Ready to Run
The Kentucky Derby generates an enormous amount of overtime within the local community. Local businesses have extended their normal work hours to accommodate shoppers. Restaurants have been booked for months. And lawns have begun to transform into green oases.
Louisvillians take great pride when hosting their guests for Derby. And there isn’t much time to rest because it becomes a mad rush to maneuver around town to all the different engagements we attend. It becomes survival of the fittest. Here are a few items that I can’t live without.
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- Visine helps get the red out.
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- Vineyard Vines is the official neckwear of the Kentucky Derby. Ties ($85), bow ties ($45) and women’s scarves ($98) can be purchased at Rodes, The Fashion Post and at Churchill Downs. Online you can find them at www.kentuckyderby.com.
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- Tory Burch flip-flops ($45) from Rodes for Her, 4938 Brownsboro Road, 502.753.7633.
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- Tide bleach stick is great for accidents.
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- Needlepoint flask ($65) from The Fashion Post, 2420 Lime Kiln Lane, 502.423.6700.
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- Make sure to bring some Altoids.
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- Korrect Optical, 4036 Dutchmans Lane, 502.895.2020, offers a large selection of eyewear from Tom Ford, Bvlgari, Versace, Prada and more.
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- Hollywood Fashion Tape ($10) and Dimrs ($33) from Circe, 3630 Brownsboro Road, 502.894.0095.
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- Flask ($19.95) available in an array of colors from Luna Boutique, 1310 Bardstown Road, 502.454.7620.
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- Chambord and Woodford Reserve are great additions to any Derby party.
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- Chambord and Woodford Reserve are great additions to any Derby party.
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- Becca cosmetics pressed powder ($42) from Circe, 3630 Brownsboro Road, 502.894.0095.
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- Becca cosmetics lip-gloss ($23) from Circe, 3630 Brownsboro Road, 502.894.0095.
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- Advil is a must for a day at the track.
Category: Mixing It Up
About the Author (Author Profile)
Lori Kommor, Columnist/Event Chair
lkommor@voice-tribune.com
502.897.8900
Lori wears many hats: writing two weekly columns, chairing The
Voice-Tribune’s events and keeping the staff fed with a stash of snacks
Willy Wonka would envy. She’s a fervent high school soccer fan (go
Collegiate!) and has the raspy voice to prove it after game days.
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