Classic Cool

I have written before about Classic Cool. I love a pair of well worn jeans, a simple tee and some boots. It is a classic, rugged, James Dean look. I love this for women too. Boot cut jeans showing off just a hint of the pattern on these boots, or jeggings to show off the full boot. Pair either with a simple top – a good fitting tee or a classic button down in white, grey or black. Then add a simple piece like this Lucky Brand necklace and you are set to let your beauty shine through.




Ariat Women’s Corazon Cowboy Boots – Shattered Marble
, Lucky Brand Women’s Openwork Bird on Branch Necklace, Witness Women’s Cowl Neck Burn Out T-Shirt – Charcoal, Rock and Roll Cowgirl Low Rise Boot Cut Jeans with Bean Stitching

Wear It: For You

If you haven’t heard, Keith Urban has a song off the Act of Valor soundtrack and it’s called For You. I thought I’d showcase it here because it has a great message, I love Keith Urban and also because I think he’s got great style. First, let’s check out the video.

We did a Wear It a while back featuring a different Keith Urban song and it’s very much the same outfit however that one was great for Fall/Winter and this one is great for Spring/Summer. So here’s how I’d do the Keith Urban uniform, if you will, the Langston’s way.



Men’s Dickies Short Sleeve Solid Performance Henley
Rock & Roll Cowboy Men’s Double Barrel Western Jeans with Triple Stitch
Justin Men’s 11″ Western Pull-On Original Workboots – Mahogany Worn Saddle

So what do you think? Are you a fan of Keith’s style? Would you wear this outfit?

Do you have a favorite video you want us to showcase? Tell us!!

The Voice

Time once again to look at Tuesday’s episode of The Voice from a fashion-y perspective.

Team CeeLo:

In both rehearsals and the performance Wade was wearing a denim jacket. This Wrangler Men’s Retro Western Denim Jacket is on sale for $32.98 if you want to have the look for yourself.

They sang True Colors by Cindy Lauper. I love that song. Personally, I like Wade better,but I agree that he kind of phoned the performance in. James did better, but he kind of bugs me. Regardless of my opinion, he won the battle.

The second CeeLo team battle was Justin and Tony. This one was a tough one. In one scene Justin wore a button front henley type shirt under another shirt. It reminded me of this Derek Heart Women’s Heart Racer Back Tank Top that we have. Inspiration can cross genders – I can be inspired by a man’s look and then create a feminine version. I’d wear this top under a button up with the sleeves rolled up and some cut offs.

Sometimes classically trained artist who work on Broadway get too stylized for me, but honestly Tony was amazing. Personally I like the grit in Justin’s voice better….I swear – I had notes that said his voice was “dirty and gritty” and then a minute later Adam had the same comment. Adam and I, we are on the same page! But I see why Tony won.

Other random thoughts on this team…CeeLo cried more times than I can count in this episode, there are a lot of military jackets on this show (across the board, not just on this team)….oh…and did you read that CeeLo’s cat is a RENTAL?

Team Christina:

Is it just me or was the girl from The Line kind of snarky on this episode? She was so unwilling to try a new song and step outside her comfort zone. I thought calling them out as a wedding band was very accurate. But, I will say that at the very end of the performance she came through and sounded good and kind of got into it. I loved that Moses wanted to step outside his genre and try something new.

In rehearsals she (the girl from The Line whose name I cannot find) wore skinny jeans cuffed. I love this look. Try cuffing these Rock and Roll Cowgirl Women’s Low Rise Skinny Jeans with Nail Head Flap Pockets or any of our skinny jeans for a similar look.

In the performance both of them had some type of flocking going on on their clothes. I wasn’t feeling either look. BUT they both had good boots. From what I could see his were basic brown, I think similar to these Justin Stampede Men’s Cattleman Rawhide Cowboy Boots. Honestly I couldn’t see hers, but I saw a bit of studding I think and that made me hope/wish they were these amazing Stud Rocker Boots by Lane. They weren’t I don’t think, but they should have been.

It was no surprise that Moses wore a Member’s Only jacket. On this show it’s either a military jacket or a member’s only one. Vocally The Line may have had it, but overall Moses was more fun. I am glad he won. I think if The Line added some pain and angst into their music and stopped being all grins and smiles, they would be great.

Next up – Team Blake:

Jordan. Man, I thought he really gave it his all. That was a tough song for him and he tried. As far as his fashion…he sported a sherpa lined coat like this Levi’s ® Men’s Standard Sherpa Trucker Jacket and during the performance he rocked classic black. He’s so young and sweet, next time he plays live I’d like to see him amp up his style with am embroidered shirt. This Panhandle Slim Men’s Long Sleeve Retro Snap Western Shirt with Barbed Wire Embroidery would be a good pick for him.

Naia took the win. It kind of shocked me. Usually Blake likes a project – so I thought maybe he’d pick Jordan. But I was wrong. During rehearsals Naia layered a flowy vest over a maxi dress. Very cool casual look. This Ariat Women’s Lizzie Vest would layer great over spring dresses.

Last up, Team Adam:

Nicolle rocked a crochet type sweater in one scene that I loved. This Lucky Brand Women’s Natalie Tunic Top is similar in a lot of ways, but a long sleeve version. Both this top and her amazing pink dress were begging to be paired with cowboy boots. I think for the performance these Ariat Women’s Presidio Cowboy Boots would have been funky and cool paired with her sparkly pink dress.

I liked Nicolle better, but I see why they picked Mathai.

Karla. Oh Karla. She grew on me. But her denim shirt with jeans look in the first scene killed me. I love a good denim shirt, but the look was off. Maybe paired with white or black jeans it would have been better. I’m glad Adam changed the song so they each had a fighting chance. Sometimes I think the song pick totally sways to battle. Adam telling Karla to release Bertha, the big girl inside of her was classic. I was laughing out loud at that one. I am going to cross gender lines again for a second, the striped shirt Orlando wore reminded me of these new Derek Heart Women’s Stripe Tees.

