derby day

So take this photo as proof that I actually do get dressed.  At least on special occasions, like the First Saturday in May (aka Derby Day), which is essentially a religious holiday for Kentuckians like me.

Mint to be Mint Green Dress: c/o Lulu's via TxSC

(this dress is currently sold out, but Lulu's has a Got Mint? section with dozens of pieces)

Patent shoes: Urban Outfitters, long long ago

Necklace: Anthropologie, long ago

Straw purse: Target front-of-store bargain bins, a couple of years ago but I think they are back for $2.50

Striped hat: Target, 2010

For the third time, I attended the Kentucky Derby party at The Highball in Austin.  They project the race on a big screen and have Makers Mark mint juleps and hot brown sandwiches, all of which I enjoy.

One thing I seriously need to work on is either finding or building a proper Derby hat. Two years ago I wore a close-fitting straw hat (from the Target Eugenia Kim collection) that, to me, resembled a classic jockey's cap, but it was far too small and simple for the event.  My hat this year was just a random thing that I wear outside on sunny days to help protect my face; its brim was closer to proper Derby size, but it was very boring by Derby standards.  I was super impressed with the hat that Veronika of Tick Tock Vintage crafted in 2011, and hopefully I'll get something fabulous made in the next 51 weeks.

(that's a piece of dry grass in front)