Katherine Mitchell is wearing: Hat by TaDah! Shades and Strokes, $180. Photos by Melissa Donald Let your Derby hat become your crowning glory. Hat by Maureen's Creation, $329. Hat by Simply Laura, $425. Hat by Look at That Hat, $135, 502.724.6294.
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 [...]
Here's a good starting point for nurturing your crafty side. Find out where you can buy these items and let the creativity begin! Barnhart Derby Chocolate Bar $10, available at Cellar Door Chocolates, 502.561.2940; Bourbon Balls $40, available at Cellar Door Chocolates; Scooter Davidson Beaded Horseshoe $25, available at Kore Gallery, 502.333.4335; Leather earrings $35, available at Scout, 502.584.8989; Emmylou Small Foldover Clutch $37, available at Block Party Handmade 502.589.1133 or 502.873.7571; Bourbon Built Flask $28, available at Regalo, 502.584.8999; Magenta Tulip Hand-Stitched Pocket Square $18, available at the Anchal Project, 502.709.4377; Alyson Thiel Paper Flower $10, available at Revelry, 502.414.1278; Hanna Barnhart 5X7 [...]
Chelsea Ryan, 26 Exercise Rider at Winstar Farm How long have you exercised race horses? About four years. Do you exercise or have you exercised any horses that have run in the Derby or Oaks? While I worked for Dominick Schettino I was fortunate to work with 2017 KY Derby Winner, Always Dreaming before he switched trainers. How long do you typically exercise a horse in a day and how many horses are you responsible for? Each day can be very different. We normally train for about 4-5 hours six days a week and in [...]
