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That love of shoes will also help her emcee the new-to-Louisville event in March 2014, Wine, Women and Shoes, benefting Family Scholar House, which gives single-parent families support to earn a four-year college degree. wool blankets, boots and gloves and long underwear." She'S got the look WLKY meteorologist Susanne Horgan said, "Vicki stays fashion-forward without ever being gimmicky. Her job is serious and while her clothing is very chic, it is always professional. Her wardrobe is unbelievable and translates beautifully on air." And, then there are the shoes. Coming up next… Shoes are Dortch's ultimate fashion statement in an industry that demands television anchors look sharp, professional and stylish. Dortch's style is classic, easy elegance. Clean lines, bright colors and minimal but classic accessories dictate her look, and are always pulled together by a stunning pair of skyhigh heels. A major misconception in local news is that anchors are pampered by hairstylists, make-up artists and provided clothes. "For years, we had one bathroom with one outlet to share at the station," Dortch laughed. "I think about what I'm wearing, but I never sat down and thought here's what I want to look like. It's just me. It's very individual and personal." Derby is always important to Dortch, who was named a VoiceTribune "Best Dressed" celebrity in 2012. She starts planning her outfts as early as January and the most important selection is her hat. Many of her eagerly anticipated hats have been auctioned off for charity and others wind up in friends' closets. The all-time favorites stay with Dortch. "I have a shoe tree covered with hats," she said. "They've become a conversation piece and are too pretty to keep hidden." Derby fashion can also be challenging. "In 1989, Liz (Everman) and I hosted all-day Derby coverage," Dortch said. "It snowed all day except for the Derby race time. Then, the sun came out. We sat outside on the roof when Sunday Silence won and were so cold, but there you sat, looking like a southern belle in your spring-best clothes, your hat, and the snow. No one saw the Life has changed substantially for Dortch recently. She is at a crossroads where for the frst time in a long time, she is ready to try new challenges and friendships. "My son is my life and my best friend," Dortch said. "But, it's a time of my life that is defnitely changing. I am ready to meet new people and enjoy Louisville more." "Vicki has a sincere interest in everyone she meets and a way of making you feel good about yourself no matter your age or where you're from," said Wagner. "She is generous, sincere, kind, smart and funny. She has the rare ability to come through the TV screen and draw you in." In a cutthroat business where ratings are king and careers can evaporate in an instant, Dortch is a steady, welcome presence. "Vicki is without a doubt at the very top of her feld," said WLKY chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi. "She is the consummate professional." As for Dortch, she has many more stories to tell. "I feel it's an important job for the community. It's my obligation to tell you what's going on in Louisville and how it will affect you and your family. I think we've done it well." Old friend and colleague Fred Cowgill sums it up in classic journalistic style. "Viewers see the who, what, when, where, and why about Vicki," he said. "We get to see the 'because'. She does TV news at WLKY because she loves TV news and WLKY. She is a part of it and it is a part of her."