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Heck Yes. Wear a Dress.

May 2, 2010 by Joy the Baker 153 Comments

On the Lamb Derby Party 

For a second I thought I might sit around my house this past weekend and wallow knee deep in self pity and other sorrows.  Sounds like fun, right?  A real riot.  

I thought better of it.  I kicked myself right in the pants and put on the biggest party dress I could find.  

Big party dresses are key to healing any of life’s little hiccups.  You think I’m kidding?  Put on a dress… you’ll feel way better.   

On the Lamb Derby Party 

Know what else helps with life’s hiccups?  Bourbon.  Or wait…. does that cause the hiccups in the first place?  I’m not sure.  Jury is still out on that one.  

On the Lamb Derby Party 

Big party dress, check.  Bourbon, check.  Country funk records spinin’ on the turntable, check.  One heck of an afternoon in the sun… success.  

On the Lamb Derby Party 

Throw in my two best friends Whitney and Rachel.  Holy heckballs…. that was one fine weekend.  

Please note:  this post was just a shameless excuse to show you the fantastic vintage dress I wore this weekend.  If this dress or my unabashed love of bourbon and country funk music offends your sensibilities…. well… that’s a real shame.  You must admit though… it’s a pretty rad dress.  

Tomorrow we discuss pie bars.  It’s important.  Really important. 

Photographs by Marisa Q Photography

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  1. CPR

    May 3, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Oh my gosh, you are too freakin’ cute. What a great dress. Hope the weekend cheered you up a bit, sounds like a fabulous time!!

    Reply
  2. Krista

    May 3, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Oh, you are awesome! :-) I love this. :-) Love that you made a gorgeous day out of a buggery one. :-)

    Reply
  3. Yolanda

    May 3, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    That dress is beyond rad. You look so dang adorable in it, especially with the little shoulder tat peeking through. Glad you got out this weekend. And glad to see a smile on your face.

    Reply
  4. Alicia

    May 3, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Great Dress Joy!!1 I’m totally not going to lie… I di the exact same thing with my Sunday. Spring dress? Check. Best Friend? Check. Scenic drive to cute town for window shopping? Check and Check! Such a good way to cure Boy blues.

    Reply
  5. Dana

    May 3, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    How can life be anything but good when you own a dress like that?

    Reply
  6. Nicki

    May 3, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Best.Dress.Ever.

    Reply
  7. RLV

    May 3, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    You’re gorgeous! I love that dress. And I think your tattoo compliments it. :)

    Reply
  8. Betsy

    May 3, 2010 at 11:52 am

    You look lovely in your dress!

    Reply
  9. ErinsFoodFiles

    May 3, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Joy Joy Joy… I didn’t think I could love you any more, but to discover you celebrate the Derby? I love it! I was born and bred a KY girl. I even rode horses for a while. (Now I’m a Nashvillian, and a television editor, quite different!)

    PS. If you’re looking for a cocktail idea with that Bulleit, try a Bourbon Ball Martini!

    Reply
  10. Effie

    May 3, 2010 at 11:49 am

    you look absolutely gorgeous joy! love the dress too!

    Reply
  11. Myrnie

    May 3, 2010 at 11:40 am

    You look gorgeous- what a fun afternoon!

    Reply
  12. Lib

    May 3, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Dresses, big hats and bourbon… Was the occasion the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby? If so, you were in perfect style!

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      May 3, 2010 at 11:38 am

      why yes… it was a derby occasion. i love the derby for dresses, hats, horses and bourbon. it’s one of the best days of the year!

      Reply
  13. Kelly

    May 3, 2010 at 11:12 am

    That dress is incredible!

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  14. jenny

    May 3, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Too cute for words, how could you not feel better when you look that stunning! Absolutely love that dress, I suppose its a one of a kind?

    Reply
  15. Chrys

    May 3, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Wow! Love the dress! Glad you enjoyed your weekend. Looking forward to more of your awesomeness!

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