High-Quality and Affordable? Yes, Please!

One of the things we take pride in is that our line encompasses all budgets and sizes. At the end of last year we focused all of our energy on creating over-the-top crystal-covered one-of-a-kind designs. While beautiful, we recognize these do not fit into everyone’s show budget. So now, to start out the year, we’re focusing on stocking classic, budget-friendly styles in a range of sizes. These new “cuff and collar” designs are each one-of-a-kind, ready to ship, and affordable, starting at $295.

Royal Copper All Day Jacket 1X & Green-Aqua AB-Blue All Day Jacket M/L
Each $295

What can you get for $295?

Shopping elsewhere you’ll find plenty of options in this price range…each one mass produced and of questionable quality. Or even worse, a knock-off of a legitimate designer’s work.

Here’s the Lisa Nelle difference: We make each and every one of our garments in our studio. Our garments are made in America and made by women, in a safe and ethical work environment with fair wages. We are not outsourcing our work. So what does this mean? It means we have the ability to take our time creating these pieces, which results in an extremely high attention to detail. It also means that each of us is working closely with the garment as it goes through each step of production, so we are intimately involved in the process and can catch and correct any oversights.

Golden Topaz All Day Jacket 1X/2X & Whiskey and Teal All Day Jacket 2X/3X 

                 Each $295

The other benefit of making our own garments is that everything you see available for purchase on our website is actually ready to ship. While we can’t exactly compete with Amazon, we do ship really fast, because we don’t want to keep you waiting for your dream jacket! When we finish a new style, it gets photographed in-studio and listed on our website pretty much immediately. We do everything ourselves which means we’re not dependent on anyone else’s schedules, and we can list new items year-round so there’s always something new available. Order something from us, and you’ll have it in your hands within a few days, not a few months.

I’ve touched on this topic before, but as a reminder, buying knock-offs is supporting thieves. Our industry is being flooded with poorly made copies, and the reason is that people are buying them. Most of us western show clothing designers are running very small businesses. If folks continue purchasing knock-offs there won’t be any designers left to steal from! To have your art stolen and shoddily reproduced is bad enough, but to know there’s a market eager and ready to put money in their pockets really adds insult to injury, especially when there are other affordable options available.

Iridescent All Day Jacket XS/S &  Golden Crystal All Day Jacket XS
Each $295

Smart shopping means getting the most for your money. For $295 you can shop elsewhere and get a mass-produced, low-quality garment, made who knows where. Or for $295 you can receive a beautiful, high quality, completely original one-of-a-kind Lisa Nelle jacket made with love.

As always, we’re forever grateful to our loyal customer base for your support of our work. We love making these designs for you and we do our very best to offer something for all of you. We look forward to working with you in 2020!

To browse many more affordable options, head on over to our shop: lisanelle.com

 

 

 

2019 Reader’s Choice Awards Winners!

 

We are honored to announce that Lisa Nelle was voted Best Western Show Clothing Designer in the 2019 Pleasure Horse Reader’s Choice Awards! Thank you to all of our loyal customers who voted for us — it means so much. YOU are what keeps us going strong and we’re so grateful for all of your support.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

 

 

 

 

How to Look Like a Million Bucks on a Budget

If you’re at all like us, you love a good deal. Coupon-clipping and sale-searching are straight-up hobbies among some of us at Lisa Nelle, and for good reason. Saving money here and there really adds up. Showing horses is an expensive undertaking, so it’s vital to choose show clothing carefully, with style, fit, and budget in mind.

If you’ve been with us for a while, you already know that we have huge yearly sales, along with smaller sales and reductions throughout the year. The best way to stay in the know is by signing up for our newsletter, and following us on Facebook and Instagram. The Sale section of our website is also updated regularly, and currently has a ton of outrageous reductions. It’s always worth it to check out any store’s sale section!

We take pride in offering our clothing in price ranges to suit any budget. So beyond our sales, we offer many of our styles at already affordable prices, no coupon needed! It’s important to us that everyone should be able to look their best regardless of budget. We never skimp on quality regardless of price. Our most affordable pieces have the same exact attention to detail as our couture pieces — everything we do is luxury.

