Don't get us wrong, we're totally into all things Kentucky Derby — but for us, the event is really more about the hats than anything else. Sure, the races are exciting and the traditional southern foods that go along with the event are amazing, however the fashion that comes with the Derby is fabulous with a capital "F." If you need proof, just look at these hats. Originally published May 2015. Updated May 2017.

Southern lifestyle blogger Stephanie Ziajka shows how to make your own DIY Kentucky Derby hat in today's post on Diary of a Debutante!

Fascinators are fun to wear but making a DIY fascinator using dollar store supplies is a great activity to make by yourself for a party (or royal wedding), for a child's tea party or even for a girls night craft activity.

You can’t have a proper Kentucky Derby watching party without a big, festive derby hat! I took a trip to the dollar store and challenged myself to make my own derby hat with a few simple things, so take a look and see how easy it is to do the same and learn how to make a diy derby hat.

There are really just two major annual events that bring celebrities to the Midwest: the Indy 500 and the Kentucky Derby. The latter is coming up on May 2, so you need to learn ASAP how to make a Kentucky Derby hat, whether or not you'll actually…

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This weekend, a horse named Justify won the 144th annual Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs. Whether or not you knew that (or even watched the race), you probably saw a lot of Instagram photos of what people were wearing—because what’s the Derby without giant hats, prim tea dresses, and pastel suits? Street style photographer Lili Holzer-Glier was on the ground to capture the boldest, brightest looks, from neon fuchsia sport coats to butterfly fascinators and several hats of Marie…

If a world-class horse racing event is not intriguing enough, what about a spring fashion show where everyone is bringing their A-game with all kinds of extravagant dresses, vibrant hues, and statement hats? Yes, you

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