New Mules + The Vanity: The Pony Pack by OPI.

Autumn/Fall, Beauty, Fashion, Outfit Post, Shoes, Weekend Wear, 158 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

I never thought I’d buy a pair of mules again.

I haven’t given the shoe much thought since the 7th grade, when I wore a lot of pleated plaid and monkey fur coats from Gadzooks. But after seeing it make a resurgence on the runways + streets of the big fashion cities, I found myself browsing online for a pair of mules. Oh fashion, you cyclical wench.

Shopbop hooked me up with these gorgeous gray mules, which I’m loving with raw-hemmed straight-cut denim and easy neutrals. Where summer was bright (neon, even) for me, I’m really digging classic neutral shades for fall. Bring on the grays, camels, blacks, and ivories.

tan zara blazer, gray tee, gap jeans, steven mules, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Steven by Steve Madden mules c/o Shopbop (on sale!) // Boutique necklace (similar here)
ashley from lsr, gray tee, tan zara blazer
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Boutique necklace (similar here)
tan zara blazer, gray tee, gap jeans, steven mules, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Steven by Steve Madden mules c/o Shopbop (on sale!) // Boutique necklace (similar here)
tan zara blazer, gray tee, gap jeans, steven mules, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Steven by Steve Madden mules c/o Shopbop (on sale!) // Boutique necklace (similar here)
tan zara blazer, gray tee, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Boutique necklace (similar here)
tan zara blazer, gray tee, gap jeans, steven mules, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Steven by Steve Madden mules c/o Shopbop (on sale!) // Boutique necklace (similar here)
tan zara blazer, gray tee, gap jeans, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Old Navy ring (similar here)
gap jeans, ashley from lsr, steven mules
Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Steven by Steve Madden mules c/o Shopbop (on sale!)
tan zara blazer, gray tee, ashley from lsr
Zara blazer // Madewell tee // Gap jeans (on sale; similar here) // Boutique necklace (similar here)

 

The Vanity: The Pony Pack by OPI.

I got the chance to test drive the Pony Pack, which is a collection of four mini polishes created by OPI in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. opi mustang collection, opi pony pack, ashley from lsr

I am a bit of a polish fiend, and have a Sterlite drawer set chock-full of reds, pinks, blues, purples, and corals. OPI is repeat offender in my collection; I’m never disappointed by the array of both classic and on-trend polish shades the brand routinely launches.

The Pony Pack (too cute, am I right?) was another winner for me. I reached for this set over and over again when I needed a manicure/pedicure refresh; I need to track down the full size bottles STAT. The four colors include:

  • Race Red, an orange-based red
  • 50 Years of Style, an easy-to-wear gold
  • Girls Love Peonies, a classic fuchsia that works in all four seasons
  • Angel with a Leadfoot, a bright white
opi pony pack, ashley from lsr
Loving these shades late summer through fall.

I’ve had Race Red on my toes for about a month straight now– I can’t get enough of that fun, punchy red. (Plus it totally worked with all the oranges + corals I wore this summer.) I used the gold 50 Years of Style as an accent nail; it looked killer with a Girls Love Peonies manicure. I think my favorite shade of the bunch was Angel with a Leadfoot. The resurrection of all things 90’s we’re experiencing now has me flashing back to 8th grade, when white manicures were all the rage. (I used to save allowance money for trips to Afterthoughts, where I would binge-buy bright white and pastel-colored polish.)

The Pony Pack is such a fun set! I love how the colors worked during the summer and will continue to carry me through fall + winter. Classic, seasonless, but not at all dated.

Linking up with More Pieces of Me + On the Daily Express, Join The Gossip + I Have A Degree In This, Rhea Et Cetera, Pink Sole + Cha Cha The Fashion Genius, Style Elixir, The Glossy Blonde,Walking in Memphis in High Heels, I Do DeClaire, Life’s a Party Dress Like It, Sew Crafty Angel, Get Your Pretty On, Because Shanna Said So,and The Pleated Poppy.

*OPI sent the Pony Pack for my review; thoughts and opinions are my own.
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158 Comments

  1. LOVE those mules! And that gray t-shirt is perfect! Definitely going to have to look for those nail polishes!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  4. I need you to take me shopping because you have an amazing eye for what looks good! I never would’ve thought that mules could be cool again and I totally would have just breezed right past these shoes- but they look awesome with this outfit and on you!

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  15. I have to say that I’ve never been a fan of the mule- it always seemed so clunky and old lady? But this shoe totally works here on you- you look awesome!

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  19. Yessss- GADZOOKS! I used to love that place! A little ashamed to admit it now, but I totally shopped there all the time in middle school!

    Great outfit, Ashley! You look gorgeous!

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  23. Gorgeous as usual!

    I love OPI- can’t believe I haven’t seen this collection in person yet! I need to make an Ulta run immediately, obviously. 🙂

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  26. I have total hair envy whenever I come to your blog. You just have so much and it’s always gorgeous and seems to do exactly what you want it to! Mine is so flat most of the time, and it’s not nearly as thick as I wish it were! You’re a lucky lady. 🙂

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  28. Gorgeous! Love the neutral palette. And I totally didn’t see the mule resurgence coming either. But I guess everything that goes around comes around, huh?

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  29. Love this look! Perfect for Fall.

    I used to love OPI but in the past year or so, have been leaning more toward Essie. Looks like OPI finally has some great colors coming back.

    V
    Life+1

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  41. Totally loving that the 90’s are back- I am really into styling like this. I like that you’ve put a classic twist on the mule and this gray color is so, so pretty!

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  44. I love the Zara jacket, they cut their blazers so beautifully especially on the shoulders and the way it fits is just perfect! Such fabulous mules too! another great look!

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  47. I have been having a huge debate with myself over weather I need/should/want to purchase a pair of mules. I am slowly starting to resolve to the answer being yes.

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