My March picks as outfits!

I am loving this series…my wallet, not so much. I have now purchased four out of four picks. (wasn’t this supposed to be a pretend budget/game?!)

So I thought that since I bought all the items, I might as well throw some looks together!! (I haven’t taken any pictures of me in anything yet because…

1- I haven’t been ANYWHERE and

2- I can’t figure out how to take great pictures of myself…my daughter is ok at it, but cuts off body parts, I don’t have a nice full length mirror, my self timer poses are AWFUL and I have no one to take pictures for me…any suggestions?!)

yellow tee
rose earrings

 

yellow tee

 

lace tee

 

white tank

 

lace tee

 

rose earrings

 

Need an excuse to go SHOPPING?! ~ March picks from Pinup Chronicles

March picks

Green sweater
$46 - unique-vintage.com

Forever 21 envelope clutch
$13 - forever21.com

Forever 21 lip gloss
$1.80 - forever21.com

March picks-Pinup

Green sweater
$46 - unique-vintage.com

Two Lips wedge sandals
$30 - dsw.com

Forever 21 envelope clutch
$13 - forever21.com

Zara flower brooch
$9.90 - zara.com

MAC Cosmetics lip makeup
$15 - bloomingdales.com

March Picks-Cowgirl Chc

Green sweater
$46 - unique-vintage.com

American Vintage slim fit shirt
$45 - stylebop.com

Hudson Jeans bootcut jeans
£103 - donnaida.com

Sterling silver bangle
$125 - crowsnesttrading.com

Womens Western Leather Belts and Scarves
$270 - crowsnesttrading.com

Reader request…Allison and Kayleigh

Hello!!

Hope your day is going great! I have had a fun week here on my blog, LOVING the posts from the girlies and their March picks!! Hope you’ve been enjoying them too! I am planning on making this a monthly thing, we will just be switching around blogs for each season!! I am going to be posting Danielle’s picks (of The Pinup Chronicles) on Thursday! And today over on Brandy’s blog (Camo & Cashmere) she has a few looks posted using her picks!!

Today I am FINALLY getting around to a few reader requests that have been in my inbox…sooo sorry that it has taken me this long, and I hope the events haven’t come and gone!!

Allison wrote me…

“I live in Texas and dress pretty casual on a daily basis….boots and jeans mostly.
Well, in March I will be going to a wedding (and rehearsal dinner) that is formal.  I don’t mind getting all dressed up, but I really don’t want to spend a lot on something that will not get worn much.  Any ideas or something to go off of?”

Here are a few ideas Allison!!!

under 100
under 100
shoes
shoes
clutch

The second request is from Kayleigh, she is heading out to a TOM PETTY concert!!! She’s looking for “something fun and rocker-ish, with a splash of spice without being typical or trashy”…

I went a couple directions for Kayleigh…

Rockabilly

 

rockabilly western
 
rockabilly western

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a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll
rock n roll cowgirl
a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll
little bit country

Need an excuse to go shopping?! Camo & Cashmere’s March picks!!!

March Spring Picks

 





ndcamo featuring a blue striped cardigan

Need an excuse to go shopping?! UrbanCountryStyle’s March picks!!

March Picks-Blushing Beauty

Forever 21 lace dress
$29 - forever21.com

Platform heels
ebay.com

Satchel handbag
$20 - payless.com

Beaded earrings
$7.99 - payless.com

COVERGIRL beauty product
$8.99 - walgreens.com

How I'd Wear it NOW-Day

Forever 21 lace halter dress
$29 – forever21.com

Diamond jeans
$47 – delias.com

Croc bag
$20 – payless.com

Vanessa Mooney cross jewelry
$77 – stefanibags.com

How I'd Wear it NOW-Night

Forever 21 ruffle neck dress
$29 - forever21.com

W118 by Walter Baker fake fur vest
$148 - theoutnet.com

Sondra Roberts clutch bag
$88 - nordstrom.com

Forever 21 dangling jewelry
$7.80 - forever21.com

COVERGIRL beauty product
$8.99 - walgreens.com

Need an Excuse to go Shopping?! March Edition!

spring shopping
 
Hello my darlings…as promised, here are my picks/sugestions for March!! I stuck to the pretend budget and may have ended up purchased two three out of the four! Next week I’ll post some looks using these items and if I can find someway to photograph myself, some of my own looks! AND all the other lovely ladies will be posting their picks! I can’t wait…especially with all the grumbling I have been hearing about this budget thing!
p.s. I’ll post WHY I picked these items next week too!!! :)

Need an excuse to go shopping?!

Wanting to find some great additions for your spring wardrobe?! Well, here is your excuse/reason!! For fun, I’ve gotten together some of my favorite western fashion bloggers and created a little something! Meet Danielle of Pinup Chronicles, Suzie of UrbanCountryStyle and Brandy of Camo & Cashmere!! Together, the four of us are going to bring to you our picks for each fashion season, each armed with the same budget ($300.00), month by month we will show you what we have picked as our “must have items” for the season!! Exciting or what?! :) We’ll also let you in on why we picked what we did and from where! I can’t wait to get started!!!

But first, we need to meet our panel!!

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Danielle Hayes  is the co-founder and editor at Real Time Style and the energetic voice behind the fashion/lifestyle blog Pinup Chronicles; where she explores trends in fashion, fitness and aims to help women step outside their style comfort zones . As a self-professed personal style addict, Danielle has a keen eye for spotting trends and expressing them in unexpected ways. Danielle began blogging over 7 years ago with a small blogspot site that focused on her unique vision of western fashion; inspired by her life as the wife of a cutting horse trainer. Danielle’s ability to bring niche sections of fashion and lifestyle into the mainstream has been the platform of all her endeavours. Her ability to engage her audience and assist brands in reaching their target market with a lifestyle driven focus is Danielle’s true passion.

You can see more of Danielle’s work at Fashion As Identity, where she is a co-editor. Danielle’s writing can also be seen in trend reports from Design Options.

Suzie Salmon of UrbanCountryStyle ~ “I am just a city girl, who started as a small town girl,  who is now living a country life…in the city. I may not ride a horse, but my “urban saddle” is my Tahoe and I have more cowboy boots than most rodeo queens! I crave the coziness of the country, so my home and personal style have evolved to match that desire. I want to show you all how country and city can meet, and that even with the hustle and bustle all around you, you can create a look and a sanctuary that calms and feeds even the busiest of souls. Every day can be your own personal trip to the country!”

Brandy of Cashmere & Camo ~ “How would I define myself? In a nutshell, a conundrum, I have one foot in the concrete jungle staring out the highrise when I’m at work and my heart set in the country. Many people who know me in my corporate setting are surprised to hear about my hobbies and passions. I love the outdoors and being able to hunt and fish, ride my trusty paint mare Okie and have a love for fashion, cooking and other items I find inspiring in life. My blog is just to report on those things and maybe inspire or entertain people just like myself who are a little bit city and a little bit country.”

And little ol’ me…

 

I’m Cathryn and am a self-described Farmer’s Trophy Wife! I live with my husband and our three kids on our 3rd generation farm/ranching operation and am known around these parts as the woman with the perfectly arched eyebrows hidden under my toque in -30 degree weather and the one who wears designer sunglasses while mowing the lawn. I write about anything and everything that strikes my fancy and I hope you enjoy!

Excited yet?! I know I am!!!

Check in the rest of this week for what will inspire our picks this month and then I’ll post what made the cut this month!!!