Friday, June 1, 2012

Devon Horse Show


It’s that time of year: time to don a fabulous hat and head over to the Devon Horse Show!  (There aren’t nearly enough times in my life for me to wear a fabulous hat.  I look forward to this all year!)  Champion jumpers, carriage races, lemon sticks... and fashion!  It is just as much about the fashion as the horses at Devon.  At Ladies Hat Day on Wednesday, Deputy Shoe Fairy Rosie and I spotted these specimens of fabulous footwear:



Neutrals were in in a big way this year, but this pair was one of our favorite versions.  Look at those elaborate cut outs!  Plus the wedge makes them a little more stable for the uneven fairgrounds.


I adored these.  Yellow, white, little tassels at the peep toe... and how about the dark toenails?  Nice  contrast with the lemon meringue feeling of the shoe.


A strappy silver T-strap wedge might not normally be something to write home about, but the wedge is a snakeskin print!  Love.


How about the blue with yellow trim?  Brightening up a cloudy day!  Where the ankle strap attaches is so unusual—these were really lovely.

  
Orange was also a popular choice at the Horse Show this year (perhaps because it is the color of 2012?).  This pair was perhaps the most elegant interpretation, with coral, white, and nude patent leather.


I love me a black lace flat, but this lace is a little unusual—almost an abstract floral.  A sensible flat—good to see on the gravel and uneven walkways of the fairground!

The Devon Horse Show runs through Sunday, and admission starts at $10 for a grounds pass.  Live in the city and don’t have a car?  Not a problem!  Take the Paoli/Thorndale train to the Devon stop—the grounds are walking distance from the station.  Look for the big Ferris wheel; that’ll point you in the right direction.

Sales this weekend:
Bakers: BOGO on sandals
Bloomingdales: 30% off a selection of designer shoes
Lord & Taylor: Extra 25% off regular and sale shoes today only!  Or 20% off regular and sale shoes with code SAVENOW (or savings pass)
Macy’s: Sandal sale and clearance: 20-50% off
Nine West: BOGO!
Payless: Summer sandal sale

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