Our Shirt Collection is always a good place to start when on a budget. With a huge selection of prints, our shirts come in a range of sizes all under $300.

If you’re in need of an affordable jacket, you’ve come to the right place! We have both limited edition and one-of-a-kind jackets that won’t break the bank. Here are a few favorites under $300.

Our limited edition Simply Chic Horsemanship Jacket is one of our new favorites. It’s so elegant and sophisticated, perfectly tailored and professional. It’s got just the right amount of sparkling clear crystals, and our signature “L” in gold on the collar.

We’ve become enamored with the lace trend lately, and our White Lace Show Jacket in 2X and Blue Lace Show Jacket in medium are on point. Lovely lace surrounds the cuffs and collar, accented with crystals.

The Teal and Gray Show Jacket in size medium is a one-of-a-kind beauty (just like you)! Gray sueded applique, diamond shaped accents in teal and white, along with bright clear crystals create stunning detail on the cuffs and collar. This look is so sharp!

If you’re just in need of something very simple, or if you want to give DIY embellishing a try, our Black Show Jacket is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Available in sizes XXS-5X, it’s just what it sounds like, a black show jacket, no frills. Our signature black fabric and perfect tailoring make this jacket a great choice when in need of a simple, professional look.

Now that you’ve chosen your perfect top, why not spruce it up with some accessories? Did you know we carry accessories? We sure do.

Our Sparkling Crystal Choker adds on-trend style to any look. With an ultra-suede black base and clear crystals, it goes with pretty much anything, and really steps up your look. These chokers add a ton of sparkle, without the hefty price tag of most jewelry.

Our scarves are also an elegant and affordable option for completing your look. Available in an array of colorful prints, or pure black, these can be mixed and matched to spice up your show wardrobe.

With high quality and attention to detail, our show clothing will have you looking like a million bucks, no matter your budget.

What Sets Lisa Nelle Apart

There are a lot of choices out there for western attire. While years ago there were only a handful of companies working in the western world, nowadays it seems your options are endless. From simple affordable shirts to highly embellished one-of-a-kind pieces, you’ll have no trouble finding what you’re looking for…thanks to the internet.

So what sets Lisa Nelle apart?

Our garments are not mass produced. We sew and design each and every piece here in our Los Angeles studio. From sourcing our beautiful fabrics, to embellishing, to sewing, we take care every step of the way. You won’t find asymmetry in a print that should be symmetrical. You won’t find messy glue on the fabric. And you certainly won’t find threads flying every which way from our seams. Why? Because our team takes pride in our work; we all have a common goal we work toward every day — making you look your best.

Lisa Nelle in the studioHard at work in our studio!

Some of our unique embellishments.

It’s easy to spot a Lisa Nelle in the ring. Lisa’s esthetic is always fresh and modern and completely unique. We love and admire the work of our favorite designers, and are often inspired by what we see. But we NEVER copy other designers. Over the years we’ve had the unfortunate experience of finding garments that are exact copies of our designs. We’ve even found a company copying and pasting our wording from our website! Lately there’s been quite a bit of controversy on social media about companies purchasing knock-offs from manufacturers overseas. We get emails almost every day from these manufacturers, and the garments tend to be low-quality and offered at low prices. For a customer on a budget, the temptation is somewhat understandable…but for a retailer to knowingly purchase a copy is simply unacceptable. We know all too well that terrible feeling of violation when your art is stolen. This is why we feel it’s so important to support designers and artists in all industries.

Works in ProgressWorks in progress.

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll find us pulling back the curtain on our design process. We hope you’ll follow along with us for a peak inside our process, to get to know the care and love that goes into every piece we make for you.

We work hard to be original, and above all, true to ourselves by creating with integrity. When you purchase a Lisa Nelle, you’re purchasing an original Lisa Nelle design.

Flattering Fall Fashion

It’s finally starting to feel a little like fall here in Los Angeles! Temperatures are dropping (slightly), there was a chance of rainfall (that never came), and we’re pulling on our sweaters (just kidding).

