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Gucci Fall Handbag Collection
Gucci Fall 2012 Handbag Campaign The entire Gucci fall 2012 handbag collection is to-die-for, but this little number really caught our eye. No bamboo, no horsebit detail… just extreme elegance in...
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Equestrian Boots Go Bold for Fall
Remember just last Fall, when the detail trends on the ubiquitous equestrian boot were little things like authentic zipper/snap details and subtle quilting on the calf? Not so this year. We’re still...
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Equestrian Obsession: Giles and Brother Bracelets
Haute hooves, subtle snaffles, nostalgic nails, and luxe links… we’re in love at first sight with the Fall bracelet collection from Giles and Brother. From top: Pied de Biche Cuff – brass, sterling...
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Competition Accessories from Black Knight
BK Show Clutch & Paul Brodie Footwear | Image by AV Management Studio Monique Rodrigues’ Black Knight Competition Accessories is one of those new lines we fell head over heels in love with at...
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The Serpentine Pendant
Anyone who has ridden dressage understands its classical geometry as metaphor for life itself, captured brilliantly in the Serpentine Pendant by FerAChevalRouge. Other metals available here.
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Equestrian Handbag Heaven
Part of our new look on the site is to feature a rotating cast of our favorite styles in the website header. For November, we’re inspired by Fall handbag trends, including the leather tassel fob from...
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Nach Jewelry
A limoges box for your fingers, Nach jewelry is the creative brainchild of Nancy and Nadia Koch. The duo are the daughters of Christian Koch, a leader in porcelain animal miniatures for almost 30...
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Making the Holiday Gift Guide: The Jewelry Box
Click to view the entire Jewelry Box section of the Gift Guide When Horse & Style Magazine publisher Sarah Appel and I set to curating our selections for the Holiday Guide to Equestrian Style,...
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Cowgirls for a Cause
Hunter/Jumper baseball hat, $32.95 Have we mentioned how many wonderful new friends we made as a result of The Holiday Guide to Equestrian Style? (Yes! here, here, and here… to name a few.) Well, the...
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Winter Circuit Winner
Carry All from Oughton Limited, $195 Oughton Limited is a perennial favorite around Dappled Grey and it’s safe to say there is hardly an equestrian around who wouldn’t swoon at the sight of a...
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Put A Lid On It
Come December, there’s hardly a day we don’t head to the stables without pulling on a cozy beanie. In addition to conveniently hiding a riders’s dreaded “helmet hair,” a hat is also one of the best...
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On Trend: Be Seen in Green
If elegant Hermes orange was the ubiquitous hue of the stylish equestrian palette for 2012, it’s clear that green is taking center stage in the new year. Long a traditional color in equestrian sports...
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Hermes Just in Case
For polished travel packing or maybe even as an unstructured summer clutch, the Hermes Finish cases deliver winning style. 100% cotton, 8.3″ x 11.4.”
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Wrap DIMACCI Around Your… Neck?
For those who think that the name DIMACCI means only the beloved, gorgeous leather bit bracelets we all covet… think again. Their 2013 lookbook is filled with heavenly equestrian-inspired accessories...
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Equestrian Men in Black
For a while now, we’ve been dodging reader requests for posts about men’s equestrian style. You’ve been patient with us, guys, and we promised… so here goes. Forget the White Knight and only the rare...
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Handbags by Dimacci
Not just bracelets, not just watches, not just scarves… the new handbag collection from Dimacci is yet another example of looks we love from this equestrian mainstay. Both the Competition (lower) and...
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Prized Fashion
We’ve all heard of the fashion police, but what do we give those who’ve earned an equestrian award of the sartorial sort? Multimedia artist Jessica Grindstaff’s “Prize Ribbon” accessories, fashioned...
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New Icon: Hoorsenbuhs
A new favorite in the equestrian world (the phonetics of its Dutch name don’t hurt), Hoorsenbuhs’ elegant links are drawn from nautical inspiration, but it’s not a stretch to make the leap from tackle...
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The Innovators: Ariat International
Twenty years ago, standing in an arena in the waning West Coast afternoon sunlight, my trainer introduced me to a woman who said she was starting a company to revolutionize the riding boot industry....
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March Giveaway Contest: Dark Horse Studio
March marks the launch of our Monthly Giveaways to showcase equestrian artisans, designers, and retailers from around the world. For our first giveaway, we are so excited to feature a gift package...
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Spring Equestrian Style DIY: Curb Chain Bracelet
Spring has arrived and that means it’s time to get the equestrian arm party started! Just for fun, we’ve decided to kick our party off with a brightly colored, new accessory styled right out of the...
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Derby Day Millinery from Studio 910
Spring is a busy time of year for milliner Brooke Terronez of Studio 910, who creates stock and custom bridal and Kentucky Derby pieces for clients around the US. Stunning headwear is a Derby Day...
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April Giveaway Contest: Pinklette
For our April Giveaway, part of our monthly showcase of equestrian artisans, designers, and retailers from around the world, Dappled Grey is so excited to feature a gift package from accessories shop...
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15 Equestrian Gifts for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just over a week away, let us take you on a tour of some of our favorite equestrian styles that are sure to score with mom. For the mom who lights up a room with her big smile and...
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Lilo Goes Pink for Spring
We love when Lilo Navales, owner and designer of Lilo of Spain, sends us an update of her new products… especially handbags! Lilo is well-known for her leather goods and has always been on the front of...
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What Would Daisy Do?
