Fashion – Lauren Bushby Oakes

I wanna be a Cowgirl baby.

A modern take on a classic American Style; the Cowboy(GIRL) boot is the perfect answer to many outfits simple and sassy that one may be looking for. My grandmother gave me my first pair of REAL cowgirl boots when I was younger and I still obsess over them with time to time. I love a good boot detailed with Grit and texture to pair with a midi dress or a knee length dress and a cropped bomber jacket. The aspect I love most about a Cowgirl inspired boot is they aren’t squeezing the shit out of your ankle and lower calf like the skinny ones do, ain’t no body have time for that (at least I do not). I like the wideness of the Cowgirl boot and how it can fit over skinny jeans, under pants, or with tights and a dress. I am all about comfort and style and wearing the shit out of your clothes/shoes. Skinny boot heels break (a la Philadelphia sidewalks) and chunky heels support. I spend more time dropping those shoes off at the Cobbler than getting new ones (side eye) Do you feel me? Case and point-I’ve linked my favorite picks below that are worthy of adding to your wardrobe and won’t go out of style. Forever a cowgirl- Yeehaw!

New Frontier Western Boot- Free People

Cresetal Western Bootie – Nordstrom

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Winona Metalic Western Boot- Sam Edelman

Cecile Ankle Boots-Free People

Calling all Blazers. Blazers have made a comeback, and thank goodness they did! I am ALL about striped blazers this season. Casual with a touch of elegance, you can’t go wrong with a blazer. Layering is everything for blazers this fall and can change and outfit for the better. A blazer is an easy way to upgrade your wardrobe without spending the $$$. Can we also talk about one thing- HOW ABOUT BLAZER DRESSES!? Too hot to trot. All links below are UNDER $100. All are brands that I own for myself and am happy to suggest ❤ Happy Shopping ❤

Here are a couple of simple ways I like to layer a blazer with their links below…

1) Gray Plaid boyfriend cut blazer over a cropped belly tee. Being 5’4 this helps elongate my frame and shows off the smallest part of my body, my waist. A short blazer would cut my body into sections. Pair with similar color booties or heels and your ready to walk the talk.

REVOLVE-About Us Blazer $68

2. Blazers paired with a Skirt and booties. A bomber would be cute too, but to me this adds some sophistication to the outfit. This photo was from last year when we were in Spain but I couldn’t resist to not post it. Also, proud of myself wearing a blazer before blazer trend got REAL again. I got this blazer in Barca but linked some similar ones.

barca — Blazer from Barca~Boots are Prada~Skirt is Zara~Tank is Guess

Plaid Structured Blazer

3. Textured Blazers– Adding texture blazers to a basic outfit gives your look more character. I’m thankful that Corduroy, Velvet, and Animal/Snake Print have graced us with their presence for the remainder of 2018. Shop some links below. ALL Under $100
Mango Corduroy Blue Blazer $99