Well we may not experience the traditional signs of autumn around here, but that doesn’t stop us from feeling the cozy vibes of the season. This week we released several new jackets clearly influenced by an autumnal palette of warm tones.

The Autumn Ombre Western Show Jacket in size 1X is a stunning example of flattering design at its finest. This is one of our most popular styles for good reason. The curving lines create an hourglass shape that’s both slimming and feminine. This jacket is so versatile and covered in sparkle. From bright clear crystals, to hematite and copper, to the shiny ovals, this style catches the light in all the right places. It’s no wonder these fly off the shelves.

Each one is made a little bit different. Here’s another of this style:

This one sold almost immediately after being listed on the website. We love the mix of copper, gold and gray with clear triangle accents.

We also released a new style this week, and we’re loving how it turned out.

The Autumn Western Show Jacket in size M/L combines a gorgeous mix of crisp colors along with bright metallic silver discs, light and dark grays, and sparkling clear crystals. The combination of elements is a little retro and totally fall. This one will definitely stand out across the ring.

Have an idea for a beautiful color combination in one of these styles? Let us know!

These jackets have got us feeling all warm and cozy…it just might be time to pull on our wool socks and snuggle up with a Pumpkin Spice Latte…even if it is 80 degrees out there.

New Summer Arrivals

Shades of Red and Gray Show Jacket (L)
Shades of Red and Gray Show Jacket (L)

We’ve combined a beautiful bright red with a deeper shade and the contrast is stunning.  Gray adds a modern touch to the combo.  Check out the close up pictures, we’ve covered this one in thousands of jet crystals.


Kelly Green, Royal Blue and Black Western Show Jacket (M)
Kelly Green, Royal Blue and Black Western Show Jacket (M)

One-of-a-kind, bold colors and elegant style.


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Red, Gray and Black Show Jacket (M)

Structured red base with sueded gray and black.  Thousands of red crystals, flattering design.


Royal, Turquoise and Gray Western Show Jacket (XS)

Royal, Turquoise and Gray Western Show Jacket (XS)

Non-stop sparkle and style.


chokers
Sparkling Choker Necklace

The perfect accessory! Step up your style with our classic crystal covered Ultrasuede choker necklaces. With 13 colors to choose from, these pair beautifully with any of our jackets and shirts.


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Red, Black and Royal Blue Western Show Jacket (M)

Deep rich black and royal blue on a red base.  Matching choker necklace included.


Purple, Gray and Fuchsia Jacket

Purple, Gray and Fuchsia Jacket (S)

Gray, fuchsia and purple on a structured black base.  Matching choker necklace included.


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Vintage Rose Western Show Jacket (1X)

Black diamond crystals create the stunning outline of our newest style.  Vintage rose, metal bronze and textured gray complete the look.


 

Tribal Teal Horsemanship Jacket (XL)

I love the perfectly symmetrical lines and flattering shape of this one.


Royal and Rose Horsemanship Show Jacket

Royal and Rose Horsemanship Jacket (M)

SOLD!

One-of-a-kind design and rich colors.  Matching choker necklace included.


Zig-Zag Western Show Jacket (L)

One-of-a-kind design and rich colors.

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Iridescent Rose Jacket (S)

The perfect ombre from marbled sand to sand/rose iridescent to fuchsia…finished with the prettiest AB fuchsia crystals.  Insane sparkle.

FLORALS.pngWe are so excited to bring you guys some new showmanship shirts. This floral fabric is elegant, and insanely beautiful. These are limited edition and one of a kind!

Shop Floral Show Shirt Collection

Paisley Roses Riding Shir

The Paisley Roses Riding Shirt has an elegant print perfect for all day wear!  We’ve embellished the collar with large sew-on crystals and red sueded applique.

Midnight Blue Riding Shirt

SOLD!

The Midnight Blue Riding Shirt is the prettiest shade of blue!  It’s not navy, more of a midnight blue with a touch of dark teal.  I love this top with black, chocolate or sand.  We’ve used the perfect stones for the collar.  They change from pink to green depending on the angle.

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Loving this riding shirt with true black base with bright pops of color.  We’ve embellished the collar with large sew-on crystals.

Native Chevron Showmanship Jacket (1X)

SOLD!

