Five Ways to Use the Rainy Thunder Day

If the rain is keeping you away from Thunder, you can still kick off Derby with these ideas:Experiment with a Bourbon Cocktail to serve at your Derby party.Browse here or here or even here for the perfect hat.Make a Fascinator for a party or the track.Learn how to place a bet.Bake a Lily cake or make this Derby appetizer.

By |2017-04-22T08:30:00-04:00April 22, 2017|Derby|

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

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

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