pencil case to take home. Sessions will run daily between 11am and 2pm and will be located near Dymocks.

Taste Trail Winner

Congratulations to Marjory Gardner, the winner of our Taste Trail competition which ran as part of our Dine In Dine Out food fiesta. Marjory has won a $500 in Camberwell Gift Cards to spend in the shopping precinct, including any of our wonderful restaurants and foods stores.

Meet author Jodi Picoult

International bestselling author Jodi Picoult will visit Camberwell on Thursday, November 16 for a dinner event ‘upstairs’ at Georges in Camberwell

She will present her new novel Small Great Things and be available for book signings. Be quick, tickets are selling fast.

Book your seat now.

Shop news

HUSK
781-783 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Husk has opened a pop-up clearance store in Camberwell, with 50-80% off stock. Be sure to check it out for some great bargains on top brands.

HYPOXI CAMBERWELL
Level 4, The Well, 793 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Hypoxi, a low-impact exercise method that is up to three times more effective at burning stubborn fat than traditional exercise, has opened in The Well shopping centre. Through advanced vacuum and compression technology and healthy nutrition, Hypoxi activates your body’s natural system to burn specific areas of fat and cellulite.

SUSHI SUSHI
829-833 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Sushi Sushi has launched their delicious new Deluxe Selection range which includes Creamy Salmon Sushi, Calamari Crab Leg Nigiri and Tempura Vegetable Nigiri. Now available at the Camberwell store.

BLACK SPARROW TATTOO
953 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Artistic, clean, friendly, great guys: these are  just some of the words used in the Facebook reviews for this new tattoo parlour, located up on Burke Hill.

Spring is upon us and with every new burst of sunshine comes the inspiration to refresh our wardrobes, homes and lives. Dust off the winter cobwebs and head down to the Camberwell shopping precinct, where all the fashion, beauty and home decorating ideas you need are in the one location.

Our annual spring lookbook competition will launch soon. You’ll have the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree in Camberwell by simply telling us which new season look you love the most. Keep an eye on Camberwell’s fashion website Style Junction for more details.

A big ‘thank you’ to all who attended Camberwell’s Dine In Dine Out event in August. It was our biggest food fiesta yet, with Camberwell traders putting on a busy day of food tastings, demonstrations, free kids’ activities and live entertainment. Hundreds of people flocked to the Camberwell shopping precinct to experience the colour and flavours of this memorable event.

Father’s Day in Camberwell

Father’s Day (Sunday, September 4) is just around the corner, and the Camberwell shopping precinct has it covered, with an extensive range of gift ideas, including fashion, grooming, gardening, fitness and gourmet selections for every dad.

Telling corny jokes comes with the territory when you’re a dad – and this Father’s Day they could actually win your dad some cash! Tell us your dad’s most cringe-worthy joke and you could win $500 to spend in Camberwell.

Enter here.

School holiday fun at The Well

Get the kids along to The Well shopping centre for some school holiday fun. There are free activities planned to keep the little ones amused.

Week 1: September 19 – 23

Take part in The Well’s colouring-in competition for a chance to win some cool prizes. The colouring station will be open daily from 11am until 2pm in the mall, near Dymocks.

Week 2: September 26 – 30

Children can join this workshop to decorate their own pencil case to take home. Sessions will run daily between 11am and 2pm and will be located near Dymocks.

Winter homewares competition winner announced

The winner of our winter homewares competition is Melly Legiman. She has won a Vitamix Total Nutrition Center valued at $995. Congratulations Melly! We hope the Vitamix will help you find your inner chef.

Hit the Camberwell Taste Trail and win

You may have noticed many of Camberwell’s cafes and restaurants displaying Taste Trail posters in their windows. During the month of August, hit the Taste Trail and you could win.

Simply tell us about your best Taste Trail experience when visiting the food stores and you will go in the running to win a $500 shopping card to spend in Camberwell.

Enter here.

Meet the author: Graeme Simsion

If you are one of the thousands of readers who fell in love with The Rosie Project, you will not want to miss this exciting opportunity to meet Australian author Graeme Simsion.

