Derby 133

Find out more about Derby 133 by visiting The Courier Journal website.

We hope everyone has a great Derby weekend!

Sincerely,
Hautemommas Jen and Gretch

Lexington Derby Ball 2007

Be part of this annual event hosted by The Lexington Foundation, Inc. and held at Donamire Farm.

Friday, May 4th
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

~Black tie/limited seating

For more information on tickets and availability please visit www.lexingtonfoundation.org or contact Kristi Martin at 859.388.2620

Finding a Haute Hat for Derby!

"It's not the shape of the woman's face that really decides, but the attitude of the hat."
--Frank Olive

I love Frank Olive hats. The two I have are gorgeous. Unfortunately his hats aren't very easy to find online. eBay is probably the best bet for a great Frank Olive hat.

There is nothing like the feeling of finding the perfect Derby hat!

Here are a few sites to help you with your search:

1. The Hat Society - a great site with links to nothin' but hats!

2. Hatgirl & Hatbaby - These hats are gorgeous! Very reasonably priced too. Here is a sneek-peek of just one of the many choices - (remember the Bruno Frisoni shoe and clutch....)

3. All You Need is Love, Hats and Veils - check these out! there are many gorgeous hats with biot feathers!

4. Maggie Mae Designs - tons of beautiful designs!

5. Hats in the Belfry - again, tons of beautiful choices and many large brim hats, my personal fave!

6. Hat-A-Tude - large gallery of great hats!

7. Gena Conti - gorgeous one of a kind hats

Louisville Pre-Derby Fashion Events!

Derby 2007 Time is Here!!!

Being from Louisville, Derby is my favorite time of year! The city is full of excitement, events and of course famous people! Check out the list below of fun and fashionable events going on from now until Derby in Louisville!!

1. She of Louisville - 211 Clover Lane / 502.897.5361
Lourdes Chavez: March 27 and 28.
Designer dresses and suits for Derby and weddings.

Laverne Zabielski: April 3 and 4.
One-of-a-kind silk Shibori-dyed separates made and designed in Kentucky, with designer appearance.

Accessory trunk show: April 3 and 4.
Jewelry by Mary Louise Design, Bijoux de Mer and Shondra Leigh.

Laura Mercier face-to-face event: April 25 and 26.
Featuring national makeup artist Gemma Chambers; call for an appointment.

2. D&W Silks - Derby Hat Event - 502.584.1777
When: April 20 4-7 p.m.

Where: D&W Silks, 418 East Main Street

Admission: FREE

Highlights: Showcase of new, one-of-a-kind spring and Derby hats. Custom-design your own Derby hat with a large selection of silk flowers. Also a wine / cheese reception.

4. Glasscock Events - 153 Chenoweth Lane - 502.895.0212
Hat Designer Appearance: April 2-5, 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
Brenda Waites Bolling will be in the store designing hats.

5. Rodes for Her - 4938 Brownsboro Road -502.753.1050
Geiger Trunk Show: Tuesday, March 20th and Wednesday, March 21st

Gwendolyn Gleason custom Derby hats: March 23 and 24

Windsor Trunk Show: Thursday, March 29th and Friday, March 30th

Tia Mia Jewelry, Hats by Heather and Derby Divas: Thursday, April 19th

Tia Mia Jewelry, Hats by Heather, Prad and Farrago Sunglasses: Friday, April 20th

Hats by Heather: Thursday, April 26 - Saturday, April 28

Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry Sunglasses, Jewelry from Two Blonde Lizards: Friday, April 27th

4. Kay Unger - Personal Appearance
Friday, March 23rd - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Von Maur, Oxmoor Center - 502.425.7100

5. Girls Night Out Spring Fashion Show - 502.454.5336
Hosts Luna Boutique and Avalon
When: Wednesday, March 28th
Luna Boutique Trunk Show - 5:30 p.m
Dinner and Fashion Show - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Trunk Show Luna Boutique - 1310 Bardstown Road
Dinner and Fashion Show at Avalon - 1314 Bardstown Road

Admission: $45 - Reservations required

Benefits: Portion of proceeds to Parkinson's Support Center of Kentuckiana

Hightlights: Dinner at Avalon, fashions by Luna Boutique, Blink, Clodhoppers and Circe.
Hair / makeup by Joseph's Salon & Spa.