Fashion Trends for 2005?

[lvignerot]

Ok- It's 2005 and I have my Kippy's belt (pink 1 1/4 inch rhinestone belt), and pink shirt, what else is gonna be hot this year???

Lisa

[lvignerot]

Ok- It's 2005 and I have my Kippy's belt (pink 1 1/4 inch rhinestone belt), and pink shirt, what else is gonna be hot this year???

Lisa

[~LF]

Ribbon shirts!

And for show jackets - having the lining of your jacket in a nice colour... lavender, rose, light blue, etc.

I saw a GP rider with a dark grey jacket with a blue satin collar with matching blue satin as the lining of the coat. It looked really nice!

[Other]

Ribbon shirts?

Picture, please?

[Madame Butterfly]

Yeah, me too... Ribbon shirts??? Are you wearing your quilt or something?

[Wynkirk]

Ribbon shirts have a band of a different coloured ribbon around the collar, and on the sleeves. I have a pink one with creamy white ribbon. I've seen lots of them with different colours. I especially like the tone on tone with darker coloured ribbons.

[Equitational]

Hopefully nothing http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif...I won't be able to afford anything 'new' this year(unless I need it)! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

I must admit, even this old dinosaur likes the ribbon shirts. Who sells them?..and what are they actually called? THANKS!!!

[Madame Butterfly]

Please post a picture, if possible..

[lilbayhunter]

I love my Kippy belts! And I really like the hunt coats with colored lining.

[Vandy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ~LF:
Ribbon shirts!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wow, you mean I'm fashionable?! Living in New Mexico, not exactly a hunter fashion mecca, I bought myself one of these last year, mainly because a)it was the only one in the store that fit me and b) it was on sale http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif The brand is Van Teal, let me see if I can dig up a picture. This is great, I still show in an old unapproved hunt cap and a flat Hermes, and I wear a plain leather belt - I didn't think I'd been fashionable since the mid-80's!

[Esquire]

OK, here I am gravitating yet again to the fashion topic and I thought I had everything (or 5 or 6 or 7 of everything). Have to see the shirt before I can say it is/will be fashionable. If I have seen it, it is so fashionable I didn't even notice...

[*popsicle*]

The ribbion shirts seem to be alot more popular in Canada as thats where Marigold is based out of and they sell ALOT. I really love the coloured lining and have the exact jacket someone else mentioned, dark grey jacket, lighter blue collar with matching lining. Its hard to tell in this picture but you can see the ribbion around the cuff (black ribbion on white shirt): http://community.webshots.com/photo/99591084/159355200pADnXg . In this picture you can see it on the collar (pink on white): http://community.webshots.com/photo/86255998/159365052UOxtxv . The ribbion can be either about1 cm. thick or less and can go stright across the bottom third ov go in a "V" with the bottom of the V about where the botton hole is, then it goes around the cuff about 2cms from the bottom of the cuff or , if a V shirt, goes diagonally. You can also get two thin ribbions of different colour. They are VERY nice! A little hard to explain over the internet though.

[Esquire]

So is that it? Just a ribbon of assorted colors on the cuff? If that is it, I do like it (can see it in your second photo), but honestly, I have not seen that here. Great jumper photo, got me thinking about showing in a few weeks!!

[Lazy Palomino Hunter]

How frustrating is THAT... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif I had a ribbon shirt I showed in two years ago- it was a GORGEOUS custom made van Teal (I have freakishly long arms). Unfortunately I've lost the collar and now all I have is the plain one...

Louise vanTeal retired last year (hence the reason my current show has too-short-sleeves), and I'm not aware of any other company that makes ribbon shirts or custom made shirts- I'd LOFF another one!

[Madame Butterfly]

Thanks, Popsicle. I like Rodney more than the ribbon shirt, but they're okay.

[~LF]

I only know them from Marigold in Canada, but I do believe they sell through tack stores in the US, too.

If not, their shirt sizing is pretty standard, and you can literally have any shirt/ribbon colour combination you want. I see a lot of girls in the equitation classes with a white shirt with navy, to go with their jacket and stand out a bit.

You can call Marigold and ask more: 416-422-3032

But so this doesn't sound like an ad, I have a white shirt with lavender ribbon, and have a navy jacket with lavender lining. I can always say I look put together even when I ride all over the place!

