Well friends, it’s official…Opening Day at Del Mar is my favorite day of the year! Last week Del Mar kicked off it’s 2018 racing season and opening day did not disappoint! It’s the biggest & best party of the year if you ask me. Each year my hat has gotten bigger & bigger and I am not mad about it one bit. In fact, next year I may even enter the official hat contest and create my own!

Every year we start off with a little pre-party at The Brigantine in Del Mar. It’s the perfect location to meet up with friends beforehand and there is a great view of the track behind us!

Of course we had to snap a few photos in the paddock!

I also got lucky this year and was able to snap a quick photo with a jockey before his race!

But even cooler than that…was getting to meet Les Kepics who has been playing “The Call to Post” before every race since 1985! He was so kind and even played “Happy Birthday” for an attendee.

Opening day is a day to see and be seen. Obviously, I HAD to take a pic with this guy!

My #OOTD details: Self Portrait Dress (It runs small so I recommend sizing up! I went up two sizes!), Deux Lux Clutch, Jeffrey Campbell Heels (similar), LAGOS Cuff Bracelet, Tom Ford Sunglasses (on MAJOR sale) and my hat is by Carol Bader Designs.

So exciting to be able to watch the race right on the track!

And the fun doesn’t end at the track…there are several after parties. Most notably is the Hats, Heels & Hooves party at The Inn as well as at L’Auberge.

Be sure and visit www.dmtc.com for a full list of all the events going on this racing season. I’m looking forward to the Pacific Classic, Craft Beer Festival and I definitely plan on being there for the Warren G / DJ Quik concert!!!

P.S. You can see what I wore years previous here and here. I guess I have a thing for dresses with stars on them!

Thank you to Del Mar Racing for providing me and my guests tickets to all the opening day fun! We made memories to last a lifetime and already can’t wait for next year!