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How to Dress Bright for 2019 Kentucky Derby & Easter

Time to giddy up for this year’s #WNWdoesDerby posts.  Easing into things by showcasing some different color schemes you can wear for the 2019 Kentucky Derby and all your upcoming events.  Whether it’s Mother’s Day brunches, graduations, Easter, or spring and summer weddings, these looks have you covered.

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Louisville style blogger, What Nicole Wore, gives a number of affordable 2019 Kentucky Derby outfits that are perfect for spring occasions. // kentucky derby outfit for women, kentucky derby hats and dresses outfits, kentucky derby hat ideas, green dress outfit, spring wedding guest dress, turquoise statement earrings
featured | j. crew factory: green wrap dress {ON SALE, no code needed} + the hat girls: green blue and turquoise hat + baublebar for target: turquoise drop statement earrings {under $15} + kendra scott: turquoise necklace + baublebar for target: blue cuff bracelet {under $15} + cobalt velvet crossbody bag {ON SALE} + cl by laundry: two toned block heel {ON SALE}

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Much Overdue Friday Favorites: Month in Review

It’s late but I promised this week we’d get back into Friday Favorites so here we go!  Fair warning this may seem a little longer than normal since we’re much overdue at catching up on the last month.  Grab your after work/weekend cocktail and let’s jump right into it.

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Kentucky lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a much overdue life update of recent purchases, favorite recipes, and Louisville events! // louisville restaurants, pepperoni pizza, topp't pizza, new albany restaurants

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How to Look Chic in Jumpsuits for Kentucky Derby 144

Editing this post at the last minute to say: the best laid plans sometimes just don’t work out! I was SO excited about wearing this outfit to Kentucky Derby 144 but life happened and it’s just not happening unfortunately.  That being said, this is hands down my favorite Derby look from this year and this fascinator is AMAZING. Without further ado, here’s how to look chic in jumpsuits for spring and summer.

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Wondering what to wear to Kentucky Derby? Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to look chic in jumpsuits for spring and summer with Shop the Mint & Fascinate Designs. // jumpsuit outfit ideas, kentucky derby hat, kentucky derby outfit, rebecca mink clutch, colourpop lippie stix
featured | shop the mint: around the way jumpsuit c/o {ON SALE, under $30} + bearpaw: rhonda sandals c/o {$48 with code: BPAMBNG} + fascinate designs: custom fascinator c/o + kendra scott: elisa necklace + rebecca minkoff: leo clutch {similar} + colourpop cosmetics: lippie stix {in poppin’} + opi: nail polish {in lucky lucky lavender}

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Make Me Blush! Kentucky Oaks Day Outfit

Happy Thurby! I’m bummed to not be at Churchill Downs today, so if you’re going let me know in the comments so I can live vicariously through you.  Today’s Derby style look has a ‘Make Me Blush’ theme that would be perfect to wear to Kentucky Oaks or Derby day.

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Make me blush! Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares an outfit for Churchill Downs that's perfect for Kentucky Derby, Oaks, or Thurby! // rebecca minkoff leo clutch, wedding guest dress, kentucky derby party ideas, what to wear kentucky derby
featured | shein: blush lace dress c/o {UNDER $50} + red dress boutique: blush ankle strap shoes c/o + fascinators by julia: blush fascinator c/o + kendra scott: elisa necklace + rebecca minkoff: leo clutch {similar} + work the metal: blush drop earrings c/o

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What to Wear to Thurby: Best Dressed for Derby

I still cannot believe that Derby week is here; this year I’m crossing an item off my bucket list by actually going to Derby for the first time. It should be a ton of fun & I’m super excited about the outfit I’m wearing. {It’ll be up here on What Nicole Wore Saturday morning!} Today’s post is a bit of a throwback; I’m sharing the outfit I wore to Thurby last year.

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Kentucky fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what to wear to Thurby and other Derby week activities at Churchill Downs plus her top tips for making your own Derby hat or fascinator. // francesca's earrings, derby fascinator, pattern mixing spring outfit, kate spade purse, kentucky derby what to wear, kentucky oaks outfit
featured | DIY fascinator {used this as my base!} + loft: striped top {old, similar} + j. crew factory: shift dress c/o bluegrass outlets {old, similar} + hunter boots: original tall boots {linking to sale pair, under $100} + francesca’s: marble and pink earrings {similar} + pink beaded layer necklace + kate spade: ice cream purse c/o bluegrass outlets + colourpop cosmetics: lippie stix {in poppin’} + urban decay: backtalk palette {for highlight and blush} + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette {on eyes}

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