Friday, December 9, 2011

Pull a Country Look With Women's Western Shirts

!±8± Pull a Country Look With Women's Western Shirts

Women's western shirts are among the new hottest wear in the fashion industry today. Gone are the days when cowgirl shirts were considered lackluster and were seen as a sign of ruggedness. Now they are in with a bang, and if the vitality in their design is anything to go by, then this is the trend to watch out for. But before you dismiss women's western shirts as another fashion whirlwind, this is not the kind of wear to come and fade. No; women's western shirts have been around for quite some time, but now they are no longer in the closet!

If you think womens western shirts are tame, think again. There are more cowgirl shirts designs than ever; from Roper design, Wrangler, Ariat, Panhandle Slim to Scully, among others. However, the appearance of your women's western shirt goes down to your choice. To be honest, not every shirt will look good on you, unless you have divine magic. But there is a wide variety of women's shirts to choose from. Whether you like striped, rhinestone, plain, and oversize or fitting, women's western shirts come in all varieties.

The myth that women's western shirts make you appear rugged like a cowboy does not apply any more. As a matter of fact, modern womens shirts are designed with a great deal of femininity. There are shirts which have been patterned with floral prints, pearl snap closures, laces, piping, embroideries, rhinestones and adorned denims. They also come in various sizes; from close-fitting to big-size. You can choose shirts with sleeves or sleeveless, depending on the season or occasion. Others have pockets on the front while others don't. However, most of the women's western shirts will still retain that country appeal, an element that makes them bold and distinctive.

Perhaps, one of the best things about western cowgirl shirts is that they can go well with any outfit. However, depending on the appearance you want to create, you will need some matching tastes since not all women's western shirts will look good with any attire. For instance, if you want to bring a summer cowgirl appeal of adventure in your outfits, you can choose a sleeveless shirt with a grassland hue, and match it with some good pair of denim jeans. You can top it up with an animal-print cowboy hat with a wide curvy brim and accessorize with a silver-embellished leather belt. You can as well add up some jewelry, preferably of turquoise or gold color.

Although each person has unique tastes and preferences, women's shirts look great with jeans. However, there are a few choices which can go well with dresses and shorts. Also, make sure the shirt is fitting, just to bust that myth of ruggedness! Western women's shirts do not need extra accessories. You just look fine without, although a few of wisely chosen pieces of jewelry can add some country appeal. But avoid going over-board with accessories at all costs.

If well chosen, women's western shirts are a great choice of gear to fit into. So, if you love that country look, you need to have a couple of western women's shirts. Else, your wardrobe is not yet complete without them.


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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The Calgary Stampede and Exhibition

!±8± The Calgary Stampede and Exhibition

The Calgary Stampede and Exhibition is rich in tradition and it is also known for the cowboy atmosphere that takes over the city, everybody gets out the cowboy boots and Stetsons for the 10-11 days of good fun. This year (2006) it starts with the Calgary Stampede Parade on July 7th. Calgary's dedicated volunteers and community supporters present the world's largest western parade as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" kick-off to the over 350,000 on-route spectators and a global television audience.

In 1912 the great Stampede was born from the vision of Guy Weadick. Guy was a famous working cowboy and vaudeville entertainer featured in the traveling wild-west shows that were popular world-wide in the early 1900s. He was a man with a dream of celebrating the romance of the old west. The Stampede we enjoy today has evolved from Guy's vision. He was successful because he understood that as much as things change, we need to believe in the way things were. Every year, the Stampede reminds us that Guy was right; fundamentally we believe in the same western values today as our grandparents did in 1912.

In the early 1920, the Exhibition part was added to the Stampede, giving western farmers and ranchers a showplace for their horses and cattle. This too was later expanded to take in all farm livestock, whether two-legged or four. This year, 2006, the agricultural portion of the Exhibition has been tagged "Ag-tivity Day in the City" to help celebrate Alberta agriculture. Cattle, canola, chicken and even egg producers will be on hand. You'll see beef on the hoof, enjoy some Alberta Beef and you can grab a "I Love Alberta Beef" bumper sticker. That should impress the folks back in Long Island, although perhaps you should exercise discretion in displaying in Texas cattle country!

Every year there are hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world who come just for the Stampeded and Exhibition. Among those visitors are a number of RV Caravans that wind their way north from the USA on the long drive to Alaska. Some of these caravans have over a hundred units of every shape and size and their tour is timed to arrive in Calgary the day before the Parade which is always on a Friday and stay over the weekend, leaving on their trek Monday morning.

