Showing posts with label derby fascinator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label derby fascinator. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Derby Does Hats

  
 
  
 
 

beth:  dress (French Connection, Dress & Dwell), fascinator (Headcandi), shoes (Zara), bracelets & clutches  (Dandelion)
danielle (Shoshanna, Blink! Louisville), hat (Headcandi), shoes (Zara)
Ladylike or a little more playful, either of these looks would be perfect for the Derby (big thanks again  to Danielle for snagging us some fun little frocks---doesn't she just look gorg).  I think one thing to point out--we've got a lot going on with our top halves--so I believe it to be best to keep other accessories to a minimum and let the hat or fascinator be the highlight.  While Danielle is keeping it classic with her lace shift & clutch, we decided to play my look up a bit with a colorful clutch---yes, this day is one of classic tradition; however, it doesn't mean you can't infuse some playfulness into your look---make it a good one, gang!
PS--the winner of the Bloomingdale's Gift Card is SANDI!  Congratulations Miss Sandi---please message me directly with your address & I will send your Bloomie's card stat!  An enormous thanks to all who participated---you all made last week fab!
 
photos courtesy of Whitney Neal
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Derby Blue

 



 
 
 


(Nanette Lepore , AJs Casuals Lexington KY), shoes (Boutique 9), clutch (Kate Spade), fascinator (Hats by Madelyn, AJs Casuals, Lexington KY), earrings (Target), watch (Cartier), bracelet (J.Crew)
 
For us Kentuckians, this is a wonderful time of year.  The horse races are in full swing at Keeneland which can only mean one thing....The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner.  Now look, many a spectator is in it for the races; however, I am a horse of a different color (so bad, right, but how could I resist that pun).  For me, the Derby is all about the fashion!  What with the glamourous hats & the lady like dresses--it is a fashion spectator's dream.  While I am loving the idea of a minimal stripe paired with a peplum (clearly, as I paired a very similar Look Last Year) , don't steer clear of vibrant hues or even florals.  My gal Danielle of Lou What Wear is basically giving it to us live from Churchill Downs---she is doing a series this whole month illustrating different frocks that suit the different areas of the track--I am so loving this! Also, the lovely ladies over at AJs Casuals can outfit your look from head to toe--gorgeous dresses, fascinators, & hats galore! Even if you're not visiting the Bluegrass State for the races this year, throw a little soiree in honor of the horses---what better excuse to get all dolled up Southern Style!  Make it a good one, gang!
 
 
photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

 
 
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