Who’s going to see Baz Luhrmann’s 3-D and fueled by Jay-Z adaption of The Great Gatsby this weekend? And, more importantly, who thinks Daisy Buchanan would wear this vintage cameo horse necklace by...
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Wild Child Apres-Show
It started with the breeches. Oh, these breeches – so wild we could hardly take it. What type of rider could pull these off?! Maybe Zara, the celeb-utante wild child and anti-heroine of Georgina...
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Sleek New Hermes Styles
We really could devote an entire blog to the inimitable equestrian style of Hermes. This Spring, the French luxury brand unveiled its new Cavale saddle and Ladies Jumping Boot at the stunningly...
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Gucci Horsebit Heels at DSW
Gucci Horsebit Sandal, $149.94 You know the phrase “never look a gift horse in the mouth.” Well, same goes for Gucci on sale. As in… maybe these aren’t our favorite horsebit sandal heels ever, but at...
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Luggage Love from Oughton Limited
It’s no secret we’re devoted fans of Oughton Limited and wait with bated breath for new products from this Vermont-based equestrian favorite. The latest reveals do not disappoint. Fans of Oughton’s...
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The Classic White Shirt in Summer Neutrals
The ease of summer is most stylishly manifested in a perfect outfit of summer neutrals complementing a classic white shirt. Here we’ve started with the Spectator shirt from Dappled Grey’s design...
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80’s Equestrian Style
There’s one in every crowd. You know the type – the one who these 80’s gold horse aviators would be just perfect on. Or maybe it’s you… Either way, you know you want them. Available in red (shown),...
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Readers’ Winning Style!
Readers, you’re so cool and clever too! Fayren C., winner of the recent impromptu 80’s Horse Aviators giveaway on our Facebook page, not only came up with our favorite 80’s song lyric inspired by these...
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Our September Giveaway: Field & Field
It’s that time again! After taking a break in August to lollygag through the last dog days of summer, we’re back with our first (and completely awesome) Fall giveaway! As part of our monthly showcase...
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On Trend: Brown on Top
I don’t know about you, but I’m really noticing how much more conservative my personal style becomes during Fall and Winter. It’s easy to be beachy and bohemian in the summer, but as soon as the...
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The B.I.T.S. Holster Bag: Go Hands Free!
B.I.T.S. Holster Bag This summer, when I left my wallet and/or phone somewhere for the umpteenth time, I made a decision: I wanted to go hands free. I love my Oughton wallet, but carrying it in lieu...
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Style Spotting at WIHS: Katharine Page Sandals
Dappled Grey features this post from our contributor Alex Thompson of Zola’s Post. The Washington International Horse Show is definitely a place to spot the latest fashion trends inspired by the...
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Rebecca Ray Platinum Palomino Bracelet
From the way owner Rebecca Smith meticulously decorates her Ohio farmhouse for the holidays to the Amish craftspeople who create her bench-made designs, Rebecca Ray Designs knows how to make things...
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Friday Favorites: The Classic Signet Ring
My parents bought me a signet ring in high school and I still wear it to this day. It’s just a super classic style that I’m usually wearing in a dressed down way, to dress up my standard casual uniform...
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Rein of Beauty
Our collective swoon over Katharine Page’s leather bridlework sandals got me looking for other beautiful fashion items inspired by equestrian bridlework. And my heart stopped just a little when I...
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November Giveaway: Caracol Inspired Jewelry
To enter the Giveaway, please click “enter giveaway” below and also “like” Caracol on Facebook, leaving a message on their wall telling them you’ve been there! Entries close on Sunday, November 24 and...
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The “DG” by Field & Field
It’s a good day – a very good day – when you wake up to an email that a beautiful product has been named after your publication. Our September Giveaway sponsor Field & Field is calling their new...
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Our Equestrian Style Trends for 2014
Wondering about fashion trends for 2014 and how they translate from the runway to the equestrian world? We’re seeing lots of similar elements showing up in equestrian apparel and it’s inspired...
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But Don’t You Step On My Blue Horse Shoes
Well, it’s one for the money, Two for the show, Three to get ready, Now go, cat, go! But don’t you step on my blue…” um, okay maybe that part doesn’t work. But these blue dala horse slipper shoes have...
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Our January Giveaway: Katharine Page
To enter the Giveaway, please sign up below and also “like” Katharine Page on Facebook. To qualify, leave a message on Katharine Page’s wall telling them you’ve been there! Entries close on Sunday,...
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Pink Spur Straps
Whips and spurs for Valentine’s Day are not an entirely new proposition (yes, I just said that – stop blushing) and these pink spur straps from Black Knight Competition Accessories are a perfect way...
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Favorite Winter Circuit Worthy Totes
Tally ho! A Winter circuit-worthy tote is one of the season’s top accessories. From wholly horsey to more subtly equestrian styles, these six favorites would make a splash in any company. My Flat in...
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Now Coveting Rebecca Ray for Spring!
Rebecca Ray needs no introduction to Dappled Grey readers, but these new pieces from the Spring 2014 collection have us falling in love all over again. All under $100 (well, except that pink number up...
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Wearing Dappled Grey
Long time DG fans will remember this fabulous chair that reader Kristen McDonald created using her custom-designed dappled grey textile. Well, she’s back, this time with handmade crepe de chine silk...
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Christopher Ross New York Luxury Belts at Chisholm Gallery
A horse head with its mouth agape and eyes wide open as if in full stride is the latest example of wearable art by accomplished and prominent sculptor/art jeweler Christopher Ross. Available in...
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