A highlight of the show is of course the Rodeo. The Calgary Stampede's rodeo pays out some of the biggest prize money in the sport, always attracts the best riders and ropers from around the world and many of it's winners have gone on to win the National Finals Rodeo in the fall.

Like any sport, rodeo has its fair share of spills and thrills, talented athletes and unsung heroes. Besides the saddle and bareback riding events, the bull riding is always a big attraction. Ladies have barrel racing competitions. For comic relief (except for the contestants) there's a wild cow milking event. Every evening there are the chuckwagon races, followed by the Grandstand Show.

In case you are in the dark about rodeos, here is a little "Rodeo 101". There are two main categories of events, bucking and timed. Bucking is where most of the thrills, spills and crashes occur. Bucking events cover bareback and saddle bronc riding and bull riding. In all three events, cowboys hang on for dear life while trying to control the movements of their animal and themselves. Incidentally, the "spurs" the contestants were are nothing more than a smooth disc and have no effect on the animal. They wear them because the rider is judged on the smoothness of his ride and his spurring technique while he holds on to a saddle or rope with one hand. These account for half his points, the other half is awarded by how hard the horse or bull tried to buck him off. To complete the ride he must stay on for 8 seconds; that's a long time of the back of a bucking horse or bull.

Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling and tie-down roping are the timed events at rodeos. Steer wrestling and tie-down roping are both inspired by real work done everyday on the ranch. In steer wrestling, a hazed (slapped on the butt with a straw hat) steer is released from it's pen. When it reached the end of its head start, a breakaway cord automatically releases the barrier rope in front of the cowboy, allowing him to race after the steer on his horse. He eased down the right side of his horse, reaching for the steer. After he has grasped the horns, he leaves his horse (who's in a full gallop) and digs his heels into the ground to slow the animal. Using leverage and the momentum of the moving steer, the steer wrestler rolls the animal onto its side.

Being quick and accurate with a rope aren't the only requirements in Tie-down Roping (also called Calf Roping but they are big calves!). A successful roper must also be an experienced horseman and a fast sprinter. After roping (throwing a lasso, again at a full gallop - every rodeo event is done at a full gallop!) the tie-down, the cowboy quickly dismounts while his horse backs up just enough to keep tension on the rope, runs to the animal, lifts and lays it on its side and ties any three legs together. Once he completes his tie, he remounts his horse and allows slack in the lasso rope, the animal must remain tied for six seconds. It is important to note that contestants are fined for any unnecessary roughness.

For the final timed event, Barrel Racing, female contestants must circle three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. Rider or horse can move a barrel, but is assessed a five-second penalty if either knocks the barrel over. The fastest time wins in this extremely athletic event for both horse and rider.

The Chuckwagon Races were taken from the actual cattle drives, when the wagon would be loaded up, the tent taken down and the cook would drive his team up ahead of the drive to where the herd would be held overnight. Sometimes there would be two or three ranches driving together. The cooks would race each other to get the best spot to set up camp. The Chuckwagon Races at the Stampede are billed as "The Half Mile of Hell". Each chuckwagon has its driver, a team of four horses and four outriders (cowboys riding their horses.) That's four wagons, four drivers, 16 horses and sixteen outriders all vying for the same space next to the rail while racing at a full gallop around a half mile track. There's a very loud air horn blowing to start the race, there's an announcer going nuts over the PA system as he calls the race, the wagons and horses are thundering around the track and the crowd's on its feet at the finish screaming their heads off. Sound crazy? Yes. Exciting? You have to see it to believe it. There's nothing else like it. And in five minutes, the next race is off and running and it starts all over again!

There are people who travel thousands of miles every year to take in "The Greatest Show Outdoor Show on Earth". They'll book their rooms for next year before they leave for home this year. It's enthusiasts like these, from far and near, that continue to make the Calgary Stampede and Exhibition what it is.


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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Work Boots

!±8± Work Boots

Work boots are a basic necessity, giving us comfort and protection while we work. No matter what kind of work we are into, work boots help us in giving an extra protection to make our work experience safer and more comfortable.

Some of the popular brands which offer high-quality and excellent, durable work boots are Ariat, Nautilus, Timberland Pro Series, Wolverine, Georgia, Rocky, Blundstone, Caterpillar, Dr. Marten, Magnum, Chippewa, Carolina, Durango, Acme, Double-H, Roper, Justin, John Deere, Altama, Milwaukee, Dunham, and Dexter Fargo.

