My inner Cowgirl

Rodeo Belt: CAbi

Jeans: Sundown Fit- Lucky Brand Jeans

Red Shirt: NY and Co

Boots: Maripa

I laughed when I saw this picture because it's about as "cowgirl" as you'll ever see me. I don't own cowboy boots, nor I suspect will I ever, but I do love this belt. It was $89 on CAbi's fall line back in 2006 and even though I got it at half off as a hostess gift, it was a difficult purchase. I really wasn't a belt person at the time so it was really a splurge for me. However, it's been one that has paid off. I wear it quite a bit in many different ways (as I'm showing a few of with these links)--with jeans and a button down like today, and then over top a sweater with a preppy plaid shirt and vest. In fact, this belt was the one that made me understand that a belt really can change the entire look of an outfit.

(this is my favorite wearing next to the green sweater vest and pencil skirt)

New Outerwear Addition

Jacket: Ann Taylor Loft



Hanky Wrap Tee (not seen): CAbi



Jeans: Sundown fit from Lucky Brand Jeans



Pumps: Nine West



I've mentioned my love of outerwear numerous times before. A girl can never own too many winter coats as far as I'm concerned! However, it is bad enough that my mother adamently refuses to purchase outwear for me on principle. Thank goodness my dad doesn't!



Every year on Christmas Eve, we get special gifts picked out by Dad just for his girls. This coat was this year's Daddy present. As I gleefully opened it, my mom announced that she had nothing to do with it! Haha. I do love the coat though!



I got a new pair of Lucky Jeans shopping the day after Christmas--they were 50% off! I basically only wear my Cabi pair and my old Lucky pair but they were getting too worn out so I replaced them with these. I actually like these better--before I wore the sweet and low which is a mid rise, easy fit, flare. These are a mid rise, slim fit, bootcut which I like much better.



I am a huge fan of premium denim. I used to own close to ten pair of jeans--but didn't really love any of them. Now I own only 2 or 3--I pay more for them but they feel better, fit better, look better, etc. I have succeeded in convincing my mom and sister as well! Mom broke down a while back but Ashley held on but seeing the 50% off sale, she decided she could finally be convinced! Maybe they'll do a guest post in their new hottie jeans one day for us!