[Natalie]

They're only strategically placed ribbons. Go to the fabric store, pick out what you want, and have a seamstress (or you, or your mom, grandmother, whoever) sew them onto a shirt you already have.

Unless you have a spare $100 or so just laying around for another fad. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Kristin]

How much would it cost to change the lining of a coat?

[Madame Butterfly]

Depends who your tailor is...

[mommy peanut]

What colors are hot for hunt coats this year, for hunters?

[Limerick]

The jackets with the linings-is the lining done in a lovely colour just on shadbellies? Or could I re-line my Grand Prix? Of course, I'd make sure I had a very talented tailor first.

You know, I've realized why I (a re-rider in my thirties) like these fashion trend threads. It's because I can't afford a single thing from In Style magazine or Vogue. But somehow, with horses, I justify the $200 breeches and the $400 jacket. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/no.gif

[Madison]

Limerick, you are seeing colored linings showing up on hunt coats, not just shadbellies. I personally think they look great and would be fun to have.

[crackerjack]

Hey Limerick - I'm with you on that http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Apparently me and GGMM are taking a trip to Marigold at some point in the next few months... I'm getting a ribbon shirt and she is getting a new jacket with the lining.... not sure if I'll be able to survive a total of 10 hours in the car with her though!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Darkstar]

So I know about colored lining, and ribbon belts, and ribbon shirts.... and I have seen that we are getting back the basic navy hunt coat - but will the grey hunt coats still be good this year. I have a gorgeous RJ Classics Taupe with a pink stripe coat. I am hoping this will still be "in" - geez aren't I picky. Can someone tell me the "hot" huntcoat colors.

[Other]

I would imagine grey will me just fine. I think it's really become a staple.

Colored linings are seen in regular coats all the time now.

Here's the real question, how bout those piped collars we were seeing?

Would still love more links to these ribbon shirts!

Anyone seen anything cool yet, horse wise? Ie: boots, pads, girths, etc.?

[Vandy]

I will now attempt to post a photo of my ribbon collar - or would this be piping? Hmmm.

[Vandy]

I have also been tempted to buy this one (http://www.equusnow.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eq&Product_Code=PHSB&Category_Code=SSH), although I thought perhaps it was a bit too unusual looking...Are y'all saying this is what's "fashionable" these days?

[WindWillowStables]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vandy:
I have also been tempted to buy http://www.equusnow.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eq&Product_Code=PHSB&Category_Code=SSH, although I thought perhaps it was a bit too unusual looking...Are y'all saying this is what's "fashionable" these days? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have that shirt and I love it! Esp. the price!

[Vandy]

OK WindWillow, I'm gonna go for it! Re: sizing, are the Pale Horse shirts comparable to Essex, Van Teal, etc? I am always worried about buying a brand I've never tried on...

[JAGold]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vandy:
I have also been tempted to buy http://www.equusnow.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eq&Product_Code=PHSB&Category_Code=SSH, although I thought perhaps it was a bit too unusual looking...Are y'all saying this is what's "fashionable" these days? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

What I want to know is whether the price on that shirt ($14.95) is a mistake! Pale Horse lists the same shirt for something like $85, so if the website you posted is correct, it's a great deal. --Jess

[Vandy]

JAGold, I'm sure the price is correct. Equusnow actually had a bunch of these shirts on ebay a few months back that were selling for $5-$10. They must have been seriously overstocked.

[WindWillowStables]

Sizing wise...I usually wear a 36 and in these shirts a 34 would of fit me better...but still a 36 was fine. So, I would say the sizing is comparable to other shirts, just maybe a tad bigger but not enough to even worry about.

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

Shoot! What a price!! I am a 32 and they only have 40's and up left. Any other sites with these ribbon shirts???!!!

[S4zeus]

I have the same shirt. From Equus Now. I got it off of ebay for 14.95. I have a blue one and a purple one. I loff them. Super comfortable and well fitted.

[Esquire]

I have two Grand Prix coats (other than the custom ones that already have very cool linings)and have an appointment with the tailor to have the lining changed. For $110 bucks it will look like a brand new coat! Better than the cost of buying a new one.

[lvignerot]

What about coat colors? I saw someone in a french blue plain coat (very very faint plaid), with cream piping around the collor and I thought it was FAB! If I splurge and buy this coat, how long will it be deemed "Out"? I currently have a dark olive/brown RJ Classic coat that I wear with a pink shirt and it looks "ok" on my bay, but would love to go back to blue, but just not the "old" navy blue pinstripe.

