Thursday's Threads: Avocado edition

 

Outfit Day! I really wanted to use a ridiculous brow band this week so I decided to do the avocado outfit this week. I was originally planning to have Al model, but the neighbor two doors over was having tree work done so Al enjoyed a lunge session today rather than a ride and didn't wear his outfit. Fortunately, Shiny stepped up to model. She was the model the last time we did this outfit too... Guess I should have picked Eros instead. Oh well. Shiny is adorable in her avocados anyway. Here's what she had on:

Last year we did a bonnet too, but this year I didn't pull it out because it's been so hot. Jokes on me though, today never got above 68 degrees. It was cold!

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Brow Band: Homemade by me

The avocado beads crack me up. I mean, look at them! Haha! 

Boots: Premier Equine, embellished by me

Interchangeable boots are probably my favorite thing I've ever come up.

Saddle: Custom Saddlery
Saddle Pad: Lettia

Half Pad: Le Mieux

Guys, I really want to get her a new saddle. Any idea what organs I can sell to get that moving along faster? Saddle aside, she looks so cute with a pink pad!

That's what Shiny wore today and here's what I had on:

Full disclosure, I had to add a jacket. It really can't go from a feels like of 110 to a feels like of 65 in less than 24 hours. It's not right!

Helmet: One K

I chose the brown helmet because I think it looks like the avocado pit. Heehee!

Tee shirt: Old Navy

I know. It's brave to wear white in the barn. But since I ended up wearing a jacket most of the day, it has survived for another wearing!

Belt: C4

I'm not sure if it's coincidental that C4 and Lettia both thought avocados look great with pink, but I'm glad they did because it really ties my outfit together with Shiny's.

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

Guess what they call this color! Go ahead, guess... It's AVOCADO! I also wear them with neon outfits because they are useful for that purpose as well.

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I actually had socks that matched the belt at one point, but they were the OG version of D&S socks and I didn't love that material. But I was pretty excited when this design came out! I love that his cape is the peel. 

Boots: Celeris UK

Had to pick the pink boots today. The purple doesn't really tie in anywhere, but whatever, they're still fun and definitely work with the outfit.

That's it for today! Any favorite parts? 

Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day! We have a fun one to share today. It's not new, but I don't think I've shared much of this stuff in quite awhile. It was Al's turn to model this week, but he was... not thrilled with the job today. In his defense, the flies are relentless this week. Let's see what he was wearing!

The tail though! Poor Al.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs

I asked him repeatedly to wear his ears, but he just kept saying "NO!". So this is all I got today. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Ippico
Baby Pad: The Barn Closet

Pins: Pinsnickety

I'm having fun using all my number pins just as accessories since we haven't ventured to any horse shows. It's silly to just have them sitting around collecting dust. How adorable are these foxes?

Boots: Premier Equine, embellished by me

Aren't these foxes adorable? I decided a little last minute to do this outfit, so I didn't have a lot of fabric options that would arrive in time for today. Fortunately, this one is perfect! 

Charm: Pinsnickety

We also used our adorable fox charm from Pinsnickety. I put it on his martingale strap rather than the bridle. I kind of think bridle charms can be distracting to the horses. I mean, I wouldn't want something flapping around by my eyeball. But the martingale seemed like the perfect place for this little guy.

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

Another cute fox! Fox themes feel autumnal to me, so I figured now that the days are noticeably shorter, it was the perfect time to wear them. Full disclosure though, it was sweater weather this morning when I first headed out to the barn, but I ditched the sweater before riding since it actually warmed up pretty nicely today. Thank goodness.

Hemet: One K

I don't think I've worn this one since fourth of July! I was worried the liner would be stretched out since I made my little brother wear it when he hopped on Eros that day. Happy to report it still fits just fine! Could use a little dusting off though... 

Sweater: The Loft

I've had this sweater for ages. At least seven years. I still think it's adorable. It's very light weight, so perfect for fall. 

Belt: C4

I really thought I had a navy C4 fox belt, but I was wrong. Just this black one. But it's doing the job just fine. Especially since the saddle pad is gray. Kind of ties it all together. 

Breeches: Vestrum

It was fun to wear the orange breeches on a day other than Halloween or Thanksgiving. They were perfect with this sweater. And with the saddle pad. I really was worried I would regret buying these, but I have no regrets. They are so fun! 

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

This is a terrible photo. Those are cute little foxes al over the socks which are black. They match pretty nicely with the saddle pad and belt. 

Boots: Celeris UK

I was undecided what boots I was going to wear today because I nearly forgot I had these... Ooops. They were perfect with this outfit and are nearly done with the break in process. Nearly. But not quite yet. I'm really happy with them. For demo boots, they fit me perfectly!

That's it for today. Like the foxes? Any favorite things from this outfit? 

Thursday's Threads: Halloween Edition

 

I'm sharing my Halloween outfit today! You're probably all getting a little tired of my candy corn theme every Halloween, but listen... I own all this stuff and I intend to keep using it. So likely, it will be candy corn theme for years to come. Sorry. Anyway, here's what we wore this week!