Over the top stunning showmanship jacket.  Flattering and beyond sparkly.  We’ve combined rich mocha, marbled denim blue and rich teal for this classic showmanship jacket.

Golden Sapphire Ribbons Jacket (L)

SOLD!

These beautiful pearl elements fade from gold to rich sapphire blue.

Couture Colors Horsemanship Jacket (3X)

Rich colors and a flattering design.

Crystal, Rose and Gold Vest Set (XS)

Stunning rich rose base covered in crystal, gold, gray and black.  Gold and white shirt included.

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Iridescent Blue Diamonds Western Show Jacket (S)

SOLD!

Our iridescent blue diamonds fade from bright fuchsia/purple to deep royal blue to teal green depending on the lighting.  This jacket is striking!

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ELECTRIC BLUE AND PURPLE SHOWMANSHIP JACKET (XS)

Over the top stunning showmanship jacket.  Beautifully vibrant pearls, 1000’s of clear and sapphire crystals.

Buy Our Western Show Couture at Congress!

Our friends at The Wire Horse will be selling our western show couture at this years All American Quarter Horse Congress next month in the Congress Hall Annex building at booth 1320 (right next to Chicks).

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You will be able to find these lovely jackets among others at the trade show.

Dripping Paint Jacket

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Rustic Couture Plus Jacket-Western-Show-Clothing

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We would love to see pictures of you at Congress (especially in one of our jackets) so please send us pictures! We love posting photos of our customers wearing our designs. Tag #LisaNelle in your pictures and we will retweet/repost them!

Only 5 days left! #CountdownToCongress #QHcongress15

Perfect Fit EqueLuX Show Pants NOW AVAILABLE in Black,Chocolate Brown & Charcoal Gray

I know I mentioned this briefly in our last blog but I wanted to give you guys a little more information. As the title says we now have our new show pants available in chocolate brown, charcoal gray and the original classic black. You can purchase the classic black in “slim fit” or “relaxed fit”. The charcoal and chocolate pants are currently only available in “relaxed fit”  for now. (click the photo for a larger view)

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All pants come with a: side zipper, 2 inch belt loop and a 36 1/2 inseam. We offer free hemming on all of our pants. You can include the length you wish to have them altered to at checkout. *Please note, all hemmed pants are final sale. Refer to our site if you need help taking your measurements.

Equilux Perfect Fit Show Pants

Autumn is just around the corner…

With the Autumn equinox just around the corner, I couldn’t be any happier. It has been so hot in Southern California for quite some time and I know we’re all ready for cooler weather.

Have you seen our new items listed this past week? We have lots of new items that will get you ready for the the season change.

Elegant Vines Jacket-Western-Show-Clothing

The Elegant Vines jacket makes me think of the seasons changing. This jacket is perfect for riding classes and events.

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The bronze pearls in the Copper Sky jacket is what makes this one of my new Autumn favorites. They go so elegantly with the the sky blue and clear crystals. You’ll not only look great in this jacket, you’ll feel great.

Gold Bars Jacket-Western-Show-Jacket

I love this look for showmanship! The Gold Bars jacket has the perfect amount of bling to start the season out right. Match any of these jackets with our new Perfect Fit EqueLux show pants. We now have them available in chocolate brown, charcoal grey and classic black.

What do you look forward to most as we say goodbye to Summer?

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen!

It was so hot in LA this past week that I literally melted! High of 97 today in our neck of the woods and possibly 100 in nearby neighborhoods, yikes!

We have some great stuff in the works. More one-of-a-kind ready to wear jackets coming your way. We sure love creating new styles around here! Be sure to check out our site for the most up to date styles and sizes available.

In future news we’ve expanded our line of EquiLux perfect fit black pants to charcoal grey and chocolate brown. We will be offering a unique one-of-a-kind line of jackets for both new pants. The expected release date is set to September 1st. (Fingers crossed!)

There’s a new graphics gal in town and shes going to be giving our site a makeover. Keep an eye out for some new sparkly eye candy! I sure do love good graphics!

Have a great weekend friends and try to stay as cool as our friend here.

keeping cool