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Race Day Ready with Macy’s for Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is officially less than a month away so it’s time to get race day ready!  In this post, I’m sharing a pastel look from Macy’s that’s perfect for Churchill Downs or even Easter.  A couple weeks ago, I got to attend the Kentucky Derby Fashion Show presented by Macy’s and left inspired.

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Time to get race day ready! Follow along with Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, as she shares why Macy's is the perfect store to get ready head to toe. // louisville style what to wear, fascinator outfit kentucky derby, coral lipstick dark skin, macys dresses wedding, easter outfits for women
featured | laundry by shelli: regal embroidered button a-line dress c/o + call it spring: block heel sandals c/o + august hat company: fascinator c/o {available in store} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + laura mercier: blush colour infusion {in rosé} + laura mercier: rouge essential silky creme lipstick {in nu préféré) + too faced: better than sex mascara

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Mint Julep Month and the Derby Drink I Like Better

April means it’s Mint Julep Month which is a time to celebrate in Louisville!  Sharing a cute, Derby inspired mint julep outfit plus a Derby drink that I’ve been loving lately.  And if you’re not sure what’s in a mint julep, fear not — I’ll share that too.

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Kentucky blogger, Nicole Green of What Nicole Wore, shares her favorite Derby drink and how to make it plus a casual Kentucky Derby outfit. // ways to wear a jean jacket, mint julep recipe, louisville murals, spring sweater outfit for women, breathing fire lipstick
featured | haley and the hound: mint julep sweater c/o + jean jacket c/o gordmans {similar} + levi’s: skinny jeans + gingham block heels + kendra scott: astoria earrings + karen walker: number one sunglasses + kate spade new york: coconut drink purse {old} + fenty beauty: pro filt’r foundation + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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Exactly As You Are, You Are Enough

Have you ever dealt with feelings of self-doubt?  I wanted to take this opportunity today to remind you that you are enough.   Consider this your pep talk to start the week.

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Louisville lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares why you are enough and tips for learning to get rid of self doubt and believe in yourself. // spring outfit ideas, kentucky derby what to wear, kentucky derby hats and dresses, easter outfit ideas
featured | floral dress c/o darling state of mind + fascinator c/o darling state of mind

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Two Best, Affordable Dress Options for Easter & Kentucky Oaks

Easter & Kentucky Oaks day are coming in hot.  Have you picked out what you’re going to wear yet?  I recently took a trip to Gordmans on a mission to find the BEST affordable Derby dress options.  Keep reading to see how I styled them on a budget & to hear about the new Gordmans locations!

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shops at Gordmans for the best Easter & Kentucky Oaks spring occasion dresses on a budget. // blush and baby blue, easter portrait ideas, derby fascinator outfit, gordmans clothes, gordmans dresses, off the shoulder dress
featured | striped off the shoulder dress c/o gordmans {$12.99} + blush and gold chain crossbody c/o gordmans {$21.99}

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Denim Dress Two Ways for Work and Weekend

Give me all the spring vibes please!  One of the BEST things about this past weekend was the sunshine.  Yesterday, I cracked open my sunroof and listened to some throwback tunes while I was driving which made it an amazing Sunday.  With spring almost being here, I wanted to share this cute printed denim dress and two ways to wear it.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to styled a denim dress from Draper James for work and weekend with easy accessory changes. // baby blue outfit for women, easter dress outfit, kentucky derby outfits for women, straw bag street style, posie k on brown skin, beaded blue necklace, kentucky derby outfit
featured | draper james: printed denim shirt dress c/o + the hat hive: baby blue fascinator + straw bag {UNDER $20} + blue long beaded necklace {old, similar} + nude ankle strap heels {old, similar} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + nars: blush + kylie cosmetics: liquid lipstick

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