I think next year I want to get a new pad for Shiny and sell that one. I'll have to keep my eyes out for a replacement. 

Bridles: M Toulousse

I had found these bridles on sale a few years ago, and then didn't really like them that much. So I was planning to sell them, but instead they were relegated to our Halloween bridles. The browbands I decorated myself, but they are originally the ones that came with my La Cense bitless bridles.

Saddles:

Eros- Butet, Shiny- Custom Saddlery

Halfpad:

Ippico

Saddle Pads:

Both of their pads were handmade from small businesses, but I have to apologize because I have no idea what stores they are from. Both are several years old at this point.

Shiny's pad was advertised as a jump pad, but it's not. It's shapped more for a dressage saddle, and probably would fit a 16" best. Clearly it's too small for this saddle!

Boots: Equinavia (formerly known as Horze)

This roll of candy corn print duct tape is probably the most useful roll of tape I've ever owned. I used it to decorate these boots and also my own boots. And my stick... You'll just have to keep reading to see everything I've used it for.

So anyway, that's what the horses wore! And here's what I had on:

I got lucky and we had a warmish day on Sunday for Halloween. So I got to wear a super cute long sleeve tee instead of a hoodie.

Helmet: One K CCS MIPS

Yep, you are correct. That is the duct tape on the helmet. This is the one you normally see with the rose gold accents. But for Halloween I popped those out and used plain black with a candy corn top. 

Top: Southern Hound

I found this last year via a google search, and had to have it! I mean, a candy corn patterned Pug?! Yes please.

Belt: C4

Honestly, I don't know what it is about candy corn pattern that I love so much. I'm not like super into eating candy corn. I mean, I like it fine, but only a few pieces. It's a lot. But this pattern is just so cute to me! I was super excited a few years back when C4 made a belt with it. Had to have it.

Breeches: Dover Wellesley 9000

Awhile back I found these glass candy corn beads but they were only available in bulk, so I wound up with a LOT of them. I made some bracelets, but still had a bunch left over. So then I had the brilliant idea to decorate some breeches with them. And well... I kind of love how they turned out! I lined the front pockets and then did all of the belt loops. Hopefully they survive the washer and dryer.

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

Shoes: Amazon

Dreamers and Schemers made me stupid happy when they had these socks available. They also made gaitors and masks which I bought because I have no self control. Thankfully, I don't need to use either of those when riding at home. But I am prepared just in case!

Boots: Tuffrider Regals

This pair of boots is old, and was going to be tossed, until I decided to decorate them with duct tape. And now they will live on for years to come as my Halloween boots. I realized something was missing though... spur straps! So I made these with the duct tape too. Seriously. You can make literally anything out of duct tape. ANYTHING!

Stick: unbranded

Funny story about this stick. First off, it was really ugly. It was like beige and black and in really rough shape. I found it a million years ago when I was moving into a stall at a horse show. Someone had left it behind, probably because it was passed it's prime. I held onto it as a spare for many years. And then decided to bring it new life with the duct tape. I think it's fun!

Watch Band: Amazon

I had to. Sorry. Couldn't help it. 

Pia joined in the fun too!

Her outfit is from Target and her collar I think came from Amazon. I forget, I got it last year. 

And that my friends, is every possible item of candy corn I could come up with to share. I'll be putting the candy corn away until next year. 

Thursday's Threads

Outfit day again! Where does the time go? Anyway, it's still chilly here, but tomorrow we could see 70, so there is a light at the end of this winter tunnel. Still sweater weather today though.

I went with foxes today. I really wasn't sure what I felt like wearing, so I just picked a bin (any bin) and had to wear what was in it. It was foxes!

Sweater: Modcloth

I haven't worn this in awhile because well... it had gotten a little snug. But my initial anxiety during this pandemic helped me drop 10 lbs, and it's fitting great now! I think that fox is adorable!

Belt: C4

Gotta love a cute foxy belt. C4 does a fun job with cute prints, and I think one is adorable.

Jeans: Lucky Brand

These actually look REALLY silly with socks... they're ankle length and definitely designed to be work barefoot with boat shoes or flip flops... but pandemic times allow for new rules. So here we are.

Socks: Old Navy

Aren't these adorable? They are a little too thick for wearing with most shoes. But since I'm not leaving the house today, they'll do just fine!

Accessories!
Ring: Betsey Johnson

This adorable ring has a matching necklace, but I didn't wear it today. Isn't he cute!

Arm Party!
Lefty:

Lefty is wearing another Betsey Johnson piece along with my trusty apple watch.

Righty:

Righty is donning the Fitbit, followed by an ADORABLE fox wrap bracelet from Tory Burch and a cute little leather and metal bracelet from Lilo. Funny though, I have that same fox bead in my craft supplies so I could re make this in another color one of these days. Perhaps a black one...

And that's it for now! Any favorites? What are you wearing today?