This just in from Suzy B, Chief Filly at AJ’s.
She wanted to let y’all know that all of AJ’s very sharp-looking cuffs are made from recycled leather belts. Eco-friendly and 100% western. Cool, huh?
1. “All Aces” – Skull Leather Cuff – $29.95 + FREE Shipping
2. “Hard Rider” – Leather Cuff with Cross – $29.95 + FREE Shipping
In some parts of the country, the little buckaroos are back in school already and summer vacations are but a distant memory. And for those lucky kids who are still out, their days are numbered — school starts next week for many and for the remainder right after Labor Day.
For those of you who are boo-hooing the end of summer, one way to get over it fast is by shopping! We’ve got some great western fashion looks for kids and teens. Here are some of my faves:
1. My First Real Cowboy Shirt – $30.95 + FREE Shipping:
2. Solid Stretch Poplin with Snap – $26.95 + FREE Shipping
3. Young Rider Western Shirt with Horse Embroidery $45.95 + FREE Shipping
4. Way West Painted Desert Cross Purse – $59.99 + FREE Shipping
5. Turquoise Beads and Silver Cross Earrings $27.95 + FREE Shipping
One of the coolest things about western wear today is the chances that designers and manufacturers are taking with their fashion…it’s not the same ol’, same ol’. Case in point: check out these three fun and flirty cowgirl pieces from the folks at AJ’s Western Wear.
1. Sophisticated & Sexy – Lady Stetson Western Blouse
2. Mystic Metallics – Ladies Western Show Shirt
3. Georgette – Long Sleeved Western Shirt for Ladies
Trust me, ladies, ol’ Clementine understands how it’s easy to forsake style when it’s hot, hot, hot! But, luckily, with these cute little numbers, you don’t have to:
1. Yee-Haw Cowgirl – Western Baby Doll Sleeveless Shirt – $55.95.
2. Lime Cami with Nailhead Details – $45.95
3. Flirty Boob Cami Western Sleeveless Shirt – $40.95
Well, the folks at AJ’s have gone and done it now. They just started carrying one of the hottest lines in western wear: Cowboys of Faith.
Have you heard of this?
Cowboys of Faith is a philosophy, a movement, a way of life. According to its Facebook page, it was founded in 2006, and here’s the mission, and I quote:
“Cowboys of Faith is a lifestyle. We believe in treating our friends and family right. We believe in honesty and hard work. And most importantly we believe in the great American Western lifestyle that honors the lord and leads us to green pastures.”
The concept grew out of the professional rodeo circuit since a cowboy has to have faith every time he enters the arena and every time he decides to live — really live — in this world.
There’s a DVD documentary called Cowboys of Faith that you can find on Amazon. And here’s an insightful review of it from Rodeo Attitude News. (Don’t worry, cowgirls — it sounds like the DVD talks to women as well. I haven’t seen it yet, so let me if this isn’t the case, and I’ll update the post.)
Cowboys of Faith has also inspired a new line of western wear, and Suzy B., Chief Filly at AJ’s, is excited to be carrying the line (check back often, as she’ll likely be adding more). The image to the left above is called “My Pick Up Man,” and ol’ Clementine here says he can pick her up any time. 
Image via Wikipedia
Summertime! We’ll be featuring some “Destination: FUN!” blog posts over the next few months featuring dude ranches, museums, and all sorts of other interesting vacation ideas with a western flare.
To get started, we thought it would be a good idea to give you a primer on what to pack for a dude ranch vacation. I came across this great article from the folks at About.com, and thought, “Shoot! Why not just link to it?”
AJ’s can certainly help out in the “what shirts to bring?” department.
Wow. That’s all we have to say. WOW. The entries we received in our American Western Landscape Contest were beautiful. We thank each and every one of you who entered.
We had three standout entries, and, as a result, we decided to offer a second-place and third-place prize. We loved the composition of each picture, the vibrancy of color, and the emotions each one evoked. We also felt all three captured unique aspects of the American western landscape. So without further adieu. Drum roll please!
Third place goes to Kathy Eastmond for her photograph, which she has aptly named “Colorado Sunrise.”
Second place goes to Kit Myers, a.k.a “The Wife” for her “Pasture.”
And the grand prize goes to Sian Lindemann for “Still Life in the Desert.” This picture was taken in the Monument Valley between Utah and Arizona.
