Monday, November 18, 2013

Try Zara Phillips Clothing For Riding In Style

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By Alyce Powell


Think of the British aristocracy and you probably think of horses. It seems that you cannot be a member of the royal family if you haven't been born right there in he saddle. However, not many people think of riding as the setting for some of the great British fashion moments. Riders tend to dress in drab-looking outfits when they're out on horseback. With the range of Zara Phillips clothing, however, it's possible to look stylish without having to compromise on the comfort you need in the saddle.

Zara Phillips is a true British blue-blood. Her mother is Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Because her father, Captain Mark Phillips, does not own a title, neither does Zara or her brother Peter. This doesn't mean that they're just like anyone else, though, even if their parents tried to raise them to have their feet planted firmly on the ground. After all, it was her uncle, Prince Charles, who chose her first name and a visit to Granny meant going to Buckingham Palace.

As she grew up, Princess Anne's daughter quickly showed that she was highly gifted. She did exceptionally well in school and was also great at sports. A rebellious phase made her a tabloid favorite but the qualified physiotherapist has since settled down with Mike Tindall, an English rugby player. They're currently expecting a child.

Both Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips were champion riders. In fact, Princess Anne was the first member of the royal family to represent her country at the Olympic Games, in Montreal in 1976. It was inevitable that their daughter would follow in their footsteps and she was world champion in eventing for a while. She also won a silver medal at the London Olympics in 2012.

In the past, Zara wasn't usually admired for her fashion sense. Like her mother, she didn't really care for dressing up and her choices of outfit at times made her the target for very nasty comments by the tabloids. However, in recent years she's had style watchers speechless in awe at the gorgeous ensembles, fit for a princess, that she would put together.

In 2010, the talented royal decided to add to her accomplishments. She's now a clothes designer too. Her range does not include the frilly dresses one would associate with royalty but instead is aimed at equestrians.

The ZP176 range got its name from Zara's team number, which she received upon representing Britain for the first time. Naturally an equestrian champion will know what riders would want in their clothes and her designs are functional and practical, yet she doesn't compromise on style. They include staples such as jackets, chaps, socks, neck tubes and headbands.

If you'd like to own some Zara Phillips clothing, you'll find it through Musto Outdoor Clothing. The company is based in England and specializes in outdoor and sports clothing. They have shops in the UK and you can also order online.




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