Thursday's Threads: Storm Cloud Edition

 

Outfit Day! I chose this week's theme based on the weather. We're stuck in an unsettled weather pattern here in the northeast, and the sun hasn't been seen since Monday. Thus far, we've been lucky here and the severe weather has fizzled out before reaching our area. So it's just been a little dreary and drizzly. So how does one match an outfit to dreary weather you ask? Eeyore! Everyone's favorite sad donkey of course! Eros, who kind of resembled Eeyore when we first met him, was the obvious choice to model today. Here's what he had on:

Don't worry, you'll see better when we look at our tack more closely. And try to disregard that sad top line. We've been so inconsistent this year. It will come back!

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Browband: Homemade by me

I probably should have posted one of the many versions of this where he looked sad and dejected. But this one is too cute not to share. 

Saddle: Butet

Half Pad: Mattes
Baby Pad: Ogilvy, embellished by me

How adorable is that Eeyore trim? Eeyore is my favorite cartoon. 

Wraps: Centaur, embellished by me

I forgot to snap a photo of these pre-ride, so here they are all dirty afterwards. 

Okay, my turn! Here's what I had on:

I was planning to wear navy boots, but then they really weren't working with the shade of blue on the breeches. So went with gray instead. 

Helmet: Samshield

I recently learned that the five years maximum for a helmet actually starts at first wear rather than manufacture date, so I'm feeling even better about the great deal I got on this pretty helmet!

Tee shirt: Amazon

Awww, poor sad Eeyore. At least he's TRYING to look on the bright side.

Belt: Homemade by me

Still loving my interchangeable belt over here. I have some ideas for version 2.0, but haven't gotten around to attempting them yet. 

Breeches: Horse Pilot

I snagged these on sale some place a few years ago, and I really like them. I don't see them marked down very often though. 

Boots: Celeris UK

These weren't really the perfect match for today's outfit but they served the purpose well enough. They match public domain Eeyore (the OG) better than the Disney version. I guess I should have looked for OG Eeyore ribbons and shirts instead. Maybe another time!

That's it for this week! Any favorite items from today? Are you an Eeyore fan?

Thursday's Threads: Halloween Edition

 

So my Eros photos are a little lacking, but we'll make do. For Halloween this year, Eros dressed up like Eeyore and I was Winnie the Pooh. We celebrated on Saturday which is lucky because I would have been way too hot with two shirts on today! Here's what we wore:

It's an action shot, because Shiny was facing us 
and was making her attack move.

I had really wanted to get Eros one of those full body slinkies for the costume, but they were $90 and that seemed a little excessive just for fun. Also I didn't get a close up of Eros' wraps, but they were just cheapo generic ones from Amazon. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Bonnet: A maker on Facebook

I laughed a lot when I put this bonnet on because the ears on it weren't actually longer than Eros' ears. Which is funny because his ears aren't particularly large. I got this bonnet quite a few years ago, and I can't remember the lady's name that made it. But it is ADORABLE! 

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Ogilvy
Half Pad: Ippico

Yes, this is an old photo, and also yes, it's not even Eros. But this is the exact set up we used. So it's good enough!

Tail: Fun.com

This was a challenge to tie in because SOMEONE has been rubbing his tail. They've all been wormed, and everyone is pretty clean, so not sure what the drama is. Horses! Anyway, this Eeyore tail still looks ridiculously cute. 

That's what E wore for Halloween, and here's what I had on:

And yes, I did already have Winnie the Pooh colored breeches! ALl I had to buy was the red crop top and the headband. Costume on a budget! Even for E's outfit, I just had to buy the tail and the polos. So also a pretty inexpensive endeavor.

Helmet: One K
Headband: Fun.com

I wasn't sure if the headband would fit on the helmet, but it was actually PERFECT! Isn't it cute? 

Yellow Shirt: Luyaa
Red shirt: Bestisun

I'm not sure I'll ever have another use for the red crop top because I'm a 44 year old woman. But the yellow shirt is useful. Plus I already had it!

Belt: Amazon

This belt you've seen before but with the bee buckle on it. I swapped it for something less eye catching since Winnie the Pooh doesn't wear a belt. I, however, require one to hold up my pants.

Breeches: Vestrum

These are the same style as my orange breeches. Farmhouse Tack occasionally sells their clearance stuff extra cheap on Facebook and that's where I saw these. They were $60 and I had been considering buying a pair of yellow breeches, so I jumped on them. And when I decided to dress up like Winnie the Pooh, I knew they'd be perfect! And they were!

Boots: HKM

Half Chaps: HKM

I know, they're filthy. I should be ashamed, but hey. It's a dust bowl here since it hasn't rained in weeks. I still really like these half chaps, and would definitely recommend them if you're in the market. I haven't worn them too much this summer, but they are still holding up well. 

And that's it for this week! Next week's outfit day will be at the new barn! They're colors are pretty similar to mine, so expect to see lots of green still!