Also, what about hunter show pads- what is in, and what about girths? fleece or nice leather.

I plan on going to Michaels today to get some ribbon to do my chokers! Most of my shirts have two chokers- one that I monogrammed and one extra, so I will "ribbonize" my plain chokers this weekend!

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lvignerot:
I plan on going to Michaels today to get some ribbon to do my chokers! Most of my shirts have two chokers- one that I monogrammed and one extra, so I will "ribbonize" my plain chokers this weekend! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Absolutely! Just go buy some coordinating ribbon and stick in on your cuffs and choker. Who'll know? (By the way, you can also get very intricate, lovely iron-on decorative monograms at Michael's for your chokers for about $2.00).

And I am so into buying nice white shirts and dyeing them in my washer. I now see a project: dyeing shirts AND adding ribbon!

[BAC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vandy:
I have also been tempted to buy http://www.equusnow.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=eq&Product_Code=PHSB&Category_Code=SSH, although I thought perhaps it was a bit too unusual looking...Are y'all saying this is what's "fashionable" these days? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think this one is beautiful.

[Pirateer]

Rhinestone studded Stirrups!

I did mine the last two nights (or rather, my dad's MUCH steadier hand did mine) and they are SO HOT!

I'm going to do my extra set of stirrups this summer and try to sell them.

[Bumpkin]

I heard that the Kippy belts do not fit well under the hunt coats.
Is this true? Are the belts more for hanging out after you ride? Or for Jumper riders?

[lilbayhunter]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bumpkin:
I heard that the Kippy belts do not fit well under the hunt coats.
Is this true? Are the belts more for hanging out after you ride? Or for Jumper riders? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My Kippy fits under my hunt coat without a problem, but I've only tried to get my smaller one under a coat. I don't think my larger one would even fit in my TS belt loops. Most people at my barn show hunters with a Kippy, and no one ever has a problem (that I've noticed) with it fitting.

[Moxie]

One day... one fabulous day... black hunt coats will be "in" and then I can finally show my mad passionate love for them without being laughed out of the ring.

BUT ANYWAY... those ribbon shirts look pretty nifty.

[Whoaisme]

Vandy- the Pale Horse shirts run a bit bigger than the Essex- love the pics of the ribbon shirts-hate to think that my showing wardrobe is now outdated...

[LuvMyMares]

Wow, I love all these fun/colorful clothing styles. Are these trends just for hunters or are these being seen in the jumpers as well? Kids & adults?

I could have a lot of fun matching my outfit to my palomino jumper http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

I have a wonderful old Italian tailor in town who is altering a couple of my jackets...I showed him the new colourful linings and want him to just half line some of the jackets. He wants me to purchase and bring him the material. I know NOTHING about sewing etc....what should the measurements of the lining be [just for the lower half of the jackets, petite size], and would a fabric store know what the material should be made of...help!! I'm WAY too old for this..you guys have got me ordering Kippy belts, engraved spurs and stirrups, and Swarvoski crystals off Ebay..I would have remained blissfully unaware this stuff existed if I could stay off these fashion posts. I SHOULD be shopping for a walker and orthopedic hose!!!

[AdultMedals]

Racetb,

I had one of my jackets re-lined this summer. I bought 1.5 yards of fabric for the entire jacket (size 10), and I probably only needed a yard, but wanted to be safe. I went to JoAnne fabric to buy it. They have an entire lining section.

[JumpTheMoon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Moxie:
One day... one fabulous day... black hunt coats will be "in" and then I can finally show my mad passionate love for them without being laughed out of the ring.

BUT ANYWAY... those ribbon shirts look pretty nifty. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, black coats ARE coming back in for the equitations and jumpers. I've seen a few Eq. riders (in Canada at least) show in black coats and it looks very nice. I *love* the look of white breeches, white shirt and a black hunt coat!

Engraved stirrups/spurs are definitely going to be in. I LOVE the coloured lining, but I hope piping doesn't go out. Two of my jackets have piping. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

*I* think that puke green breeches are on their way out and the lighter 4-way strech colour is on its way in, but thats just what I've noticed. More people wearing the lighter breeches because a) they are comfier when they strech and b) the colour goes better with light jackets.

[twistedhunter26]

Could someone please post a picture of a Kippy belt? I have no idea of what they look like and was curious.

