Kentucky derby hats diy

Don't get us wrong, we're totally into all things Kentucky Derby — but for us, the event is really more about the hats than anything else. Sure, the races are exciting and the traditional southern foods that go along with the event are amazing, however the fashion that comes with the Derby is fabulous with a capital "F." If you need proof, just look at these hats. Originally published May 2015. Updated May 2017.

Southern lifestyle blogger Stephanie Ziajka shows how to make your own DIY Kentucky Derby hat in today's post on Diary of a Debutante!

You can’t have a proper Kentucky Derby watching party without a big, festive derby hat! I took a trip to the dollar store and challenged myself to make my own derby hat with a few simple things, so take a look and see how easy it is to do the same and learn how to make a diy derby hat.

If a world-class horse racing event is not intriguing enough, what about a spring fashion show where everyone is bringing their A-game with all kinds of extravagant dresses, vibrant hues, and statement hats? Yes, you

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What do birds, cocktails, pinwheels and stuffed animals have in common? All make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby horse races.

While the actual derby race itself might last only a fleeting two minutes, this time honored event (the first Derby was held in 1875) is celebrated by fans for weeks both before and after, with fabulous events, parties, trays of mint juleps, and of course the ubiquitous glamorous hats. Sadly unable to attend the race in person (it's on my bucket list), I thought I'd pay homage to this festive event with some fun Derby inspired DIY's here at home. Mint Julep Granita While I found countless…

This weekend, a horse named Justify won the 144th annual Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs. Whether or not you knew that (or even watched the race), you probably saw a lot of Instagram photos of what people were wearing—because what’s the Derby without giant hats, prim tea dresses, and pastel suits? Street style photographer Lili Holzer-Glier was on the ground to capture the boldest, brightest looks, from neon fuchsia sport coats to butterfly fascinators and several hats of Marie…