4.28.2013

Fashion Fun--My Little Ponies in Real Life: Applejack

I'm not sure what to say about Applejack. She is a down-to-earth character who works hard and is always willing to help out a friend.  She's a good pony to have around.  She also is extremely competitive and not afraid to have a little fun.  I like her.  She just doesn't stand out like the first three ponies I've done--in my mind anyway.  Maybe if I was a little more country or if she wasn't so familiar to me (having grown up in the great state of North Dakota, she reminds me of many of the people I knew/know there), she would be higher on my favorites list.  I don't know.  It was still fun figuring out how to portray her in fashion.

As I did so, I came across this picture in a Google search:


This looks like Applejack to me, but not the version of Applejack I would want my 4-year-old emulating. Throwing her in short shorts and a midriff-baring shirt is a sad commentary on how our society distorts what a good woman should be and look like. But that's probably a rant for another post.  The mother in me is just scared for the future self-esteem of my daughters.

Anyhoo...

I obviously went a different route in my styling. More sophisticated and southern belle, I think. I hope it speaks to people other than me.  Can I hear a "Yeehaw!"?


Applejack

So far in my quest to put the Friendship is Magic ponies into fashion, I've done Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash.  Click on their names to see their style boards.  The products used to make this style board are listed below if you're interested in emulating this kind of Applejack. ;)

P.S. I don't get anything if you click through to these items.  I just thought it might be fun to check out how the crazy (and sometimes not so crazy) prices on some of these fashions.

Dress
ebay.co.uk


Armani Jeans ruffle shirt
$160 - houseoffraser.co.uk


AllSaints moto jacket
allsaints.com



Tony Mora cowgirl boots
$310 - zalando.co.uk





Mid heel pumps
shopruche.com


Tony Mora cowgirl boots
$215 - zalando.co.uk


Orla Kiely patent handbag
$430 - orlakiely.com


Aurélie Bidermann rope bracelet
$440 - farfetch.com



Wrap bracelet
ettika.com


KENNETH JAY LANE chain necklace
$120 - pret-a-beaute.com


Chrysoprase jewelry
$195 - astleyclarke.com


Star earrings
aniika.com


Hat
amazon.com



Mavala beauty product
$6.27 - johnlewis.com

4.19.2013

Fashion Fun--My Little Ponies in Real Life: Rainbow Dash Indecision

I have been excited to do Rainbow Dash since I set out on this quest to put the Friendship is Magic My Little Ponies into fashion.  She is such a fun character with a huge personality. I knew finding things to fit her would be interesting, merely because they would have to be so unique (or perhaps, just SO different than anything I would dare to wear!).  I started by looking through everything rainbow I could find and went from there.  And I found a ton of stuff!  So much that I couldn't narrow it down.

That's right.  I'm crazy.  And indecisive.  I made two--yes, two--Rainbow Dash style boards.  I would love to know which one you like better. So here we go... Rainbow Dash style board #1:

Rainbow Dash

And Rainbow Dash style board #2:

Rainbow Dash #2
Leave your vote in the comments and maybe I can make a mish-mash of the the favorites if that's the way it goes! Thanks for looking!


High slit dress
$135 - nelly.com


Wildfox Couture baggy shirt
shopthetrendboutique.com


Real leather jacket
$405 - zalando.co.uk


Jane norman
$38 - janenorman.co.uk


Laurence Dacade low boots
$1,500 - montaignemarket.com


Leather sneaker
openingceremony.us


CC SKYE long ring
shopbop.com


Bright jewelry
$38 - lazyoaf.co.uk


Wendy Mink rainbow necklace
charmandchain.com


Diane Kordas gold jewelry
matchesfashion.com


Fantasy Jewelry Box crystal jewelry
fantasyjewelrybox.com


Lanvin
marissacollections.com



Leather vest
danier.com


Highwaisted jeans
delias.com


Steve Madden lining shoes
stevemadden.com


Rainbow pumps
torrid.com


Nancy gonzalez handbag
stylebop.com


Na jewelry
kohls.com



Rainbow ring
$38 - lazyoaf.co.uk


Carrera optical
forzieri.com



Hippie Neon Basic Rainbow
$13 - emp.de

4.17.2013

Fashion Fun--My Little Ponies in Real Life: Pinkie Pie

If you can't beat 'em, join em.' That's the saying, right? Well, around these parts, ponies are going nowhere anytime soon. If Miss E isn't playing out a scene from the latest episode, or singing one of the songs over and over and over again, it's Miss M handing you one saying "Hello, Wiwight!" (Twilight Sparkle) or "Hello, Uh Dash!" (Rainbow Dash). Usually she's saying hello to the one she's holding because that's what she wants you to say.  In fact, Miss E sings the songs so much, that most nights when this pregnant lady has to get up to use the ladies room, usually the first thing that goes through my mind is one of the My Little Ponies songs.  It's rather ridiculous.  And it's also fun.  At least I like the show, right?

After much deliberation on this next pony fashion plate, I decided to go with two different looks for Pinkie Pie.  I just couldn't decide on one! I hope you like it!  If you didn't see my post on Rarity--you can check it out here.
Pinkie Pie

If you're a fan of any of the stuff above, or if you really just want to be like Pinkie Pie (I wouldn't blame you), the links to the items used above are below.

I hope you have a bouncy, fun-filled, party kind of day!

Hot pink homecoming dress
sungboutiquela.com


Red valentino
farfetch.com


TWINTIP cotton shorts
$38 - zalando.co.uk


High heel shoes
heels.com




Converse shoes
$64 - blueberries-online.com


Nina handbag
zappos.com


Beach tote bag
$38 - black.co.uk


David Aubrey neon necklace
charmandchain.com


Earrings
notonthehighstreet.com


Ted Baker real leather belt
tedbaker-london.com



Nail care
julep.com