Derby Fashion

by Heather

Dillard's hat (last year)

This look started with the hat as probably all Derby outfits do.

No, we aren't in Kentucky,
but there are Kentucky Derby parties all over the country to celebrate this traditional event.

I bought three hats last year for a Derby event.
Wore the white and black one which Sheila snagged at our last swap party
and you can see by the pictures below, she looks lovely in it. 

That left two -- the one pictured above and another hat with an animal print band and feathers. 

Then to the closet to see what I had that would go with either one. 

Not much. 

I did find an ancient black and white polka dot sundress that would go reasonably well with the pictured hat as long as I used accessories that coordinated with the hat. 

I thought I was done. 

Then, as I was wandering through Nordstrom's on the way to buy the granddaughter's birthday present the other day, I saw an orange and yellow dress on a mannequin. 

It was the last one and it was calling my name.
(I'm going to change my name so that doesn't keep happening.)

My favorite colors, not too pricey, and just the look I needed for an outdoor Derby party.

Vince Camuto dress from Nordstrom's; Michael Kors purse

What you can't see from this picture is that the dress, even though it is lined, is somewhat transparent. I felt a little like an actress (D-list) that finds out too late that the dress she's wearing on the red carpet is sheer. Oh well, it kept my husband entertained for the afternoon.  And I did have proper undergarments on so there was no Lindsay Lohan, etc., etc.,  moment happening here.

Juicy Couture bracelet 

Juicy Couture earrings

 Sheila and her lovely daughter, Liz

Hubby Tom.  Doesn't he look Southern?
(We're not; total Yankees from Minnesota originally)

 Everybody at the party was happy to pose for a picture.

 A retired thoroughbred race horse ready to pose for pictures

 This lady's hat won for the best hat at the party. Beautiful!

Liz removed the hat she was wearing earlier and used the attached fascinator instead as the afternoon warmed up. Still darling!

Tres amigos: Me, Ann, and Sheila

Sheila will fill you in this week on the details of this delightful Derby charity event and Ann will be focusing on the wonderful food and drinks that were served. 

I think Tom's favorite was the Manhattan popsicle!

Her chambray and peach dress, shoes, jewelry, purse, headband, and sunglasses: Gymboree

 After trying on her new birthday outfit,  Peighton said, "I look like Gigi!"

 So we had to take a picture together. 

Have a wonderful week!

Love,

Heather