Talk Derby to Me – Snapped By Gracie

2017 DERBY Fashion Inspiration + Derby Shop

Gracie — Wed, 03 May 2017 23:18:22 +0000

It’s finally here!! Tomorrow officially starts Derby weekend and I could not be more excited ! With all the festivities and energy around Louisville, Louisville has been alive this week! Whether you are going to the track or sitting this year out, Derby affects everyone in Louisville whether they like it or not. Stores, schools, gyms, and so many other businesses are closed in order to celebrate on Friday and Saturday and with all that is going on in the city, there is no way to avoid this local holiday! So in order to help you prepare for the weekend, I am sharing some of my past years Derby looks as well as my Derby-themed shop! There is still time to overnight some pieces to be in by Oaks, Derby, any weekend festivities, or maybe even if you are looking on forward to Mother’s Day!

But to wrap it all up…I thought I would do a bit of a Derby round up with a summary of the most important, insider fashion tips (which was also featured in Kentucky Living Magazine!! Ahh!)! See below my essential Derby tips for both women, and men!

Let’s talk Derby!

The Kentucky Derby is beyond unique and special for its place on the sporting calendar.

The Churchill Downs tradition is also one of the most fashionable sporting events in the world. Derby is your chance to sport the brightest spring colors and patterns with the best accessories you can find to celebrate the most exciting two minutes of sports. Men and women both have endless options to wear to the track for three days of festivities and excitement. From May 5th-7th, guests can attend Thurby, Oaks, or Derby providing plenty of opportunity to release your inner southern-side!

Derby weekend is a great excuse for men to get as into their outfits as women do. The traditional mens style for Derby is strutting spring’s tropical or pastel colors, either solid or patterned, stripes, plaid, seersucker or even a common navy blazer; anything goes! When picking your jacket, shirt, pants, and bowtie, or tie, remember, more is better. Choose complimentary colors and patterns to make a statement, with absolutely no judgement. Finish off your outfit with your favorite loafers and if you’re really feeling the Derby spirit, add a fedora or bowler hat!

Women… when are we not concerned about our outfits? Many times I find myself thinking my outfit is too bright or “too much,” but at Derby, none of those concerns apply. No matter where you are sitting, sport your brightest colors or patterns to the infield, the Turf Club, or maybe even a box with an amazing hat or fascinator.

Derby is known for the one-of-a-kind accessories, so often times I like to go with a simpler dress and really amp up my jewelry and hat. Many ask whether to pick a hat or dress first. In my opinion, I believe whichever you find and can’t live without, buy it and then worry about whatever you are missing later!

With the amazing local boutiques and local hat designers Louisville has to offer, you can stop in any of them and are sure to find a dress in a multitude of patterns and colors, or local hat designers ready to create a custom piece for you. With Derby on everyone’s minds, there is no shortage of people trying to help you complete your look. In recent years, fascinators have become just as popular as hats. Fascinators are always fun to wear and this is your chance. Derby and Oaks are two days of the year where you can wear whatever you please on your head and make it look absolutely fabulous.

Derby insider tip… find a neutral, fabulous headpiece or dress, and then go all out on the other.

Another Derby insider tip, dress appropriately. Derby is a fun, but long day so make sure you are comfortable in what you are wearing. No one likes a clingy dress that is going to ride up all day, a dress you truly can’t breathe in, a headpiece that won’t stay on, or something that will bother you to no end. There is a time and place for these uncomfortably (but fabulous) pieces but in my opinion, the track is not it. Make sure you bring flip flops, sunglasses, lipstick, gum/mints, a small handbag, and enough cash to make some sporting wagers on the ponies! That’s what Derby is all about, right?

Thanks for reading and make sure to check out more on my blog, snapped by gracie! Have a fun, fabulous Derby weekend and win big. I know you’ll look amazing!

Now time to look at some inspiration! Check out some of my favorite Derby looks and don’t forget to shop all my favorite pieces for Derby (& spring in general) at the bottom of this post!! Happy Derby !

This year I am so honored to have been featured in Garden & Gun again for the 50 Of Our Favorite Derby Hats !! This piece is definitely a favorite of mine that I got from the local boutique, Circe, years ago. It’s such a classic, I wear it over and over again!

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LAST DAY: NA-KD Exclusive 20% Off Code and The Perfect Street Style!

Gracie — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:27:58 +0000

But seriously..how cute is this casual street style?! One of my favorite things to wear as a young adult is shorts, sneakers, a basic or graphic tee, and a cute jacket. Every piece I purchased in this look was all from NA-KD..I just couldn’t resist any of it!

I adore this top because of it’s tight fit to compliment everyone’s figure; but, with it’s dark color it doesn’t show too much! I have been wearing this top nonstop lately. Whether you wear this top dressed up with a mini skirt and some cool jewelry, or dressed down with shorts like I am wearing, this top is the perfect basic for anyone to have in their closet! Not only is it so classic, but it’s so unique because it only covers one shoulder! The one shoulder also allows the top to be worn during any season..I pair it with jackets or wear it by itself everywhere-so be prepared to see a lot of it!

I am also totally drooling over these shorts because of their bleached wash! When I saw these vintage Levi’s, I knew I had to have them. They were so unique, affordable, and practical, I knew this was a purchase I would not regret.

Now onto the jacket..I think bombers are an essential key to every fall wardrobe especially when transitioning seasons. This unique color is perfect and so on trend this fall, not to mention the stitching is like nothing I’ve ever seen!

Basically, I could not live without anything in this post. All these pieces are so unique yet basic, they are the essentials I never knew I was missing! NA-KD is filled with so many pieces like the ones below and I have been so excited to share them with you. Don’t forget to use your exclusive 20% off code for any purchase ending TODAY for Snapped by Gracie’s followers! Enter Graciep20 at checkout to redeem your code now!

