Saturday, May 5, 2018

Kentucky Fashion Social Media Accounts

When Polyvore.com was bought by another company over 200 of my clothing design Sets disappeared from this blog.  I'm grateful that I was able to Pin 100% of my Sets to my Pinterest boards so at least they can still be viewed.  My purpose for creating the majority of my Sets was to inspire women over 50 to style outfits for themselves. I also created professional Sets for women in funeral service because I am in funeral service myself.  Although I miss creating Sets I know that my time might be better spent writing on this blog more frequently. I post something on my Kentucky Fashion Facebook page nearly every day. I have that account synced to my Twitter account by the same name.  I have been posting Vintage items that I find beautiful or interesting on my Instagram account.  All links to my accounts are at the bottom of this page. Please Like and Follow me if you are interested. Feel free to email me at: kentuckyfashion@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/kentuckyfashion
https://www.pinterest.com/KentuckyFashion/                  
https://twitter.com/kentuckyfashion
https://www.instagram.com/pamela_owen/

It took this photo of my dressing table and accessories to inspire women my age to gather their beautiful things together in one place simply because they love them.  I call this photo "My Favorite Things."

Pamela Owen                                           

Friday, May 4, 2018

10 Tips for Attending the Kentucky Derby

I've invited my good friend Mary Gayle to be a guest blogger today to help you get ready for going to Churchill Downs. She and her husband entertained out of town business guests for years. I don't think anyone has better advice for me to share with you.

10 Tips for Attending the Kentucky Oaks and Derby

1. Comfy shoes.
2. Bandaids, ibuprofen, etc.
3. Poncho, clear is nice so your dress can still be seen.
4. Foldable, lightweight tote bag and paper hand towels to wrap Mint Julip and Lilly glasses to take home.
5. Snack mix in clear baggies. Food lines can be long and you need to keep food in your stomach if you are drinking alcohol.
6. Cell phone service is scattered, make sure your family knows this.
7. Loose change to tip the bathroom attendants. They are wonderful and most have mints and other handy things.
8. In case of a chill, stick a scarf in your bag.
(Or tie it to the handle of your handbag to look chic! Pam)
9. Place your Derby bet way before post time. Men are notorious for the last minute bet. There may be lots of shoving and stepping on toes.
10. Sing "My Old Kentucky Home" loud and proud!  You are already a winner because you are lucky enough to attend!
Should you have the winning ticket and want to wait to avoid lines you have weeks to go back and collect.
               https://www.facebook.com/kentuckyfashion
                https://www.pinterest.com/KentuckyFashion/
https://twitter.com/kentuckyfashion
            https://www.instagram.com/pamela_owen/
     E-mail: kentuckyfashion@gmail.com  

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Kentucky Derby Hat Advice

If you plan to wear a hat to the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby please pull the brim down on your forehead. If you try to keep your bangs from getting messed up you could end up looking like you are wearing a costume. Face it...your hairstyle is going to get trashed by your hat so you might as well pull that brim down to keep the sun out of your eyes. Don't be a "Little Debbie," "Annie Oakley" or "Polyanna" at Churchill Downs.

Lily Pulitzer