At this dinner event hosted by Dymocks Camberwell, Simsion will present his new book The Best of Adam Sharp and advance copies will be available for sale on the night.

The event will run on Thursday, September 15, ‘Upstairs’ at Georges Restaurant, 819 Burke Rd, Camberwell.

Other author events in Camberwell include the chance to meet Alan Brough, of Spicks and Specks fame, and now author of the children’s book Charlie and the War against the Grannies. Brough will do a free book reading at 10.30am on Saturday, September 3 at Dymocks Camberwell.

International bestselling author Jodi Picoult will visit Camberwell for a dinner event on Thursday, November 16. She will present her new novel Small Great Things and be available for book signings. Be quick, tickets are selling fast.

Shop news

AUTOBARN
171 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell
Autobarn is new to Camberwell – find anything you need for your car, truck or bike, as well as the latest in automotive audio visual products.

BUPA DENTAL
648 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Bupa Dental is now open in Camberwell. Their team of skilled dental professionals have many years of dental experience between them and use the latest dental technology to help deliver high quality and affordable dental care.

KAISERCRAFT
Shop 110, The Well, 793 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Stocking a huge range of papers, scrapbooking embellishments, art supplies, homewares and colouring books, Kaisercraft is your one-stop specialty craft shop! This new Camberwell store is located in The Well shopping centre.

SILVERMAPLE BOUTIQUE
682 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Womenswear store Silvermaple Boutique has opened its third store here in Camberwell. This boutique stocks a range of classic garments from brands including Mela Purdie, Verge, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Tani and One Season. Footwear, jewellery, handbags, scarves and other accessories are also available at the store.

Spring is the season for transition, renewal and growth.

It’s the time of year when the sun starts to shine a little brighter, the days get a little longer and we’re encouraged to move out of the winter slumber and into something new.

Spring is often symbolic for starting new projects and creating new ideas.

It’s also the perfect time of year to try a new activity, explore a new area and reconnect with friends and family.

This spring, Camberwell provides the perfect environment for discovering something new.

From participating in a new activity, to strolling through the markets or catching up with friends at different cafe, Camberwell has it all.

1. Try a new exercise class

Feeling a bit sluggish after winter and keen to get moving again? Then consider taking on the challenge of a new exercise class.

There are several options in Camberwell including indoor cycling classes at Sprinnt which offers varying intensity and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Perhaps a strengthening Pilates class, mindfulness yoga or a low-impact barre workout is more your style? Classes are available at Jessica Dewar Yoga, CorePlus, Love Athletica and KX Pilates.

Alternatively, use the season as motivation to join a gym. There are plenty in Camberwell including Goodlife, Anytime Fitness and Snap Fitness.

2. A day at the markets

There’s nothing more enjoyable that meandering through the markets in search of new season produce.

The Camberwell Fresh Food Market has a range of seasonal spring produce on offer including bananas, citrus fruits, asparagus, beetroot, fennel, peas and silverbeet.

For those who enjoy a trash and treasure market, Camberwell’s Sunday Market makes for a perfect morning out. Rummage through sellers’ car boots and stalls to find your next vintage or pre-loved item.

If you’re after a pretty bunch of fresh flowers to get into the spring mood, be sure to visit the Camberwell Market Florist – peonies, roses, lilac and waratah are all in season this spring. In store you will also find blossom branches of Magnolia, Cherry and Almond.

As soon as the weather starts to warm up we get the urge to spring clean! Open all the windows, shake out the cold and damp of winter and make everything fresh and new again. We’ve got a few easy steps to making your home feel fresh and new so that you can focus on enjoying the school holidays and the warm change!

1. Flowers

As with all fresh produce, flowers are cheaper and more beautiful when they are in season. Spring is a time when seemingly everything is in season. Radiant bunches of peonies, fragrant lilac, and especially delicate spring blossoms! Japonica blossoms, magnolia blossoms, dogwood blossoms and cherry blossoms – you will find the most delicate blooms of the flower world sold on their branches at the Camberwell Market Florist. Bring a branch of blossoms into your home and instantly the mood will change.