Outfit Details:

Jacket (NA-KD) // Top (NA-KD) // Shorts (NA-KD) // Shoes (Adidas)

Thank you NA-KD for sponsoring this post…all thoughts and opinions remain my own.

Photography by Adele Redding // Hair & Makeup by Primp Style Lounge

Let’s Talk Thurby…

Gracie — Sun, 01 May 2016 21:31:23 +0000

Can you believe it?! Derby is less than a week away and the week leading up to Derby is beyond busy in Louisville..with the annual Boat race, Derby parties, Thurby (Thursday at the track), and many other Derby Festival events, a casual, throw-on dress is always needed. I love this outfit for any of these events I’ve mentioned, as well as just being a great go-to for any outdoor, fun, event. With jewelry and the right shoes, this dress can easily be dressed up but is also very casual paired with sandals. It’s great outfit to take from day to night! Plus-it’s very budget friendly. These pairings are especially great to wear to Thurby, as it is slightly more casual than Oaks and Derby. A cute dress with some fun accessories and a simple headpiece-you’ll be set for a day at the track and whatever event you may be attending after.

I absolutely adore this necklace because like the dress, it can be paired so many ways. Don’t even get me started on these shoes though..They are by far one of my favorite purchases I have made all year because of their amazing price! You may not believe it, but they were under $70. I know right? Totally crazy. If I had a dime for the amount of times people have mistaken me for wearing Valentinos..well let’s just say I probably could be treating myself to another pair.

Dress: BCBGeneration {Available at Liv Boutique}

Shoes: Sole Society

Necklace: Summer Eliason {Available at Liv Boutique}

Fascinator: Liv Boutique

How do you celebrate the Thursday before Derby? Comment below!

**Thank you Liv Boutique for sponsoring this post…All thoughts and opinions remain my own

Photography by Cheryl Parish

Romp Around The Track

Gracie — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:51:50 +0000

I obviously have a thing for rompers…I mean how could you not?! At the track… comfort is everything. It’s a long day and no one likes a clingy dress that is going to ride up all day, a dress you truly can’t breath in, or something that will bother you absolutely all day. There is a time and place for these uncomfortably fabulous pieces but in my opinion, the track is not the time, nor the place. Plus, let’s face it.. I can’t help it, I like what I like.

Rompers are so chic, comfortable, and easy! You can dress them up, dress them down, and where them absolutely anywhere. While this one is slightly pricey..I know I will wear it with sandals to casual spring outings as well as with heels and fun jewelry to the more hip, upscale events spring and summer have in store. I absolutely adore the simplicity of it’s navy, solid color, allowing it to be paired with any accessories for an entirely new outfit but it still has a unique, ruffled design to make it far from boring.

Romper: Tibi

Sunglasses: Dior

Shoes: Old from DVF, similar here, here, here, here, here, and here

Fascinator: Carol Bader Designs {Available at Circe Louisville}

**Thank you Circe for sponsoring this post…All thoughts and opinions remain my own

Photography by Cheryl Parish

Endless Derby Options with Amanda Uprichard

Gracie — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:24:19 +0000

AHHH! I am so excited to finally share with you Snapped by Gracie’s newest website! This is a project I have been working on with the amazing Stephanie of How Sweet Designs and frankly..I’m in love. While there is still some to do before it is finished…those of you loyal followers I am sure can tell the dramatic differences in the logo and overall appearance. If you would be so kind…Comment below your thoughts!! I LOVE hearing from you all.

Anyways, ready for some more Derby inspo?! Today I am featuring another one of my favorite brands, Amanda Uprichard, for some spring and Derby pieces. Amanda Uprichard is perfect for this time of the year as they carry a wide variety of options for absolutely anyone! Here I am sharing two silk, bright pieces that are perfect for the track with their lightweight, beautiful material!

In the first option..This bright pink, longer dress with slits up the sides is a great basic with a unique feature! For those of you who say hats aren’t your thing…..pair some statement jewelry as your accessory instead.

Dress: Amanda Uprichard

Sunglasses: Krewe

Shoes: Old from DVF, similar here, here, here, here, here, and here

Necklace: Liv Boutique {similar fun options here, here, here, here, here, here, and here !}

This second option is an amazing color with sleeves if you don’t like to show your arms….I love the cinched waist to highlight anyone’s figure and this hat is fabulous and festive, for the Derby season!

Dress: Amanda Uprichard

Shoes: Old from DVF, similar here, here, here, here, here, and here

Sunglasses: Dior

Hat: Liv Boutique

*See another, very different Derby option featured earlier in the week here!

**Thank you Amanda Uprichard for sponsoring this post…All thoughts and opinions remain my own

Photography by Cheryl Parish

Will you be going to the track this year? What are your Derby plans? Comment below! P.S…Don’t forget to include what you think of the new design!

Until next time…

Derby Daily Double

Gracie — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:21:12 +0000

Two pieces definitely equals twice the fun!! For big events, I always love investing in two-piece combos. I find two-piece combos always look so chic and put-together. They were made for one another, literally! Another amazing quality of two-pieces is I love pulling them out for other, future events and finding other pieces they can pair with! This top would even be cute paired with jeans or shorts for a much more casual event. Strut this sophisticated, elegant look through the track and be prepared for a flood of compliments!

Top: Rebecca Taylor

Skirt: Rebecca Taylor

Shoes: Pelle Lopez

Fascinator: Carol Bader Designs {Available at Circe Louisville}

**Thank you Circe for sponsoring this post…All thoughts and opinions remain my own

Photography by Cheryl Parish