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

Here's a sample of the tasteful, traditional little beauty. Bertalan Denemethy is turning in his grave.

[Bumpkin]

Moxie....
I recall someone coming back from Lake Placid last summer or the summer before, saying that they saw a lot of black coats.
In fact, perhaps your trainer would allow you have a black coat with silver piping. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Moxie]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, outburst over. Hmm.... if I hadn't spent way too much money to be brutalised in a clinic this weekend, perhaps I could have bought one.

I'll find a way http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[VirginiaBred]

If you are buying the ribbon for your choker, how wide should you get, and how do you attatch it to the choker? How would the ends be finished off?

[Vandy]

Oh lord those Kippy belts are *terrible*. I love the lined jackets, I have gotten used to the GPA, but this is one trend I don't think I'll ever be able to stomach. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

[archieflies]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

And I am so into buying nice white shirts and dyeing them in my washer. I now see a project: dyeing shirts AND adding ribbon! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm not the only one!! Yay! I had a crappy white shirt that fit so well I couldn't bear to part with it, but I just never could stand out in it... so Mommy almost had a heart attack when I asked her to dye it, but it came out a lovely bright (but not too bright) pink! Unfortunately, first time I wore it, I had an awesome ride, thought I would win, and placed LAST in the class. (IHSA show). ?? Talked to the judge and when i introduced myself, he said "Oh, you were the girl in the PINK shirt! Sorry, I didn't make any notes on you, looks like I had you out of the placings form the start." No one in bright pink placed all day. My mother has forbidden me to ever wear the shirt again, but if pink is really in... hmm, what are the chances I'll ever see that judge again? I love the shirt!

[Merry]

Regarding the Kippy belt:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Racetb:
Here's a sample of the tasteful, traditional little beauty. Bertalan Denemethy is turning in his grave. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

I have an idea! Now when we exit the arena, the announcer can call out two scores from the judge: One for our actual hunter or eq o/fences round, the other for our fashion sense!

Announcer: "And that's a hunter score of 82 for number 439. But now she's untying her number string, unbuttoning her huntcoat, and revealing... Yes! She's wearing a pink Kippy belt AND a ribbon-embellished show shirt! The judge nods his approval. She gets a whopping 98 for Artistic Merit!"

(Crowd goes wild). http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[*Tae-Bo*]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by crackerjack:
Hey Limerick - I'm with you on that http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Apparently me and GGMM are taking a trip to Marigold at some point in the next few months... I'm getting a ribbon shirt and she is getting a new jacket with the lining.... not sure if I'll be able to survive a total of 10 hours in the car with her though!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey I guess you didn't know I posted on this board ehhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif haha yes mmm new jacket can't wait! And i'm gonna buy a plain ol' white shirt and get my mom to sew some nice navy ribbon that matches the jacket on the collar and cuffs so I can look prettyhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Kirsten]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Here's a sample of the tasteful, traditional little beauty. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Auuughhh!! My eyes! My EYES!!!!! That's a pretty big honkin' belt. I'd be worried about looking like I had a tumour under my jacket where the buckle is. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[eventamy]

What do you think of a raspberry colored shirt? I'd have to dye a white shirt, but I thought it would look so pretty with my grey jacket? Any thoughts?
That orange shirt on Equus Now, what color jackets are you guys wearing that with?

[Staish14]

Kippy belts remind me of a biker chick. Somehow they don't fit in with my image of show coat, breeches, and nice boots. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

How are dark gray jackets doing? I'd dying to get a charcoal plaid Grand Prix (for Eq and Jumpers, not Hunters) so how would that be in those rings?

[lilbayhunter]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by twistedhunter26:
Could someone please post a picture of a Kippy belt? I have no idea of what they look like and was curious. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Here's one of mine: http://community.webshots.com/photo/200956944/239867616QysmuA

And I also have this one, but mine's not as wide: http://lagrangeleather.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=101&Category_Code=accessories&Product_Count=1

[*Tae-Bo*]

Wow I really do not like those belts. I agree they don't fit in with the whole breeches jacket tall boots etc. Can you say bling?

[War Admiral]

For the jumper clique - what about those lightweight black plastic (or carbon fiber or polymer or whatever the fruitbat they are) stirrups? Is that a 2005 thing?

[Countryhawk]

For the jumper clique - what about those lightweight black plastic (or carbon fiber or polymer or whatever the fruitbat they are) stirrups? Is that a 2005 thing?

