Style Spotting: Kentucky Oaks & Derby 139

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Danielle in Blink Boutique, churchill downs, Fascinator, Hats, Headcandi, Kentucky Derby 139, Kentucky Oaks, Louisville, pink, Shoshanna, What to wear to Derby in Style Spotting | 3 Comments

What can I say about Derby that hasn’t already been said? Not much other than the week leading up to the big race was beautiful and Derby day was cold and rainy. But a little rain never stopped the party (or the 150K+ people) and it certainly didn’t stop me from enjoying the track (although the rain did cause us to pack it up early for a cab ride home to watch the main event in pjs – sorry for partying).

Since the rain may have been a damper on some looks, most of my pics and submissions are from Oaks!

Here’s a little recap of what I was up to this week and some fun snaps from friends and readers.
If you still want to submit a pic, send it over to danielle@louwhatwear.com and I’ll try to post it!

Kicking the week off on Tuesday with a day at the track with the work crew.
Floral Dress: ASOS; Elizabeth’s Dress: Nanette Lepore Keeping things rolling on Wednesday with Beth and the America’s Best Racing crew.

Oaks Day with Carolyn Moore and Caitlin Brey
Thanks to Britni at headCandi for my Oaks fascinator and to the gals at Blink for their help picking out a dress!

Good looking guys in pink. Clayton Moore, Grant Jones and Drew

Julie and Chris Dayton
Loved the black and white with a pop of pink. It also looks like the blue shirt/pink tie combo was the go-to for guys.

The always lovely Hadley Hartz and Casner Wheelock .
I always love bumping into Hadley. 1. She always looks amazing and effortlessly put together and 2. Because she has got to be the friendliest gal in Louisville.

Ann Speltz and Marie.
Obsessed with both of their earrings and simple but so chic looks.

Erica, Kelly Vey and Whitney
Pretty Girls + Hats on hats on hats

LeeAnn Burfict and Megan Harned
Love the prints on both dresses but c’mon we know it’s all about the hats with these looks!

Grant Jones and Kelly Vey
I may be a little biased but my bestie and her man are one good looking pair.

Drew, Alex and Mallory Trogdlen.
You can’t really see it in all its glory here but Mal’s fascinator was so fun – especially loved the bird cage veil.

Jon and Lisa Sonheim, John Receveur and Matt McCall
Lisa – whenever you’re tired of that dress, you can just send it down from DC to me.

One stylish crew enjoying the view from the Jockey Club.
Love the range of colors and how Lee went with yellow. I think the color made it into my Derby dress picks a million times so I was excited to see her in it!

Adrea
Looking fab in a cobalt blue peplum number + headCandi fascinator.

Liza Koch & Davis Tyler
I’m a big fan of guys in hat (obviously, see pics of Drew) so I love that Davis added a hat to his perfectly Southern look.

Lindsay Koch, Liza & Jady Koch
When you’re rocking a seriously fun hat, you let it shine. Simple sheaths + big hats.
And you may not know it, but I love me some madras.

Corey and Liz Richter at their first Oaks.
Such a fun retro look. Those glasses are awesome.

Joey Wagner (third from left) and some of his dapper friends walking the Derby red carpet.

Nancy Boatman looking amazing in pink and blue!

Steve and Courtney Nassau looking dapper and darling at a Derby party.

Megan Kute, Courtney Nassau, Lacey Lashbrook and Julie Dayton
Southern Belles at a post Derby Gala.

Nothing better than closing out a Derby post than with a random celebrity pic with Joey Fatone.
Thanks so much to Katie for sending this in!

Derby Dresses of the Day: Happy Derby! Kentucky Derby 139

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Danielle in Blink, churchill downs, Dandelion, Dress & Dwell, french connection, Joie, kentucky derby, Kentucky Derby 139, navy eyelet, What to wear to Derby in Derby Dress of the Day, Outfit Post | 2 Comments

It’s finally here. Derby Day!

Around here, it’s customary to greet everyone with a Happy Derby! Like it’s your birthday or Christmas.

As much as I wish I was getting all dolled up and hitting up a fancy Jockey Club suite today, I’ll hitting up the paddock with some of my best girl friends (no judging if you see me!). I know we’re bound for a day full of rain but undoubtedly, lots of fun. Rain or shine, Derby is always a good time.

So rather than blabber on, I’m just going to leave you with the last of this Derby series with the always lovely Beth from Seersucker + Saddles. This was my favorite of the group and I’m excited to close out with it.

