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Race Day Ready with Macy’s for Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is officially less than a month away so it’s time to get race day ready!  In this post, I’m sharing a pastel look from Macy’s that’s perfect for Churchill Downs or even Easter.  A couple weeks ago, I got to attend the Kentucky Derby Fashion Show presented by Macy’s and left inspired.

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Time to get race day ready! Follow along with Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, as she shares why Macy's is the perfect store to get ready head to toe. // louisville style what to wear, fascinator outfit kentucky derby, coral lipstick dark skin, macys dresses wedding, easter outfits for women
featured | laundry by shelli: regal embroidered button a-line dress c/o + call it spring: block heel sandals c/o + august hat company: fascinator c/o {available in store} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + laura mercier: blush colour infusion {in rosé} + laura mercier: rouge essential silky creme lipstick {in nu préféré) + too faced: better than sex mascara

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Mint Julep Month and the Derby Drink I Like Better

April means it’s Mint Julep Month which is a time to celebrate in Louisville!  Sharing a cute, Derby inspired mint julep outfit plus a Derby drink that I’ve been loving lately.  And if you’re not sure what’s in a mint julep, fear not — I’ll share that too.

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Kentucky blogger, Nicole Green of What Nicole Wore, shares her favorite Derby drink and how to make it plus a casual Kentucky Derby outfit. // ways to wear a jean jacket, mint julep recipe, louisville murals, spring sweater outfit for women, breathing fire lipstick
featured | haley and the hound: mint julep sweater c/o + jean jacket c/o gordmans {similar} + levi’s: skinny jeans + gingham block heels + kendra scott: astoria earrings + karen walker: number one sunglasses + kate spade new york: coconut drink purse {old} + fenty beauty: pro filt’r foundation + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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Denim Dress Two Ways for Work and Weekend

Give me all the spring vibes please!  One of the BEST things about this past weekend was the sunshine.  Yesterday, I cracked open my sunroof and listened to some throwback tunes while I was driving which made it an amazing Sunday.  With spring almost being here, I wanted to share this cute printed denim dress and two ways to wear it.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to styled a denim dress from Draper James for work and weekend with easy accessory changes. // baby blue outfit for women, easter dress outfit, kentucky derby outfits for women, straw bag street style, posie k on brown skin, beaded blue necklace, kentucky derby outfit
featured | draper james: printed denim shirt dress c/o + the hat hive: baby blue fascinator + straw bag {UNDER $20} + blue long beaded necklace {old, similar} + nude ankle strap heels {old, similar} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + nars: blush + kylie cosmetics: liquid lipstick

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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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Why It’s Okay Not to Be the Cool Girl

Mondays are a little easier to get through when it’s Derby week! I’m showing off an all pink outfit that would be perfect for Kentucky Oaks with Lauren James plus I’m sharing some real life talk about how we’re all faking it & why it’s okay not to be the cool girl. Grab your breakfast and let’s jump on in!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about faking it until you become it and why it's okay not to be the cool girl plus a Lauren James dress that's perfect for Kentucky Oaks or Derby day. // pink fascinator kentucky derby hat, kentucky oaks what to wear, lauren james dress derby
featured | lauren james: lola swing dress c/o {UNDER $100} + fascinators by julia: bubble gum pink fascinator c/o {UNDER $50} + red dress boutique: scallop wedges c/o + charming charlie: toucan clutch c/o {old} + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise palette {UNDER $20} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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