UGH I hope not...

[Kirsten]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> For the jumper clique - what about those lightweight black plastic (or carbon fiber or polymer or whatever the fruitbat they are) stirrups? Is that a 2005 thing? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I saw those for sale at a horse show in Spain 2 years ago and thought "What the fuh?... Crazy Europeans!" Well, I saw some for sale last month in the local tack shop. So there you go. Shows you what I know.

[Esquire]

I am still waiting for gloves to be more fun...other than the traditional Grand Prix or other brand of black leather gloves. Wish they would come up with a black glove that had something around the cuff or a stone of some sort somewhere? Anyone seen and cool gloves?? We have done just about everything else it seems...

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Esquire:
Wish they would come up with a black glove that had something around the cuff or a stone of some sort somewhere? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I believe that can be obtained with the discreet use of The Bedazzler. Voila! Instant rhinestone beading around the wrist of your SSG gloves.

And then during fall and winter, we can have fur trim!

Honestly, you may be on to something. Make up a few pair, charge $95.00 for them, and I'll bet they'd sell like hotcakes.

[Pirateer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eventamy:
What do you think of a raspberry colored shirt? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have one!
I wear it with my navy and brown jackets. Its soooo pretty, but not very traditional. I.E, not for IHSA showing http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Here are pics of it with each jacket.
brown coat, raspberry shirt (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=042N0069050010&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)

navy coat, raspberry shirt (http://community.webshots.com/photo/73612333/75435438VEhssQ)

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

I have really nice all leather riding gloves with fringe on the outer edge. I have never shown in them...but I'm stylin' while schooling! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[ADambra]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by War Admiral:
For the jumper clique - what about those lightweight black plastic (or carbon fiber or polymer or whatever the fruitbat they are) stirrups? Is that a 2005 thing? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Already come and gone..
To be honest, so are the belts. I don't know if I'm the only one who remembers them from the season begore last.

Lately people have been going for a more casual look in the show ring.. hopefully that will pass soon too - although it's mostly juniors. By casual I mean showing in colored breeches, a polo shirt, a flashy belt, big jewelry, and hair in a ponytail or braid. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

The colored boots/ half chaps fad seems to be growing.

[Barn Bum]

NO KIPPY BELTS!! UH UH! NO WAY! I don't get the ribbon shirt thing. I can't see it! The link works, I just can't see the ribbon thing. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Maybe 'cause I'm blonde. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]]


*NO HORSES TO SLAUGHTER
*BROKEN PONIES
[I]Be glad for its imperfections.

[ADambra]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
I think I'm gonna turn these (http://lagrangeleather.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/27007.jpg) into the next hunter/jumper trend http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[MistyBlue]

ADambra....you had *better* not! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

How the heck are you doing? How are all the 4 legged kids and Stella?

[akhunterrider]

studded helmets?

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Racetb:
I have really nice all leather riding gloves with fringe on the outer edge. I have never shown in them...but I'm stylin' while schooling! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Oh my God, I must have a pair! Those who know me know I'm not kidding! I'll look like Annie Oakley, which is fine with me. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

Yep..the fringe gloves are too cool for school. They're really not obtrusive either. I think I got them at The Tack Room in Ct. a million years ago...I'll keep my eyes open for them!!! I found spurs with little hearts where the outside strap slides in too...again, very cool but not too obnoxious. Although when my ebay purchase of a huge kit of Swarovski crystals and glue gun get here..watch out! It's gonna be below zero here all week. I'm going to sit by the fire and pimp up everything I own...LOL!

[ADambra]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MistyBlue:
ADambra....you had *better* not! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

How the heck are you doing? How are all the 4 legged kids and Stella? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Everyone is good. I was just down at the show for a couple days, but couldn't do much riding, only flatting a couple of them because I just had surgery on my stomach - Madison almost ripped my stitches open when he tripped. Madison is good though, over his eye problem. The horses have been going great though and Candice is really excited about how they are going and this coming circuit. I'm excited too because of who I will have the oppurtunity to take lessons from, but that's another story.

Stella is doing just fine.. her eye problem is totally gone in her right eye, but we have to keep putting drops in her left one..but she is enjoying being spoiled by mom, grandma, and all the nice people that come by the barn and say hi to her.

I flew home to NY today, I have a followup appointment tomorow and will be back in FL on Sunday.. I am hoping that freezing cold spell will pass by the time I get back!!

