The other day I realized that my workplace is in very close proximity to one of my old stomping grounds. Just a few minutes away from work are the horseshow grounds where I used to show in the summertime. I drove up there to see if it would be a cool place to take pictures and it turned out to be really gorgeous with all the snow covering everything. It's so strange being there during winter. It's just a vacant wasteland covered in feet of snow. I spent so many years of my life showing there, so many memories. I feel like it's kind of appropriate that my outfit is a little bit country. Granted, I rode english, not western, so the "country" reference doesn't really track. I always get excited when equestrian styles show up on the runways. It makes me want to don my riding pants and look like I walked out of a Michael Kors ad.
dress/Delightful Dozen swap w/ Leproust Vintage :: skirt/vintage :: boots/target
This dress is from Kristin of Leproust Vintage through the Delightful Dozen swap. I really love the gorgeous plaid and the unique color. I actually very rarely wear this skirt because for some reason most of the time when I put it on I feel like it's unflattering. Today I don't feel that way, though. I almost thought about selling it, but the story behind how I got it is too good to just sell it off. I love that about some clothes. Vintage clothes especially seem to come with a story. Buying clothes from Forever 21 just isn't the same as rummaging through musty old clothing, waiting to find a gem. I can't wait till I'm on the road, cruising through random little towns full of unique vintage trinkets and clothes. I'll probably end up being one of those weird old lady with strange things collected from her various travels.
37 musings:
Now I'm curious about the story behind that skirt! Maybe you've covered it in an older post, but I'm a new reader. :)
You're right, leather skirts can be quite hard to wear, but this one is SO flattering! I love it. Perfect with plaid.
xx
you give us this huge windeup for the story behind the skirt and then leave us hanging? spill, girl.
Love how you styled it! I just don't understand how you can layer such things and not have it be bulky underneath a skirt.You must be a miracle worker!
such a great skirt! I'm glad you reconsidered. You're right - it does look great on you. and that dress is super cool. great photos!
love your sunglasses :)
Love the skirt, and everything :
who takes your photos!
Camilla
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It will be so cool to have all sorts of items from your travels, all from a different place and with a different story. I hope I get to take a journey like that someday!
beautiful outfit! I love the horse pictures too...I've always wanted to know how to do that sort of braid.
I love how you re-styled this! :)
great plaid! and i am so in love with your aviators! and i'm with everyone else, what is the story behind the skirt?!
I, too, want to know the skirt story!! Also, my first thought on seeing this outfit: "I love it". That accompanied by moderate salivating...yep, it's fantastic. And you're looking very cool!
Just letting you know that I look at and enjoy all your pictures. Your snow pictures are very nice!
I agree wholeheartedly about clothes with a history. My grandmother's sweaters mean so very much to me because I remember HER story, and other clothes mean a lot because they carry MY story--the story of how I found it in a thrift store, etc.
Such a super pretty-tough outfit! Love love love everything, esp the plaid.
I've just got one question for you: HOW ARE YOU WEARING THIS WITHOUT TIGHTS?!?! =P
you look gorgeous girl. love the colour of this amazing skirt!
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I too would love to hear the story behind the skirt ! Music and clothes can hold so many memories !
i love your photos!!! not to mention your outfit is awesome lol
lovely skirt!
XO Kimmy
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I love that skirt, i bet you're glad you didn't sell it. Gorgeous look!
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good thing you kept the skirt.. it looks great!
I like how you paired the skirt with the dress, love it! And I do wonder if it's our outrageous hair that gets people wanting to pretend they're us on the internet..hahahah.
I used to ride too and I am also happy when equestrian styles show up on the runways. I wear my rubber riding boots as rain boots : )
great post!! I use to compete in equestrian competitions too, use to travel to the big shows in the south of england (which from Ireland is pretty far to travel) Loved it, still have two horses but they are old aged pensioners now and more like pets :)
vicki x
i totally took english riding lessons! loved it. love the boots and your sunglasses!!!
riding, hockey, fashion .. your hobbies and interests are so varied! i love it!
ahah! i'm excited to be that old lady :)
I'm still coveting those boots of yours. :o)
Gorgeousss! i love that skirt on you.
Snow always makes for awesome pictures. Too bad we don't get any in Fl :[ Great skirt and hair!
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ahaha, Nooo, having lots of unique stuff isn't weird(:
Lovely skirt skirt!
Another successful dress/skirt remix! I'm very interested in this skirt's story..
It's always touching to re-visit the places of our youth. I'm glad you went on that journey.
And the skirt isn't unflattering: it just needs to be paired with the right item.
LOVE how you styled it!! The camel color of the skirt looks amazing against the plaid. I am so glad you didn't get rid of the skirt...it is badass!
The skirt looks fabulous over the dress. I love it! Go Delightful Dozen!!!
Love how you mixed the plaid shirt with the skirt! So cute!
xoxo,
MamieGirls
the skirt looks great on you! i'm really enjoying seeing how all of you ladies in the clothing swap are individually styling different pieces. so inspiring! xo
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