And what's wrong with being Curvy?

  Ok, so I'm wondering, what's wrong with being curvy? It seems the past 5 years I've been reading in magazines (most recently Redbook this morning at the doc's office) and heard on television that wearing this or wearing that can help hide your curves. Why?! And they aren't showing unhealthily "curvy" women, their models are beautiful young women with curves....so why in this day and age are we trying to hide our curves? Young or not, over weight or not. Why are they making it sound like it's something to hide?

  I often feel that I should have been born in a different time, say the 1950's? When women weren't ashamed of their figures. Curves are often seen as womanly, and feminine. What most women strive for. This is seen in the fashion industry during the 1950's, where the hourglass silhouette was desired and achieved. Having a petite hourglass figure (petite as in I'm only 5'1") I've always struggled with finding clothing that fits my body since nothing is made for us curvy girls...especially if you are petite!

  I'm all for women being happy with their shape and knowing how to dress to be their most attractive and happy self (because when you like how you look you are automatically happy!). So why do we have to bash each other? Or follow the "trend"? I mean, come on! I can't change my body shape to fit the newest "in" shape, and I wouldn't want to. Being healthy is one thing, if your being over or under weight is effecting your health then by all means exercise and change your food choices. But, lets not diet or gain weight to match the newest fad. And ladies, let's not feel guilty or depressed if we don't have a shape like everyone else, or some celebrity. Be happy with you...there isn't anyone else like you out there honey ;) so love who you are and take care of yourself.

  I'm sorry that ya'll had to hear my rant. But hey! What's a blog for, right? ;) Here are some inspirational pics for all of ya'll with curves like me. Enjoy!

Adios!
Jessie Lou

 

 

 

 

 

Long over due post in "Blog Land"

Howdy!

  It's been crazy how life has literally caught hold of my arm and yanked me around this past month! And on top of it I caught some kind of nasty cold that turned into bronchitis! I'm doing better now and getting the blogging itch! I've been away from it way too long and I'm needing some writing therapy. So be looking for a lot of posts from yours truly. ;)

  Oh! And on a happier note my brother proposed to his beautiful girlfriend this past weekend! She asked me to be her Maid of Honor, soooo....you will be seeing lots of wedding posts as I chronical the first family wedding journey! She is planning a Celtic/Western themed wedding and we have already found her an amazing dress for a crazy price! I'm so very excited!

Take care ladies and have a blessed day!Adios!

Jessie Lou

Jean Review: Womens WRANGLER JEANS-Q-BABY

Howdy ya'll!

  I decided to do reviews on jeans and my personal opinions on them. Which ones are perfect for mucking out the stables, ultimate riding jeans, or blingy jeans to hit up the nearest rodeo or honky tonk on a Saturday night. So here is a review on some of my favorite jeans: Wrangler!!!!


Q-BABY
The STATS:

• Midrise jean. It has a rise anywhere from 8"-10"
• Comfort fit waist band.
• Regular/Straight/Orig Fit
• Relaxed Hip and Thigh
• Boot Cut
• Stretch

The comfort fit waistband means that the inner waistband is elastic! LOVE this! It means no more gaps when you are trying to ride, groom, or anything else that might involve a lot of motion or bending. These have to be one of the most comfortable pairs of jeans that I have ever owned! I have found that this jean works for competitions, just plain old pleasure riding or trail riding, working around the barn, going out for the night, the black jeans are amazing at the office, or just to lounge around in because they are just that comfortable! I guess I'm saying that I wear them all the time ;)

Check out the Wrangler site for Q-Baby's here! Wrangler Cowgirl Cut Ultimate Riding Jean Q-Baby

Have a good week ya'll!

Jessie Lou <3

Etsy shop!

Hey ya'll!!

 So I just started my first etsy shop! It isn't much yet, but I'm hoping that it will be soon! I've got some amazingly cute western and/or vintage clothing that will be posted soon. As of right now I have a few pairs of Wrangler children's jeans for that special little cowboy or cowgirl in your life ;) let me know if there is anything that you would like to see in the shop and I will keep an eye out for it when antiquing!

  Be looking for more posts on the etsy shop, have a good evening!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LuvTheVintageCowgirl?ga_search_query=childrens+jeans&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all&ref=sr_gallery_26


Adios!
Jessie Lou

Praying for Colorado!

Hello everyone,

  I'm sorry to bring this horrifying news to all of you this morning. I am literally in tears this morning, there was shooting at the midnight showing of the newest Batman movie in Aurora Colorado, 12 are dead and 50 are injured as of right now. I'm so worried about all of my friends in the Denver and Aurora area and praying that they are all ok.

  I'm praying for all of the victims and their families this morning, this is just simply devastating and I can't imagine someone doing something so awful.

Sending prayers Colorado's way!

Jessie Lou

!!!Country Fried Chicken!!!

                 And who couldn't love this man? <3


I decided that while I was sitting here enjoying a John Wayne oldie ("An Innocent Man" to be exact) I would post pics of our dinner the other night and explain each one.

On the Menu:

• Country Fried Chicken
• Bacon Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Homemade Bread
• Salad with Italian Dressing

THE COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Tenderize chicken with tenderizer mallet...it makes the chicken a lot thinner and easier to fry.

Dip the chicken in flour, then in buttermilk, and then back into the flour. Now you can fry it!

I used canola oil in a cast iron skillet to deep fry these. I wasn't sure if it would work but it did amazingly! Also, make sure that your stove setting isn't too high and that you turn these over regularly. Before taking out of the pan cut down the center and make sure that the chicken is cooked.

The finished meal! Sorry for the paper plate...we didn't want to have to wash dishes afterwards ;)

Hope ya'll enjoyed the pictures! You hungry yet?

Longhorns!

So just a quick note and a few pics that I had promised! My brother's girlfriend and I have been doing some landscaping around the our house, and thrifting a lot! So I've been terribly busy but wanting to post on here for the longest time. So here are the promised longhorn pictures from my trip to The Historic Fort Worth Stockyards! Wish I had taken more pics of all of the buildings but my camera went caput on me! Darn technology ;) Anyway, I hope that you enjoy!