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Brad’s Bets, 145th Kentucky Derby

This is officially our 4th year of Brad’s Bets, and although we almost completely forgot about it this year, we are ready to bring you Brad’s Bets for the 145th Kentucky Derby. For those who are new around here, Brad is my older brother who simply loves horse racing. We grew up in the horse business with our Dad, who runs The Pressbox and the Louisville Thoroughbred Society. This is the one day of the year that Brad’o takes over Lex What Wear, so I usually let him bask in the glory for as long as possible.

TAKE IT AWAY BRAD:

I’ll be honest, I haven’t been this excited for a Derby in while. Although its sad to see Omaha Beach forced to scratch from the field, I think it makes an already great betting race even more intriguing. I now believe that at least 6 horses have a chance to win this race. In order I have them ranked as follows: Roadster, Game Winner, Tacitus, Vekoma, Code of Honor, and Win Win Win. Beyond those six, I think another 10 horses have a chance to hit the board. Maximum Security will likely be bet down to single digit odds but you can make a strong case that this front runner can hit the board. Both War of Will and Tax would have taken a significant portion of my money had they not drawn the 1 and 2 holes, but I am still using them underneath in exotics. The point is, this race is wide open and could be made even more unpredictable with the impending rain closing in on Louisville the next two days. 

With the relative parody I see amongst the top contenders here, I am going to try and hit some exotics with the hopes a bomb or two come in. My key is going to be Roadster. I just think the horse has a ton of talent and the Baffert angle is hard to argue. I am also going to use Game Winner in all of my bets. Another Baffert horse has come back from a lengthy lay off with two nice efforts and could be sitting on a monster race. Some of the bets I am going to be playing are below. Good luck, but lets be honest, if you are relying on a guy who writes a derby article for his sister’s fashion blog to make you a ton of money, you are a degenerate…and I love you. 

BRAD’S BETS:

  1. $50 WPS on 17 (Roadster) – $150
  2. $.50 Tri Box 17, 16, 6, 8, 14, 2 – $60
  3. $.50 Tri Box 17, 16, 13, 1, 7, 5 – $60
BRAD, KATE, FORD & JACK MCLEAN
XO, ALEX

Shopping For Baby

You guys have probably already seen the *BABY* page on LexWhatWear, however, I can’t STOP looking at baby clothes. So I had to make a dedicated post for my shopping obsession. Of course once we know the gender (in 2 weeks), I will add a few more boy or girl pieces to this shopping list. For now, I can’t get enough neutrals, denim, and little onesie sets. Enjoy!

 

XO, Alex

Baby Nursery Planning

When we found out we were expecting, one of the first things that excited me was planning the baby nursery. I’ve always dreamed of designing the perfect little space, and now I finally have the opportunity. I spent hours skimming Pinterest for the right decor inspiration, and once I knew I had it, I started visual planning.

Laying out my ideas in several different collages allowed Evan to clearly see the direction of the design. I knew I wanted to keep things very gender neutral, clean, and green. I love a modern meets bohemian vibe, and these were the original ideas behind my nursery design.

Since adopting the official concept, it’s been full steam ahead. We’ve picked out our crib, crib sheet, accent pillows, a rug and a few small accents. Slowly but surely it’s coming together just how I envisioned it.

Once I had a few key items, I knew I needed to bring some “natural” green elements to the space. I needed some plants, but with the number of animals we have, it’s important I look for artificial plants that are so good, they look real and natural. That’s when my search for the perfect, palm tree plant began. I found this gorgeous natural, golden cane palm tree, read the reviews, hit purchase, and had it delivered. It is truly the best looking artificial plant I have ever seen.

Now that I have most of my major items purchased, plus a few storage pieces, book shelves, and artwork, I am ready to stock my baby registry with all of the other baby essentials. I clearly can’t wait for the remainder of the pregnancy process, as I’ve had so much fun in the first trimester alone.

Any special requests for content that you guys want to see during my pregnancy? I also love sharing this with you guys, so ask away. Next up, once we know the gender, I will start sharing some wardrobe building articles. Cheers to BABY SHARP!

XO, Alex

Early Pregnancy Workout Routine

WEARING FABLETICS 

I’ve always been a cardio addict, so it’s a given that in my early pregnancy, cardio is a major part of my workout routine. Running and walking are my favorite forms of exercise, so every day of the work week, I walk about 20 minutes at a fast pace on my home treadmill. And for those of you who follow me on social media, you know I walk to Wheel of Fortune, every single night.

Call me old school, but there’s nothing like “America’s Game” and a good ol’ sweat. After cardio, I’ve added in an arms circuit with my hand weights. I only use the 5 pound weights to do a circuit of 5 different arm exercises. Depending on my exhaustion level, I will do between 3 – 5 repetitions of this circuit. All together, my early pregnancy workout routine lasts about 45 minutes.

Considering I’m in two weddings right after I am due to give birth, I’m focusing on a healthy pregnant body, and a strong pregnant body. I also want to maintain a workout routine throughout my pregnancy to maintain muscle and energy. I think it’s crucial that me and my body are at our best for Baby Sharp.

Starting late last year, Fabletics is the only activewear I really like to wear. The quality, comfort, and durability of their pieces keep me coming back for more. I definitely intend to keep Fabletics apart of my workout wardrobe throughout my pregnancy, and sizing up when needed. Today’s set is a Medium, and fits perfectly. Plus, how cute are these leggings? You will definitely see me out of the house rocking this look.

I am no workout professional, in fact, most of my exercises are borrowed from my dear friend and personal trainer, Mike Krajewski. He taught me pretty much everything I know, especially when it comes to working on my upper body strength. If you guys are interested, I will keep you in the loop on my workout routines for the next 6 months of navigating pregnancy, and then post-pregnancy. Also, I will continue to share my Fabletics looks each month. And definitely tune in to my Instastories for all of my workout shenanigans.

XO, Alex