Party, Yall {Kentucky Oaks}

This weekend is the official kick-off party for the 2012 Kentucky Oaks and Derby. Louisville is buzzing with excitement, planning, and shopping.

The Kentucky Oaks is a day of racing preceding the Kentucky Derby. It is called Louisville's Derby by some locals. It's a day the ladies take center stage. All fillies (female horses) run, and breast cancer awareness is supported by the annual Pink Out, which means pink is the predominate color worn to the day's races. The event even has it's own official drink, which I've included for you here.

Amazing accessories, namely hats, are a must at the races and going over the top is permissible. This fascinator by Cressida is just enough and looks both sculptural and painterly. Kluster earrings are made locally and the color combinations are extensive. Robert Joyner was responsible for the Oaks and Derby posters created this year. I love his use of color, and think that using an impressionistic technique was a great choice is capturing the movement of a racing horse. 

1. Oaks Lily® in official glass kentuckyderbyparty.com ($6) 2. Hats By Cressida, Pale Pink and Black Fascinator etsy.com ($80) 3. Nadia & Co., Kenetic Splash cookies nadiaandco.com (contact for pricing) 5. Robert Joyner, Original Equine Painting rjoynerartworks.com ($28.50) 5. Kluster, pink, rose, and pale green earring etsy.com ($28.50)