Outfit day!!! And it's a good thing I planned ahead and wore today's outfit earlier in the week because it was COLD today! Al is our model this week, and here's what he wore:
I know what you're thinking. Green AGAIN. But this isn't just green. It's green GLITTER! Way better.
Bridle: Ponyo
I love me a bridle that is just completely glitter. They're on sale for $25 if you also need a glitter bridle. But I have no idea what import costs will be now. No idea whatsoever. I think we've already covered how I lack an understanding there. Thankfully, I got these a few years ago, before all the import nonsense.
Saddle: Butet Half Pad: Mattes
Saddle Pad: Eskadron
My camera flat out refused to pick up the glitteriness in this pad. I tried video, I tried different angles, I tried videoing at different angles. NOTHING! So you'll just have to trust me that there is plenty of sparkle happening here.
Boots: Eskadron
So then I thought, maybe I'll take the boot photo inside and maybe that will show the sparkle. But alas. You can barely even tell they're green, let along glittery. But they are indeed both of those things.
That's what Al had on, and here what I was wearing for glitter day:
I did not realize how unflattering this top is on it's own. I first took a photo head on, but you could legit see my belly button. Not attractive. Next time I'll wear a cami under here.
Helmet: Equinavia
I don't wear this helmet much because it's a hair tight. I can ride one horse in it, but it starts to give me a headache after that. But I can't bring myself to get rid of it because it's GREEN and it has GLITTER. Two of my favorite things. And it's not expired yet!
Shirt: Nine West
This tee shirt is also glittery throughout and is also poorly represented in this photo. But you can kinda tell if you look closely.
Belt: No brand
I got this glittery belt strap awhile back from Amazon, and the buckle I attempted to spray paint with green glitter. But I did too many coats and it mostly chipped off. So now it's distressed glitter. It's called fashion.
Breeches: RJ Classics Harper
These are the pants with the unstitched pockets I was telling you guys about last week! They're so silly. I wore them to run an errand earlier that morning, and my car key wound up like mid thigh. Awkward!
Boots: TuffRider Regal, embellished by me
I always forget how comfortable the Regal boots are. I try not to wear these too much because I don't have that much faith in the glitter holding up. But so far it really is doing well! I love how these came out.
For a VERY long time I've been jealous that brands made all kinds of fun glittery things for horses, but none of them ever made green. Equestroom did finally, but they don't seem to know proper sizing and their "pony" sized boots were big enough for my horses. So I pouted, longing for green glitter. And then Pony-o came through. And boy did they think of everything! Despite my terrible efforts at not dropping a bunch of money I shouldn't on ridiculous things, I had to have all the things green glitter. The end result is this post. Eros will be our model today, and here's what we wore:
See? It doesn't look as ridiculous as you were expecting! Until you look closer...
Eros looks to be carrying twins again...
Still not too crazy... gotta get closer!
Bridle: Pony-O
Bit: Sweet Billy's
Do you see it now?? Perhaps a short video will give you the full effect:
NOW you see it! It's amazing isn't it? I generally hate this type of rein, but the fact that they even put glitter on the hand stops make me accept them. It doesn't help me hold them any better of course, but whatever. They're amazing.
Boots: Pony-O
These are so much nicer than the Equestroom ones. They are really soft inside and out. And the sizing is right on. These are cob size and Shiny has pony. All fit perfectly.
Saddle: Butet Saddle Pad: Pony-O
Half Pad: Le Mieux
These pads are a lot thicker than I prefer, but if you like normal weight saddle pads, I'd say these are right up your alley. I just like a thinner pad personally. But I've made an exception because of all that beautiful green glitter!
That's what Eros had on, and here's what I wore:
I managed to keep it relatively subtle despite a decent amount of glitter. You'll see it better when we look closer.
Helmet: Horze
The glitter on this helmet matches exactly with the Pony-O glitter. Which is impressive because I had to mix my own for my boots and couldn't get an exact match. This glitter is finer than the glitter in leather paint and I should have added some purple but didn't. Whatever. It doesn't have to be perfect! Anyway, love this helmet, but I have to wear it with my hair out as it's a little too small otherwise.
Top: Back On Track
I know this is the most boring top. No glitter at all! But fear not, I have a lightweight sweater with some sparkle, so later in the season I can pair that with this outfit. For now, this plain black top did the job. Plus it's Back on Track so I felt amazing all day.
Belt: Ami Veil
Buckle: India Hicks, embellished by me
Green glitter was impossible to find in a belt, so I decided black would do. I spray painted this buckle with green glitter and it looked pretty fab until I wore it. It didn't survive well. But I had gotten two cans of glitter spray paint, and the first one I think was defective and that's what I used on this buckle. The second can was much better as you'll see on my spurs, but I used it all up. So I either will leave this in its sad state or I'll have to get another can of glitter paint. Time will tell.
Breeches: Tailored Sportsman
HR Apparel Sales on Instagram is my new go to for TS Breeches. She sells consignment but also gets new with tags sometimes. I sold my green pair that was too big, and was able to replace with this pair that was NWT for the same amount as I sold the other pair for. Even swap!
Boots: TuffRider Regal
Spurs: Embellished by me
I'm kind of obsessed with how these came out. Glitter paint is very forgiving so despite my not being the neatest painter, they don't show rat me out. I'm not sure if you can tell from this photo, but I also painted the little rolled strip up the back. They're super fun! Eh, here, see for yourself in this poorly lit short video:
The spurs took the spray paint much better than the buckle. I've ridden in them all week on all three horses. And they haven't chipped like the buckle did. There is some wear on the ends but that's something I would expect. I really think can number one of green spray paint was either very old, or was defective. It happens.
And that's it for today! What do you think of all the glitter? Not AS crazy as you were expecting? MORE crazy? I think it's fun!