On another note, my Dad called me today and said I get a new horse.. Monte Bianco is no longer racing so I get a new hunter project. I'm a little out of practice with greenies, especially TB's http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif hope I don't manage to hurt myself.

[Beezer]

Yo, Merry! (I can't believe I'm doing this http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif ):

Gloves with fringe (http://www.horseboots.com/Diamond3.html)

[Countryhawk]

Oh Beezer, Pleeezzzz don't do it...

[Moxie]

For some reason, I find myself strangely drawn to the befringed ones with the contrasting star...

Someone, shoot me and put me out of my misery!

[Beezer]

Ya know what, Moxie? That is <span class="ev_code_RED">precisely</span> the pair I envision Merry stamping her pretty little feet over and demanding to have. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

And sorry, Countryhawk. I could not resist.

[Moxie]

Okay, I just let my mother know that my birthday is coming up.... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Man, next it'll be a leopard-print western slinky top!

[Ketch]

I am not a fan of the Kippy belts, and find them a touch too flashy. You should see how they look when paired with a shadbelly. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif I do see a lot of them, though, so it's obviously just a matter of my personal taste.

As for black coats, they are absolutely "in." http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif For next year, I predict the rise of muted, neutral shirt colors, as well as the proliferation of even more rust. Although I haven't gone over to the dark side myself quite yet. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[ADambra]

Ooh, Ketch, I forgot about that - I have been seing a lot more rust out there, and starting to not be icked out by it. I used to hate the way it looked, but I don't mind it anymore [on light horses, I don't like it on bays and especially not chestnuts].

[RugBug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ADambra:
Ooh, Ketch, I forgot about that - I have been seing a lot more rust out there, and starting to not be icked out by it. I used to hate the way it looked, but I don't mind it anymore [on light horses, I don't like it on bays and especially not chestnuts]. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Haha...I think rust looks best on dark bays. I'm gonna have to buy a new pair to replace the old Harry Halls...they're just a little too old to show in these days. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BAC]

Who else besides TS makes rust breeches? I love rust but TS doesn't fit me well. Does Harry Hall? I haven't seen HH in any local tack shops or catalogs either.

[Bumpkin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Moxie:
Okay, I just let my mother know that my birthday is coming up.... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Man, next it'll be a leopard-print western slinky top! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry Moxie, we do not have anything that wild.
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif hahaha

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Racetb:
Although when my ebay purchase of a huge kit of Swarovski crystals and glue gun get here, watch out! It's gonna be below zero here all week. I'm going to sit by the fire and pimp up everything I own. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have found my soulmate! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I'm not quite ready to plunk down $74.00 on fringed gloves. But I will be hunting a pair at Equine Affaire in February. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Racetb*Aefvue Farm*Biziz Ltd.]

Aw jeez...now adults have to wear approved helmets too, even with shadbellys!! Since this rule renders my $950.00 silk top hat obsolete..I'm puttin' $1000.00 worth of crystals on my GPA..HAH!!! I'll feel avenged and perhaps the judges will be so distracted by the glare they won't notice all my missed distances http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Finicky Filly]

I have the black plastic stirrups with the cheese graters. People can laugh and make fun of me all they want, but I LOFF them! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gifOh yes, my foot NEVER moves around in the stirrup(but YES it can still come out in emergency). So laugh now, I say, but next time you are galloping around a mud sloshed course and you lose your stirrup I will be the one laughing! Mwahhahaha!

[Smigget]

Those Kippy belts are the ugliest things I have EVER seen! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

But is it really true that black coats are becoming "in"? I really like the black. How long will that trend last??

[pleased-as-punch2800]

Our Grand Prix Sales rep comes in Monday next week with all her new swatches and linings that are new for spring and only have been seen by retailers.
I will post next week and let eveyone know what all the new fabrics are.
(Plus because im an employee i get 10% off wholesale!!) http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[Nikki^]

I have a Navy Grand Prix jacket with a redish shirt. I have now a gorgeous Van Teal coat that I got for 100 bucks at the horse Expo:

Color 8991 (http://arcolafeed.com/images/english/vt02coat4.jpg)

And this color I got for 125.00 on ebay: Color 80006 (http://arcolafeed.com/images/english/0303vtcoat.jpg)

I do have a blue essexx shirt with white stripes for my grey, but what color shold I get for my Tan coat? The Gray coat?

