MOODBOARD NO.12
Everything I packed for the Houston Rodeo
When your homegirl asks if you want to go to the Houston Rodeo during a cowboy revival, you say yes.
I did what I always do before a trip and made a full moodboard of outfits I was definitely going to wear, only to wear one planned outfit and different versions of the same look all weekend. A rodeo recap, or confessions of an overpacker? Hard to say. Here’s everything I packed for what I thought I was going to wear to my first Rodeo.
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This set from Jaded London was one of the first things I packed. The bottoms I scored on Poshmark new with tags, the top unfortunately was full price.
My Tom Ford for Gucci kitten heels also made the trip, because they go wherever I go. They’re my ideal kitten heel and somehow manage to work with everything.
I packed my Roberto Cavalli cow print jeans too because I was convinced this would be their moment. They never actually made it out of the suitcase, but the intention was there!
I did end up wearing my favorite vintage tee, just not the way I originally planned. Instead, I threw it on with black linen pants and flip-flops, which felt more like me anyway.
I also found this Alamo woven straw hat on Poshmark for $15 and wore it on the plane, because if there’s ever a time to commit to the theme, it’s the airport.
For rodeo day one, I kept it simple: light wash denim button-down, light wash denim shorts, an eBay bolo, and black cowboy boots.
And for rodeo day two, I did what I do best and repeated the formula in black.
There was also one pool day, which gave my tiger print swimsuit a chance to see the light of day.
By Sunday, I made it to brunch before what turned into a travel day from HELL. I wore my black COS maxi dress and let the cowboy hat sit this one out before heading back to New York. It’s sadly sold out but here’s a similar one from Zara.
And finally, an honorable mention for my tan suede Mombasa bag, which never left my side all weekend. The only one I could find listed now is almost triple what I paid, so I guess it was a good investment.