Get Your Derby On!

For many the coming of spring means warmer weather, new clothes, digging out the Jack Rogers, and longer days but it truly doesn't begin for me until the first weekend in May. I am absolutely in LOVE with the Kentucky Derby! I cannot explain it but I always have been....

I didn't grow up down south around horse, we didn't even have a race track near me when I was younger (at least not that I was aware of)..... my grandfather never missed watching a Derby though. I think it was seeing all of the pageantry of the sophisticated women with their huge hates and fancy new dresses on television that drew me in. It was certainly an event that was added to my "bucket list" at a young age and crossed off already as well...

I never miss a year celebrating the nest two minutes in sports, whether I am attending the track, going to a Derby party , or throwing my own (like this year).... Planning needs to begin regardless at least a month in advance to locate the perfect outfit for myself.  If you have not started looking yourself so far this year.... what are you waiting for? The Derby is next Saturday!

Below are a few of my picks, but I will not yet reveal the dress and hat I settled on...

Of course almost since their inception, Vineyard Vines has been synonymous with the Kentucky Derby, below are a few pieces of their collection this year.





Blue Lace Dress





 Run For the Roses One Shoulder Dress





Pink Floral Fascinator







Run For the Roses Men's Blazer

Other looks from her.....



Tommy Hilfiger for Macy's



Antonio Melani for Dillard


 Other looks for him.....



 Seersucker Suit


.....and of course no Derby outfit is complete without the HAT!!!!!


 Floppy Hat


Happy Derby planning.... share below your finds for this year.