Finding My Country with Country Outfitter
Happy Monday, y’all! It seems I have gone a little bit country! I warned you that this possibility existed about a month ago when I shared some of my favorite cowgirl boots from Country Outfitter. I don’t know what happened, but I have become a girl obsessed with cowboy boots. I have always had a smidge of country girl somewhere deep down. I mean, the very first CDs I purchased when we transitioned from cassette tapes to CDs were Tim McGraw and Alan Jackson. But I remained a closet country music fan for many years, afraid that a northern girl would be judged for appreciating some southern music.
In my mid-twenties, I found myself working in the heart of New York City, a place where one would think anything goes. But that’s not really true. At least not back then, 20 years ago. There was a certain standard and style that was expected. Plus I wore suits to work every day. And wearing a suit in New York City doesn’t really lend itself to pairing with cowgirl boots.
Eventually, my big city job started sending me frequently to various places in Texas and it was then that I really caught the country bug. On one trip, I sought out a premier boot maker and purchased myself a pair of custom made cowgirl boots in black Buffalo leather with my initials embroidered on the ankles. Unfortunately, since having kids I can no longer get my feet into this gorgeous specimen of footwear. If you ever have the chance and the bucks to spend though, having boots custom made is a super cool experience.
I remember waiting so impatiently at my office in New York City for my new boots to arrive. It took about 6 months but the wait was well worth it. I was so excited the day the mailroom buzzed me that a package had arrived for me from Houston. I haven’t worn those boots in years, but I still take them out and smell the glorious scent of the leather every once in while…yes, these 20 years later and they still maintain that beautiful aroma. I do need to take them to a local shoemaker and see if we can stretch them so that I can wear them once again.
But in the meantime, I need to satisfy my country urges. So I have started adding some new boots to my collection. I showed you my new black floral cowgirl boots here and here. Well, I also purchased them in gold floral. I simply couldn’t decide between the two colors, so I totally went for both! Not only are they basically the cutest boots ever, but they are immensely comfortable, too. As cowgirl boots should be.
Once I purchased these boots and realized how freaking amazing they are, I submitted a request to Country Outfitter to become a brand ambassador. I cannot tell you how excited I was when they accepted my application for their Americana campaign. I just received a new pair of cowgirl boots and a few kimonos (you know my love for kimonos runs deep) from Country Outfitter to show you how we can all be a little bit country! If the rain would ever stop, I will get my pieces photographed to show you!
Until then, I did want to let you know that there is a giant sweepstakes going on for the Country Outfitter Americana campaign. You could win a $500 shopping spree by entering here! And the more entries submitted through my personal link, the greater chance I have of also winning a $500 shopping spree with you! We could totally be (t)winning.
So just to be clear for legal purposes, the boots I am sharing in this post were purchased by me because I loved them. I have no obligation to showcase them. I only do so because they are freaking fabulous and deserve to be in the spotlight for a moment.
If you love a little bit of country style, why not enter for a chance to win! And if you are impatient like me and seek immediate gratification for your shopping urges, just go check out the selection of boots and apparel from Country Outfitter now. If you set up an account, you will receive 10% ff your first purchase and there is free shipping for all orders over $50.
So tell me…how do you find your country?
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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25 Comments
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Super cute summer outfit!
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Thanks so much, Tamar! Now if Spring and Summer would actually arrive! It is still only in the 40’s and 50’s here! We are lucky if it hits 60 degrees these days.
xoxo
Shelbee
Paul
Beautiful back drop scenery, love the look cute boots
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Thanks so much, Paul! Have a great week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Molly
Oh my gosh those are fabulous
molly
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Thanks so much, Molly! I get so many compliments on them!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Cute boots!
Speaking of custom boots, a woman in my shoe making class (two years ago) did a one-on-one workshop making cowboy boots for herself. It was 3 weeks (if I remember correctly) in Oregon. They were amazing!
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I remember your shoe making class! I would love the opportunity to make my own shoes/boots! How fun. But I think my boots would end up looking like that shirt that Denise Huxtable tried to make for Theo.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Hahahaha. Too funny!
Shelly
How fun are these boots?! Perfect for a day in the country. I’m loving the length of these denim shorts too.
Thanks for linking up with Ageless Style Shelbee!
Shelly|The Queen in Between
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Thank you so much, Shelly! I do love my short denim shorts in the summer! And these boots have become my very favorite go-to footwear lately. They are fun and super comfortable!
xoxo
Shelbee
FancyBoy
Cute!! I love a honky tonk look and I have cowboy boots!!
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Thanks, Becky! I love the honky tonk look, too! It so sassy and fun!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jessica
Loving that red top on you dear! Also, the boots really wrapped up the look!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
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Thank you so much, Jessica! I think red is definitely one of my colors. Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
I love both pairs! Cowgirl boots are just gorgeous. I think of them as synonymous with a US spirit, so much as I love them, it would feel like a bit of a cultural misappropriation to wear them in London, unless I was a cool chick going to a rock festival! Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday!
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Gail, thanks so much! It is funny that you would feel a bit of cultural misappropriation wearing cowgirl boots in London because I sometimes feel the same way wearing cowgirl boots in the Northern US! I feel a little out of place up here! But I wear them anyway. I like to push those boundaries, you know. Lol. Have a great weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
Great look Shelbee, love your boots 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Creative Mondays last week. Have a lovely Sunday and I hope you can join us tomorrow 🙂
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Thanks so much, Claire! I am all about the fun boots still!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
Glad you could support me on the #linkup – thanks and I love the boots. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! Have a great week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ada Furxhi
I love learning new things about you. Had no idea you worked at the heart of New York City. I do know that you love boots though. I am not a country girl at all but I love love those cute floral 🐄 girl boots and would wear them in a heartbeat. They look great with red and denim. This outfit is very you!! I like the edgy country girl in this!!
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Thanks so much, Ada! Me and my boots, hahaha! I just can’t get enough! I would love an entire room dedicated to my shoe and boot collection! I would line the walls with shelves and show them all off!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cat Carson
I’m sorry, girl; those don’t really do it for you. 🙁 Just keepin’ it real. Your coloring and the color of the boots just don’t gel – you would have done better with the black pair. And the boots don’t really complement the shape of your legs at all.
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Hi Cat, thanks for the taking the time to read my post and comment. Sometimes, certain things don’t flatter us as well as other things, but if they bring us joy when we wear them, then I think we should just keep on wearing them. Pointing out to a stranger that you don’t find their style choices to be suitable is not really a matter of “keepin’ it real” but more an effort to make someone feel poorly about themselves. And that kind of approach is not really my jam and very far from what I represent in this space. By the way, I do also have the same boots in black. And I like them both equally.
xoxo
Shelbee