Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day!!! On my birthday! I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't plan a birthday themed outfit, but I will try to remember for next year. Instead, we went with our old standby farm colors today. Al is our model, and here's what he's wearing this week:

I swear, in real life his weight looks pretty good, but in photos he's looking quite thick... No judegement though. I look thick in both scenarios. Haha!

Bridle: Pinnacle
Browband: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks
Hat: Back on Track

He's awfully cute. Especially with his thinking cap on!

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Ogilvy

Half Pad: Mattes

I must confess that I am very overdue for a good saddle cleaning. Sorry saddle.

He didn't wear boots for this ride, so nothing to share there!

Here's what I had on:

Keeping it casual over here this week! This oufit feels a little 90's era to me, what do you think?

Helmet: One K Avance CCS MIPS

You know I keep it real over here based on the extreme dust level on that brim...

Sweater: Sonoma

I picked this up sometime last year from Kohl's on a clearance rack. It's the perfect weight for this time of year when the temps go up and down every 20 minutes.

Belt: The Sugar Lady

Rio's been on my mind since his birthday just passed last week. So I wore his belt today. It's absolutely one of my most favorite things. 

Breeches: RJ Classics

Snagged these over the winter at a (very chilly) tent sale. My brown TS have given up so it was perfect timing!

Boots: TuffRider Regal, embellished by me

I don't wear these a ton because I'm so worried about messing up the glitter paint. But then I had the realization that I can always re do them. So I'm using more frequently. They're so fun!

And that's it for today! Not a wild outfit, but a nice one all the same. With just enough bling to keep it fun!

What should I wear next week? Or more importantly, what should the horses wear??

Thursday's Threads: St Patrick's Day edition

 

Outfit Day!! You'll have to use your imagination a little with this one because we didn't get to actually ride in our St Patty's day outfit this year. We're going to use some old photos from our Pinsnickety photo shoot that the very talented Chelsea Lothrop took a few years ago for Eros' outfit. Here's what he would have worn this week if the weather had played nicer. 

He would have been wearing his Joseph Sterling bridle with the Dark Jewel spiked browband. He has a cute Pinsnickety pin in his forelock in this photo. 

He also would have been wearing his Butet saddle, this mattes pad, and that adorable Lettia baby pad. We probably wouldn't have had a number on though. 

That's what the horses would have worn (more or less) and here's what I had on, because I did have high hopes that we might ride.

Nothing says St Patty's like green and gold! I really had no idea I'd get so much use of these $50 Winnie the Pooh colored breeches. 

Sweater: Luyaa

This is one of my many inexpensive wool sweaters that are perfect for the barn. This one has a weird neck line though. I think it's stretched out. But whatever. Horse clothes don't have to be perfect. 

Belt: Unbranded

Buckle: Ovation

I'm not sure what happened to the strap this belt actually came with, but I'm using it on this yellow one today. It doesn't look it here, but the belt and the breeches are pretty much the exact same shade. 

Breeches: Vestrum

These are a ridiculous color for breeches. RIDICULOUS. But here we are. Loving them! Ha! 

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I've had a few lucky themed boot socks over the years, but these are my favorites so far. 

Since I didn't ride, I didn't wear boots or a helmet. But here's what I would have worn if I did. 

Boots: TuffRider (embellished by me) 

Helmet: Equinavia

I'm really impressed with how the glitter paint has held up on these boots over the years. Makes me want to paint more boots... but I won't. For now anyway. I'm looking into a fun new green helmet from Fair Play to possibly replace this one. I don't love how this helmet fits me so I hardly ever wear it. But I'm not sure the Fair Play one will be any better. It's really pretty though! 

Okay that's it for this week! Any favorites? Anything you guys want to see soon? Themes, colors? Anything? Let me know in the comments!

Thursday's Threads: Halloween Edition

 

Outfit Day! We got rained out today, but I made sure to get outfit day photos earlier in the week just in case. And we went full ridiculous for this Halloween edition. Shiny is our model this week and here's what she was wearing:

That's right. We brought back the candy corn! It's been several years since we've used this outfit, so I thought it was time to bring it back.

Bridle: M.Toulouse

I got these bridles ages ago, and almost sold them, but then just decided to keep them for this outfit. These browbands don't have snaps, so it's nice not to have to change them onto one of my other bridles when I want to use them.

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: The Riders Closet (Etsy)

Half Pad: Ippico

It's kinda fun seeing a Butet on Shiny. One that fits her I mean. It's amazing the difference a saddle can make. Her old one was fine, but I could never use my whole leg on her. But now I can! And it's making a huge difference in our flatwork. 

