Galloping Into the New Year

Happy (belated) Chinese New Year!  2014 has been dubbed the year of the horse.  And for a girl who loves animals just as much as she loves fashion, it's a perfect excuse to combine the two.  While horses are a more tame animal compared to last year's snake, they offer just as much pzazz in a print, and are a fashion staple.  Brands like Longchamp, Coach, and Hermès have incorporated horses into their logos and designs for decades.  And if it's good enough for Hermès, it's good enough for me. Here are 10 affordable ways to put a little pony in your wardrobe, plus a couple splurge-worthy pieces I had to share. 

AFFORDABLE

1. Horsing Around Blouse, $88, Nastygal.com

2. Hatched Horses Blouse, $38, French Connection, Amazon.com

3. Equestrian Print Quilted Jacket, $160, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Bloomingdales.com

4. Horse Studs, $30, Gorjana, Piperlime.com

5. Horse Intarsia Sweater, $31, Kensie, Belk.com

6. Horse Charm Necklace, $60, Monserat de Lucca, Shopbop.com

7. Horseprint A-line Dress, $48, Lark, Nordstrom.com

8. Horses Sweater, $66, Mr. Gugu & Miss Go, Carnetdemonde.com

9. Easy Rider Sweatshirt, $18, Forever21.com

10. Year of the Horse Watch, $80, Swatch, Dillards.com

SPLURGE-WORTHY

11. Horse Racing Print Jacket, $1,799, Hermes Vintage, Farfetch.com

12. Black Horse Sweater, $1,080, Viktor & Rolf, Farfetch.com

Will you get in the spirit of the year of the horse or is the trend better left out in the pasture? Let me know in the comments!

All photos courtesy of their respective online retailer