To my great surprise, the posts regarding Kentucky Derby fashion seem to be a real hit! I am happy to report with great relief that this past weekend I finalized all FOUR of the outfits that I will be wearing to the track during Derby week, including hats. Once the hats are finished, I'll be sure to post pictures!
I thought I would gear this fashion post toward the Kentucky Oaks. The Oaks takes place on Friday, the day before the running of the Kentucky Derby. The day is capped off with the running of the Kentucky Oaks race, which is for 3 year-old fillies. Last year, I had the distinct pleasure of watching this beautiful filly, Rachel Alexandra, blow the crowd away and win the Oaks race. How could I not love this beautiful animal when she shares her name with two of the most important people in my life? (My sister is Rachel, my daughter is Alexandra)
Churchill Downs has deemed this day "Ladies First" in honor of the fillies, and really goes all out for the day, decorating the grounds in pink and encouraging all of those in attendance to wear pink. A portion of all ticket proceeds benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation. There are pretty pink touches everywhere, from the pink lilies draped over the neck of the filly who wins the Oaks race, to the official cocktail, which is not surprisingly called the Oaks Lily. Here's Kim Kardashian enjoying her Oaks Lily last year...
With the spirit of the Oaks race in mind, here's a few great pink items I thought would be perfect for Oaks:
A beautiful Milly dress found here (you have to love the chevron print!)
Lilly Pulitzer is always a sure thing for cute pink dresses:
Of course, you can't forget the pink hat....here's Jessica Simpson's version from a few years ago:
The next couple are from Dee's, which I already raved about here.
Here are some examples of pink attire from last year's Oaks (All of these photos are credited to the official Kentucky Oaks website, which you can find here):
Even Al Roker from the Today Show got into the act, "borrowing" the pink hat of a local news reporter last year!
See how much fun it is to dress up in pink for the Kentucky Oaks?! Of course, it is also true that there can be too much of a good thing...
Tee hee...I stumbled upon that picture while doing a Google search for pink hats and couldn't help myself!
On a side note, thanks to Pink Preppy Lilly Lover, a very fashionable gal who knows a thing or two about dressing in pink, for giving me the following award today!
And because I know that there are some grandparents, aunts and uncles out there who check in on this blog daily for pictures of my sweet little girl and NOT for my thoughts on Derby fashion, here are a couple of pictures from this morning to meet their daily Alexandra needs...
31 comments:
Those are some fabulous hats! Love them. And I cannot wait to see what you put together for your Derby outfits!
And you don't have to be a grandparent, aunt or uncle to love the sweet pictures of your girl. She's such a doll! You are a lucky mama!
i love derby time! keep the derby posts coming! i'm so envious that you get to spend 4 days soaking it all up. can't wait to see your fashion pics. you always have a great hat!
OH gosh Sara! What fun just looking at all the prettiness! I am sure whatever you end up wearing will be gorgeous!
Your little miss has such pretty hair too, btw. =)
Big smooches to you and Alexandra! I am packing for a crazy quick intense busines trip. Give your sweet girl a hug for me, I am LOVING all your pink!! :) Link back to me tomorrow if you can, you'll fit right in!! XOXO
Those Derby pix are so fun! I would LOVE to see the BEAUTIFUL horses, but I could also just sit back and look at all of the fashion as well! I cannot wait to see your picks!
Wow I can't wait to see your derby outfits! Those that you've posted are so much fun!!
Your little miss is beautiful!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE all the pink, especially the pink Lilly dresses. You know I'm bias there.
Your daughter's hair should be in a commercial. Haha!
Keep the posts coming. Cannot wait to see what outfits you choose.
Love all of the pink! Can't wait to see your outfits & hats!
Your daughter is beautiful! Such a happy lil girl
LOVE the first Lily dress! The Ladies First day sounds like so much fun and I can't wait to hear all about it!
I love that second Lily dress! It is adorable and would be perfect for Oaks! I can't wait to see all your posts about the Derby and I hope that you don't mind if I live "vicariously" through you for a week!
Thanks again for a great post!
ahhhh so much pink! I love it! I am loving that first dress! Okay, just gonna say it, I miss Jessica and Nick together...What a great picture of them. Congrats on the award and hope your having a great day! xoxo
Lucky girl! I miss giong to the Derby. I'm originally from just outside of Louisville but live in Atlanta now. My family goes to the Oaks but Keeneland for Derby. I look forward to seeing your outfits!
I love all things Lily specillay the first pink one!!!
oh and Yes Im loving the new Liberty collection at target it so much fun!
Oh my heavens...the pink belle gown with hat and parasol...hahaha....totally surprised me as I was scrolling through this post....HAHA! Good one...
Oh, I wish I could go! I have NEVER worn a hat like that, and clearly it is something I need to do! Love! Also, you've got to have a Pimm's cup, right?!
Have a fabulous day, and if you get a chance stop by and check out my Catherine Deneuve giveaway!
I love the pink Lilly dresses!! I want to go to derby one year b/c I'm dying to have an excuse to wear a fun big hat!
I love Kim and Jessica's hats!!! I have to find me a great hat and dress for the derby this year! I think we are going to go! I'm so excited! :)
What's wrong with the last pink picture? She has color coordinated every detail of her outfit, down to the lace gloves. I bet the dress is a nice silk tafeta! Too funny.
I seriously just drooled on my keyboard. I'm having a Derby party and wish my hat was even half as fab as those in your post.
**deep sigh**
Love all the fabulous hats! I also love that you're little one is reading "That's Not My Puppy!" which is one of my little one's favorites! :)
the hats are too fun! and there is never enough pink! i love it~ can't wait to see the outfit!
I have always wanted to go to a horse race and wear a big hat! Too bad in Texas I think people just wear regular clothes! Love those pics of Alexandra!
I can't wait to see all your dresses. Can you believe that my first year in Kentucky, I will be in Florida:)
I thought that was funny. Move from Florida and now live in Kentucky and won't even be here for the Derby. I will enjoy hearing all about it and glad that my hubby will be with me in Fl. and not having to make sure the trains get there (to the Derby) on time.
ahhh look at all of those purdy hats. have to say I love Jess's hat! so cute :)
So fun! I can't wait to see your outfits! Alexandra looks adorable as always... Her curls are too cute!!
Oh how I love pink!! What a great way to start off derby weekend...ladies first! I love it. I have a sister named Rachel too by the way. :)
Can't wait to see all your outfits!
And you asked where I got my daughter's dress...I want to say it was Target last summer but I'm not positive. Either way, it's considered "old" now. I can't believe it still fit her yesterday!
So fun! Can't wait to see YOUR outfit...love all this pink inspiration! And Nick and Jess...sads :(
Love the Oaks pics - you did a great job capturing some of the spirit that goes into that day. I LOVE those Pink Lily drinks - yum!
I love all the hats! Stunning photo's. What fun. I wish I could go! Your daughter is adorable!
I adore those hats from Dee's--I might call my mom and beg her to buy me that first one from Dee's you listed! How gorgeous!
So jealous you are going to Derby/Oaks!
Sara,
I just found your lovely blog through Plain and Fancy. So nice to find another fun and inspirational blogger close to home. I invite you to stop by TLPC for a visit and I wish you good luck at the races next weekend! Have fun!
Lisa
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