What can I say about the performance. Bertha wasn’t there for me. I didn’t hear the big sound, but I guess I was wrong. She got the win and Orlando went home.

That’s it for this week. Next up, the live performances. If I tweet live will you guys follow along and tweet with me!??!

New Music Releases


Lionel Richie comes out with a new album today called Tuskegee. It’s all his biggest hits made into duets with our favorite country singers. I’m going to give you thirteen reasons to buy this album: Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Nettles, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, Billy Currington, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett. You guys this album is AWESOME! And if you don’t like Lionel Richie songs, you are a damn liar! At least go listen to some snippets on iTunes.

You Are (w/Blake Shelton), Stuck On You (w/Darius Rucker, Sail On (w/Tim McGraw), and Hello (w/ Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles) are my favs for sure, right off the bat. And Hello even gave me goosebumps!

Also, on iTunes there is a sneak peek you can watch of the “making of” the album. Please go watch this, it shows a snippet of Blake Shelton being pure Blake Shelton. Gotta love it!

So what do y’all think? Is this a winner for Lionel Richie? What else are y’all listening to these days?

Casual Khaki

After a cold winter, a pair of easy to wear khaki pants is a great way to break into spring. These Men’s Levi’s 505 Straight Fit trousers looks great dressed up with a button up shirt, perfect with a polo type shirt and dressed down with a tee.


Levi’s ® Men’s 505 ® Straight Fit Trousers – Cougar, Roper Men’s LS Plaid Snap Shirt – Brown, Pendleton Men’s SS Deuce Polo Shirt – Admiral Blue, Southern Thread Men’s Short Sleeve Screen Print T-Shirt – Brown

Wear It: Safe & Sound

In keeping with the Hunger Games news this week, I thought I’d feature Taylor Swift’s Safe & Sound video today. I’m not really used to seeing Taylor in the almost nothing makeup and simple attire. Don’t get me wrong, she looks gorgeous in this video, I’m just not used to seeing her this way and it’s a nice change of pace. Go check the video out first…

See what I mean? She looks beautiful! I thought I’d work up a Langston’s style outfit that keeps in the same theme as Taylor’s look. What I picked today is a cream colored top and bleached out jeans. I added the long sweater for two reasons, it keeps with the same look as Taylor in her long dress and also, dude looks like she’s cold in that video and could use a sweater! RIGHT?!

Lucky Brand Women’s Safi Embroidered Peasant Top
Cruel Girl Jeans – Kelsey SLIM FIT Jean -Bleach Stonewash
Lucky Brand Women’s Indio Crochet Wrap Sweater

So what do you think? And are you hitting up the premiere of The Hunger Games this weekend?

The Voice – Help!!!!

I am in CA on Spring Break and so I missed The Voice this week. Help me out!!! Who was amazing? Who was terrible? And most importantly…what did everyone wear? Or what should they have worn!??!

Even though I didn’t watch…I can assume Adam was in a sweater right?

Pendleton Men’s Shetland Fair Isle Snowflake Sweater

and Blake in a snap shirt….

Ariat Men’s Liam LS Plaid Button Down Shirt – Tan

I won’t venture a guess on CeeLo or Christina.

Help me out and fill me in on what I missed!!!

New Music Releases


Two albums you should know about come out today. The first being The Hunger Games soundtrack which features two Taylor Swift songs and one Miranda Lambert/Pistol Annies song called Run Daddy Run and if I could have downloaded that one yesterday I would have. So what I’m saying is Run Daddy Run to your iTunes store and purchase that one. I’m definitely in love with the Taylor Swift songs as well: Sound & Sound and Eyes Open.


The second album comes from 3rd runner up American Idol in the spring of 2010, Casey James. Casey definitely has a Keith Urban-esque sound, country yet has some guitar rock stuff going on as well. He co-wrote 9 of the 11 songs and is definitely an up and coming new artist in the country music biz. My favs from this album right off the bat are Let’s Don’t Call It A Night, Undone, Tough Love, Miss Your Fire.

What will you be buying today? You know what I’ll be buying *hint* Run Daddy Run *hint*.

Purses

We have some great new bags in stock from Blue Elegance. This Blue Elegance Women’s Large Rhinestone Bag is black with elaborate black and clear stud detailing on the front. This bag is huge…plenty big to haul around all your daily needs, but still with style and attitude. The bag measures 16″W x 18″H x 3″D, has a zipper closure, an outside zipper pocket plus two built in pockets and an additional zipper pocket on the inside for extra room.

We also have this Blue Elegance Women’s 3 Tone Handbag is a combo of Brown, Copper and Snake. It measures 12″W x 10″H x 3″D, has a zipper closure and an outside zipper pocket plus two built in pockets and an additional zipper pocket on the inside.

Check out of full selection of purses by Blue Elegance. And let me know which is your fav!!

Travel made easy

This week we are headed to California for Spring break. I wanted an outfit that was cute…but TSA friendly. I want to get through the checkpoint easy and quickly.



Witness Women’s Short Sleeve Side Pocket V-Neck T-Shirt with Wing Print – Grey

Levi’s ® 524 ™ Women’s Skinny Jeans – Black Pressed
Pecos Bill Women’s Cowboy Boots – Black

An easy to wear tunic tee is the perfect solution. Pair it with skinny jeans or leggings. For the ultimate easy checkpoint experience….slip on some boots.

And even when you slip your boots off, make sure you still have something on your feet. How about these Ariat Boot socks? Boots for when you aren’t wearing boots!