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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|

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|

Would You Wear One of These Derby Hats?

What is Stacey Robinson Wearing to 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?

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