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16 Oaks and Derby Hats You Can Still Get in Time

Still putting together your Derby outfits?  Last minute tickets?  Changed your dress at the last minute?  Been there. Today, I’m rounding up some of my favorite Derby hats that are Prime eligible meaning you can still get these in time to complete your Kentucky Oaks or Derby outfit.

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Got last minute Kentucky Oaks or Derby tickets? Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up 16 Derby hats and fascinators you can get off Amazon Prime. // amazon prime picks, kentucky derby hats, kentucky derby fascinators, pink fascinator, kentucky derby outfit, kentucky oaks outfit, what to wear to thurby
featured | one – orange and black fascinator + two – green fascinator + three – hot pink derby hat + four – black and red derby hat + five – blue fascinator + six – black and white derby hat + seven – red fascinator + eight – purple fascinator + nine – green fascinator + ten – pink and black fascinator + eleven – black and white fascinator + twelve – yellow fascinator + thirteen – black fascinator + fourteen – taupe and blush fascinator + fifteen – purple fascinator + sixteen – blush fascinator

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How to Best Wrap Up Your Kentucky Oaks Outfit

It’s officially Derby Week!  Saturday night, I headed to Churchill Downs with my friend Emily for the Awards in the Arts event.  This is what I ended up wearing with a couple of small tweaks.  Sadly, this dress sold out already, but I wanted to share this look as it’s the perfect Kentucky Oaks outfit.

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Trying to pick a Kentucky Oaks outfit? Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a Kate Spade inspired Kentucky Derby outfit with Fascinate Designs. // 1901 nordstrom, louisville derby, kate spade inspired dress, derby hats and dresses, stripe dress outfit, 1901 nordstrom dress, hot pink dress, churchill downs outfit, kentucky derby attire
featured | nordstrom: 1901 bow back stripe satin fit & flare dress {sold out} + rampage: gingham block heels c/o gordmans {similar} + fascinate designs: custom fascinator c/o + michael kors: selma medium leather crossbody + pur cosmetics: festival palette c/o boxycharm + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise palette + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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2 Derby Week Parties I’m Going To & the Roundup

I’ve talked extensively about what to wear for Kentucky Oaks, Thurby, and Derby day, but now it’s time to talk about another occasion. The parties!  I’m sharing the two Derby week parties you’ll be able to find me at plus a promo code for Saturday.  Oh, and a Derby party outfit idea too.

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Trying to figure out which Derby week parties to attend? Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up Louisville's hottest parties and plus discount codes. // shein dress outfit, white sequin dress short, white bodycon dress short, sequin dress short
featured | shein: embroidered mesh overlay dress c/o {UNDER $30} + leopard clutch + betsey johnson: pearl embellished block heels + express: rose gold glitter stud earrings {similar} + urban decay: born to run palette + mac: matte lipstick {in d is for danger}

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Major J. Crew Factory Sale + 3 Outfits for Spring

It’s no secret that I love a good sale so I had to share a major J. Crew Factory sale!  They have a ton of fun new arrivals that I’m crushing on so keep reading to see my top picks plus four outfit ideas.  Warm weather, we’re ready for ya.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her favorite pieces from the major J. Crew Factory sale plus spring outfit ideas! // jcrew factory outfits, colorful statement earrings, straw circle bag, espadrille wedges outfit, dalmatian print dress
featured | j. crew factory: beaded tassel earrings + j. crew factory: straw floral circle crossbody bag + j. crew strappy canvas espadrille wedges + j. crew factory: dalmatian print sheath dress {UNDER $50} + j. crew factory: three-tier statement earrings + dsw: glenda satchel + j. crew factory: leather scalloped peep-toe flats

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Wearing Orange for Awards in the Arts

It’s hard to believe, but we are less than two weeks from the Kentucky Derby.  Derby events are in full swing and this weekend I’m heading to opening night.  I’ll be wearing orange since I’ll be attending the Awards for the Arts hosted by Fund for the Arts.  Let’s get into how to wear orange for what promises to be a huge night for the city of Louisville.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what to wear to Awards in the Arts for opening night at Churchill Downs & why wearing orange is encouraged. // kentucky derby outfit, what to wear, churchill downs
featured | finchy baby hats: orange and green fascinator + darling state of mind: neon orange floral dress {old, similar} + betsey johnson: pearl embellished heels {ON SALE} + work the metal: toucan earrings {similar} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + bamboo arc bag {UNDER $20}

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