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FASHION BUDS



Gameday In The Bluegrass: Let's Talk Outfits
Whether you attend UK games in person or watch on TV, there's something exciting about picking out an outfit to wear for it. SEC gamedays...

Liv Sanderson
Oct 15, 2023


Meet our new intern, Sarah!
My name is Sarah McLeod and I am a senior at the University of Kentucky. I was born and raised in Kentucky in a small town named Ashland, Ke

Leigh Roach
Jan 31, 2022


Five Reasons We Love Shelbyville!
Have you ever been to Shelbyville, Kentucky? Yes, you have heard of it, yes, you may have visited a distillery or the famous restaurant...

Leigh Roach
Sep 5, 2021

Best Fashion Boutiques in KY
Tam and I love fashion which is why a part of our blog is dedicated to "Fashion Buds". There are so many great places...

Leigh Roach
Apr 14, 2021


Fashion Week 2021 - A Recap
We just wrapped up our first Fashion Week and we had so much fun cultivating the looks. Here's a recap in case you missed it! On Monday...
Tamara Schneider
Apr 5, 2021

Kentucky Taste Buds: "Best Services" Guide!
Tam and I have been fortunate to discover many wonderful things in our exploration of Kentucky and we always talk about what's good with...
Leigh Roach
Mar 5, 2021

Meet Alannah, Our Newest and Super Fabulous Intern!
Hi friends! I am the latest intern at Kentucky Taste Buds, so it’s only right that I introduce myself to followers and fans, ...
Leigh Roach
Feb 10, 2021


Five Reasons You Should Do Your Holiday Shopping at Buffalo Trace Distillery!
Christmas shopping can be a drag sometimes, especially for those hard-to-buy for people.
Leigh Roach
Dec 6, 2020


Finding Your Dream Wedding Dress: If Only Finding a Man Was This Easy
Weddings are truly the ultimate celebration of a couple's love. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the start of a forever journey...
Tamara Schneider
Jul 28, 2020


Need ideas for Valentine's Day? We got you covered!
Are you one of those people that believes Valentine’s Day is simply a manufactured holiday started by Hallmark to sell more hokey cards?
Tamara Schneider
Feb 7, 2020


Who Needs a Reindeer When You Have a Thoroughbred?
The holidays are here and it's our favorite time of year as we count down our top 50 Kentucky holiday gifts from now until Christmas!
Leigh Roach
Nov 17, 2019


Fall Fashion at Carl Meyers
When it comes to women’s fashion, we are fortunate to have a bevy of wonderful stores to shop from here in Lexington.
Tamara Schneider
Oct 5, 2019


Whiskey Business
A weekend of fun at the Kentucky State BBQ Festival, beginning with an 80's flashback! But that's not all. Come join the Buds Sept 6-8!
Leigh Roach
Aug 29, 2019


DryBar - Your Modern Day Fairy Godmother
As a little girl, I loved the story of Cinderella. It encompassed all the elements that would capture the attention of any little girl: ...
Tamara Schneider
May 22, 2019


Win, Place...Showstopper looks for the races!
The jonquils have burst forth from the frozen ground, the redbuds and forsythia bushes are coming into their own, and that can mean only...
Tamara Schneider
Mar 29, 2019


It's Game Day in Kentucky! What Are You Wearing?
With March Madness on the horizon, NCAA Basketball fans are gearing up for their favorite time of year! There are so many ways to show...
jenneslaw
Mar 19, 2019


My Wardrobe Wasn't Ready For Adulthood
So it’s time to start adulting… I’ve reached the exciting, yet scary turning point in my life where entering the real world and embracing...
jenneslaw
Mar 7, 2019


Golden Globe Glamour
Award season is upon us and it's always so fun! The gowns, the jewels, the red carpet parade...it's a dream come true for any...
jenneslaw
Jan 17, 2019


Meet Our New Intern!
Hi there! My name is Jenne Slaw and I am more than excited to be interning with the Buds for the Spring semester! I wanted to take the...
jenneslaw
Jan 15, 2019


Goodbye 2018! We Will Miss You!
Tam and I could not have been more blessed as we wrap up our 2nd year of Kentucky Taste Buds. In addition to expanding our blog, we...
Leigh Roach
Dec 31, 2018


What is KyTasteBuds?
Often times, Tam and I are asked, "What is KyTasteBuds?" In the early beginning, we really struggled to answer that question as we...
Leigh Roach
Oct 10, 2018


Three Must-Haves for Fall
October is finally on our doorstep, and hopefully this rain will exit stage left so we can get going on fun fall fashion. A couple of...
Tamara Schneider
Sep 27, 2018


I Feel Pretty
Nothing can make my heart happier than a new dress. I absolutely love dresses! Knowing I had an invite to a wedding at The Kentucky...
Tamara Schneider
Aug 28, 2018


And the Emmy Goes To...
If you had told me a year ago that I would be attending the 2018 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards, I would have, in my best Elaine Benes...
Tamara Schneider
Aug 23, 2018


Stanford: Mile-high meringue and more!
Driving down US 27 south past Nicholasville, if you tune in to 102.9 on your FM dial you might stumble upon a fascinating show called...
Tamara Schneider
Jul 15, 2018


How to Throw the Perfect KY Barbecue!
We still have two months of summer left, so why not throw a barbecue? But not just any barbecue... a Kentucky-themed barbecue. Here are...
Leigh Roach
Jul 9, 2018


Father's Day Gift Ideas from the Buds
Tam and I agree that most dads are so hard to buy for which is why we made it our quest to look for something different for fathers this...
Leigh Roach
Jun 8, 2018


5 Reasons Why We Love Keeneland
Growing up in Central Kentucky, one of the institutions you become familiar with at a very early age is Keeneland racetrack located...
Tamara Schneider
Apr 7, 2018


From Pumpkin to Cinderella
There are cycles in life that we all go through, and before you start having flashbacks of high school biology and trying to remember the...
Tamara Schneider
Mar 12, 2018


Queen for A Day
Brunch with the Buds: 5th edition, was just released and honestly, we think it might be the best so far. Why? 1. We are learning the...
Leigh Roach
Feb 28, 2018


Brunch with the Buds Premier: The Evolution of the "Buds"
We are so excited to announce the launch of our very first podcast yesterday called "Brunch with the Buds" and let me tell you, it was SO...
Leigh Roach
Jan 29, 2018


Star Treatment...for a day
Do y'all remember that show on TLC called What Not to Wear? It showed the transformation of, shall we say, a fashion-challenged person...
Tamara Schneider
Dec 14, 2017


First Impressions Matter - A Fashion Buds Segment
Best uncle ever wears suit to meet newborn niece because 'first impressions matter' It made national news. Let me repeat that. It made...
Tamara Schneider
Nov 6, 2017


Ask the Esthetician - Whatever the heck that is!
What is an esthetician? You may have heard this word before or not, but let me define it for you. An esthetician is basically a...
Tamara Schneider
Jul 27, 2017


LipSense, Makes Sense
Being Southern girls, we know the importance of wearing lipstick. We are constantly told by our mommas to, "go and put on some lipstick....
Tamara Schneider
May 17, 2017


Hot Finds @ The Summit at Fritz Farm
Tam and I had fun visiting the new shops @ The Summit at Fritz Farms located in Lexington Kentucky recently. Take a look at our favorite...
Tamara Schneider
May 12, 2017
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