2. Vases

Gorgeous fresh flowers require a suitable vessel to display and preserve them. We particularly love the vases by Mud Ceramics. These locally made, hand crafted pieces come in a range of styles and sizes. Discrete pastels like pistachio, citrus and mist or bright, bold feature colours like wasabi, orange and plum present the perfect vessel for your springtime blooms. We love the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic, we love the sophisticated yet earthly finish of the pieces, we love the dishwasher safe functionality of the design. See the full range at Minimax Camberwell and other premium retailers.

3. Cushions

It is amazing what a couple of brightly coloured cushions can do to brighten your entire living room! We love Mercer + Reid’s Water Colour Garden range available from Adairs Camberwell. Featuring vibrant images of birds and spring blooms such as Water Colour Garden Cherry Blossom, Flora, Robin and Polly, these cushions will bring your living room to life.

4. Candles

Brightly coloured and beautifully scented Woodwick candles from Paper Republic, once lit, will fill your home with sweet, fruity or floral fragrance and chase away the winter chill. Using the highest quality soy wax and premium fragrances, these delicate scents are a natural way to freshen the air.

5. Iced Tea Jugs

Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden and enjoy the warm sunny weather before the oppressive heat of summer. And the perfect accessory for enjoying the sun is tall, frosted glass of iced tea! Whether entertaining a garden party or reading a book in the sun, we just love T2’s iced tea jugs. Available in 1.2L and 2L sizes – both sizes are designed to fit neatly into the door of your fridge and the airtight lid will lock in freshness and prevent spills even if the jug is lying down!

Dress, shoes, hat, hair, tan, makeup, suits and ties…

There’s so much to consider for Spring Carnival. Here are our tips on getting ready for race day.

All Natural Fake Tan – Sun Safe, Chemical Free and Beautiful

For an all natural, chemical-free, sun safe tan that looks and feels great, we just can’t go past Endota Spa’s Tandota tan.

Tandota tans use natural organic walnut shell extract and DHA derived from sugar cane to tint your skin a gorgeous sunkissed colour without exposing your complexion to any dangerous rays or chemicals.

We love to pop in to Endota Spa Camberwell for a luxurious tan treatment – best paired with a smooth body scrub treatment and deluxe mani&pedi to get our tips and toes out of winter’s boots and mittens and into spring’s strappy stilettos!

If you don’t have time for day spa treatement before race day, you can grab a bottle of Tandota tanning moisturiser to take home and tan in the comfort of your own home.

Award-winning Hair Stylists

For head-turning hair, we can’t go past multi-award wining Biba Salon. BIBA has taken out nearly every major award in Australia, winning both Australian Hairdresser of the Year Awards for 2013 and Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year for 2014, as well as the most prestigious global awards including the AIPP Presse Coiffure, the L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Wella Trend Vision Gold, American Crew Face Off – you name it – BIBA has won it!

Biba salon are constantly at the cutting* edge of style, so if you’re not sure what you want for your new season look, why not consult with the multi award winning stylists.

*yes that’s a hair dressing pun

Dressed for Success

To avoid the horror of seeing someone else in the same dress, we just love the unique and award winning designs from Mimma Priolo.

All Mimma Priolo garments are bespokely designed by local Mimma Priolo and made in house in the Camberwell studio or according to Mimma’s specifications by overseas fashion houses.

This season Mimma has an elegant classically modern range featuring structured, lady-like pieces with embroidered trim highlights.

This range comes in soft hues such as shell pink, nude and taupe as well as classic shades of black and midnight blue. Or if you prefer something a little more free and flowing, Mimma Priolo also has a stunning printed chiffons and silk satin collection featuring greys, whites and hot pink hightlights.

Mimma Priolo partners with award winning milliners whose handmade hats and fascinators are inspired by Mimma’s latest collections.

For the Boys

We know a lot of guys secretly (or not so secretly) love suiting up and strutting about – after all, what man doesn’t look good in a suit ammirite?

Now blue is BIG for the boys this season so we are just loving the new Fifty Shades of Blue range from Cavalier Menswear.

Race day is a chance to go all out, matching your pocket squares with your dress socks so whether you go imperial Prussian or Robins Egg, patterned, polka doted or plain, you can plan every item down to the cuff links.