Our two runners up will each get a $15.00 e-gift card to AJ’s Western Wear. Our grand prize winner will get to choose a shirt from AJ’s Western Wear.
Congrats!
We’ll be running more contests in the future, so if you haven’t done so already, be sure to subscribe via RSS or email (look for the sign-up box on the right).
Happy Summer! I love this time of year, especially the ramp up for one of my favorite holidays: The Fourth of July.
This year, it’s all about an extra l-o-n-g weekend, since the Fourth falls on a Sunday, which means many people will have Monday off. And I say, why not take that Friday off, too?
Either way, the point is this: you got a LONG weekend of celebrations ahead. And what better way to really SHOW your patriotic spirit than by wrapping yourself in red, white, and blue?
Suzy B, Chief Filly at AJ’s, alerted me to the fact she’s just stocked up the virtual shelves with the latest and greatest American flag shirts, like the one featured to the left. It’s the must-have shirt for any patriotic cowboy or cowgirl.
Order now (like by the end of today, Tuesday), and have it in time to strut your stuff during the long holiday weekend!
The folks at AJ’s have gone and done it again: they’ve added items to their summer line that I MUST have: western dresses. The good news? Free shipping is still in place, and these dresses are reasonably priced. You know what I say to that, right? Why not get two?
Here are my top three picks:
1. Southern Belle - you’ll be the belle of the ball, the BBQ, or the beach — this cute little number will work for just about whatever summer can throw at it. AND it looks great with cowgirl boots.
2. Be My Georgia Peach…I think peach is a totally underrated color…it works on almost any complexion and it’s fun, flirty, and feminine…and it’s GREAT for summer. Be sure to click on the image so you can check out the details on the hem. This is ultra cute. And, again, it works with boots.
3. Bluegrass Lovin’…the color of this dress conjures bluegrass and everything you love about summer. (Sigh)
Ah, Mother Nature. Her artistry is unparalleled, especially when it comes to one of her favorite palettes: the American west.
Close your eyes. C’mon. Go ahead. Now picture this: blazing orange sunsets. Cloudless blue sky. A pack of wild horses running. Cattle grazing. A solitary cactus blooming. A storm watch. A tornado. Dusk, captured on film. Early morning, steam rising from the earth. Starlit sky.
You get the idea.
So why am I going on like this? Well, we had so much fun with our last contest, we decided to run a new one: an American western landscape photo contest.
Seems like everyone has a camera these days. And you don’t need to be a pro to capture some amazing shots. And we want to see them, specifically shots of an American western landscape.
If you win, you get published on this here blog and on Facebook. And you win a shirt of your choosing from AJ’s Western Wear. Sound good?
Here’s the 411: Be sure to read all the rules, terms, and conditions!
What: Western Landscape Photo Contest
When: Runs from 5/13/10 through Monday, 6/14/10 at 9:00 p.m. (EDT)
Where: Through this email address: clementine@westernshirts.com
Why: In celebration of the beauty that is the American western landscape
Who: Must be 13 years or older to enter and must have a mailing address in the United States (we don’t do international shipping). Open to amateurs and a pros alike. Photos must be your own.
How: Attach as a jpeg your western landscape photo in an email and send to clementine@westernshirts.com Note: by submitting your photo, you’re acknowledging that you own full rights to the photo.
So what constitutes an American western landscape? No doubt, many definitions abound, but here’s what we’re looking for:
The winner will be announced on this blog and via Facebook after 6/14 but before 6/30. Feel free to share this contest with your photo bug friends!
Judges include me (Clementine) and some of the staff at AJ’s. All decisions are final.
What you get if you win:
If you win, you agree to grant AJ’s Western Wear first electronic rights for 30 days. All rights revert to you after 30 days, and we will continue to keep the photo up on the blog/Facebook until/if you tell us to take it down.
Void where prohibited.
AJ’s Western Wear and Clementine are not responsible for lost, deleted, or misplaced entries or for any technical glitches caused by computers, email programs, this blog, Facebook, or any other device used for this contest.
If an insufficient number of entries are received, contest may be extended and/or canceled, without notice beyond an update to these rules.
Rules may be updated at any time, for any reason, and without notice.
Get cracking! The clock’s ticking. Wow us with your photography!
