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Monday, May 4, 2015

Talk Derby to Me





This past Saturday was the Kentucky Derby, and while I don't follow horse racing closely, I'll never turn down a good party--any chance to break out my newest Lilly purchases! Sunday, my sister's Phi Mu chapter had their own version. (Don't let the big hat fool you, sunglasses were definitely still needed!)




I wore the newest Lilly two piece and I'm obsessed! I've never been much of a crop top kind of girl, but this one isn't really what I'd consider a crop. The skirt almost, almost, almost, touches the top--so depending on how you're standing or sitting, you may not see skin at all!







I tried a mint julep (the signature "derby drink") and I have to say I'm not that impressed. It was like drinking straight bourbon. I felt like I should be an old man in his study with his smoking jacket on. (Am I the only one?!) I think I'll stick to the mimosas! And how could we resist taking a picture like this! #adorable 






Did you attend any Derby parties this weekend?

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  1. Jasmine @ The Jasmine MariaMay 4, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    All of you look so cute. I definitely don't follow the KY Derby. But I might need to host a party just for fun next year.

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  2. Alanna @ Alanna and CompanyMay 4, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Girl! You so cute!

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  3. Brittany@TheLadyLawyerMay 4, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    That two piece is so cute! Derby parties are the best!

    Brittany
    The Lady Lawyer

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Great Derby style! I absolutely adore your hat! XO

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

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    1. AllisonMay 4, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      Thank you! It's harder to find a hat than it seems haha

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  5. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    So cute! I've never been to a Derby party but basically I just want to go so I can wear one of those outfits. Looks like fun!

    Taylor
    acupoftay.com

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  6. HilaryMay 4, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    I love that dress - so cute!

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  7. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Ah! So, so stinking cute! I'm from Jersey so we don't really do much for the derby except you know.. ask what the heck it is hahaha. But I adore the fashion and excuse to wear hats a bit more out there and dresses with more POP in them! Such a cute set :)
    http://figuringoutmyeverafter.com

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  8. Holly HousewifeMay 4, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Omgosh!!! Those pictures!! So so so cute. I am so jealous of this.
    I'll tell you a secret growing up my grandfather was a major horse racer, we always had ponies and my poppy had his race horses. Unfortunately the racing is different here and not at all hyped in the Fashion/social community.

    I ant to change it!!! I would looooove to attend a horse race dressed pretty like you!
    Don't even get me started on the hats, I would die to own those hats!! :)))))

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    1. AllisonMay 4, 2015 at 1:53 PM

      LOL! My boyfriends family owns a few horses, but they don't race them. And I've never actually been to a race. Dressing up and going to parties is better!

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  9. Lora May 4, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Y'all looked great! Love love love me some Derby hats!!

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  10. Monica LMay 4, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Love the outfit & hats! Haha I actually love mint juleps, they are a good alternative to the usually fruity cocktails I drink.

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  11. Lisa DMay 4, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    That outfit is adorable! I had never heard of Lily Pulitzer before the whole Target thing, but I've loved what I've seen since then. I lived in Kentucky for 2 years and never got the chance to go to a Derby party.

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    1. AllisonMay 4, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      Thank you! I've never been to horse race, but especially not the Kentucky Derby lol

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  12. Kati Rose @ Constantly Seeking WonderMay 4, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    That last picture is adorable. I've still never tried a mint julep and like you said I'll stick to what I enjoy. Plus for me a mojito has mint so it's close enough right?

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  13. BeccaMay 4, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    How cute! Love that last pic.

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  14. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    you girls all look cute, and the last picture is absolutely adorable!

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  15. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I think next year I'm going to get into the spirit purely for the hats.

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  16. Abby FlynnMay 4, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    You got me with the title I love it! I've been really wanting to try a two piece dress. Love that yours is sassy but not too scandalous.

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    1. AllisonMay 5, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      Thank you! I was nervous about getting it, but my sisters backed me up and told me I should go for it--and I got so many compliments!

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  17. TiffanyMay 5, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    A www! This is too cute! We have never really done anything for the Derby. But I love that you guys had a derby party. Lol

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  18. Kate PaceMay 5, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    I was a Phi Mu at Ole Miss. We often had Derby parties just for the attire!

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  19. Shonda @AbundantJourneysMay 5, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Loving the hats! The Derby is so much fun to celebrate.

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    1. AllisonMay 7, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      It was my first time celebrating it and I had a blast!

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  20. LitaMay 5, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Ummm...I wanna go to a Derby party!!! Seriously, this looks like so much fun! I am so glad that I came across your super cute blog :)

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