Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead wears late mom's jewelry and sunflower gown at Kentucky Derby

FOX Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean at Churchill Downs ahead of the 149th annual Kentucky Derby

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead paid tribute to her late mother through jewelry when she stepped out for the 149th Kentucky Derby Saturday.

The 16-year-old wore a Leo Lin sunflower print gown and accessorized with a crystal necklace and bracelet from Smith's personal collection as she walked the red carpet at Churchill Downs with her father Larry Birkhead, 50. 

Birkhead color-coordinated with his daughter in a light blue suit, yellow tie and sunflower lapel pin. Ahead of the famed horse race in Louisville, Kentucky, Birkhead shared a trio of photos featuring him with Dannielynn and former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.

"Rockin’ the rest of @kentuckyderby out with Richie Sambora and Dannielynn," he wrote.

ANNA NICOLE SMITH'S DAUGHTER DANNIELYNN BIRKHEAD IS ALL GROWN UP DURING KENTUCKY DERBY APPEARANCE

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead paid tribute to her mother at the Kentucky Derby. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)

"Richie graciously made good on his offer to give Dannielynn a private guitar lesson and spent a ton of time giving her confidence building tips and mastering the art of playing the guitar. Great guy!

"Dannielynn played a little @janetjackson "Black Cat" for him. Now off to the @kentuckyderby after the Barnstable-Brown Gala last night."

The Barnstable Brown Gala, which benefits the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky, is one of the most exclusive and star-studded Derby eve parties. Dannielynn met Jackson at the charity event last year while she was wearing an outfit once owned by the legendary singer.

The 16-year-old wore a