Pomegranate, Inc Warehouse Sale

Tuesday, I had the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the Pomegranate, Inc. Warehouse Sale. Y'all, it was absolutely amazing.  If you aren't familiar with the brand, Pomegranate is a line of bags, table linens, and clothing based in Lexington. Their designs are so fresh and fun and timeless!

I ran across these Kentucky Wildcats cloth napkins; I *may* have had to buy the apron as well!

This cashmere/ wool blend poncho is so classic; I know I'll wear it time and again!

These potholders in the Round the Christmas Tree print have me pretty pumped for holiday baking!

Oh my goodness; I was so excited about this embroidered pillow! It has a sale price of $45!

And this pineapple print apron is the most perfect hostess gift I've ever seen!

 

Visit the Pomegranate Warehouse Sale today through Saturday at 527 Lagonda Ave in Lexington. If you stop by today or tomorrow, mention HerKentucky for an additional 10% off your purchase! 

Thanks so much to Pomegranate for partnering on this event! I hope you love their textiles as much as I do!

Legally Blonde The Musical Event at Draper James Lexington!

Elle Woods is coming to Lexington, y'all. ELLE WOODS.

The LEXington Theatre Company is staging a production of Legally Blonde: The Musical on July 20-23 at the Lexington Opera House. Even better, the Lexington Draper James store is hosting a shopping event this Wednesday, July 12, from 7-9 p.m. to celebrate the opening of Legally Blonde the Musical. You can  shop, meet the cast of Legally Blonde, and enjoy champagne and sweet treats! To make it even better, 10% of the evening's proceeds will benefit The LEXington Theatre Company. The event is free, but Draper James does ask that you RSVP here! 
 
If you can't make the event, you can always dress in Elle Woods' signature shade of pink. Shop my  Elle Woods-approved Draper James favorites below, and click here for $20 off your order on Draper James' website! 

Draper James Horseshoe Key Fob

If y'all are anything like me, you're loving all things equestrian and mint julep this spring. I mean, Derby is basically Louisville's own three-week carnival season; why shouldn't we dress like it?

A few of y'all asked about the Draper James Horseshoe Key Fob I posted on Instagram yesterday. I love to switch out fobs, or "charms," as I like to think of them, on my bag to keep it fresh with the season. The horseshoe is perfect for Derby time.  You can find it here, and there are also some great new Lexington and Kentucky-themed products that have dropped on the Draper James site this morning. I seriously want them all! (Click here, and you'll receive $20 off your Draper James online order!)

It's feeling like a lucky week! Follow Herkentucky on IG this week for betting tips from legendary jockey @brothers.donna, the first look at @thesummitatfritzfarm, and the @derbymuseum Gala! 🐎🐎🐎 . . . . #kentuckyderby #kentuckyblogger #blogger #sharelouisville #lillypulitzer #draperjames #fblogger #summitatfritzfarm #sharelouisville #sharethelex

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Draper James Horseshoe Key Fob

If you want to celebrate The Horse Racing Capital of the World (and what I consider the prettiest town in America!), The Lexington Horseshoe Key Fob is now available to pre-order, celebrating the upcoming opening of the store at The Summit at Fritz Farm! 

These Lexington Cocktail Napkins would be the perfect hostess gift for a Lexingtonian or a Lexington expatriate who misses home!

And how perfect are these mint julep paper coasters for a Derby party?

Happy week before Derby week, y'all! 

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What to Wear to Keeneland's October Meet

The number one question that HerKentucky readers have for us is "What should I wear to Keeneland?"  Here in Kentucky, a trip to Lexington's storied Keeneland Race Course isn't just a trip to bet on the ponies. It's a full-scale experience of racing, food, fun, and, of course, fashion. Trust me when I say that 70% of all the people you've ever met in your life will be at the track any day you go.

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Keeneland Crowd

Well, that may be a slight exaggeration, but with weekend crowds reaching over 25,000 people, you sure will see a lot of Kentuckians at Keeneland. To help you look your best, we've put together a few dress code tips that will help you look great at the track!

If you're going to stay near the Paddock --General Admission, Grandstand, or Equestrian Room-- there's no need to dress up very much.  Guys often opt for khakis and polo shirts, and women can wear slacks. You're actually dressing for a horse race in these sections.  These are the areas nearest the track itself, and people are truly there to watch (and bet on) the horses. With that said, don't be surprised to see a lot of dresses and sport coats in the lower-levels.  In recent years, a culture of dressy tailgating (think Steeplechase) has popped up among college students and twenty-somethings, and the second floor (General Admission) Sports Bar often resembles a campus bar or fraternity semi-formal.  While the dress code says "casual", there's plenty of Vineyard Vines ties and Lilly Pulitzer dresses to be seen. 

Lexington and Kentucky Dining Rooms Dress Code, via Keeneland.

Phoenix Dining Room Dress Code, image via Keeneland

If you'll be dining in the upper-level, enclosed dining rooms-- The Lexington, Kentucky, or Phoenix Rooms-- then expect to dress for a business event.  The Lexington and Kentucky rooms -- dining rooms often reserved for business and social gatherings-- have a "business formal" dress code; these areas require men to don a coat and tie, and skirts/dresses/dressy slacks for ladies.   The Phoenix Room-- another reserved dining room-- is "business casual", requiring collared shirts and slacks for men and dresses/pantsuits for ladies. 

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Most of all, dress nicely, look good, and have a great day at the races!

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