May 4, 2012

Friday Fancies : Derby Days









dress: vintage  |  belt : express  |  shoes & purse: gianni bini  | fascinator :  dillards  |  jewels : palestine, lebanon

I have a huge obsession with hats.  I've got a shelf full of them, and every time I walk past a rack of them I get all giddy inside.  There's something so fun about them!  I especially love huge ones that no one in their right minds would wear - at least in the US.  I mean look at how cool the Brits look in all of their fascinator glory.  I saw we start a movement to get more Americans to wear cooler hats.  

Who's with me?!

P.S. on a completely un-related note, I'm wearing my dress backwards in these photos.  I didn't like the way the dress looked originally so I thought it'd be fun to reverse it and have a modest neckline.  I'm quite pleased with the result.  Now I'm off to see what else I can wear in reverse ;-)

p.p.s  linking up to friday fancies!  click here to see more derby inspiration as well as cinco de mayo outfits!
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23 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseMay 4, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    I love this dress..you look stunning!! I think it looks smashing turned around and I most likely would have done the same. And I agree with you..I have an obsession for hats too..this fascinator is gorgeous. And we should start a movement to get America to wear cooler hats ;-) Have a great weekend! xx

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  2. Dee {Strings and Buttons}May 4, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    I was about to ask you about that ring! Stunning! And as for hats, I absolutely love them! I have a few that I simply can't live without. Yours is gorgeous and very chic! And smart idea with the dress. You look ready to partyyy! x

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  3. Ashlyn | Let It Be BeautifulMay 4, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    great outfit pretty girl. that turq looks lovely & love that hat!

    happy weekend
    xx ashlyn

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  4. MillieMay 4, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Looking really gorgeous. I love everything about this outfit.

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  5. AmandaMay 4, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I agree, I love hats too. I've been trying to bring back pillboxes for ages!
    Pretty outfit as well!

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  6. CollectionsMay 4, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    This outfit is stunning.

    Collections

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  7. les joliesMay 4, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    You look amazing.

    From Paris with love!
    Kristina

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  8. aliciaMay 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    amazing!! I'm definitely with you on the hat obsession.

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  9. so anthroMay 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Love the color and cute and it's just perfect for the Derby! :)

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  10. siddathorntonMay 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    beautiful!

    - l

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  11. Cassidy LeeMay 4, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Pretty! And I completely agree about hats - I am obsessed and to be able to wear them without seeming crazy would be fun!

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  12. YasmeenMay 5, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Then you'd LOVE Melbourne... especially every year during the racing carnival. Everyone dolls up with cocktail dresses, hats, fascinators - it's so much fun, and the whole city looks like a giant blast from the past :D You'd fit right in xx

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  13. nikMay 5, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Hello! I came to your blog, because the name of your blog intrigued me, cos I study arabic;). I l love the color of your dress, you look so beautiful in blue and with your cool hat! And the shoes are also great! I'm glad I found you because your blog is awesome! Good job and please keep posting, because you do it great, and I start following and will visit you with pleasure!
    تحية من بولندا
    nik

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  14. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Just found your blog through Sarah Tucker's fairytales are true and I just had to leave a note because a few things. First off I went to lebanon last year and learned habibi as one of my first words. I saw it on your blog and got so excited! Then I discover that you are a nurse! I am too and just started working in the ICU back in 2009. I have my own blog where I write about it and other stuff too. http://oncallrn.blogspot.com I'm excited I found your blog! Happy Sat!

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  15. NikellMay 5, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I love that dress! I love how you've turned it backwards. I'm totally with you on the hat thing. The Brits know how to do it big when it comes to hats and fascinatiors...I love it (^_^)

    Have a fabulous weekend,
    Nikell

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  16. NaNaMay 5, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    You look stunning!! And what a great idea to wear the dress in reverse! Excellent way to get a great deal out of your clothing :)

    Love from the NaNa girls xoxo

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  17. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my... I LOVE that hair piece! WOW!!!! You look so cute! xoxo

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  18. WinnieMay 6, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Loving the pink shoes with that aqua outfit!

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  19. Caroline ThornhamMay 6, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful colour, and the fascinator is very cute, really finishes the outfit off! xx

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  20. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    So beautiful colours...:-)

    http://velvetique.blogspot.com

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  21. K A T H L E E N May 6, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    gorgeous blog you have! that dress is a pretty colour

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  22. Nicole ReneMay 8, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I am in love with those heels!!!! And that headpiece is so funky & fun!! Love it!

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  23. Laura @TravelocafeMay 14, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Now this is a lovely hat, really sweet. It looks extra sweet on your lovely head. Wonderful pictures. :)

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