I’m sure some of you are happy to see this Derby madness come to a close, but I always miss it when it’s gone. Thanks so much for all the support on this series and for all the great Derby questions and feedback. Now, it’s time to go out there, make some bets, have WAY too much fun and then – when it’s all over, send me your pics. danielle@louwhatwear.com

Dress: French Connection available at Dress & Dwell; Hat: headCandi by Britni Knable; Necklace: Dandelion Shoes: INC (old)
Dress: Joie from Blink!; Clutch: Dandelion; Hat: headCandi by Britni Knable;

I can’t close out though without saying a huge thank-you to all the great local shops that helped make this happen – Clodhoppers, Blink, Dress & Dwell and Dandelion. Thank you all so much for lending out all your amazing beauties. And to Beth for teaming up and Whitney for taking all the amazing pics.

Hope you loved the Derby Series! 365 Days until Derby 140

Photos by Whitney Neal.

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Derby Dresses of the Day: Think Pink! It’s Oaks Day!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Danielle in black and white, Britni Knable, churchill downs, dolce vita, Dress & Dwell, Fascinators, fillies, Headcandi, kentucky derby, Kentucky Oaks, oaks, pink in Derby Dress of the Day, Outfit Post | 2 Comments

Woo Hoo!

As I’m writing this, it feels like it’s Christmas Eve or maybe, Christmas Eve’s eve. As you read this, I may be waking exhausted since I may be too excited to sleep (thank you Five Hour Energy). Today’s my day to get all glammed up and hit the track and thankfully the weather is supposed to cooperate (fingers crossed).

It’s all about thinking pink for Oaks – the day is all about the ladies, or fillies, and the pink is a celebration of Breast Cancer Survivors - but that doesn’t mean you have to pull a Miss Piggy and go head-to-toe pink. I love the idea of subtly incorporating pink into your look. For my look, this light and airy number from Dress & Dwell has the perfect Southern combination of green and pink. And well Beth, she’s looking like a sophisticated and modern Barbie doll. I am absolutely obsessed with this headCandi fascinator - the pink, the polka dots, the black and white. In love.

I can’t wait to share pictures of the fascinator Britni made for me (i’m sure you’ll be able to sneak a look on instagram today). She dropped it off and I definitely swooned a little.

If you’re going to be at the track, make sure to snap a picture and send it to me at danielle@louwhatwear.com – I can’t wait to see all the stylish guys and gals out there!

On Beth - Dress: Dolce Vita White Dress available at Dress & Dwell; Fascinator: headCandi by Britni Knable; Shoes: ZARA; Clutch: Beth’s
On Me – Dress: Dress & Dwell; Hat: headCandi by Britni Knable; Clutch and Necklace: Dandelion; Heels: Dolce Vita (old)

Photos by Whitney Neal.

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Outfit Post: A Colorful Day of Racing

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Danielle in Blink, churchill downs, Dandelion, Derby, Louisville, oaks, orange, purple lace, races, Shoshanna, What to wear in Derby Dress of the Day, Outfit Post | 1 Comment

I am seriously excited that tomorrow is Oaks. The countdown has been on for months and now it’s just a day away from Oaks and two days from Derby.

We ended up getting tickets to Oaks so tomorrow I’ll be going all out. I’ve got some pals coming in town tomorrow for Derby and I think we’re going to brave the rain and just have a good ole time in the paddock. So if you’re going to be out at the track in the next couple days and see me running around like a little kid at Christmas, no judging.

Here’s the last of the hat-less posts but you’re getting a sneak peek of what I’ll be wearing tomorrow. When I tried on this sherbert orange Shoshanna number at Blink!, it was love at first sight. I am obsessed. And now that the weather is supposed to be nice, I’m pumped to see what Britni dreams up for my head piece. I also was pretty smitten with this lace beauty so I was excited that we got to pair them for this post.

These would both be perfect summer wedding dresses so you could get some serious mileage out of them – especially the classic lace dress.
See you at the races!

p.s. – thanks so much to the America’s Best Racing crew for hosting Beth and I yesterday at the track! It was so fun. You can read more about it here.

Dress: Shoshanna Harleston Jacquard Svetlana Dress available at Blink!; Necklace: Dandelion; Shoes: ShoeMint
p.s. – I’ve had a couple comment on my hair so I wanted to share that my friend Maggie did my hair for all of these posts and is available for weddings, parties, showers, etc. email me for her info – danielle@louwhatwear.com
On Beth - Dress: Shoshanna Lace Cecile Dress available at Blink!