I make no claims of being a cowgirl. I don’t even like horses. That might go back to the time when I was about six. My dad and I were on a horse, the saddle was loose, and before we knew it we were underneath the horse. My grandfather stood there and laughed, while my dad yelled for him to come and help us. Thankfully nothing bad came of that event. I don’t think I have been on a horse since then. I told y’all a couple of weeks ago when I was doing my jewelry themes, that I love cowgirl jewelry. Ralph Lauren’s spring 2011 collection, that he revealed at the September 17th runway show, was cowgirl glamour. He was true to his classic style with a very feminine, cowgirl glamour look. This week I will show you his spring 2011 collection along with Etsy.com shops that sell cowgirl jewelry. What do Ralph Lauren and Etsy have in common? They both have shops that are selling cowgirl glamour. Make no mistake; you don’t have to be a cowgirl to enjoy the chic look. Although I will say, you won’t ever see me in a 10 gallon hat, wrangler jeans and fringe on my denim shirt. I don’t own any of that, nor do I want to. I, however, wouldn’t mind owning any of the things pictured below, as long as it doesn’t have a horse on it.
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| Ralph Lauren Spring 2011 Collection |
Sanna Designs shop owner creates unique one of a kind jewelry to unique designer belt buckles. Her designs are ornate and chic. She is always adding new designs to her shop. To see more of her beautiful, shiny, feminine designs click here
http://www.sannadesigns.etsy.com/.
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Oval Cowhide Print Crystal Cross
Embellished Belt Buckle |
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Turquoise Sun Crystal Wave
Belt Buckle
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| Ralph Lauren Spring 2011 Collection |
Caya's Cowgirl Creations describes itself as fun, funky, and fabulous chunky jewelry with a cowgirl flair. I call it EYE CANDY. I love shops that have so many wonderful and unique items it's hard to choose just one. This is one of those shops. To get lost in a shop of beautiful, detailed, unique jewelry click here
http://www.zippos55mom.etsy.com/.
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Cowgirl Rodeo Queen Chunky Necklace
French Vanilla |
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Cowgirl Rodeo Queen Necklace
Cherished Moments |
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Ralph Lauren Spring 2011 Collection
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Pete's Blue Scooter Bug describes the shop's products as funky-chunky-gypsy-cowgirl-junktastic bling, fashioned on a Wyoming cattle ranch. Click here to shop
http://www.petesbluescooterbug.etsy.com/.
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Funky-Chunky-Jeweled With Vintage Jewelry
Belt Buckle |
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Funky-Chunky-Gypsy-Bling
Belt Buckle |
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Ralph Lauren's Spring 2011 Collection
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One Spirit Artworks describes it's elaborate creations as wearable art and altered couture. They have purses, belts, and fabulous jewelry. To visit the shop of embellished accessories click here
http://www.onespiritartz.etsy.com/.
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| Hair On Hide Bracelet |
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| Charmed Cross Necklace |
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| Ralph Lauren's Spring 2011 Collection |
Cocky Cowgirl is for women that don't want what everyone else has. If you're not afraid to be different and want to kick it up a notch with your cowgirl jewelry click here
http://www.cockycowgirlinc.etsy.com/ you won't be disappointed.
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| Waikiki Cowgirl Necklace |
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| Khloe Earrings |
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Ralph Lauren's Spring 2011 Collection
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Out West Jewelry Designs states that it sells handmade western style jewelry for the rodeo cowgirl who wants to get noticed. I am definately not a cowgirl, I don't know anything about rodeo's (except that they have clowns, and I have a strong aversion to clowns), but I love jewelry that will set me apart from the rest. If you would like to see more click here
http://www.outwestjewelry.etsy.com/.
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Christian Cowgirl Maple Turquoise
Cross Necklace |
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| Christian Cowgirl Pink Turquoise Necklace |
Well there you have it. The Ralph Lauren collection and the Etsy shop's collection. You don't have to be a famous designer to create well made, sophisticated designs. While any of these designs might make us feel special and set us apart from the rest, it doesn't make us special. Let's face it; as women we all want to feel special, but at the fall of man that specialness was lost. The reality is that it's going to take more than a piece of jewelry or a fabulous outfit to make us feel truly special. It's not God that thinks differently of us, we believe the lies that we aren't special enough. Why do you think as women we are so competitive with each other? We want to one up one another on specialness. In God's world there is pleanty of specialness to go around. God's children are all equally special. He is always faithful and trustworthy, and we can believe what he says. In the Bible, Psalm 139:13-16 says, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." A God that created you and knew you before your mom was pregnant with you, thinks you are special. Besides, this life is NOT about us. The reason we were created was to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. I think the only thing we need to surpass each other on is worship of Him. In the Bible, Psalm 86:9 says, "All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name." When we worship him, we bring glory to His name. The Psalmist writes, "I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever." Psalm 86:12 Let's strive to glorify God with our whole heart.
