It was pretty exciting to be at Fox2 news this morning and to see my dresses for Grown Ups on television aspart of the Ketucky Derby Segment.

If I were you, I’d be asking myself, “What the heck does Karen have to do with the Kentucky Derby?”

Answer: “Nothing”

However, I met with the hat designer Rachelle Willnus a couple weeks ago.  You know, just as I was planning to go down to Whipstitch, and right when I was saying “no” to things that weren’t sewing pattern or instruction-related?

Well, I’m so happy I said “Yes” to this chance.  It was fabulous to work with Rachelle, and to design dresses for Janna, Joan (in hazelnut soy/bamboo tank dress on the right), Sophie (in a red shot-cotton flirty sundress on the left), and Marlene (in the linen wrap dress in the middle).

I got to meet (and LOVE!) Sarah Jane.  We giggled offstage with Cheryl before the segment was filmed:

Made in Michigan: Derby Hats by Rachelle: MyFoxDETROIT.com

Grand total of redheads in the Green Room = 5

I can’t resist sharing some backstage photos.  I am so thrilled with how the dresses came out (and FIT!) and how gorgeous everyone looked in their hats and jewelry.

Why, oh why did I not bring my actual camera?

(I hope David Mello got some good shots with his fancy lenses.)

If you want to see more, or get your hands on one of those hats, there will be a live event (party!) in my town (at the State of MInd Gallery) on Friday where all the fashions and hats will be available.

Someone was smart enough to snap a quick photo of the designers before we took off for coffee …(well, a nap was my intention, but you know how that goes with kids on Spring Break this week).