Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day! I didn't ride today because it's been raining non stop since 9pm yesterday. (That's a full 13 hours at this point.) And the high was only 51 degrees today. I'll ride in the rain... but not when it's this cold! BUT, fear not, as I planned ahead and took outfit photos yesterday. Eros was our model this week. Here's some of what we had on:

Our theme this week was brown and rose gold. I think rose gold's moment is kind of over, but I'm still here for it. So expect to still see it happening over here!

Here's what Eros was wearing this week:

He's still a work in progress, but I really think I see a summer bod starting to show up under that dad bod! 

Bridle: Winner Special

This was my super inexpensive Italian bridle that I actually love. Although, I'm generally not a fan of buckles for the big ends of things. (I like the little hidden hooks personally.) But I make an exception for this one, because the hardware matches the clinchers and that's super fun. 

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Lettia, embellished by me
Half Pad: Mattes

I really can't believe the difference in how this saddle feels with just the tiniest of shims in the back. It even looks more level. What a relief!

Polos: Catago

I loved that pair of tan Catago wraps so much, I snagged a pair in brown when they were on sale. I'd like to get a black pair soon too. They're on sale at Tack of the Day this weekend, so it could happen!

So that's what Eros was wearing, and here's what I had on:

Yeah. It was cold out yesterday too. I had on this sweater and two layers under it and I kinda wished I'd had a vest too. Funny how quickly we get used to the warm weather!

Helmet: One K

I still long for a premium Samshield in brown. But until that happens, I'm pretty happy with this helmet. 

Sweater: Rock and Roll Cowgirl

I bought this sweater in a different lifetime when I had an office to go to everyday. And then I stopped having that and I never wore it. So instead of letting it sit around, it is now a barn sweater! Maybe not exclusively, but for this week anyway.

Belt: I forget the brand...

I cannot recall the brand on this belt, though I think a few different companies offered something similar. I got this one in a Forelock and Fringe box. Love the rose gold bling!

Breeches: Equiline

I think it was last year that I went on the hunt for new brown and rose gold breeches. I was pretty set on trying to find the ones from Samshield at a better price which proved fruitless. But then I found these Equilines for a reasonable price (from Riders House) and decided they were way cuter than the Samshield ones anyway. I love the details on these!

Boots: Imperial Riding

I think I'm finally admitting defeat on these and will probably sell them. I will replace them with the correct size though! I love the boots! Just not that these are still too tall even with the heel risers in there. They're pretty though! 

And that's it for today! Are you pro or anti rose gold? What about brown? When I was a kid, my barn I grew up riding at had tan and brown as their farm colors which I really wasn't a fan of back then. (How times have changed...) I mean, it was the 80's and 90's when color was everywhere! But my trainer liked dirt colors. Eww. Now that I'm a solidly middle aged woman, I embrace the dirt colors. But I do like my green to brighten them up.