Derby Days: Shabby Apple Nutcracker Dress

Happy Friday and if you’re a Louisvillian/Kentuckian, Happy Oaks Day! I’ve had this dress for awhile now, but hadn’t had a chance to style it here for the blog, but it seemed like the perfect dress for Oaks.

The first thing that pulled me towards this dress from Shabby Apple was the fun bow sleeves and bright color; as I’ve said before I’m not a huge pink person but am trying to get better this year about adding a wider variety of color to my closet.  As much as I tease my mom about constantly wearing black, I have a big tendency to reach towards a navy or blue option when it’s available in anything.

I love how bold the color is here and wanted to really play it up by letting it be the main focus of this look. I decided to do so by pairing this up with neutral pieces like my nude lace up flats and a slightly blingy, but mostly gold arm party.

I love this simple cream fascinator; this one sits on a headband versus the clip in option and then has tulle and feathers.  I don’t like to go too oversized with hats or fascinators and this one stays on the daintier side.

And since it’s Friday, here’s some Friday Favorites:

• Erin gave me major skirt envy with this flowy, pleated pink number!
• My bedroom is in major need of an overhaul and if I ever get around to it, I definitely want to make these DIY gold foil pillows!
• Kelly’s super personal post on miscarriages and infertility is extremely well written and personable. While I’ve never dealt with either, I felt very choked up just reading her experience and knowing now that she’s super close to bringing a sweet babe into the world.
• Lifeguard Press has Kate Spade 2017 agendas available for pre-order and I’m LOVING the Caning option and that they have spiral options too this year!  I said that this was the year that I was going to use my planner all the way through, but I had a terrible accident where my Vitamin Water accidentally opened while in my Longchamp and soaked said agenda….
• I loved the Kentucky Derby themed LIKEtoKNOW.it takeover that was hosted this week by Shelby and Beth!
• These pom pom sandals have me feeling some type of way, but I might try my hand at a DIY.

This is the very last Derby Days post {ahhhh!}; hope you have a great weekend, whether it be spent in the infield sipping on Mint Juleps or at home watching the races!

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