It's ALL about the shoes

Are the spurs completely necessary when you’re walking down 51st?? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fun! Wearing a scarf in the middle of summer as an accessory is silly too, but in the name of fashion, cowboy boots are ALWAYS acceptable. Even if you’re in the city.

I’ve been lucky enough to come across some kick ass (no pun intended, I know there are a lot of country songs implying that the cowboy boot kicks the best/the most ass) vintage cowboy boots in New York City, you just have to dig for them a little bit.

The great thing about the cowboy boots is that you can pull them off in the summer (as seen by Britney Spear, but please, don’t take anymore cues off of her) and they brave the storm in the winter….while keeping your toesies nice and toasty! Remember these were made for the country!!! Horse, manure and heavy hay lifting. If you’re just carrying a latte I’m sure they’ll pull through.

Every Country Girl has a little bit of HEARTBREAK

Sometimes while we’re looking for our Souther gentleman, or simple country boy….we have to kiss a few toads. Or in my case, many toads. I’ve perfected my playlist….just don’t spend too much time wallowing, remember you’ve got cornbread to consume and bar dancing that’s calling your name!

1. Down on my Knees- Trisha Yearwood
2. I Fall to Pieces- Patsy Cline
3. Is It Over Yet- Wynona Judd
4. Wrong Again- Martina McBride
5. I Know You Won’t- Carrie Underwood
6. Let Me Let Go- Faith Hill
7. The Last One to Know- Reba McEntire
8. Tonight the Heartache’s on me- Dixie Chicks
9. Cheatin’- Sara Evans
10. Tennessee- The Wreckers
11. Should’ve Said No- Taylor Swift
12. Before the Next Teardrop Falls- Dolly Parton

To get in the mood, you'll need a PLAYLIST

I may be rocking out to Radiohead or The Roots but I have my fair share of country girl tunes too. If you’re having hometown blues or bursting a broken heart with a glass of whiskey, country women are there for you. Sing it ladies, sing IT.

1. Gunpowder and Lead- Miranda Lambert (every real girl should have a shotgun…..right?)
2. Here for the party- Gretchen Wilson (I know that’s what I’m here for.)
3. Flat on the Floor- Carrie Underwood
4. Last Name- Carrie Underwood (even Carrie gets drunk and makes stupid decisions, don’t feel bad.)
5. My Give a Damn’s Busted- Jo Dee Messina (try that line on your boss the next time you have a meeting at work….)
6. Johnny and June- Heidi Newfield
7. Red High Heels- Kelli Pickler (this one is the perfect “going out” song)
8. What if it All Goes Right- Melissa Lawson
9. Fancy- Reba McEntire
10. Wide Open Spaces- Dixie Chicks (this one will have you thinking about moving away from the city)
11. Girl’s Night Out- The Judd’s
12. Two More Bottles of Wine- Martina McBride

Now it's time to PLAY!

Have you noticed that country girls have one common theme? They like to go out, get a little rowdy, wear their best pair of cowboy boots (or red heels in Kellie Pickler’s case) a huge belt buckle and then dance, dance, drink, drink, and shake off those work time blues. Hm, doesn’t sound that much different from what us city girls do either, eh?

I know we’re bold here in New York, but anytime there’s tunes about meeting your man at the door with a shotgun, you’ve got me beat. I’d like to be able to run with the best of them country chicks, so I am working on it…..my aim is getting better everyday.

Now it's time to GRUB!!!

My mouth is watering just thinking about BBQ. Home cookin’, finger lickin’, cornbread, fried chicken, ribs dripping with BBQ sauce so much that your face is covered in it…....::sigh:: I need a moment….OK. What I’m trying to say is, country food is the best food. You can’t go out and have sushi while you’re wearing all your new country garb, you’ll be totally out of place. Go where you belong!!! .....save some leftovers for me.