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How to Host Out-of-Town Guests for Derby

By Keri FoyThe Brown Hotel knows a thing or two about making guests feel comfortable and welcome. Because many of us open our homes to guests during Derby season, we asked two hospitality professionals from The Brown to give us insider tips on how to make our guests’ stay comfortable and welcoming.Use racing programs, magazines, and movies to help tell the Derby story“The more people know about the traditions of the weekend, the more comfortable they will be,” says Pat Sloman, Brown Hotel concierge.If this is your guests’ first time to the Derby, shorten their [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:53-04:00April 11, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Kathy Bingham’s Survival Skills for Running the Fillies

By Megan S. WillmanWith more than 100 women at The Fillies’ meetings, I asked Fillies President Kathy Bingham if she found it difficult to step in as its leader. “When I agree to do something, I give it all I have. I love to talk to people and am willing to explore all sides of an issue. Sometimes, though, I do have to put on my warden voice,” says Kathy with a laugh.Kathy Bingham worked her first shift as a Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) volunteer in 1988 and hasn’t stopped since. Named the KDF Volunteer [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-10T08:30:00-04:00April 10, 2017|Derby, Survival Skills|

Top It Off with the Right Derby Hat

Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Headcandi the B. Factori Choosing a dynamic Derby hat is all about recognizing what works well with your face shape, coloring and outfit. Experiment with different styles, and take your time when searching. Daphne Woolridge is wearing: Hat by Dee's Craft, $249 Photos by Melissa Donald Natalie Brown is wearing: Hat by Abbie's Designer Hats, $145 Kailee Barnes is wearing: Hat by Hats Off by Helen, $175

By April Allman|2018-11-16T09:43:22-05:00April 9, 2017|Derby, Fashion|

What We Love About Her Style

By Miranda PoppThis local entrepreneur and army veteran is unabashedly frank about where she came from, what she’s doing, and where she’s going. RaeShanda Johnson, founder and CEO of All is Fair in Love and Fashion, has been handing out style advice since she was a young girl. “I’ve always been overdressed and a little extra.”“Size and fit are important,” RaeShanda says, “but personality will let me know how to style you. Focus on what you have and what makes you confident, rather than what you’d like for yourself to be.” She says to think [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-08T08:30:00-04:00April 8, 2017|Derby, Looks Book, What We Love|

How Can I Help the Horses?

By Brigid MorrisseyKris is with her horse Bella who, along with her mom, was found in a pasture with nofood or water and severely underweight. Both were taken to Heartland Equine Rescue. It is said that the camera adds 10 pounds, but photographer Kris Warning wished the camera could add 1,000 pounds when she encountered her first rescue horse at a photography shoot. One of her friends bought the horse for $40 at an auction, but the price was based on weight Kris says, “I photographed the mare — who was skin and bones — to [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-07T08:30:00-04:00April 7, 2017|Derby, Giving Back|

What To Do This Weekend

Batter up! This weekend brings fun activities including a baseball opening night, a beautiful ballet, improvisational comedy, and more. Take a peek at our list and decide how you want to spend your free time.Tonight is Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field as our Louisville Bats take on the Columbus Clippers. Kentucky Artist JD Shelburne will also perform a free concert.Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, and live entertainment by The Sensations Saturday at The Fillies Derby Ball at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation."Whose [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:53-04:00April 6, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

How to Host Out-of-Town Guests for Derby

Kathy Bingham’s Survival Skills for Running the Fillies

Top It Off with the Right Derby Hat

What We Love About Her Style

How Can I Help the Horses?

What To Do This Weekend

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