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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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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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How to Look Like a Natural at Kentucky’s Biggest Event

Hope you’re not tired of Kentucky Derby looks! Today I’m sharing what might be my favorite race track look this year.  Let’s be serious — Derby and Oaks are Kentucky’s biggest event.  I’m a big believer that it’s worse to be underdressed than overdressed.  If you share that fear, this breakdown is for you!

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Questions about what to wear to the Kentucky Derby? Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, breaks down how to dress for Kentucky's biggest event. // kentucky derby outfit dress, adrianna papell dresses, macys outfits, macys dresses, derby style dresses outfit, rebecca minkoff handbags, kentucky derby hats
featured | adrianna papell: sleeveless collar belted fit and flare dress c/o macy’s + steve madden: irenee block heel sandals c/o macy’s + august hat company: fascinator c/o macy’s + rebecca minkoff: leo clutch + fenty beauty: pro’filtr foundation + laura mercier: lipstick + urban decay: naked reloaded palette c/o

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Blush Handkerchief Dress for Kentucky Oaks Day

Oaks Day is the day before the Derby and everyone is encouraged to wear pink!  Breast cancer survivors are honored and a portion of proceeds from the day goes towards breast cancer research and awareness charities. Knowing this, I picked a blush dress that would be perfect for Oaks Day and brunch with friends.

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Unsure of what to wear to the Kentucky Oaks races? Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a blush handkerchief dress for the occasion! // pink fascinator outfit, kentucky oaks outfit for women, leopard clutch outfit classy, michael kors shoes outfit
featured | kensie: appliqué midi dress c/o macy’s + michael kors: josephine wedge sandals c/o macy’s + fascinator c/o macy’s {available in store at oxmoor center} + ten and two shop: hot pink earrings c/o {sold out, PROMO CODE: NICOLE30 for 30% off and free shipping site wide} + leopard clutch + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + laura mercier: lipstick + laura mercier: blush + too faced: better than sex mascara

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