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Stocking Your Bar Cart for Kentucky Derby

Derby week calls for the most dramatic statement pieces and a stocked bar cart. As soon as I spotted this one shoulder jumpsuit, I knew I needed it for a Derby outfit. It ended up being a great match for a fascinator I already had and voila. We have a Derby bar cart and outfit ready to share.

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Washington DC blogger shares how to stock your bar cart for the Kentucky Derby, what liquor to have, and how to make the cart personal. // Kendra Scott earrings, custom fascinator, Kentucky Derby what to wear, Kentucky Derby hats, floral jumpsuit, asos outfit ideas, gold statement earrings, Kentucky Oaks what to wear Churchill downs
featured | asos: structured one shoulder jumpsuit {under $100} + fascinator c/o fascinate designs {last shown here} + kendra scott: rylan statement earrings c/o + world market: art decor bar cart + faux hydrangeas {similar} + gold horse statue {similar} + Kentucky Derby 147 glasses

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Celebrate at Home with a Kentucky Derby Charcuterie Board

Super excited about today’s blog post where I’m sharing a Kentucky Derby charcuterie board. Because let’s be real, it’s all about the snacks! I got creative and made salami roses and even ordered some really cute Derby themed cookies.

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Washington DC blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to put together a Kentucky Derby charcuterie board with custom cookies. // derby silks, bow headband, vineyard vines headband, vineyard vines Kentucky Derby collection, custom sugar cookies, urban decay makeup, Kentucky Derby party ideas
featured | vineyard vines: bow headband c/o + vineyard vines: Kentucky Derby scarf c/o + charcuterie board with cheese knives + Kentucky Derby cookies + armani beauty: luminous silk foundation + urban decay: naked reloaded eyeshadow palette + urban decay: hi fi shine lipgloss

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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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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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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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