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Embracing Bold Color in Time for Kentucky Derby

Fridays are usually reserved for favorites around here, but we’re switching things up a bit to show another #WNWdoesDerby look.  This Derby outfit is all about embracing bold color with a dress from Pink Blush that you can easily wear all summer for vacations, the pool, and weekends.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about embracing bold color in your wardrobe as we transition into summer plus how to wear turquoise for the Kentucky Derby. // mac russian red lipstick, mac lipstick swatch on dark skin, holographic purse chloe dupe, pink blush dress
featured | pink blush: ivory floral leaf print off the shoulder dress c/o {15% off with MIXITUP} + shein: mini crossbody c/o + red dress boutique: black scallop wedges c/o {size down 1/2 size} + fascinators by julia: turquoise fascinator c/o {UNDER $50} + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + urban decay: backtalk palette c/o {blush and highlight} + mac: matte lipstick {in russian red}

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Feeling the Blues: a Draper James Derby Day

Is this thing on? Y’all I am so sorry for the overall abandonment of this space {and my general internet presence!}, I’ll have more on that in tomorrow’s Friday Favorites post but wanted to hop on and share a Draper James Derby look that I think you all will love!

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Louisville style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a Draper James Derby day look that will have you ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby. // draper james spring dress, kentucky derby party ideas, what to wear kentucky derby churchill downs
featured | draper james: love circle dress c/o + red dress boutique: ankle strap heels c/o + fascinators by julia: baby blue fascinator c/o {under $50} + sugarfix by baublebar: drop statement earrings {old, similar} + kendra scott: elisa druzy necklace + rebecca minkoff: leo clutch + urban decay: backtalk palette c/o + urban decay: vice lipstick c/o

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One Stop Shop to Get Ready for Kentucky Derby Festival

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show as a guest of Macy’s. Macy’s is the official sponsor of the event and really shows off the fact that they’re Louisville’s one stop shop for getting Derby ready. Keep reading for more of the process of picking out this look with help from Macy’s, my thoughts on the fashion show, and how I’d style this dress for Derby Day.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares all about your one stop shop for getting ready for Kentucky Derby and recaps the KDF Fashion Show sponsored by Macy's! // yellow fit and flare dress, kentucky derby outfit, kentucky derby fascinator, how to wear a fascinator, black and white derby hat, kendra scott necklace, urban decay backtalk palette on dark skin
featured | macy’s: embroidered fit and flare dress c/o + fascinators by julia bee: ivory and black fascinator c/o {under $75} + red dress boutique: black wedge sandals c/o {size down} + macy’s: white statement earrings c/o {similar} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + vera bradley: satchel c/o {similar}

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White Lace Dress

March is here and as we enter the second half of the month, I’m bringing back my Derby Days series.  Today marks our first Derby post of 2017 and I’m styling a white lace dress that is perfect for spring.  This little number from Chicwish has a white lace overlay and the cutest criss cross open back.

White Lace Dress
featured: chicwish: endearing lace cross back dress c/o {UNDER $75} + kelly & katie: coderno pumps {UNDER $40} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody + fascinator {comes in more colors, ONLY $10} + cat eye sunglasses c/o + sugarfix by baublebar: seaglass necklace {ON SALE} + sugarfix by baublebar: beaded tassel earrings {ON SALE} + kendra scott: elisa necklace c/o {try rocksbox for FREE with code whatnicoleworexoxo} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo} + nars: blush + opi products: infinity shine nail polish c/o

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