Derby Tips From Our Luxe Panel: Top 3 things you need to know about hats, dresses, and more!

It's that time of year! Derby season is upon us and Derby is right around the corner. Derby dressing and planning can be overwhelming at times so we've polled our Luxe panel to tell us what they suggest for Derby day tips on how to keep you fabulous, dry, and ready for anything the day brings.

Go Luxe With Clothing!

BY: Tiffany White 
PHOTOS: Melissa Donald
MAKEUP: Isidro Valencia

Where are the best boutiques in town to find your perfect holiday style? Look no further! We’re showcasing the chosen Luxe honorees as selected by the Today’s Woman Luxe Panel. These boutiques offer glitz and glamour for your holiday wardrobe or gift giving.

Luxe Classic Clothing Winner: Rodes for Her

Kate Spade dress, $398, available at Rodes, 4938 Brownsboro Rd #200, 502.753.7633; Gucci style silver necklace with gold plating Italian convertible, $1,600, available at From the Vault, 3720 Frankfort Avenue, 502.893.0900; Vince Camuto shoes, $110, available at Dillard’s, Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road, 502.893.4400; Skull purse, $93, available at Olivia & Co., 4903 Brownsboro Road, 502.426.4046.

MODEL: Allison Smith, Relay for Life Specialist, The American Cancer Society

Go Luxe With Jewelry!

BY: Tiffany White

PHOTOS: Melissa Donald

MAKEUP: Isidro Valencia

Where can you go to find the best jewelry in town for your holiday wardrobe or gift giving? You can't go wrong with these Jewelry winners chosen as Luxe honorees by the Today’s Woman Luxe Panel.

Luxe Engagement Rings Winner: Royal Jewelers

From top to bottom: 18K white gold Great Gatsby style ring by Diadori, $3,840; 18K white gold fancy yellow radiant cut diamond by Royal Jewelers, $9,950; 18K rose and white gold modern twist engagement ring by Diadori, $3,800; 18K white gold flower diamond band by Hidalgo, $1,630; 18K flower design halo semi-mount ring by Romance, $2,590; 18K rose and white gold double halo engagement ring by Diadori, $3,175; 18K white gold ribbon design band with a princess cut center diamond by Tacori, $4,230.