Creative Direction, Words, and Styling by Sidney Shaffer.

Photo by Heather Bloomfield.

Makeup by Sophia Pates.

Photo Assist by Amanda Barna. 

Video footage by Julia Wooten. 

Talent by Carly Vujakovich.

Maybe you knew a horse girl growing up, or maybe…you were one. Regardless, it’s typical to avoid association with the categorization for the sake of self-preservation. Though, let’s be honest, haven’t we all spent a little too much time talking about our oddly specific interests? Haven’t we all rocked some not-so-successful outfit ensembles? “Horse Girl” encourages us to accept our inner eccentricities and invites us to share the stories that make us uniquely ourselves. It is beautiful to embrace the joy of genuine self-expression, whether through passionate discussions about horses, confidently flaunting a bold fashion choice or any other interest that enriches our lives. Before jumping to judgment, we can gain a valuable lesson about unashamed authenticity and dismantling traditional fashion exteriors.