Galloping Stripes

Absolutely love this shirt from Anthro and necklace from J. Crew!  Anthro has had lots of horsey things in lately.  For all of you equestrian chic ladies out there, go check it out!

Coat: Betsey Johnson (old) / Shirt: Anthropologie / Necklace: J. Crew / Jeans: Seven For All Mankind / Boots: Lucky Brand / Sunglasses: Karen Walker 

Keeping it Equestrian: Cape Style!

So excited to be back to posting!  I took a short, accidental break.  So much going on in my life right now with working, showing, and of course the holidays, I haven't had much time to blog!

Now that I'm trying to keep an equestrian theme to my outfits on here, I thought this would be a great way to kick off my new focus.

Keeping the equestrian feel in everyday clothes!

I felt this ensemble is a modern day, Jackie O.  Her equestrian chicness (I'm adopting that term) was undeniably superb! Though I am probably more of a Marilyn than a Jackie...I can still love her style!

Chic and classy. Two words to strive for in fashion...and in life ;)

Cape: Hazel from Haven Sanctuary of Style; Jeans: 7 For All Mankind; Booties: Frye; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; 

Bag: Louis Vuitton; Orange Bracelet: Rebecca Ray from The Gifted Paddock

(I'm just realizing I should have removed the hair-tie from my wrist! Yeesh!)

Until next time my lovelies,

THE New Samshield Gloves

They are here!

Samshield has come out with a pair of gloves after a longtime demand from Samshield helmet users and they do not disappoint. 

The "V-Skin Vented/leather/silicone/Lycra" gloves to be specific.

When creating these gloves, Samshield followed the same strategy they had when creating the

"oh-so-popular" Samshield helmet:

(According to Samshield)

1. Analyze existing product on the market
2. Make a large survey with plenty of riders before to start the design
   
   All riders answered that they would like improvement in durability, breathability, grip, flexibility, thinness and design.  After one year of testing, the Samshield glove is now available!

Four Different Materials and Their Features:

• Ultra Thin Perforated Lambskin Leather: to offer maximum comfort and airflow, lightweight
• Strong Suede: fabric base, fingerprinted with real silicone, offers exceptional grip, hand-to-horse connection, flexibility and durability
• Strong Version of Lycra: extreme flexibility for high end comfort and constant fitting
• Spandex: size can be doubled so the glove will always fit the wrist

When I received these gloves, I was thrilled.  Not only do they look cool, but they really do work!  I have not had them long enough to test the durabililty over time.  I have not gained any weight either (haven't lost any either..GRR) so I also have not tested the spandex, "always fit the wrist" feature. I have, however, worn them every time I've ridden for the past month and I love them.

The Features I've Noticed:

• They don't stink! That's a HUGE one for me (and my trainer who has a freak-of-nature sense of smell)
• They are extremely flexible and lightweight.
• They don't bleed. Sometimes new gloves turn your hands black.  These don't.
• My hands don't slip on the reins.  Great grip!

I took some pictures with them on at the last horse show.  Undine and Otter helped me model :)

(You can tell they don't smell...Undine and Otter can't get enough of the scent! Bahaha)

Jokes aside, you must try these! They are fabulous and the next big thing to have!

You can find them online at Tailored Equestrian or go to the Samshield Facebook page to see the full retailer list.

Until next time,

Great Equestrian Finds!

 Blouse: Madewell / Skirt: Urban Outfitters (old) / Belt: J. Crew / Booties: Steve Madden from Standard Style / Coat: Marc by Marc Jacobs / Phone Cases: Julia Browning Bova Design

Halls Kansas City Bloggers-On-Tour Event!

Last night I was honored to be invited to the Kansas City Bloggers-On-Tour event at Halls, Crown Center. I had not been to Crown Center in what feels like centuries so I was excited to see it again!  I went with my friend and fellow blogger, Midwest-Dressed, where he realized he was the only guy attending.  AND of course we made an entrance by walking in late in the middle of the presentation.  We missed the first round of wine, so we were kicking ourselves for that! 

We were able to learn so much about what is in style this season for men and women.  I was also introduced to some new lines that I have never heard of before and they were ALL reasonably priced! Halls at Crown Center is for sure a hidden gem.  I know I often forget that there is a Halls there and if I were to go to Halls, I'd go to the Plaza.  Halls at Crown Center carries different lines than Halls at the Plaza.  I was stunned at the prices for the quality of clothes here.

I picked out some of my favorite pieces there to show you.  I also took some other fun pictures along the way...it's hard not to ;)

Enjoy!

(After we walked in late)

Seeing Tinkerbell made me wish Tibi was in attendance as well...though my little devil is not as well behaved ;)

For the fellas in your life:

Mr. Midwest-Dressed snapped this candid of me chatting with another blogger after I had tried on these enormous, rabbit fur MEN'S gloves.  Remind me not to make this face again... But DO notice that I'm wearing my awesome Bizi Bee necklace :-D

Midwest-Dressed creepily admiring some fab menswear.

I thought this was awesome. I started a trend in taking a picture of it hehe.

Alright, ladies:

My Favorites:

My Tribe Vegan leather dress (sleeves are cotton) and a Sisters fur vest. 

I want this dress so bad!

(Excuse the wine in hand...)

 Avec top with fur sleeves! There was a black one as well. 

I love this color though, if you couldn't tell...

Kensie sweater.  Love! Though it has wool in it, so it was itchy on me. Still super cute.

Great BB Dakota LBD.  I swear like half the bloggers at the event went to try this damn thing on! The picture does not do it justice, but this dress is awesome!

This I thought was super fun.  Jaloux top.

Just love the pop of sparkles on the sleeve and of course the color! Line and Dot brand.

Great boots and booties!

These DAV rain boots are so fab and only $65! Hellew? No brainer!

So Midwest-Dressed and attended another charity event afterwards and had a bit of a photo shoot.  Keep in mind we had had a few glasses of wine...

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And on that note, I'm going to bed.  Have a great day and check out Halls Crown Center!