Thursday, May 3, 2012

Friday Fancies: Kentucky Derby

Happy Friday, my darlings!
The end of the week is upon us and even though the past few weeks I have been sharing the 'get real' version of motherhood, this week I had to take a break and rejoin Friday Fancies to create an outfit for the Kentucky Derby. Who doesn't love an excuse to dress up and have a fancy cocktail?
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1. I am so loving a maxi dress and isn't this (Jane Norman maxi dress, £65) just perfect? I would wear this constantly, not just on Derby Day.

2. You really can't go wrong with wedges and  the Nine West t strap sandals, $89 have the right vibe and price.

3. The Longchamp tote bag, $98 is quite possibly the best investment ever. I got mine as a gift from some students I hosted in 2008. I still use my bag daliy, it is amazing.

4. And the accesories:  Aqua crystal jewelry, $28, Kendra scott earrings, $70, Noel Stewart wide brim straw hat, $315.




Are you celebrating the Kentucky Derby or Cinco de Mayo? Have you embraced the maxi trend?

Hope your weekend has a lot of moments like this
PS I am hosting a give a way over at A Softer Side of Strong. Go get yourself some pictures!

14 comments:

Laura said...

The dress is gorgeous!

Have a lovely weekend :)

Jenn said...

LOVE that dress. And yes, who doesn't like a good excuse to day drink? (Although honestly, that's the only kind of drinking I do anymore what with my 9pm bedtime and all..)

Mamasita said...

THAT DRESS!!! Love it to bits :)
I was at an awesome garage sale yesterday and saw a purse that color and size - I am going back to get it today!!! This is a sign :) ha!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend! :)
any fun plans?
Maggie

ashlyn williams said...

that maxi is super cute! & love that purse. great picks lady! happy weekend

xx. ashlyn

Kate said...

Great outfit! I love the blue/green accessories!

Deidre said...

I love that dress!

I love Maxi's on other people - but whenever I've tried them on I look terrible :(

Dana @five30three said...

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello on my blog. I'm glad we've connected. Your style is impeccable!

I actually was just saying the other day that I really want a maxi dress for my upcoming vacation, but everything is too long for my 5'4" frame.

Also, I used to use my Longchamp every day and forgot all about it. I'm going to dig that bad boy out of the back of my closet!

Kristin said...

Gorgeous wedges! Hope you have a great weekend, Kate!

Kristi said...

Love the dress!!

Katie {Miss Dixie} said...

I am totally on the maxi bandwagon now- didnt know what I was missing until recently! Hope your weekend was fabulous!

Jamie said...

Love those wedges!

The Romer Family said...

I've been in love with maxi dresses since my pregnancy with my now 2 1/2 year old....i feel like that is all I wear now!

Robin said...

That dress is fabulous!! & those earrings are so cute! :] Not doing anything for the holidays except finishing up some final exams and last few assignments!

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Nicole Rene said...

I love that maxi dress! It's gorgeous! :)