Equestrian Chic
Shops 2010
By Melissa Colgan
From knee-high boots and a cashmere capelet, to a supple leather tote and a necklace resembling a gathering of horseshoes, these hunt-club meets prep-school pieces are as horsey as they are polished. All that’s missing is the feisty Jack Russell Terrier.
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Ladylike Blouse
This blouse’s bell-shaped sleeves and sheer fabric are a more dramatic take on the classic oxford button-down. Sheer blouse ($695), by Stella McCartney, from Nordstrom, Mall of America, 952-883-2121, nordstrom.com
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A Touch of Leather
Designers greatly favored leather for fall. While black leather pants require a certain tough-and-tumble personality to pull off, this mix of textiles and soft brown hide is more horsey than Harley. Brown leather pencil leg pant ($900), by Rozae Nichols, from Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Mpls., 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com
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Statement Necklace
The large and chunky hoops on this necklace offer a glamorous take on the horseshoe. Gold rock ‘n’ roll necklace ($288), from StyledLife, Galleria, 952-928-8888, styledlife.com
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Country Dress
Give this lovely dress a touch of the English countryside by pairing it with flat boots and a tweed jacket. Brown turtleneck dress with lantern sleeve ($282), by Christopher Fischer, from Arafina, Galleria, 952-925-1565, arafina.com
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Brawny Bag
This is the perfect day bag, roomy yet sleek in elegant brown leather. Bayswater leather handbag in chocolate brown ($895), by Mulberry, from Pumpz & Co., Galleria, 952-926-2252, pumpzco.com
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Chic Capelet
Whether you’re at the stables or simply enjoying the brisk fall weather, keep your shoulders toasty in a cashmere capelet. Merino and cashmere capelet ($698), by Ralph Lauren, from Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600, neimanmarcus.com
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Stable Shoes
True English riding boots are hard to wear and even harder to find, but you can get the look with a pair of knee-high boots in season-appropriate gray suede. Tall suede boot ($595), by Free*Lance, from Pumpz & Co., Galleria, 952-926-2252, pumpzco.com
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To the Hunt
We were inspired by the procession of regal equine images and impeccable stable-side and hunt-ball attire in Vicky Moon’s book. Equestrian Style ($65), from Victory, 3505 W. 44th St., Mpls., 612-926-8200, shopvictory.com
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