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Fine Leather Accessories from Maida's Belts & Buckles
I recently discovered Palomino by Blanca belts on the Maida's Belts & Buckles Facebook Page. Palomino by Blanca is spearheaded by Blanca Coyne, who set out to provide a unique and different wo...
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Cool Weather Classics
I love to wear velvet in the winter. It is soft and comfortable, and it looks sophisticated and elegant. Velvet is also surprisingly versatile. You can dress your velvet pieces up or down, depending on the occasion.
If you are look...
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Handcrafted with Genuine Pendleton Wool
I recently discovered a new line of distinctive handbags called Double J Originals. Double D Originals Handbags are handcrafted and designed by Deb Jett of Portland, Oregon. Her richly detailed handbags are made of...
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Carefree Style from The Country Ewe
I have been a fan of Paparazzi by Biz embroidered coats and jackets for more than two years now. I own several, and I get tons of compliments every time I wear one. These coats are very stylish, and they are made of su...
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Chic Accents from Cowgirl Kim
Kim Moncure recently took a trip to Santa Fe to stock up on fabulous Native American jewelry for her website, Cowgirl Kim. As always, she returned with some spectacular pieces, and several of them are on my holiday wish list...
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Handmade in the USA from Burns Cowboy Shop
My friend Correen Cordova introduced me to the spectacular line of Vera Vasiley Western shirts during Cowboy Christmas in Las Vegas last year. The shirts are available at Burns Cowboy Shop, which has locations i...
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Unique Western Style from Ranch at the Rim
Red Star Riggings is an up and coming line of styled Western hats created by Texas based artist and designer Michelle Crite. Michelle uses unique color and texture combinations that have not been seen before in ...
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Western Glamour from Zoey Willow
I love the Moulin Rouge line of handbags. Moulin Rouge handbags are classic and elegant, with a bit of vintage style and a bit of Western style. If you are looking for a handbag that will be the perfect accessory for the ...
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Saturday and Sunday, November 3 - 4, 2012
More than 160 Native American artists are participating in the 22nd Annual American Indian Arts Marketplace at the Autry National Center, Saturday and Sunday, November 3 - 4. This superb show features the finest ...
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Jewelry Creations Inspired by Dreams
I met jewelry designer Laura Ingalls at the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show last year, and was very impressed with her beautiful, feminine line of sterling silver jewelry. Like many of us in this industry, Laura...
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The Season's Best from Smith and Western
I love Tasha Polizzi clothing and accessories, and her Fall 2012 collection is the best one so far! I have been dying to write about these fabulous clothes for the last couple of months. However, I thought it migh...
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Sophisticated Fall Fashions from Cowgirl Kim
It's Labor Day and I have some wonderful new Fall fashions to share with you! Ann Tobias of Roja is one of my favorite designers. Her fashions and accessories are richly detailed, elegant, and sophisticated. T...
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Western Chic for the Cowgirl in All of Us
I had the pleasure of working with the beautiful and talented Kadee Coffman at a fashion show in Dallas last year. We both love Western fashion, accessories and jewelry, and we quickly became friends. Kadee Coffm...
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Celebrating the Traditions of Western Design and Craft
The Nation's finest Western-influenced designers and artists from across the country will take part in the 20th Annual Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, September 6 - 9, 2012. I hav...
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Art in Leather and Wood
Deborah and Russell Shamah of Rendezvous West design and hand craft the most distinctive and beautiful jewelry out of leather, wood, sterling silver and semi-precious stones. I have been a fan of their work for over two years now,...
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Reconstructed One at a Time
I noticed that one of my favorite stores, Back at the Ranch in Santa Fe, is having a trunk show this weekend with Joseph Brogdon of Joeb Custom Belts. I collect Western belts, and I rarely find ones that really impress me. How...
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How The West Was Won
The Western trend continues to be seen in the Fall 2012 collections, particularly when it comes to handbags. In fact, the Free People website has an entire category of handbags on their website called "How the West Was Won,"...
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Cowgirl Paradise at Smith and Western
Even though Summer is in full swing, I can't wait for Fall! I love Fall fashion and and 2012 is going to be better than ever! Smith and Western recently posted some new pieces from the brand new Double D Ranch "...
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Premieres Sunday, June 3
You will not want to miss the premiere of the new TV series "Longmire," on A&E next Sunday, June 3. "Longmire," a contemporary crime thriller set in Big Sky country, is based on the Walt Longmire Mystery n...
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Get Ready for Summer with Smith and Western
Smith and Western always has an extensive selection of Johnny Was apparel and accessories featured on their website, and this season is no exception. They have recently added several new Johnny Was tops and acc...
