Thursday's Threads: Early Chanukah Edition

 

Chanukah starts really late this year. The first night is on Christmas. I'll be traveling, so I decided to do our Chanukah outfit early so I don't miss it! That would be terrible! It was Al's turn to model, and he did a great job. Here's what we had on:

I really need to remember to prop my phone up on the other side of the ring so it's not trying to focus through the sunlight. This is why I'm not a photographer! From this angle, I don't look AS short next to him as I am in real life. Haha! I didn't detail that vest I'm wearing below, but if you're wondering it's a million years old (roughly) from Calvin Klein.

Here's what Al wore this week:

He did his photo shoot yesterday when it was nice and we could be outside. Today was crazy windy and we got a ton of rain last night so the ring was too wet for riding in today. Back indoors we went!

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Browband: Homemade

These wooden bead brow bands are my favorites. I kind of hate making them because I do not have the attention span really required for sewing, but they come out so ridiculous and cute! Totally worth my boredom and stabbed fingers.

Saddle: Butet

Saddle Pad: Equine Star

Half Pad: Ippico

I'm so glad I decided to have these fun saddle pads made when I was still gainfully employed. They are ridiculous in all the best ways. 

Boots: Equine Star

I have the same feelings for the boots. I just love things that are silly. And these are definitely that.

That's what Al was wearing this week, and here's what I had on:

You know... if it was warmer it might be fun to go all out with some chanukah leggings instead of breeches... But it's not warmer so I didn't do that. Maybe next year!

Helmet: One K Avance CCS with MIPS

Been awhile since I've worn the navy helmet! Well, kind of. It HAD been awhile, but then I wore it Saturday for our card photos. I have the gold front shield and rails in, but I'm thinking maybe I need to get some silver at some point to match these boots.

Sweater: Tipsy Elves

When Tipsy Elves first launched I was SO excited that they had so much Chanukah stuff. Over the years they have expanded their product line to include various holidays all year long, and consistently create new Christmas sweaters. But you know what they don't do? New Chanukah stuff. It's really disappointing. Nothing new in several years, and there's a lot less Chanukah options for accessories and what not too. It's really unfortunate. It's great for my bank account, but it's pretty lame otherwise. Don't you want my money Tipsy Elves? No? Okay then....

Belt: Zazzle

You all know I love these belts from Zazzle. I really hope they get them back in stock. I'll be super sad if they're gone forever. 

Breeches: Equiline

I believe this model is called Boston. They have knee patches that are the same material as the pants. They're sized differently than all my others though. Normally Equiline breeches are sold using Italian sizing and I wear right in between a 42 and 44. 42s are pretty snug, I'd say equivalent to TS 26 and the 44s are usually a little too loose. When I ordered these though, the drop down had them in US sizes so I chose 28 which is my usual TS size. When they arrived, the label said IT-46. The waist is a little big, but otherwise they fit nicely. So I have no idea what size they really are. But I got them on sale for $75 which is a real steal, so who even cares?

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I think last year or the year before maybe, Dreamers and Schemers had Chanukah socks and I was so excited I bought both options. I'm not offended they didn't have any this year, because it doesn't look they did a holiday drop of any kind this season. Which is odd... I hope things are going okay over there because I love what they do.

Boots: Celeris UK 

Chanukah is the perfect time to bust out the newish navy boots! I got these this summer and they were a sample pair that happened to be my size exactly. Love when that happens! They're really simplem all navy blue with just that little bit of silver piping on the top. 

And that's it! What do you think? Are you glad I didn't skip the Chanukah outfit?