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→ November 1, 2011
If you were to survey at the very least 100 people, chances are that around 98% would own up to having skeletons of some description in their closets. The other 2% are lying—possibly 1% have actual skeletons in their closets and the other half keep theirs in barrels in the basement. No matter how scurrilous the [...]
→ October 28, 2011
With Hallowe’en just a shiver away, there’s always the handful of us who haven’t planned a costume to Heidi Klum-like detail. Usually my failsafe method is to add the adjective ‘slutty’ to an unrelated noun. Case in point, last year I went as a slutty ringleader aka a man sans pants. Picture me wearing an [...]
→ October 28, 2011
Short and sweet, here are the pressing issues (well, some of them) for your Agony Uncle this week. Oh, and if you like these shorts, you can buy them here from ASOS. We have a common tea station for our office staff and we want them to make their tea without making too much noise. Could you please [...]
→ October 28, 2011
The remark so many make after a day at Flemington is that after spending all day at the Races, placing several bets, swilling the GDP of a developing nation in champagne, and retiring home they didn’t see even a single horse. Pretentious? Somewhat? A reality? Yes. With the line-up of marquees in the Birdcage each [...]
→ October 28, 2011
You will see plenty of advice on what to wear to the Melbourne Cup, some even on this website but here we present the top 5 things to avoid at the Melbourne Cup, both in dress and attitude: 1. Do not wear clothing which has any hint of visible underwear. Gosh it sounds so simple [...]
→ October 28, 2011
So you’re all dressed up in your Spring Racing finery and you’re off! Time to brush up on your speaking points. You definitely want to seem knowledgeable but not quite akin to a colourful racing identity. Some thoughts on what to say when you’re wearing the best hat of your life … • The Queen reaffirmed [...]
→ October 27, 2011
It could be the little Sri Lankan infant I keep locked in the basement, but I love spicy food almost as much as I love ham. Or at least I used to. Now whenever I consume a spicy meal I’m greeted by toxic perspiration that is in fact, pure chilli itself. I thought I was [...]
→ October 27, 2011
In these austere times sometimes it’s worthwhile returning to Dickensian practices in the name of survival. Or then there’s just being a hipster. Fresh fruit and vegetables are just so mainstream now. Like, organic—who eats organic these days? Potatoes aren’t underground enough. You get my point. Now, if every you’ve ever had the desire to [...]
→ October 27, 2011
And they’re off! The bogans that is. What Spring Racing Carnival would be complete without I Do Believe I Came with a Hat‘s very own annual Bogan Spotto. Now in its third year, we’re pleased to present a revised edition in 2011. With many new items to spot (and some old favourites) thanks to your [...]
→ October 26, 2011
As a person of the world, you must have wangled your way into being in Melbourne for the Spring Racing Carnival. Oh I know, New York has its charms in November and London is still above freezing but seriously, people, Melbourne has the richest two-mile handicap in the world. Stop it, I don’t even know [...]
