Romantic, Saucy Hat for Polo or Track

I had the honor of attending a fundraiser for Old Friends at Cabin Creek at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs on Kentucky Derby day.

Old Friends is a nonprofit that provides " at risk" racehorses - 

those whose racing and breeding careers had come to an end - 

with the dignified retirement they deserve. 

By promoting these celebrated horses 

through a campaign of education and tourism, 

Old Friends draws attention to all retired Thoroughbreds 

and all equines in need.

Cabin Creek is home to 

Travers winners Thunder Rumble and Will's Way; 

stakes winners Watchem Smokey and New Export; 

America's lovable loser Zippy Chippy, as well as 

Cool N Collective, Midnight Secret, Red Down South, 

Karakorum Patriot, Moonshadow Gold and Mr. Cowboy.

Emma B. hat, Lilly Pulitzer Adeline dress and purse, 

Ross-Simons coral necklace and earrings

vintage shoes (similar here), mint julep

I absolutely loved the hat display that Joyce A. Locks 

from Hat sational! by Dei brought to the event.  

Joyce was kind enough to suggest hats 

for me and several other attendees.

I decided to take my hat collection to the next level 

and purchase a brilliant yellow hat 

reminiscent of the hats I have seen on a certain British lady.

Here is the underside of the hat, 

which is held on the head by a headband.

I felt amazing as soon as I put this hat on. 

It was much easier to wear than a floppy hat - 

I was able to see everyone I spoke to 

and never worried about a hat covering my eyes.

I also felt the impulse to stand up straight and smile!

As a petite woman, this hat works very well for me.  

I find that many hats in my collection cover my eyes 

unless I push them back from my eyebrows. 

I can also see shapes through the hat, which means 

I won't be running into fellow track or polo attendees 

due to poor peripheral vision.

I was also lucky enough to get a photo with 

some other very fabulous ladies in their hats!

Have you ever tried a new fashion style 

because of someone you admired? 

This is my first posting for Not Dead Yet Style's 'Visible Monday' 

Learn more and see the other participants here:

http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/2012/05/visible-monday-45-i-pose-with-only-my.html