Somewear: Billy Bob’s Honky Tonk!

Oh snap!  That’s right Virginia- there is a Santa Claus and now apparently there’s a place Santa can go post Christmas blues where he can get his fill on barbeque, square dancing, bull riding, and good ole country music!  Ok, ok, ok so I guess Billy Bob’s is not some “new” place here in Texas, but it is news to me!  I hear it’s been around longer than even Merle Haggard has been alive (that’s a country pun incase you didn’t know).  Anyway, get your gasps out now, because I will be going there this Saturday night to partake in all my favorite Texas activities (note sarcasm please).  Even though this joint is way outside my comfort zone, I’m going to embrace it and dress the part (with my own southern flair- of course)!

• Tibi, Pleated Silk-Crepe Maxi Skirt, $330
• Gap, 1969 Ruffled Western Shirt, $49.95
• Express, Stack Heel Cowboy Boot, $69.90
• Suzanna Dai, Amalfi Button Earrings, $110
• Ralph Lauren, Rope Belt, $125

Rehearsal Dinner to Private Robert Earl Keen Concert

My girlfriend, Daniella, gave me quite the interesting task last week: to find a dress that
would be appropriate to wear to a fancy rehearsal dinner, but would also pair well with cowboy boots
for a private late night Robert Earl Keen concert.  I’m not what you would call a “country girl”, so
don’t even think for one second that I knew who Robert Earl Keen was or that I had any idea on how
to pair an adorably chic party dress with clunky, thick heeled cowboy boots.  However, after some
extensive research online and some folk-style serenading from my aunt and cousin I quickly got up to
speed and found the perfect ensemble for my girlfriend’s jam packed, yet fun-filled evening!

The Dress: Alice + Olivia, Melanie draped silk-crepe dress, $370

Rehearsal Dinner Look:

• Diane Von Furstenberg, Lytton Clutch, $325
• Bounkit, Lapis & Coral Drop Earrings, $375
• Pade Vavra, Gold and Platinum Plated Drusy Bracelet, $300
• Kate Spade, Lourdes Gold Metallic Lizard Snake Sandal, Sale $298
• Laura Mercier, Lip Glacé Pink Tulle, $22

Robert Earl Keen Look:

• Free People, Vintage Studded Cowboy Boots (Size 7), $148
• Pade Vavra, Indian Sunset Ring, $185
• J Weber, Yellow Gold Diamond Cowboy Hat Necklace, $738
• Blu Bijoux, Crystal Pave Cup Stud Earrings, $40
• Forever 21, Zigzag Panel Bracelet, $11
• BDG, Skinny Braided Leather Belt, $20