Friday, June 5, 2015

#TGIF: Off to the Races

Off to the races



Happy Friday, fashionistas! This weekend, I'll be attending the Belmont Stakes for my first time ever, so I thought it only fitting to create an outfit inspired by the event. The fun part is, you can totally rock this look to a bar that's playing the race or throw a party of your own. Southern Living has a great write-up of the best Race Day Cocktails (a mint julep is a key accessory in my look), along with a fashion guide and race-day checklist. 

For the outfit above, I didn't give myself a spending limit, but for my actual ensemble, I grabbed a funky hat at Burlington Coat Factory and am wearing a dress and shoes I already have. Keep an eye on my Instagram for a snap. Now, only time will tell if American Pharaoh can make history and become the first horse to snag the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. 
Until then, I leave you with my favorite scene from Audrey Hepburn classic, My Fair Lady:
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19 comments:

  1. Shannon BoyceJune 5, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    This is such a perfect outfit for a special spring event! The hat is amazing :)
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  2. Meg ParisiJune 5, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Love it! Your going to have a blast.

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  3. Closet FashionistaJune 5, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Ooh how fun!! And that is such a cute outfit! I love thinking of dream outfits to wear to things, haha....if only we were rich ;)
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  4. ClareJune 5, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Can't wait to see what you end up wearing for the actual day! Love this inspiration look! Enjoy- and go American Pharaoh!

    Clare | Understated Classics

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  5. BrookeJune 5, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Loving that outfit, that dress is too cute :)
    xoxo
    Brooke|LookBrooke

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  6. Laura MJune 5, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I adore the print on that dress- so classy!

    She Likes to Shop

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  7. Tijana MomcilovicJune 5, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Nice :) Enjoy the weekend!

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  8. Magda CarvalhoJune 5, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Love the dress.
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  9. Alicia MackinJune 5, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Oh wow, how exciting, I have never attended a horse race. I went to see car racing once and it was LOUD! Way to loud for me. But you are going to look super fashion forward!

    Allie of ALLIENYC
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  10. Chelsea BorgerdingJune 5, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    This is such a beautiful and classy outfit! I have always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby horse race but have sadly been unable thus far! One day! Love this outfit though and looking forward to hearing how the race goes!

    Chelsea
    Ginger Side of Life

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  11. welovefurJune 6, 2015 at 3:32 AM

    One word on this look: perfection!
    xoxo

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  12. AforAlyceJune 6, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    The print and style of the dress is beautiful! Also, I want a pair of those wedge sandals! :D

    ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

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  13. DanielleJune 6, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    such a gorgeous dress, have fun!

    danielle | avec danielle

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  14. Helena GorisJune 6, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    wow, I really like your pictures ! xo
    Can we follow eachother ? Let me know on my blog and I will follow back immediately xo

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  15. Beckerman GirlsJune 6, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    LOVVVE this post!!! Never been to the races...only polo!!! All about that gorgeous hat!!!!
    Have fun!
    kisses
    xoBeckerman Girls

    www.BeckermanBlog.com

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  16. May ChoJune 7, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    I really want to go to a race just so I can wear this outfit, ahh! So in love with the hat and bag! <3

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  17. Birdie LiauJune 7, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    This outfit looks good (: x

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  18. Ananya TalesJune 11, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Love d way u styled ur jacket :)
    Lookin very pretty

    BeachWear

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  19. mode frenchJune 13, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    Nice jacket, love it! New on my French Blog: How to straighten your hair and eat Strawberries sweets :)

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