Country Music Festival Outfits We Love

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Whether its Country Thunder, Watershed, Stage Coach, or even CMA Music Festival, you name it, country music is in the summer air! It doesn’t matter if you live and breathe country or Luke Bryan’s “Sorority Girl” is the only song on your country playlist, we all have a little room for some country. Former TSS Intern, Audree is not the author of her own blog Simply Audree Kate and she is the expert when it comes to country music festival outfits. Therefore, we asked her to give us a breakdown on the perfect pieces to snag for your next concert. Check out her suggestions below!

Outfit 1: American cowgirl outfit

Trade in your middle school jean skirt for a high-waisted acid-wash chambray skater skirt and pair it with a lace bustier or crop top. Accessorize with cute boots, a statement necklace, shades and headband.


Outfit 2: Rocker cowgirl outfit

Edgier modern outfits are a common theme in country music right now and are a great alternative for a casual look! Pair cut offs with a loose tank, cowboy hat, boots and chunky jewelry such as a cuff or a ring.


Outfit 3: Floral cowgirl outfit

My favorite country combination is a floral sundress, leather belt, and boots. Turquoise pairs nicely with every color so don’t be afraid to color block and mix prints!

For my hometown’s summer rodeo I made my outfit! I copied the skirt outline from one of my skirts, sewed the ends and added an elastic band and had a simple skater skirt in a few minutes. Next, I took 1 ½ yards or floral red fabric from a local fabric store and tied a giant bow as a bandeau on my chest. I tucked in the edges in the band and had a super cheap and cute bow bandeau!

Lace, floral and fringe are hot season trends and work perfectly for a country inspired outfit.

Holiday {Statement} Sparkle

[1] Forever 21  [2] J. Crew  [3] J. Crew  [4] Kendra Scott  [5] Kate Spade  [6] Ann Taylor  

[7] Kate Spade  [8] J. Crew Factory

A little touch of sparkle turns a holiday outfit from "good" to "GLAM".  Statement necklaces are the easiest way to transform your old outfits into something new as well.  Your favorite LBD for example?  It takes on a whole new life once you add a statement piece!  Add some pretty tights, and you're ready to jingle all the way.

Not getting fancy?  Well, that statement piece also pairs perfectly with your favorite tee, or layered over a sweater.  Add some jeans, and you've got a perfectly styled ensemble.  During the holidays, there's always time to shine!

What's your favorite way to style a statement necklace?  We would love to hear!

Pre-Fall 2013: Back to Basics

Top: Express (similar here).  Necklace: Nordstrom.  Planner: Erin Condren.

 In preparation for the semester ahead, we're putting together a few of our favorite staple items: hot pink, statement necklaces, and our trusty Erin Condren Life Planners.  Call them "basics" if you will; these items are a part of our weekly rotation.  And the planner?  Part of our daily routine!  We love how It Girl Cristina pairs a simple hot pink peplum top with a bold necklace.  It gives her shirt a whole new feel!  The same can be done with plain tees, graphic tees, and your favorite chambray button down.  Add a pair of dark denim jeans, and you've got a chic look in a snap.  

What basic items are a part of your wardrobe rotation?  Tell us below!  Oh and P.S. be sure to order your Erin Condren planner in time for Back to School season!