Boots: Horze

I decorated these with Duct tape awhile back and it's still hanging on just fine! Duct tape is the best.

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

All the orange and yellow. ALL OF IT!

Helmet: One K

Yep, also duct tape on here. I'm telling you, that stuff rules.

Quarter Zip: Dover Saddlery
Tee shirt: Walmart

I got this fabulous candy corn colored unicorn shirt from the children's section at Walmart a couple years ago and then promptly forgot about it. But I rediscovered it and knew it was time to bring back the candy corn look for our Halloween edition this year. It was cold this week though, so I had to layer it. 

Belt: C4

Matches my duct tape perfectly! Ha! Love it!

Breeches: Vestrum

I like the Vestrum breeches, but they're pretty pricey. Unless you happen to find ridiculous colors that you like and then you can grab them really cheap on closeout. I also have a yellow pair which I wore for Halloween last year when I was Winnie the Pooh. 

Boots: TuffRider Regal

Yes, duct tape details. AND duct tape spur straps. I've been wearing them all week and they're fine! Perhaps I should stop buying spur straps and just use duct tape exclusively. 

Bonus photo because at some point I wrapped an old crop with the duct tape too and it's too fun not to share. 

That's it for this week! Do you prefer my crazy candy corn getup or an actual Halloween costume? I don't have a costume this year anyway, but what do you prefer for next year?

Thursday's Threads

 

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.

That's it for today! Thoughts on the glitter? 

Thursday's Threads: Uhhh-huh uhhh-huh; Hehheh, yeah edition

 

First, I just want to thank you all for your kind and understanding words about my frustrations with Al. I don't really have anyone to talk to about it, so it really helps to be heard by people who truly understand. 

Anyway... In light of all the emotions in yesterday's post, today is a light hearted and silly outfit. I chose Eros to model today, because Shiny would not approve of this type of humor and Al is too young for it. Plus, I think Eros actually HAS this sense of humor about him. Our outfit theme today is Beavis and Butthead in honor of new episodes being released recently. Here's what Eros had on:

You can really see absolutely nothing from this angle and distance.... But appreciate how lovely he's looking this year! Not bad for a teenager! Let's look closer.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Bonnet: WoofWear 

Browband: home made

I felt like this one really needed a close up. You may be wondering what would possess me to build a Beavis and Butthead outfit. Well, I'm glad you are wondering! Cause you know I love a good story. When I was in middle school, I had a riding friend who was just a little bit older than me. She was super classy from a very famous family, but they were also very down to earth and silly and fun. And she introduced me to Beavis and Butthead. When you're in 8th grade, this humor is like the funniest ever. (Honestly, I still giggle at stupid humor like this.) So anyway, Beavis and Butthead make me nostalgic for the old days with my old friend. And so here we are. Oh and also, she did a great Butthead impression. I did a decent Beavis. We were fun! And maybe a little weird. 

Saddle Pad: Ogilvy embellished by me
Half Pad: Stubben

Saddle: Butet

It's still hard to see here, sorry about that! The ribbon on the pad is the same as the browband above. I kind of like that from a distance you can't tell that this is basically potty humor. But up close? That's where the fun is!

Polos: Centaur 

I couldn't find fabric that would fit on these velcro strips and also faced the right way. So they're sideways. But whatever, good enough!

That's what Eros wore for Beavis and Butthead day, and here's what I had on:

Hehheh... Yeah. This outfit rules.

Helmet: Samshield

I just went with the black helmet for this outfit. The black rhinestones give it a rock and roll edge I think. (For those who don't know, Beavis and Butthead used to watch and commentate on music videos. So the outfit needed a rock edge.)

T-shirt: Amazon

How great is this shirt?! The front side has their front side, and the back side is of their backs! Haha! Kills me!

Belt: Buckle Down

Um... so my Beavis impression was always of him being the Great Cornholio, so I HAD to get this particular print on my belt. And yes, there were several options for Beavis and Butthead belts. Unfortunately though, I couldn't find this print on a belt, so this is actually a dog collar for an incredibly large dog. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

Black was really the only breech option here. Sadly, my pleather ones with the studs are too big. So I went with these.

Boots: TuffRider Regal

I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for these Faux-lanti boots (as my friend Margot calls them). I had zero guilt about defacing them with studs, and they're still SO COMFY! Also, I think the studs look badass on them. No regrets here!

That's it for this week! What did you think of the Beavis and Butthead outfit?