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Kendall Merrick is the general manager at Oxmoor Center. Photos by Melissa Donald  If you're not comfortable with wearing bold colors, go for a simple understated look without sacrificing style. Choosing a dress or other type of clothing in neutral tones like navy blue, white, and black make it easier for you to add in color wherever you choose — whether it's your jewelry, lipstick, or shoes.      Kendall is wearing (above): Hat by Maureen's Creation, $500. Dress, Banana Republic, $128. Bracelet, $12; earrings, $8; necklace, $15 all available at Versona.  Terryl McCray is an insurance agent for State Farm and [...]

Use this mood board as inspiration for creating a classic Derby outfit that is timeless. Black evening gloves, $14, available at Nitty Gritty,502.583.3377. Velvet clutch, $15; violet + tonic 4 oz. awakening candle by GP CO, $12 Floral necklace, $19; Wire bracelets, $28/ea. All items available at Work the Metal, 502.584.2841. Tasseled pearl bauble earrings, $12. Pearl necklace, $18. Both available at Versona 502.339.4740. Mini horseshoe chocolates, $14, available at Cellar Door Chocolates, 502.561.2940. Horse with rose blanket chocolate figurine, $7.25, available at Schimpff’s Confectionery, 812.283.8367. Coach varsity sunglasses, $88, available at EZContacts.com. Feather fascinator, $195, available at Dee’s. Rose fascinator, $475, [...]

By Holly Hinson Alice Bridges wears many hats, including on occasion a fancy Derby hat as a Churchill Downs Host ambassador, welcoming horse owners to the track on Oaks and Derby days. But she also is a convener, communicator, coordinator, facilitator, community advocate, fundraiser, marketing manager, and health and wellness champion. But throughout all those roles, Alice says “her passion is helping all people to thrive.” For more than 30 years, Alice has been a familiar face in the Louisville community, working for organizations such as Jewish Hospital and KentuckyOne Health to advance mission and [...]