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How to Wear Silk Paperbag Pants & Covert Racism

Just like that, we’re post-Derby and back with a spring outfit that’s perfect for Casual Fridays at the office.  These silk paperboy pants were one of the items I snagged during my J. Crew shopping event last month.  Printed pants are so fun for work and this jungle-themed pair is incredible comfortable too.  You’ve likely noticed that I haven’t written as many lifestyle and personal posts during the lead up to Derby so we’re jumping right into that as well today.

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Have you tried the silk paperbag pants trend yet? Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to wear them casually plus why everyday racism is an issue. // steve madden shoes, jean jacket outfits spring, silk pants spring outfit, jcrew 2019 outfit
featured | j. crew: classic denim jacket c/o + madewell: whisper tee shirt + j. crew: silk wide leg pant c/o + steve madden: irenee block heel sandals {comes in more colors} + baublebar for target: purple hoop statement earrings {similar} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody purse with tassel + pur cosmetics: festival palette c/o boxycharm

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What to Wear at Churchill Downs & a Giveaway

It’s Wednesday and I’m spending my day at Churchill Downs!  Today, I’m wearing one of my favorite Draper James dresses to the track in the lead up to Kentucky Derby.  To sweeten up Derby week, I’ve also teamed up with some bloggers for a giveaway.  Be sure to check out today’s other post to enter!

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Headed to Churchill Downs? Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a Thurby outfit for Spring Day at the Downs with a DIY fascinator. // fit and flare dress, cherry print dress, draper james clothing, heart sunglasses outfit, kentucky derby dresses and hats, kentucky derby hat, what to wear to thurby
featured | draper james: cherry print fit and flare dress {old, sold out} + red fascinator {used as base and then DIY’d the rest!} + baublebar for target: cherry statement earrings {sold out online, available in stores} + red heart sunglasses + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + urban decay: vice lipstick {in backtalk}

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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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