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Why It’s Okay Not to Be the Cool Girl

Mondays are a little easier to get through when it’s Derby week! I’m showing off an all pink outfit that would be perfect for Kentucky Oaks with Lauren James plus I’m sharing some real life talk about how we’re all faking it & why it’s okay not to be the cool girl. Grab your breakfast and let’s jump on in!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about faking it until you become it and why it's okay not to be the cool girl plus a Lauren James dress that's perfect for Kentucky Oaks or Derby day. // pink fascinator kentucky derby hat, kentucky oaks what to wear, lauren james dress derby
featured | lauren james: lola swing dress c/o {UNDER $100} + fascinators by julia: bubble gum pink fascinator c/o {UNDER $50} + red dress boutique: scallop wedges c/o + charming charlie: toucan clutch c/o {old} + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise palette {UNDER $20} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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Embracing Bold Color in Time for Kentucky Derby

Fridays are usually reserved for favorites around here, but we’re switching things up a bit to show another #WNWdoesDerby look.  This Derby outfit is all about embracing bold color with a dress from Pink Blush that you can easily wear all summer for vacations, the pool, and weekends.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about embracing bold color in your wardrobe as we transition into summer plus how to wear turquoise for the Kentucky Derby. // mac russian red lipstick, mac lipstick swatch on dark skin, holographic purse chloe dupe, pink blush dress
featured | pink blush: ivory floral leaf print off the shoulder dress c/o {15% off with MIXITUP} + shein: mini crossbody c/o + red dress boutique: black scallop wedges c/o {size down 1/2 size} + fascinators by julia: turquoise fascinator c/o {UNDER $50} + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + urban decay: backtalk palette c/o {blush and highlight} + mac: matte lipstick {in russian red}

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How to Be Black Tie Appropriate with Adrianna Papell & Zappos

Today’s post is a little outside of the box of my norm but I wanted to share a black tie look as everyone gears up for Derby parties galore next week.  This gorgeous Adrianna Papell gown is perfect to strut the red carpet in whether you’re attending the Trifecta Gala or one of the other big parties here in Louisville to get ready for the Kentucky Derby.

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a black tie appropriate dress that's perfect for red carpets and cocktail parties from Adrianna Papell and Zappos. // anastasia soft glam palette, black tie wedding what to wear, mac russian red lipstick
featured | adrianna papell:: long jersey gown c/o + lisi lerch: kate earrings c/o + glitter pumps {similar} + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + fenty beauty: foundation + urban decay: backtalk palette + mac: lipstick {in russian red}

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Feeling the Blues: a Draper James Derby Day

Is this thing on? Y’all I am so sorry for the overall abandonment of this space {and my general internet presence!}, I’ll have more on that in tomorrow’s Friday Favorites post but wanted to hop on and share a Draper James Derby look that I think you all will love!

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Louisville style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a Draper James Derby day look that will have you ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby. // draper james spring dress, kentucky derby party ideas, what to wear kentucky derby churchill downs
featured | draper james: love circle dress c/o + red dress boutique: ankle strap heels c/o + fascinators by julia: baby blue fascinator c/o {under $50} + sugarfix by baublebar: drop statement earrings {old, similar} + kendra scott: elisa druzy necklace + rebecca minkoff: leo clutch + urban decay: backtalk palette c/o + urban decay: vice lipstick c/o

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One Stop Shop to Get Ready for Kentucky Derby Festival

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show as a guest of Macy’s. Macy’s is the official sponsor of the event and really shows off the fact that they’re Louisville’s one stop shop for getting Derby ready. Keep reading for more of the process of picking out this look with help from Macy’s, my thoughts on the fashion show, and how I’d style this dress for Derby Day.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares all about your one stop shop for getting ready for Kentucky Derby and recaps the KDF Fashion Show sponsored by Macy's! // yellow fit and flare dress, kentucky derby outfit, kentucky derby fascinator, how to wear a fascinator, black and white derby hat, kendra scott necklace, urban decay backtalk palette on dark skin
featured | macy’s: embroidered fit and flare dress c/o + fascinators by julia bee: ivory and black fascinator c/o {under $75} + red dress boutique: black wedge sandals c/o {size down} + macy’s: white statement earrings c/o {similar} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + vera bradley: satchel c/o {similar}

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