April Allman - Todays Woman

Expose Yourself!

By Ashli FindleyWe checked in with some talented beauty professionals around Kentuckiana to get their insight on the best beauty treatments for your Derby look. Get ready to expose your best self.For winning hair When it comes to keeping a shine on your hair, Stefanie Griffith, co-owner of Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique in New Albany, is quick to mention the Brilliance product line. Natalie Brown in a Kenzie Kapp hat, $350. Photo by Melissa Donald “That will completely add a lot of shine and protect your hair, too,” she says. For overuse of heating products [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-21T08:30:00-04:00April 21, 2017|Derby|

What To Do This Weekend

It's finally here . . . Thunder Over Louisville weekend! As we kick-off the beginning of the Derby season, check below for some additional exciting activities to keep you entertained this weekend — from opportunities to purchase a Derby hat to help a great cause, to enjoying a historic walking tour, to taking your favorite Minecraft fan to see a famous YouTube gamer!Join the fun at Thursday's Derby Divas event, a special night of shopping, fun, food, and friendship at Rodes For Him and For Her. Proceeds help fund mammograms and other breast health services for [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:52-04:00April 20, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

”My passion is not about myself anymore, but about encouraging others to move and enjoy it as much as I do.”

Over the past seven years Sandra Kelly has changed her whole view of herself. And, she keeps finding ways to invite others to join her. “At first I started with walking 30 minutes every day to lower my high blood pressure,” she says. She next added more time, then when that became boring, she started running intervals. Her running led her to participate in many 5K races, and a mini-marathon and she joined a team. In an effort to cross-train, Sandra started biking with a women’s group. “Anytime I can escape with a long bike [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-20T08:30:00-04:00April 20, 2017|Best Bodies, Exercise|

Would You Wear One of These Derby Hats?

Kentucky Derby Festival Queen Natalie Brown is wearing: Hat by Dee's Crafts, $149, 502.896.6755Choosing a classic look for Derby always works, but if you want to try something different, don't be afraid to push your style to the edge with one of these hats.Kentucky Derby Festival Princess Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Gloriela Designs, $239, 502.510.6052Photos by Melissa DonaldAmber Schnobrich is wearing: Hat by Glitz by Gin, 502.244.1018Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Jen's Derby Hats & Accessories, 502.291.3174

By April Allman|2018-05-15T20:44:03-04:00April 18, 2017|Derby|

What is Stacey Robinson Wearing to Derby?

By Keri Foy When your job takes you to Churchill Downs, your style choices have to pull double duty.The red carpet. The Barnstable Brown party. Celebrities. Does this sound like your Derby? Mine, either. But for Stacey Robinson, vice president and chief of staff for the Kentucky Derby Festival, they are all in a day’s — or night’s — work.You’ll find her in the standard-issue, khaki Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) jacket during most of Derby season. But, come Derby Eve and Derby Day — this woman is dressed to impress without the stress.On Derby Eve, [...]

By April Allman|2018-05-15T20:44:03-04:00April 17, 2017|Derby, Work Wardrobe|

“How can I develop conversation between my daughter and me?”

Q: “How can I develop conversation between my daughter and me? Once she hit puberty, she stopped talking to me. She has always felt comfortable telling me things, but not anymore. She talks all the time on her phone, but never to her mom. Help!”Joyce: Two things: limit phone use and start a writing dialogue. Kids will define their circle of confidantes, and many times parents will not be in those boundaries.But, let’s be fair. Why does she need to talk to you when she has unlimited contact with kids her age? You’re the mom. [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-17T14:45:00-04:00April 17, 2017|Just Ask Joyce|

About April Allman

Expose Yourself!

What To Do This Weekend

”My passion is not about myself anymore, but about encouraging others to move and enjoy it as much as I do.”

Would You Wear One of These Derby Hats?

What is Stacey Robinson Wearing to Derby?

“How can I develop conversation between my daughter and me?”

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