Posts with tag KentuckyDerby

Head Strong - Hat Designer Eugenia Kim Gives StyleList Her Top(per) Secrets

Email thisPosted May 4th 2009 at 5:30PM by Susannah Cahn

Filed under: Accessories, Celebrities with Style, Interviews

Head Games at the Derby

Shielded from the derby jungle by a white veil, Brooke looks like she's wearing cupcake frosting.

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Never one for subtlety, Star was the view at this weekend's festivities.

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When Kim K. looks downright demure, you know something's off. Or it must be the Derby.

Jason Kempin, WireImage

The singer strikes again! With all due R-E-S-P-E-C-T, it appears a spaceship has landed.

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We think we've seen that hat before. Only it was a dress. In a John Hughes movie. (We also thought the hanging planter was part of the hat. Not a stretch.)

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Honey, I blew up the shower cap! There's nothing little about this Bow Peep look.

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Check out the horsing around on this dude's flower-adorned fedora.

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This just might be stranger than the original Twin Peaks. And maybe he should've considered a modeling career-balancing a book has nothing on this!

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This twisted sister isn't clowning around. We're sure Jerry Garcia would be proud, tough her headpiece is far from dead.

Andy Lyons, Getty Images

So, we don't know the first thing about horse racing and can't really comprehend why anyone would bet on a 50-1 horse (the odds of under ~~dog~~ horse and surprise Kentucky Derby winner "Mine That Bird"). But we did tune in to the 135th KD on Saturday... for the hats! They're so ridiculous and over the top, that we have to admit it's become one of our favorite spectator sports.

Okay, so a balloon animal headpiece might not fly outside the annual gathering of one-uppers, but don't let that burst your hat bubble! StyleList talked to hat designer extraordinaire, Eugenia Kim (eugeniakim.com) -- whose toppers have been worn by stars including Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Ashlee Simpson, who all opted for the "Muffy" equestrian cap, and Mary J. Blige (who wears EK's "Scarlett" hat on the cover of her multi-platinum album "Reflections - A Retrospective") -- about more realistic spring options.

StyleList: What is the hat for Spring/Summer '09?

Eugenia Kim: I would have to say that the hat for Spring/Summer 09 is our "MAX 1" straw hat (an ivory fedora with black ruched crystal mesh band). This hat is our number one best seller for the season, and it fits great on everyone! It even comes with other color options which makes it more 'wearable' and versatile.

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What does it take to win the Kentucky Derby? This hat!

Email thisPosted Jul 11th 2008 at 2:51PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Hair Care

Okay, so an amazing hat won't win the race, but we're actually not terribly interested in that part anyway. We're far more fascinated by the hats that the Derby brings out, and the Kentucky Derby Museum has chosen the hat with which it is most impressed this year -- Gena Conti Millinery's Orange Ade.

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Angie Shultz: Hatmaker extraordinaire

Email thisPosted May 8th 2008 at 8:06AM by Tiffany Neal

Filed under: Style in the News

As we mentioned earlier, the Kentucky Derby took place this past weekend.

While we won't discuss the tragic and untimely death of Eight Belles -- the horse who broke down after the race and had to be euthanized (R.I.P.) -- we do want to give a major shout out to Angie Shultz, hatmaker extraordinaire, for keeping all of the event images looking interesting.

Several of the over-the-top head pieces worn by some of our favorite celebs were made by the legendary designer.

In this clip, watch as the very proud southern woman explains to Wall Street Journal reporter Beckey Bright that a women's hat at the Kentucky Derby is the piece de resistance of her entire ensemble. Enjoy!

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Why aren't you wearing this? Shiela Fajil Gold Horse Shoe Necklace

Email thisPosted Apr 30th 2008 at 9:28AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

In case you weren't yet aware, the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. And, in addition to a fabulous hat, you need jewelry, right? But what jewelry to wear? Should you dig the diamonds out of the vault? Go classic with pearls? Find something that matches your millinery?

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Make your own Kentucky Derby hat

Email thisPosted Apr 29th 2008 at 12:27PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories

Kentucky Derby fashion is most excellent, escpecially the hats. They are truly the definition of fabulous, and they just wouldn't do anywhere else.

However, not everyone can afford to spend $100 or more on a hat that might not be worn more than once, especially if it's just for a party and not for the Derby itself. In that case, you might want to create your own hat.

Gallery: Get Inspired: Fun, fabulous Kentucky Derby hats

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The crazy fashions of the Kentucky Derby

Email thisPosted Apr 28th 2008 at 1:31PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Dresses, Celebrities with Style

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The Kentucky Derby brings with it so much excitement -- the parties, the betting, the race itself -- but none of that comes close to the excitement of the fashions.

Of course, the hats are the main draw -- from the fabulously funky to the terribly tacky, unique hats (for the men as well as for the ladies) are an absolute must. But one can't get away with wearing only a hat to the Derby. (Seriously. Don't try it.) When it comes to clothing, here's what you can expect:

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Decorating for your Kentucky Derby party

Email thisPosted Apr 18th 2008 at 12:37PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Haute Home

The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner (Saturday, May 3) -- what are your plans? If you're not heading to Louisville, you can still enjoy the festivities of the event by hosting a fabulous party in your home.

If you want to keep some of the Derby traditions in tact, you'll need to serve some particular drinks and dishes, but even before the food comes out, you'll want to set the tone with decor. Here are two ways to decorate, going along with the two types of Derby-goers (Millionaire's Row and the infield).

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Fashionable food and drink for your Kentucky Derby Party

Email thisPosted Apr 18th 2008 at 10:02AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Fashionable Food

A stylish party is one part fabulous atmosphere, one part gorgeous guests, and one part fashionable food and drink -- a Kentucky Derby party is no exception.

First things first -- you can't celebrate the Derby without serving up mint juleps. This is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, made of sugar, water, mint, and bourbon (or variations thereof). Ideally, they should be served in a chilled, silver cup (which are fun gifts for your guests to take home).

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Holy water? Not quite

Email thisPosted Aug 2nd 2006 at 2:50PM by Nic Lloyd

Filed under: Fashionable Food, Style in the News

First, we had designer ice cubes. Today, we have Style.com's item of the week -- Santa Maria Novella Water, from the luxurious producer of fragrances, soaps, and herbal remedies.

This "instant cure" water dates back to the 17th century when women dressed in ridiculously too tight corsets would faint -- and this "potion" would come to the rescue. Apparently, this tiny bottle can also help ease motion sickness and improve digestion.

$13 for such a small bottle of what could potentially be straight out of the tap? Wait -- what if you put designer ice cubes into a glass of Santa Maria Novella Water?

This somehow reminds me of the $1000 mint julep served at the Kentucky Derby this year, equipped with ice straight from the Arctic.

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Offensive or artistic?
Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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Is Megan the new Angelina?
Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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Palin's Pedi
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