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Bluegrass Unbridled: Event Recap with the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass

As most of you know, I hosted an event at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass this past weekend with my good friend Tif of Bright on a Budget.  We had a blast talking about the hottest trends for spring & our Bluegrass Unbridled finds.  Today I’m sharing an event recap as well as what I wore; stay tuned for another post on Thursday about how to outlet shop like a blogger!

Bluegrass Unbridled with the Outlet Shoppes

Bluegrass Unbridled: the Horses

Just in time for Derby, the Outlet Shoppes installed five horses sculptures in four different locations of the outdoor mall.  The event was kicked off by the unveiling of the Center Court horse which was painted with vibrant colors.  Tif and I both made a point to coordinate with this horse and after our presentation got to go around and check out all of the sculptures.  {Huge thanks to Tif and her husband, Chauncey, for all these photos; be sure to swing by her blog tomorrow morning for her event recap!}  My favorite sculpture is the cute calf down below!

Bluegrass Unbridled with the Outlet Shoppes

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Run for the Roses with Vineyard Vines

Each year, Vineyard Vines releases a special collection for the Kentucky Derby that is perfect for Louisville’s biggest event.  This year’s collection features four different dresses but I simply couldn’t resist this Run for the Roses dress.  My friend Jilli is best known for being the incredibly skilled photographer and #bossbabe behind Pink Owl Photography here in Louisville, but last week she was kind enough to let me shoot with her sweet horse Dixie!

Run for the Roses with Vineyard Vines
featured: vineyard vines: run for the roses printed derby dress c/o + vineyard vines: novelty fascinator c/o + hunter boots: original tall + kate spade new york: juliana crossbody + j. crew factory: oversized sunglasses c/o + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi polish: infinite shine nail polish c/o

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Run for the Roses with Vineyard Vines

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Derby Days with The Hat Girls

I pulled out all the spring trends for this Derby look with the Hat Girls.  When I first saw this navy floral skirt from Gray Monroe, I was taken by the bright spring hues through the skirt.  The combination of navy and blush has been super popular for spring and I knew I wanted to highlight the navy and white from my skirt with a matching hat.

Derby Day with the Hat Girls

featured: the hat girls: THG0188 c/o {available to purchase} + romwe: blush lace shirt c/o + gray monroe: grady skirt + kelly & katie: coderno pumps {UNDER $40} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody {ON SALE} + versona: necklace {borrowed from mama green, this one is super cute} + horse feathers gifts: ombre bracelet set c/o {sold out, ON SALE in neutral and pink} + vera bradley: iPhone 7 case c/o + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi products: nail polish c/o

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Derby Days with the Hat Girls

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Work Wear with the Outlet Shoppes

My personal style is pretty casual these days but today I’m sharing a work wear look that takes your favorite work staples and updates them with the best trends for spring.  This past weekend, Tif and I went shopping at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in preparation for our event this Saturday.  I was able to add some great pieces to my closet and am excited to share them with y’all.  Keep reading to hear more about our shopping spree and to get all the details on a fun giveaway we’re hosting!

Work Wear with the Outlet Shoppes
featured: brooks brothers: peter pan collar shirt c/o {similar shirt in black} + ny & co: dress pants {similar} + wanted shoes: mia pumps c/o {comes in three other colors} + vera bradley: meredith crossbody c/o {ON SALE & AVAILABLE IN BLACK} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {20% OFF – use code EVENT17} + ny & co: spherical drop earrings c/o {also come in white!} + kendra scott: adjustable meghan necklace c/o {rent my necklace for free by signing up for rocksbox with code whatnicoleworexoxo} + fossil: boyfriend watch c/o {similar} + francesca’s: tassel bracelet set + opi polish: nail polish c/o + nars cosmetics: blush + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick

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Work Wear with the Outlet Shoppes

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What a Darling State of Mind

Happy, happy Monday! This weekend, it finally felt like spring and it was amazing.  I am 100% a warm weather lover so getting back to sunshiney, 70 degree days is an actual dream come true.  Last week, I had the chance to stop by Darling State of Mind, a local boutique here in Louisville that’s in Westport Village.  I picked out a couple of different pieces including the tie waist shorts and chambray and linen top that I’m wearing in today’s post.  Read on for more information on how they’re celebrating their one year anniversary!

That's Darling: Tie Waist Shorts
featured: darling state of mind: chambray fray edge tank c/o + darling state of ming: chambray tie waist shorts c/o {wearing a medium!} + forever21: fringe suede wedges {old, similar, UNDER $75} + j crew factory: oversized sunglasses c/o {UNDER $20} + sugarfix by baublebar: star drop earrings c/o {UNDER $15} + red bandana {snagged mine at hobby lobby!, linked one is under $5} + vera bradley: mini saddle bag c/o {also available here} + darling state of mind: tortoise stretch bracelet c/o + wristology watches: lilly watch {UNDER $20} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick {over this lip liner} + nars: blush + opi products: nail polish c/o {used with this base and top coat}

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That's Darling: Tie Waist Shorts

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