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Without fail each April, I’m in a Derby state of mind. {Don’t believe me? Check out this year’s Derby posts: x, x, x, x, x, and x.} But today, I’m in a Darling State of Mind, thanks to this gorgeous neon derby dress.
Each year, Vineyard Vines releases a special collection for the Kentucky Derby that is perfect for Louisville’s biggest event. This year’s collection features four different dresses but I simply couldn’t resist this Run for the Roses dress. My friend Jilli is best known for being the incredibly skilled photographer and #bossbabe behind Pink Owl Photography here in Louisville, but last week she was kind enough to let me shoot with her sweet horse Dixie!
I pulled out all the spring trends for this Derby look with the Hat Girls. When I first saw this navy floral skirt from Gray Monroe, I was taken by the bright spring hues through the skirt. The combination of navy and blush has been super popular for spring and I knew I wanted to highlight the navy and white from my skirt with a matching hat.
featured: the hat girls: THG0188 c/o {available to purchase} + romwe: blush lace shirt c/o + gray monroe: grady skirt + kelly & katie: coderno pumps {UNDER $40} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody {ON SALE} + versona: necklace {borrowed from mama green, this one is super cute} + horse feathers gifts: ombre bracelet set c/o {sold out, ON SALE in neutral and pink} + vera bradley: iPhone 7 case c/o + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi products: nail polish c/o
I hope y’all aren’t tired of Derby looks! Today’s look features a super cute ivory floral dress that also would be perfect for Easter. I wanted to share it this week in case you haven’t gotten to pick out a dress yet because there’s still time to order. Read on to get all the details plus me confessing my love for The Hat Girls & Impromptu Boutique, two local businesses that have teamed up to get you Derby ready.
All photos courtesy of Jordan Mannel of Impromptu Boutique.
This month for How I Style It, all of us ladies are showing our Easter Egg Pastels. I am one of those people that loves pastels year round but am always thrilled when they make a return to all of my favorite retailers in the spring! I’m sharing some Kentucky Derby pastels with another dress from Lavish & Luxe Boutique that’s perfect for Easter. Keep reading for a promo code!
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