Fashionable Farmer/Runway Rancher Series, Episode 9: Camel, Cowgirl Layers and Fringe

Hi friends! I had to get my mind off of my Cowgirl Tree for a minute. (I am becoming a little obsessed with her...just a little!) So what better topic to get my mind to switch gears...fashion should do the trick!! Today I bring you the current fashion trends Camel (the color), Layers and Fringe. All are trends worthy of mention these days. You may have noticed I have worn most of the components of my outfit before today. None of them are new, but that's what makes it great right?! I am a "fashion blogger" however I don't have companies lined up to get me to wear their stuff. (Yet!!) So I am just like you...I have a budget and I have to figure out ways to wear the clothes I already have, but in fresh new ways! That can be a challenge to not let your looks get stale when you have the same clothes to work with, but it can be done. For today's look I went with my favorite fashion staples: My J Brand blue, high waisted skinnies (I pretty much live in these jeans and let me tell ya..."Pajama Jeans" ain't got nothin' on these babies!) They are comfy yet stylish. And the other thing I can't live without is my light denim chambray button up shirt. (I may or may not have counted it a total of 7 times in my IG feed!) That means I like it...a lot! But it goes with everything and I love that about it!! Layering is in right now and that is perfect because it's cold outside!! The trick is to layer without creating too much bulk in areas. So to lessen this I tucked in the chambray shirt then layered the Camel colored knit dress over the top. The knit is clingy which is good so I don't look bulky. And keeping the shirt tucked keeps it smooth around the middle. I then layered on my fav Brown Concho belt. I love the leggings and skinny jeans to layer with. In this case I went with skinnies. I love them tucked into these amazing 5 layer fringe mocs from Minnetonka. They are comfy, yet stylish! And for the last layer I went with my colorful Powder River Outfitters (Panhandle Slim) fringe sweater jacket. It has Turquoise and Dark Red colors in it so I accented the look with Turquoise jewelry and Oxblood nails.
 Here is my Fashionable Farmer/Runway Rancher look for today. And yes it just keeps snowing here!  Which I try never to complain about! I hate the cold, but I sure like to be able to irrigate in the summer time...so bring on the snow!!

Fashionable Farmer/Runway Rancher, Episode 6: Trend Capes and Fringe, The Mini-Cowgirl Cape

You don't have to be Superman to love capes!! The runway is filled with coats that have cape-like
draping, capes and fringe, I'm in! So today's look is how I would style cape-like draping and the fringe trend in our cowgirl way. My oldest daughter has been begging me to make her a "poncho" so I decided to make one.  I bought a yard of Suede Cloth from Joann Fabrics, using the 40% off coupon, score! And then used a Simplicity children's cape pattern. I modified the pattern so as not to use the hood or the tie that is included in the pattern. I have also always wanted to learn how to embroider using beads so I added beaded embellishment to the neck of the cape/poncho. My little was super excited (she had to wear it to school today!)and this went together pretty fast. The sewing is super simple, it's just sewing the back seam together, and finishing the neck with a hem, it's the fringe cutting around the bottom and the beading that took the most time. I still however was able to finish it in a day. (I beaded while overseeing the kids homework.) I think this would be gorgeous and luxurious in a real Suede, but this will do for now! Here are a few pics of the first one I did:

A little fringe inspiration from InStyle Mag.

Fashionable Farmer/Runway Rancher Series, Episode 4: Cowgirl Metallics

My old muck boots in their new golden hue.

Well today is the day we take the show lambs into the County Fair for the weigh in and health check. My little cowgirls have been practicing so hard with these fancy lambs and we are coming down to show day. I like to be stylish even when working livestock, but my wardrobe must also be functional and ok to get dirty. So today's outfit features one of this seasons hottest trends: Metallics, but worn in a way that is more subtle (except for my blaring gold muck boots!) I found this super comfy burn out tee made by Wrangler at my local western store. It has a metallic element. I painted my nails metallic gold. (Love the Maybelline "Color Show" Bold Gold polish!) I will be wearing my muck boots in their new bold gold color for the messy stuff and a pair of Rocket Dog short booties for the around towning. My jeans are Sisley, the clutch and headband are Fancy Ewe creations. Wish us luck at the Fair! Hope you are having as much fun with the Fashionable Farmer/Runway Rancher Series as I am! Have a fancy day from "Patch-A-Heaven!!"



Get yer shades on, cuz these babies are bright!

Metallic nails.

 

The going to town boots, Rocket Dog shorties. 

The new "Minnie May" denim headband, in the Fancy Ewe Shop soon!

Always photo bombed by my dog lol!