Bucket List Item #37. Kentucky Derby!!
This was so. much. fun. The Kentucky Derby will certainly be checked off the list, and this is FOR SURE something I would wear. I love the idea of a fascinator because it seems so much more manageable (plus, when it’s under $30, how can you go wrong?!?). Mint Julep in one hand, breathtakingly gorgeous Clydesdale in the other, amazing!!
// Chicwish Top & Skirt // Stuart Weitzman Heels // Similar Nude Heel // Similar Nude Heel UNDER $30 // YSL Clutch // Super Cute Summer Clutch // Fascinator // Pearl Necklace // Love the texture in this Pearl Necklace // Stella & Dot Sparkle Bracelet //
I will be throwing Shay’s birthday party on Race Day, but if I weren’t I would have so much fun hosting a Kentucky Derby Party. My research would include websites like these for DIYs and fun ideas. I hope you find some inspiration!
A special THANK YOU to everyone at Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales in Chaptico for allowing me to use the farm. This is what I LOVE about my small town. There are truly so many amazing and unique things here in Southern Maryland and everyone is so wonderful and accommodating and honestly, like family. The Mast family that owns and runs the farm are friends of my family since I can remember. Myself, my siblings and Erica and Danny all attended Mother Catherine Spalding School and then off to High School together. 20 years later, we are raising our own babies and always running into one another around town.
Thank you to my girlfriend Jen for taking these amazing pictures.
Love the outfit!
I love your fascinator! I’m from Southern Maryland too! Miss being on the water!
Thanks Liz!! And such a steal too!!
Where in SOMD are you from??
I’m from Hollywood! I live in Kansas City right now but my parents are still back SOMD. Visiting soon I hope!
Amazing how small the world is!! My husband is from the suburbs of Detroit but swears he’s never experienced such a “small town” like St Mary’s where we run into someone with a connection to St Mary’s no matter where we are in the world (including Paris, Caribbean cruise and Iraq for heavens sake!!).
That’s crazy! Same here though! Neither of my parents are from Maryland so St Marys has never really felt like home but it’s amazing how many people are connected to there! If I’m ever back in town we should organize a style collective meet up in DC! That would be fun!!
In a heartbeat!!
what a beautiful outfit and that horse is just amazing!
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Sarah, I was just mesmerized the whole time there. Gorgeous and gentle creatures!!
How fun was that??? You look gorgeous and so Royal
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
Anna, it easy SO FUN!! My girlfriend that was taking pictures, her and I were giggling the whole time bc we were have way too much fun!!
You look amazing! And this looks so fun! I love horses!
You are so lucky! You look amazing!
xoxo,
Hannah
http://www.roselining.com
Thank you Hannah!! I am just fortunate to know the owners, they are so incredibly welcoming and allowed me to work with the horses!!
All of these photos turned out so perfect. I love the top & skirt combo and adore the pattern. The fascinator is totally amazing, too!!! Have so much fun with the birthday party 🙂
xox,
Kristin
I love that you styled a two piece for this!!! Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com
Thanks Kait! I like that it’s a mix of a timeless pattern with a bit of trend thrown in there with the two piece. Have a great wknd!
I have my fascinator already for today’s race. Can’t wait. Love that you got to shoot this on a farm. You look lovely. Enjoy the party today!
xx, Lauren {www.rosesandrainboots.com}
Thanks Lauren, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity of the farm, especially with the race only in a couple days (from taking the pics).
Love this co-ord, it’s so fun and great inspiration for Derby day! That Clydesdale is also stunning!
Kristie, I have to admit, I think I stare at the Clydesdale more than my outfit…simply stunning!!
I LOVE every single detail about every single picture!!!!! You make even the hay look classy, pretty and timeless!!! Just breathtaking!
Valerie, you are HILARIOUS, I heart you!!
Okay I am seriously OBSESSED with your outfit!! Putting this on my bucket list as well – love the look darling xoxo
Samantha – Pearls and Polkadots
Thank you Samantha…definitely one of my favorite outfits too!!
My favorite post yet!
Me too Kristin!!!!