Thursday, April 29, 2010

Kentucky Derby or bust!

Tomorrow morning we're leaving on our first ever trip to the Kentucky Derby! I am so so so excited!! It's only going to take us about 7 hours to get there. It's funny how I say ONLY 7 hours which is clearly a long time...but I'm so used to driving between 10 and 13 hours lately that 7 is nothing!! We are staying in Frankfort, KY which is about 45 minutes from Louisville. We were able to get a hotel for much cheaper there. Okay, on to the important stuff...what I'm going to wear! We'll start with the hat because it's a definite. It's a Nine West hat I bought the other day and it's fabulous!











Okay so here's where I need ya'lls help!! I bought a blue floral dress that I absolutely love especially for the Derby. It goes great with the white hat and I was wanting something colorful. BUT the other day I was looking through my closet and found a black and white dress that would look amazing with my hat!!! Now I have no idea which dress to wear. What do ya'll think??



Blue floral??










Or black and white??













Also, those of you who have been to the Kentucky Derby...what are some must-see, must-do things?? I don't want to miss anything! Do ya'll have any tips? I'd appreciate any input!!! Thanks so much and have a wonderful day!!

24 comments:

  1. My vote is for the black and white dress.
    Have a great time!!

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  2. Ohhh your going to a derby? That's so cool!!! I love the big hat! I've been to horse races but never a real derby. I'd say go with the white & black dress too its very pretty!! Have fun!!

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  3. I'm leaning towards the black and white dress. Your hat is fabulous! Please take pictures, I want to hear all about the Kentucky Derby, ah! so glamorous...

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  4. If you wear the black and white, you can pretend you're Eliza Doolittle at the Ascot opening race!! That's my vote ;)

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  5. You are so lucky girl! I wish I were going...maybe next year. I think I am leaning towards the black and white dress as well. Can't wait to hear all about it! Have a safe trip! xoxo

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  6. Black and White Dress....
    I would love to go the the DERBY someday! Maybe one year... after all...it is only a state away from me! Seriously...I ought to be able to handle that! Hope your Thursday is most fabulous!!!

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  7. I knew you guys were going to say the black and white dress!!! Hahaha! I think I'm leaning that way too! Thanks ya'll!! :)

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  8. oh what fun! i am so excited for you...and jealous at the same time! i will get there someday!! have the best time -- i can't wait to see pictures and read all about your adventure! my vote is the black and white dress -- love the details, too -- and a great match to your hat!

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  9. Hey! I love the black and white! So adorable! Love the hat too!

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  10. That is so exciting that you’re going to the Derby! I’ve never been to one and it all sounds so exciting.

    I love you in that Nine West hat! It honestly looks fabulous on you. Both dresses are so pretty, but I vote for the black and white. It will look great with the hat.

    Have a mint julep for me (I’ve never had one before) and take lots of pics ;)

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  11. way cute! I vote for the blue floral! Have a great time! ~andrea

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  12. black and white!! And glad you enjoyed post today

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  13. Both of these dresses are great, but I have to say the black and white one. It will look classic with your hat (which I love). Have fun at the derby. I have always wanted to go!

    xo,
    Marcie

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  14. Have fun! You'll be right down the road from me (Lexington). I like both dresses but I think I like the black and white one better with the hat. Be on the lookout for celebs!!

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  15. SO jealous that you are going to the derby! I have always wanted to go, precisely to be able to buy a fabulous hat and dress. ;) Love the hat, and I vote for the black and white - such darling details!

    Have a blast!

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  17. (Sorry for the deleted post earlier!!)

    The popular consensus seems to be the B&W dress -- and I must agree!! Even the lace details creating the "tiered-effect" on the dress mimic the hat perfectly!

    And thanks so much for commenting on my blog! I'm still fairly new to it all, but I love my fellow bloggers that I have stumbled upon, and you my dear, are now added to my list!

    I hope that you have a fabulous time at the Derby!! (And stay tuned for a Kentucky/Derby Pie Recipe post!!)

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  18. Lucky lucky you to get to go to the Derby! And I would definitely go with the black and white one. Hope y'all have a safe trip!

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  19. I guess I'd go with the floral but both are great! You are so lucky to go to the derby! You'll have a blast! I can't wait to hear all about it and see lots of pictures!

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  20. Hi, I've never commented but I've just this minute found your blog from your comment on Southern Comfort - your title just drew me in because although I have never even visited America (sob, yet) I have a fantasy Southern Belle in me that has been sadly neglected!

    Anyway, I was just really going to say the black and white is so classic and also spring like in its design, think it will look perfect with that hat. I notice everyone already said that, but still! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  21. Thanks for stopping by my blog!! :-D That hat IS fabulous!! And I would def. go with the black and white dress!! I can't wait to see pics...How super exciting you are going to the KD!!! :-D HAVE A BLAST!! :-D

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  22. I love the black and white! Have a blast at the Derby!

    Here via Friday Follow, btw! Love your blogscape!

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  23. Ohh I love that black and white dress! that's my vote :)
    the blue one is cute though

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  24. I like them both, but I guess the Black and white would be really fun with the hat! Have fun!!!

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