Eeeeeeeeeeeeeek, it's FINALLY springtime, and that means one thing..... the eventing season has well and truly begun!
Now this year has had a bit of a disastrous start unfortunately, due to the horrendous weather many events have sadly had to cancel :-(
But this weekend is one of my favourite events, Badminton!
Apart from the horses, the excitement of the event itself and the amazing shopping that's always on offer, eventing is also a great time to showcase some fab outfits, as well as there being a fashion focus on the 'Trot up' nowadays, with a 'Best Dressed' award for the best turned out rider.
I've put together a few different looks inspired by the season ahead, a few may well surprise you.
I've really focussed on being comfortable, yet stylish, whilst still being totally practical for the event itself. I cannot stress enough how important comfortable shoes/boots are. I always pack my Fairfax & Favor boots (naturally) and a pair of welly boots, because like a good girl guide you should always be prepared and especially for the course walk- you need to be comfy, I also love a pair of trainers or converse too if the ground is dry enough!
Layers- Needless to say, you cannot predict the weather, especially this time of year, so you do have to cover every eventuality. I usually tend to opt for a nice jacket, with a roll neck underneath and a vest or cami, which means that if it's cold I'm well layered or if it's hot, I can strip off and still look smart. Another essential is a good waterproof, and I always turn to Welligogs, who have some fab waterproof and wax jackets, which not only keep you warm and dry, they are super stylish too.
Here are some of the looks I've put together for the upcoming season, including a couple of more casual outfits (Trainers-weather permitting!)
Outfit 1

Jacket: Kensington by Welligogs
Shirt: White Frill Shirt by Oxford Shirt Company
Jeans: New Look
Baker Boy Cap: Primark
Boots: Kensington by Fairfax & Favor
Outfit 2

Jacket: Balmoral Jacket by Welligogs
Frill Polo Neck Jumper: Warehouse
Jeans: New Look
Boots: Regina by Fairfax & Favor
Hat: Hicks & Brown
Outfit 3

Jacket: Boohoo
Black roll neck jumper: ASOS
Silk Scarf: Clare Shaw Fine Art
Jeans: As above
Baker boy cap: Carrie by Holland Cooper
Shoes: Apsley by Fairfax & Favor
Outfit 4

Sweatshirt: AWOL by Annabel Brocks
Belt: Annabel Brocks
Converse: Converse UK
Jeans: As before
Outfit 5

Jacket: Knightsbridge by Holland Cooper
Lace top: H & M
Bag: Highcliffe by Fairfax & Favor
Boots: Kensington By Fairfax & Favor
Outfit 6

Jacket: Henley by Welligogs
Bag: The Dorchester by Fairfax & Favor
Jeans: As before
Boots: Amira by Fairfax & Favor
Shirt: Oxford Shirt Company
Outfit 7

Deck Shirt: Whale of A Time Clothing
Cap: Whale Of A Time Clothing
Pink Skinny Jeans: George @ Asda
Rainy day essentials

Hat: Hicks & Brown
Waterproof Jacket: Welligogs
Umbrella: Fairfax & Favor
Boots: Explorers by Fairfax & Favor
Jewellery: Pegasus Jewellery
So there you have it, my style ideas inspired for the eventing season, I hope you like them!
Thanks for reading, as always.
Andrea
xx