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Derby Style: 3 Race Day Looks + Giveaway

Sarah Phillips — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 07:48:54 +0000

It’s time to break out the flowery dresses, grandiose hats and mix an ice-cold mint julep, because horse racing season is here. Growing up in an equestrian family, I went to my fair share of horse races, frequenting Virginia’s Gold Cup and making a yearly family pilgrimage to Saratoga Springs, New York for the Travers Stakes. As a little girl, I loved going to the races to see the horses of course, but nearly as much I loved to take in the unique fashion that comes with race day. As the years have gone by, the thrill of picking winners and new dresses has only intensified. This weekend kicks off the Triple Crown with The Kentucky Derby. But if you aren’t headed to Lexington and are in the DC/VA/MD area then you still have the option to head to Virginia’s Gold Cup on Saturday and look just as fabulous. So whether it’s the Derby, Gold Cup or attending a race-day party, you will need to dress the part and I have a few style tips up my sleeve to ensure that you look hot-to-trot. If this is your first time attending a horse race, there are a few things you will need […]

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Virginia Gold Cup’s Finest

admin — Mon, 05 May 2014 13:00:09 +0000

The Virginia Gold Cup races have been running since 1922 in Fauquier County, where I was born and raised, and are attended by over 50,000 spectators every year. The Virginia Gold Cup is one of those events that us locals anxiously await every spring; it’s the combination of good friends, horses, and a beautiful setting that get us all giddy for this annual occurrence. We carefully plan out our race day outfits, pull together the best tailgate decor and even craft the perfect cocktail to go along with it all. This year was one of the best Gold Cup races to date; the mint juleps were strong, the fashion was fierce and the weather was perfection. Best Dressed Ladies Best Dressed Couples Best Dressed Groups Best Tailgate Decor Largest Hat Award Largest Drink Award Until next year Gold Cup! xoxo Sarah

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52 Thursdays to host Gold Cup Shopping Event

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:52:36 +0000

Still looking for that perfect get up for spring Gold Cup? Look no further, I am hosting a fabulous night of shopping and champagne with the lovely ladies of Brandlink DC and Meaghan Moynahan of District Sparkle at local Bethesda boutique Ginger. Come join us on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:30-8:30 for tons of giveaways from Bluemercury, Drybar and discounts from Ginger Boutique. Shop and sip the night away as we help style your perfect race day look! Hope to see you all there! The first 30 to RSVP to ginger@brandlinkdcrsvp.com for Wednesday’s event at Ginger will receive advance screening passes to 20th Century Fox’s upcoming film THE OTHER WOMAN starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton! xoxo Sarah

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