Boot Barn, Georgia Boots, Rocky Boots, Online Shoes, Vanderbilt, The Work Boot, Amazon, Wearguard, Sheplers, Shoe Buy, Danner, Zappos, Super Casuals, Work Boots Online, Cabela, Cavender, Viberg Boot, Walmart, La Crosse, Wolverine, and J.C Penny besides others are some places where you can find all types of boots of nearly all of the already mentioned brands.

Work boots can be divided into several types, each suited for a particular kind or type of work. '6 inch lacers', '8 inch lacers', 'electrical hazard toe', 'safety toe hikers and shoes', 'slip resistant', 'steel toe boots', 'water resistant', wedge sole', 'medical', 'all-terrain', 'mechanic', 'soft-toe', and many more are some examples of the numerous types available in the market.

Regular work boots which work well for all occasions are offered by Dr. Marten, Ariat, Justin, Wolverine, Caterpillar, and Chippewa among others. Water resistant work boots are usually provided by brands like Timberland, Wolverine, Georgia, Rocky, Blundstone, Caterpillar, and many more. Timberland Pro Series provides a series of work boots which are not only comfortable, but also have additional features like having 'electrical hazard protection', 'leather uppers', 'steel cap', 'abrasion and slip resistant', and much more. Safety toe hikers also have the 'slip resistant' and 'waterproof' features and are provided by brands such as Wolverine, Caterpillar, Dr. Marten, Magnum, and Rocky.

Rocky provides an amazing collection of boots for industrial work. 'Iron-clad Wellington, logger, ranger, farm boot, and miner boot' among others for men, and 'Witchita western work, women's ranger, women's ride lacer, women's Colorado city', and much more are all available at Rocky.

Discounted boots for both men and women can be sought at Sheplers. It deals in brands like Milwaukee, Justin, Ariat, and many more.

Zappos, Cabela's, Lacrosse, Shoe Buy, Wearguard, Online Shoes, and Boot Barn are some companies which offer complete satisfaction guarantee on all their boots and hence, allow for refunds under certain conditions.

Viberg Boots provide excellent leather boots. If discounted work boots is our choice, then we can turn to Walmart which provides slip-resistant, good quality work boots.


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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Cowgirl Dancing Boots

!±8± Cowgirl Dancing Boots

Have you ever had a country singer on stage? If yes, then you should know that shine, shine shoes and cowgirls in particular. Every time onstage to open their eyes to the bright colors of scarves, hats and cowgirl boots back. Even at a young age, girls dress up like dancing and country music. The sound of boots beat the rhythm is appealing. When he learned of the two-step dance, it is difficult to stopthem from getting up on the dance floor, stomping their boots as they make their way around the dance floor.

I remember one time being at country music concert and a little girl was brought up on stage because she had on little pink cowgirl boots. She was laughing and dancing and having a great time on stage. Then the country singer picked her up and swung her around and one of her boots came flying off. Of course, it was retrieved and given back to her but not before everyone in the band signed both of her boots. On the way out from the concert, we were behind the family with the little girl and we could hear her say "but I like my boots please don't take them away. Why do I need another pair?" She had no idea how valuable her little pink boots had just become after being signed. You could hear the mother tell the little girl that she would go on the computer and reorder a new pair of boots. The little girl smiled and asked if she could have another pair in pink. Once she heard the answer was yes she was happy because she knew she would have her new boots soon.

There are a wide variety of Western boots; cowgirl, cowboy, and even Roper boots are available in many designs and styles. That evening, her new order was placed and a week later she was wearing her new Cowgirl boots and learning her new dance steps to the latest country song in class. The leather was soft and she knew when they were fully broken in, they would feel like bed slippers. She did like the new heel. It make the stomping noise on the floor a little louder.

As she kept practicing in cowgirl boots, you could see her dancing getting better each week. The little outfits that they had to go with the boots made it all look complete when she was at her dance class. If you are looking for a hobby for your little girl to get into, then maybe you want to consider country dance classes and then purchase her a pair of her own cowgirl boots.


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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Old West Ladies LeatherBroad Square Toe Cowgirl Boots - Vintage Tan / Red

!±8± Old West Ladies LeatherBroad Square Toe Cowgirl Boots - Vintage Tan / Red

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Listen up Cowgirls!! Take a look at these Vintage Styled boots. These will go with everything you wear. Made with all over Leather with an 11" scalloped Shaft, Fully Leather Lined, 6- Row fancy Stitch, Hand Corded Medallion for that beautiful Cowgirl Look. They have 3/4 Natural Leather Welts, Double row welt stitch, Reinforced Shanks for added Support. They come with removable cushion comfort insoles, Broad Square Toes and rubber outsole for comfort and durability . Order This Boot Before we Run Out!!

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