I have to agree that the Kippy belts are gross. To much noise.

[samismypony]

i've always like my grey show coat and lavender show shirt. they're pretty http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[missgrey]

200 some dollars for a freakin' belt!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif and an ugly one at that!

[Nikki^]

Lavender is an excellent choice for a dark grey coat. What shirt color would go with my tan colored one?

It's the 80006 one. (http://arcolafeed.com/images/english/0303vtcoat.jpg)

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Racetb:
Aw jeez...now adults have to wear approved helmets too, even with shadbellys!! Since this rule renders my $950.00 silk top hat obsolete..I'm puttin' $1000.00 worth of crystals on my GPA. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Crystals? Nah, I would think a wide stripe of pearls down the front of your GPA would coordinate nicely with your shadbelly. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[-Taryn-]

I also am not a fan of the Kippy Belts...

I really love the grey jackets, aswell as Ribbon shirts.

But I still love my Green jacket http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ItsMeBri2]

I think that is a wonderful idea Merry!

[DMK]

OK, I am totally a fan of shiny, sparkly things, as attested to in the picture of Favorite Show Belt #1 and #2 (#3 is equally sparkly, if not ore so), but those kippy belts? It looks like a bag lady puked on a bad idea... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif

OK, I'm being harsh, but it's safe to say that if style points are ever awarded for kippy belts, I am SOL! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[good booie]

I really like my Kippy. I have the small cowgirl style (not a huge buckle) in black with clear crystals. It works great under a show coat and jeans and frankly looks great (IMO). Belts are belts and underneath all the conservative clothing just add's a bit of color so to speak. I have oodles of Brighton's and ribbon belts too. Just wear what you want. FWIW, and no offense, unless you are a size 6 or less, stay away from a Kippy. They are quite the sentinal for your waistline.

[good booie]

hahahahahahaha! Yeah DMK, those belts are so much less obnoxious than Kippy's. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

[LGW]

Does anyone think the h/j world is taking on trends set by the QH world? Fake tails, engraved spurs and/or stirrups and Kippy belts? Personally, it does not brother me what anyone wears, but I find it interesting some of the things we are seeing now have been around for a while in another horse world, in another horse ring. It would not suprise me if we saw rhinestone collar pipping on our riding jackets.

Wait ... I may have just landed on the next fashion must have!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[DMK]

Well, when you described your black and clear crystal one, I though that might be do-able, but that pink one (and the other one) made my eyes bleed...

Still, flashy that my belts might be, they still have the notable effect of making my Not A Size 6 Waist look less then ...sentinal... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

LGW - it is a poorly kept secret that we have been borrowing trends from the QH people for YEARS. Sorry to disappoint you, but you aren't on the leading edge! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Esquire]

Back to rust breeches, I have only found the Harry Hall ones and TS makes them too, but not in the low rise. Personally, I think they look most amazing on grays!!

I second comments re: the Kippy belts. Not my style, a bit too much. I am all for glitz here and there and for something different, but those are too loud. They scream "here I am." I prefer subtle.

I am also NOT a fan of black coats, although I probably wear black 3 of 5 days during the work week!

Nothing new on the glove or crop front?? I would still like a crop that has some rhinestones around the top, but would they come loose??

[good booie]

Ya know DMK, a friend came into the office the other day and had a pink Kippy with pink crystals on great faded jeans and a cropped RL sweater (the sweater matched the Kippy) and it looked fab. There inlies the difference between money to burn and saved for. Not my deal, but I do like my plain Jane black Kippy.

[LGW]

"I am also NOT a fan of black coats"

And this is why I adore Esquire. She will pat me on the back and wish me good luck as I proceed to ring in my black coat. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Although, she will adjust my belt to meet squarely with my side zipper. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

Just goes to show you, I need all the help I can get.

[Esquire]

So the story goes...we do what the trainer wants and says is ok...

I know, I have an eq coat that most would say is black! It has a small dot, not sure what you call that, throughout, and that makes it the darkest of navies, appariently...when people say it is black, I just scream NO it it not.

LGW, you go girl with your coat and I wll be there, with many others, including our trainer, keeping you going every step of the way...you look fab!!

[Vandy]

Back to rust breeches - I got a pair of Millers on Ebay recently for about $20. They look exactly like the TS sidezip, complete with the sidetag with pink writing, you have to squint to notice it says "Millers" rather than tailored sportsman. I actually like the material better than the TS. Sadly though, the fit isn't as good for me.

