Equestrian Style

With the World Equestrian Games (WEG) just right around the corner and by corner I mean in two weeks, too many people will be piled into this tiny town. I should be excited about the WEG but I can only focus on how ridiculous it is going to be to get into a restaurant, drive across town, go to the mall, etc. I do however think it is only appropriate that we step up our equestrian style. Doesn't everyone in horse country dress like they are ready to hope on their horse and gallop off into the sunset at any given time? After those hours spent in traffic, we are going to wish we had a horse to ride across the country side to get home...gosh I can't wait! As a native of this beautiful bluegrass, here are the picks I'd like to add to my wardrobe in case a horse magically appears in my 10ft by 10ft back yard.

Riding Boot Ann Taylor Loft $198

Lands End Canvas

 Riding Pant Ann Taylor Loft $79.50

Tiffany Look Alike Horseshoe Necklace (Buy real one here for $175 and fake one here for $63)

Would you wear any of these pieces? Is there an equestrian piece not show that you like?

The Oxford

A new trend this fall is the oxford. It comes in leather, suede, black, brown, flats, heels....you name it, you can probably get this oxford in it. I am kind of digging them with skirts, skinny jeans, and skinny cropped trousers. Here are some of my picks:

Target Xhilaration $19.99 (great reviews! buy here)

Steve Madden Luxe at DSW $49.99 (buy here)

These are a great ballet flat, oxford combo!

Forever 21 $24.90 (buy them here)

Piperlime Coconuts $59.00 (buy them here)

I'd love to know your thoughts on the Oxford. Do you love, hate them? If you own a pair, what style did you go with? What do you like to wear them with? Leave your comment below :).

Mindy's Monday Pick

My Monday pick is the Cassidy Plainweave Highwaist Pant from The Limited. It originally runs for $69.50 but is on sale for $39.50 (through labor day). You can buy them here.

The Limited pant sale (all pants $39.50) is running through Monday, September 6th.  However, if you head to the Lexington store, you have to ask them to honor the deal...for some stupid reason they are a "test store" and have some other weird deal going on, that is not half as good. They honored it for me today!

I've got the Blues

The weather today was incredible here in the bluegrass and is making me CRAVE cooler weather (I'm not going to say I'm craving fall, because once I say fall then it is going to turn bitterly cold, the beautiful blue sky is going to turn grey, and then I am going to wish I never said fall...because after fall comes evil, evil winter! Yuck!)

Everywhere has the cutest fall stuff out. Cute fall stuff that I absolutely cannot purchase yet because by the time it is cool enough to wear it....in November, not September...then it'll be marked down by almost half and I can buy double the amount (that thought makes me happy...I needed a quick pick me up after that fall/grey sky scare!) I literally could spend a ridiculous amount of money if I bought all the things I want. But we know the reality of it all is that I do not have an endless supply of money and I have an entire closet full of stuff that I don't really wear but refuse to get rid of.

I am really digging navy right now, especially when paired with black. I know, I know you are not suppose to pair black and navy together, but I am thinking I'm just going to have to be a dare devil and go for it! If Snooki can rock a hair claw clip on top of here head, then heck yea I can rock navy and black together (I heart the Jersey Shore, don't judge me). I'm just gonna start breaking all the rules. I might even wear my white pants after labor day (eek! I may not be able to go through with it even thought Jewel says it ok...it might just be too much, too soon. I don't wanna over do it).

Asos Dress

Express Silk Shit $69.50 (buy it here)

Ann Taylor Loft Bow and Chain Cardigan $59.50 (buy it here) 

Express Ruffled Bottom Wool Trench (Ugh, I so need this in my life!) $168.00 (snatch it up here)

AE Embellished Boucle Jacket $79.50 (buy it here and 20% off for a limited time!)

I love Spring....I know, it's almost Fall

Okay, some of you may have heard of this website (I may have to un-friend you for holding out on me) but Aldo makes another brand called Spring. I discovered it today while reading Chloe's blog(she always has the cutest shoes!). I grabbed up two pairs of shoes, both for ridiculous prices. I hope they fit well as I've had some issues with Aldo shoes. For these prices, if I wear them once I've gotten my $$ worth AND the shipping is free!

Danniels $10.49 (but them here)

Piper $13.99 (buy them here)

I also picked up a really cute pair of nude, low heel peep toes from Aldo. They aren't exactly the nude shoes I was looking for but the price was right and the shoe was cute.

Kea $26.24 (but them here)

What's your favorite place to shop for shoes?

Banana 30% off weekend

Banana Republic is offering a great deal this weekend (along with Gap and Old Navy), 30% off with the Give and Get Program. Here is the online promo code, good till August 29th: L1KT1CYKQ4YD

Here are three great looks I love. I can't afford all these things obviously, but these are great inspiration outfits to try and recreate with more affordable pieces.

I did however, snatch up these adorable pumps from Banana Republic:

My shoes for the fall will be these great gray wool pumps and hopefully a pair of nude pumps of similar style (still looking for those...let me know if you see a great, comfy pair)

Banana Republic: Union Originally $120, on sale for a limited time $100 and 30% off!

Va-va-Vroom

Motorcycle jackets are going to be HOT this fall. Whether you want real or faux leather, their are plenty of options and styles to find the perfect one for you. Pair your jacket with a soft, ruffle skirt, a floral flowy dress, a dark and sexy pair of skinny jeans. The options are endless. The only rule...if you go faux leather as many will since it's 1) affordable, 2) animal friendly, please make sure your leather doesn't look plastic EEK!

Banana Republic $298

Express $98

Victoria's Secret $198

Victoria's Secret $98

The Limited $129

Mindy's Pick of the Week

OMG how fabulous are these ruffles?! I spotted this fabulous find on another blog today and think I might not be able to live without it. This fall is going to be all about structure, military, soft mixed with tough, and this jacket has it all! To beat it all....it's $39.99 at Kohls.

Purple is the New Chocolate

I am absolutely crazy about this Chocolate Cherry Heather. Here are three great pieces from Victoria's Secret to considering adding to your closet this fall. How great will these flowy tops look with you dark skinny jeans? AHHH-mazing!

Roched Crewneck Dress $58

Asymmetric Scoopneck Sweater $58

Ruched Cardigan $58

Obession

I went to Street Scene this week (a great little local vintage consignment store) to see if they were interested in carrying my flower line, dog silhouettes, and dog tutu's. I had a great response from the buyers there. The requested 15-20 broaches, 10-15 headbands, 15-20 dog silhouettes in a variety of colors and dogs, and one doggie tutu to test out. I am stoked, but not sure how I am going to get this all accomplished in the next week and a half. Guess I need to stop blogging and get to painting, cutting, and sewing.