Australian day of outrageous hats; Melbourne Cup 2012

The Melbourne Cup, which launches spring in Australia, is not only for the fancy-pants set like the Kentucky Derby; the entire country shuts down and people dress outrageously; like Amy, as we shop for safe food today.

She apparently enjoyed the glooming portrait of Curtis Stone in the background. Video here: http://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/lifestyle/article/-/15311169/melbourne-cup-celebrations/