[Merry]

DMK, I happen to admire your show belts. Why, I have several that will rival yours in the western-inspired bling department.

However, my current "must have" are the spur straps in the latest Dover catalog: stamped brown leather, metallic silver or...<span class="ev_code_RED">cheetah print</span>.

[lvignerot]

I luv my kippys- although my trainer hasn't seen it yet, and I am expecting quite the "what the *(&^ is that around your waist??? You take that off before I puke", especially since it is pink! I plan on getting a dark blue faint plaid with pink lining jacket, and wanted the pink belt to match.
Yes, I am sick.
Yes, I need help.
But where is the 12 step program for the "I love bling" clique???

[Princess Lauren]

Wow! I haven't shown in 1.5 years, but I do still have a Van Teal ribbon shirt that I used to wear all the time. If I start showing again, I can still wear my clothes!

[cgray0983]

Here's another one besides belts, breeches and ribbon.
I've been noticing a trend here at college...double collaring...that is wearing lets say a pink polo and a blue polo and "double-popping" the collar. I bet that there will be some of that in the jumper ring this season!!!

[leelee]

lets start a new fashion trend, shall we? My idea is no more tall boots. Absolutly cannot stand tall boots! we should all just live in 1/2 chaps. They resemble tall boots enough I feel. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Also, can we PLEASE do away with gloves! please? How untraditional of me...but my hatred of gloves goes as far as not wearing them in the dead of winter (of course, until my hands to numb and they are needed) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Pirateer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cgray0983:
that is wearing lets say a pink polo and a blue polo and "double-popping" the collar. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A way around that is now they sell polos with contrasting collars. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Muddy Waters]

I have not read all of this, cause its long, so sorry if someone allready said this...
But you can buy ribbon at a craft store, cut it to the appropriate legnth, and sew velcro on the ends so you can color coordinate, like layering diffrent colors and changing the colors. You can just velcro it right on over your choker! Then viola! No sewing really involved!

[Silverlining326]

ok, i have seen a lot of baby blue and like chocolate brown duos out there in reg. spring clothing...so coolers and what not...and i saw a lot of the ribbons where u can add it to ur collar which looks like it has potential...and there is this new thing {?} well, first time i ever saw it...its almost like printed thinner ribbon where u can layer it on reg. ribbon and then on ur colar....looks cool but more childish mayb cuz the patern was like girlie flowers...i cant rly remember seeing anything thing else but o00o! i kno what will not be a trend...lol..new gpas..they are like pink, blue and another color...looks like a plastic safari hat...um ,yea/...lol have fun with that!

[Plumcreek]

Caution, Kippy Fans! The Denver Western Stock Show just concluded, and the trade show was loaded with booths (25-30 at least) with Kippy looking belts, mostly knock-offs. I would say they will hit WalMart soon, and I would not spend a lot on one at this point.

Here is the link to Rod's Western Wear catalog with Kippys and some good quality knock-offs for $60 - $100. A full six pages of great belts. Enjoy!Belts (http://www.rods.com/xq/aspx/parent_id.5/dept_id.25/qx/DisplayGroup.htm)

While you're ordering that pink belt, check out these (http://www.rods.com/xq/aspx/paging.yes/dept_id.54/display_id.89/qx/Product.htm) to go with it.

[entropygal]

pleased-as-punch2800, did the gp rep come in as promised and what can u tell us about the new "spring" line???? i am anxiously awaiting!!!!!!!

[Limited Edition]

Not a fan of the kippy's, a little much if you ask me.
does any one know if i can get my jacket tailored smaller all the way around, its just in general a little big on me, plus i like them to be more fitted. I dont exactly have 400 to shell out on a new one and i dont think they make ones in my fabric which i really like anymore.
Trends, if i would make one i would be wearing a baby blue jacket with a pale pale blue shirt on a grey, drool.....

[Bumpkin]

Olson's just got in some GORGEOUS new belts. Very sparkly.

[entropygal]

limited edition, if u can find a good tailor, then u should be able to have it taken in. i emphasize the good part here. somebody willing to take the time and figure out exactly what needs to be done and how much dismantling is required. but it wouldn't be cheap (less than $400 but not inexpensive). also if the issue is to take it in or also bring it up (make it shorter).