Derby Hats

Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby and I love everything that goes along with it!
even the mint juleps and I don't drink and have never had one in my life... haha.
I love that the Kentucky Derby is such an iconic American event and I look forward to it every spring.
what is my favorite part you ask??  those hats!

These are a few I wouldn't mind showing up at Churchill Downs in. [I went to Churchill Downs on my 9th birthday once, not for the derby... but my goal is go to next year for my 25th!!]

Del Mar Hat Company

so do you watch the Derby? just for the hats, or to see the horses too?? In my family we always pick a horse... this year I picked Pants On Fire, mainly because the jockey is a girl!! and she is adorable and feisty.
who do you want??
and no I don't gamble, its all fun and games :)

The many hats of Princess Catherine

There are hats and then there are fascinators.
and I find fascinators fascinating. [and I'm a huge nerd]
They are basically a large decorative headpiece.  They're also called cocktail hats.

She has also worn a wide array of other types hats too...

which is your favorite??  Mine is the 1st fascinator.  love it!

a hat for every princess

Dear America, please take a hint from these royals and start wearing hats! and not just to the Kentucky Derby.

Some of my favorite and the most outrageous hats from today's royal wedding.
from people magazine.

those crazy cousins.

PRINCESS EUGENIE AND PRINCESS BEATRICE 

 SANTA MONTEFIORE AND TARA PALMER-TOMKINSON

 over the top and I LOVE it.

MIRIAM GONZALEZ

 

LOVE THIS ONE!

PRINCESS MATHILDE OF BELGIUM

Gorgeous all the way around.
PRINCESS LETIZIA

the Beckhams never disappoint

 

PRINCESS MARIE-CHANTAL OF GREECE

a standout in purple that's for sure!

LORNA BROOKING

 Chelsy Davy, Harry's girlfriend... she is nothing like Kate, which is fitting because Harry doesn't seem to be anything like William!

and Her Majesty the Queen looking incredible in yellow, and not just for an 85 year old.

Stay tuned for more about hats later this week!
What do you think?  You love them too?