Outfit Details:
Forever Afternoon top - c/o ModCloth
handmade lady tie - c/o Flapper Girl (use code KEIKO for 15% off)
cut offs - Free People
"Get Rowdy" belt - gift from my sister
leather tote- c/o Joie
watch - Coach
bracelets - c/o Sorrelli, vintage, and JewelMint
Ever since I was a little girl, horses have been a huge part of my life. We got our first horse, Spanky - a mischievous Anglo Arab who was smart as a whip, when I was just four years old. My beloved Morgan-Welsh pony Shawn, my absolute heart, was a Christmas surprise at five. Rowdy (whose registered name was "Let's Get Rowdy" - hence the belt) came shortly after: a massive Appendix with the most gentle disposition, you might mistake him for a teddy bear.
Our original three have since passed on, and I'm not sure I'll ever love another horse as much as I loved them. I now have Romeo, and my family has Diablo and Coco. Though I love them all fiercely, there is a special bond that develops between a horse and their little girl - something that has a lot to do with growing up beside one another - that solid adulthood can't replicate. There's a sign at the ranch where I board Romeo; it sums it up perfectly:
"All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl."
But they were never our horses. We were their girls.
so sweet.
ReplyDeletethis is even better than the one before, much love.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful post, Keiko. Touched my heart. <3
ReplyDeleteTruly sweet and so very true!
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Amazing story! I love horses, too since I was a young girl.
ReplyDeleteAwesome outfit, you look fabulous! The blouse and the lady tie look so cute. ♥
Happy Weekend ☼
This post brings me back to when I used to take riding lessons. Valentine, a horse I rode most often, always was there to great me with open arms as soon as I arrived and always gave me kisses. I've never had such a bond with a horse, ever!
ReplyDeleteI cried so hard on the day that he went back with his owners.
Nothing wrong with being attracted to horses. They are some beautiful, majestic creatures. Great outfit! We'd appreciate cowgirl-style outfits like this down here in Texas. :) By the way (and I agree with Dianna here), this is very much a sweet post.
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you look so cute!! and I agree with you... the bond is different when you´re a kid. such a warm post!
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XO
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Gorgeous outfit! You look uber cute! That blouse is so adorable, love it! Cute combo with the shorts and I love the accessories..especially the bag, stunning!
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Aww this post is so cute! And what a lucky little girl to have horses growing up! I love your outfit and that belt is awesome!
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Pretty outfit! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look so beautiful!
Love your top and jean shorts, amazing! :)
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tres chic
ReplyDeletelove the modcloth top!
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Such a fabulous blouse and belt!! I love this outfit!
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So good!! I love this outfit!!
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love the outfit!
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Loving this look...I'd love for you to link up with me for Fashion Friday today honey! http://www.blondeepisodes.com/2012/10/fashion-friday-vlieger-vandam.html Have a great weekend! Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat made me tear up! I took riding lessons as a girl and ALWAYS wanted a horse - I just loved my training horse and completely agree that it's a special kind of love. We were in Yosemite over the weekend on vacation and did a mountain ride with a local stable and to this day I get butterflies when I get on. :)
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Hi, Keiko!
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brown, gold, flower,and you are perfect outfit!
I follow you and your instagram,too!
Would you like to follow each other?
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loving your arm candy! great watch!
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Such a sweet post :)
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous & lovely, as always! Thank you so much for the <3 & support!
xoxo
Christine
Flapper Girl
You look gorgeous! Though, the belt does remind me of what a lot of girls wore to school in the spring once the rodeo season was starting up (big buckles= you won, so it was a thing!). Pretty perfect for a horse lover then.... :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I don't believe any little girl should grow up without a love of horses. I recall being little and my grandma's neighbor had horses that I was so enamored with. We'd go over and feed them apples and carrots and their owner would let me brush them. To this day, my dad regrets never getting me a horse. You're so lucky to have grown up around such amazing creatures!
ReplyDeleteLove that tie! And the belt!
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super nice!
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Stunning!
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Such a cute outfit! <3 xx
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Cute, cute, cute.
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I love that belt! Every June there is a Fete near Philadelphia where they have equine competitions and everyone lets you come up to the trailers and interact with their horses...my step daughter had three ponies absolutely in love with her as well as one gorgeous horse that was so white it looked like a unicorn without a horn...when I went this past June, I actually said to my fiance that Keiko would probably love this.
ReplyDeletePrecious. There is nothing quite like a little girl and her horse.
ReplyDeleteyour outfits are so inspiring! :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your belt! What a wonderful homage to your sweet horse :)
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This is probably one of my favorite outfits you've posted! :) Love your style, such a inspiration to be bold and different! Thank you!
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CUTE TIE! have always wanted that kinda tie :')
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what a cute outfit! loving that blouse and ring :)
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Lovely :)
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XOXO,
Inês
Where did your sister get that "Get Rowdy" belt??? I need that!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you create your outfits! keep it up ! huge fan x x
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love your belt.
ReplyDeleteAdorable outfit! Your story about the horses were sweet.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way! I got my first horse when I was nine, and bred her shortly after. The foal was the sweetest little girl ever--we were best friends! There's truly something magical about two little girls growing up together. She died about a year ago, but I can't ever forget those moments! That quote is so special and so true.
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Made me want to cry...I have never had a horse and have always been a bit timid around them, but I love them. They are majestic creatures.
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