Kentucky derby party hats

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

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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What do birds, cocktails, pinwheels and stuffed animals have in common? All make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby horse races.

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Learn how to make a fascinator for the Kentucky Derby. What materials to use for a fascinator and tips for how to wear a fascinator.

The ladies at the annual racing event really do have fun with fashion. Photogallery

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.