Yesterday was Derby day and even though I'm not really into sports of really any kind, my husband is an enthusiast and I decided to tag along for this event a lot of people in town seem to be into.
Derby and avant garde hats are like ham and jelly and I started asking myself why that was, here's a little context about the Derby hat frenzy.
"When the Kentucky Derby was first held at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Ky., 137 years ago, hats were all the rage and regarded as an essential everyday accessory -- for those who could afford them. At special events such as the horse races, women wore fancy and extravagant hats to broadcast their social status and show off their expensive style. Men simply wore top hats. Over the years, the Churchill Downs hat tradition has remained for women and continues to be a Kentucky Derby staple. Although women aren't required to wear a hat to the races, most do. One common theme among Kentucky Derby hats is roses, since the race is known as the "run for the roses" because the winning horse receives a blanket made of more than 500 of the blossoms." -livescience.com
Floppy Hat: Asos (Similar) | Bikini: Victoria Secret (Sold out but you can find it on Ebay) | Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Forever 21
This heat is getting out of hand down here, I'm not lying! So, today's outfit of the day will consist of less clothing! I know, I know, I rarely put pics of me here wearing my bikini but I'm simply not a beach lover like I used to. Funny fact is I don't know how to swim, I usually stay relatively close to the shore. Well, time to finally let go...Good bye Summer 2014!
I have been MIA these past weeks. I caught a horrible virus that's going around and it hasn't been fun. Luckily, I already feel much better and I'm back with a new look to share with all of you! Needless to say, I had a bad hair day today ( Please blame the humidity) which forced me to dig out a few of my hats. I decided it was time to put to use this awesome straw floppy hat I got from Asos. This is the hat of the moment! Great for the beach, casual looks, or to simply add that Je ne sais quoi to a sophisticated outfit. It's a great piece that can easily transition from summer to winter and you will be seeing it a lot on my posts.
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