Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Where does an American Cowgirl Hang Her Hat?

Now this is a cabin in the woods!

Can't beat a Texas Ranch House!

You CAN be a Fish Rancher!


Home



Home on Wheels - Fun!

Elegant Cowgirl


The perfect guest room.

Bunk Beds for the Bunk House

Cowgirl Up, Y'all!

A Cowgirl makes her home where her heart is.
Family and Friends make the home.

Here at The American-Cowgirl, we want you to be a part of our family.
Please join our site and forward to your friends who are dreaming of the Cowgirl life.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Saddle Bags to Hand Bags - A Cowgirl Has Stuff To Carry!

Cowgirls have two ways to carry their essentials.

One is the no purse method of jam it in your pockets or tuck it in the top of your boots. 
Sort of the "Look Ma - No Hands!" method. 

This is the way guys do it and honestly, I can't imagine how they get through the day with just a wallet (OK and that can of tobacco they have back there in the other pocket!)

The other way - and to be honest - the way most of us carry our stuff is in more than one bag, purse, briefcase, back pack or saddle bag.

Here are some beautiful and practical options~

 
Limberlost is a new company that makes each bag entirely by hand
- no two are alike.
The rope handles are a new and sturdy twist - and the tassles shown here become so very, very soft.

Again, from Limberlost, but in a beautiful tapestry.

This bag is from American West - they do a broad range of western-look bags.
Fun to functional are the key words here.

 
Now here's a fashionable briefcase from American West.



Now here's a GREAT bag. The Kansas Saddlery Super sized Bunkhouse #55, excellent medium brown oiltan leather, interior pockets, double handle straps and unique cover flap. Bunkhouse will hold boots, change of clothes, dopp kit, laptop, lunch and your other stuff! 9" wide, 16 1/2" long and 14" tall.

See!!!  Just think of all the good stuff you can pile in here!

Life is sort of like your bag. 
If you fill it up with too much stuff it becomes a cluttered mess.
 
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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Cowgirls Dress It Up!

What do Cowgirls wear?
Lots of things, of course.
We do love our Jewelry.

works with porcelain, stone and silver, primarily. 
Their pieces are all one of a kind. 



BandB Silver Engraved Buckle Bracelet

This is a Wear With Everything Piece - Jeans to a Dressed Up Night Out!
It will go with everything and will age beautifully
 
BandB Sterling - Roy Bracelet

Truly unique - a statement piece and conversation starter!

BandB Sterling - Blue Stone Braclelet

Simply gorgeous.  The silver work is exceptional.

BandB Sterling Horse Drover

Again, a statement piece for fun or fancy - you'll be the envy of your friends.

SbarD West - Fine Jewelry from Native American Makers
The best Jewelry comes straight from the Reservation; directly from the maker.
Don't be fooled as there are some import goods being passed as Native-American Jewelry.
Get to know a good resource, such as Suzy Barrier of SbarD West, who can guide you

 
Navajo Neckland/Turquoise

Elegant and Unusually Modern - this is a piece to keep and wear forever.

Zuni Channel Inlay Bracelet

Again, a very modern looking bracelet - but with charm and elegance.
You'll want to wear it everyday.

Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace

Talk about a statement piece! This updated Squash Blossom can go anywhere.
 
Zuni Sun Face Kachina Bracelet

Let there be color! 
This is a beautiful piece - if you are going to start with one special piece - make it something like this!

At the end of the day, you've got to wear what makes you feel good - and feels good being worn.
It goes back to one of the primary codes of being  a Cowgirl;
being comfortable with and confident in yourself.

We hope you like the American Cowgirl and will share it with your friends.
We also hope to hear from you and we welcome your comments.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Who is the American Cowgirl?

From Montana to Manhattan we have cowgirls -
if not on horseback then in lifestyle and spirit!
Here are a few images that show just how diverse cowgirls are!

What's a cowboy without a cowgirl???

These ladies knew how to rock hats!  Thanks, Ladies!

Who says I can't ride?

Love her or not, Jessica knows how to show she's a Texan

Long before Playboy, these pinups were wow-ing the bunkhouse.

If I hold my tongue just right, I'll bet I can do this!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Howdy!


The first of the Rodeo Queens?

Rock your cowgirl, L.A. Style

So, who's a cowgirl? 
Check your heart and your gut.
  If you are free spirited, determined, smart, not easily intimidated, and can do 6 things at one time,
YOU may be an American Cowgirl!

Up next:
Jewelry.... oooooohhhhhh!

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Welcome to The American Cowgirl

Coming Soon! Your gateway to all that is the best of The American Cowgirl!

Cowgirls. Who and what are we? 
We're a fairly specialized breed of women.
Strong.  Independent.  Smart.
And, then we are also:
Wild! Crazy! and Fun!!!

This blog will feature cowgirls, old and new.
We'll feature the practical and the glam of what cowgirls want, need and use.

Stay tuned.  We're going to have fun!