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WHY BLEND IN WHEN YOU CAN SIZZLE IN SHADES OF RED, ACCENTED BY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE HATS AND BOOTS. BUT DON’T OVERHEAT! STYLISTS SAY A MAXIMUM OF TWO RUBY ITEMS (DRESS AND BRACELET, OR VEST AND HANDBAG, FOR EXAMPLE) KEEP YOUR LOOK AT THE RIGHT STYLE TEMPERATURE.

CASUAL CHIC THE ONE TREND THAT EVERYONE AGREES ON? CASUAL AND LAID BACK. WHETHER YOU’RE A MILLENNIAL, A GEN X–ER, OR HAVE A HORSE NAMED WOODSTOCK, COOL FRINGE, SOFT WHITE TUNICS, AND ARTFUL TURQUOISE ACCESSORIES ARE RIGHT ON, RIGHT NOW.

Exaggerated liners were all over the fashion shows this season, and while CATWALK looks don’t always translate to everyday wear, these smart styles can spring from work to holiday FÊTE in one sleek swipe.

ELEGANT DETAILS ADORNING EVERYDAY NECESSITIES ARE A STYLE-STUCK COWGIRL’S BEST FRIENDS. COLLECT AN ACCESSORY REMUDA OF CLASSY, ARTISAN ACCENTS AND LOOK PUT TOGETHER AND PRETTY IN A FLASH. JUST ADD JEANS AND A WHITE OR BLACK SHIRT AND YOU’RE READY TO RIDE! 

FOR EXTRA STYLE STATUS, JUST ADD FRINGE! FROM HANDBAGS TO BOOTIES, JACKETS TO BLANKET SKIRTS, FRINGE IS THE WORD FOR SEXY MOVEMENT AND CLASSIC COWGIRL CHIC. STYLE TIP: STICK TO A SINGLE FRINGED ELEMENT AT A TIME TO KEEP YOUR LOOK CONTEMPORARY; YOUR GOAL IS FUN AND FLIRTY, NOT MOUNTAIN MAN.

This season, the west is dressed in true reds, rich Russets and deep browns that elevate outlaw swagger to stylish new heights. Pair Native American inspired geometrics with frilly white lace and bold crimson gemstones. Unembellished, saddle leather boots and a hat with attitude top off this most wanted look. 1) HAT $145; Stetson; stetson.com,...

BE WELL DRESSED WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK WITH ONE OF THESE BUDGET FRIENDLY COWGIRL ACCESSORIES.  NOTHING BUT RODEO Nothing But Bull tank $37; visit nbrnothingbutrodeo.com   CAMILLA KLEIN Mosaic horse buckle $75; visit camillaklein.etsy.com COREEN CORDOVA Silver & turquoise boot pendant $57; visit maverickwesternwear.com, 817.626.1129 MISS ME Mini fleur de lis crossbody $39.95; visit missme.com, 888.780.3029  

To celebrate the new release of “THE MARRIAGE PACT” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller, Cowgirl Magazine teamed up with Harlequin and Montana Silversmiths in the Cowgirl Dream Wedding Contest. Three winners were randomly chosen to win beautiful jewelry from Montana Silversmiths worth up to $500. See winners below. 1. Abby Christian...

  Tell us in 50 words or less your Cowgirl Dream Wedding. Share your ideas for this perfect day complete with what you will wear, where it will take place and what elements will make it the most important and memorable day of your life! 1st place winner will receive a $500.00 prize package from...