The American Frontier is home to a rich history of cowboys, horses, gold mining, saloons and showdowns. This history came to life in my recent photo shoot in Heber City, Utah where there is a replica city built that looks exactly like a small town in the wild west. All of these rustic buildings are fully-functional shops ranging from antique stores, to fine dining, to a pet washing store. In my case I used this area to capture the ambiance of the wild west featuring classic cowboy pieces mixed with a modern twist. The Stetson hat I’m wearing is the fanciest style cowboy hat one can find. I put a few pheasant feathers in it for an authentic look. I asked my horse-back riding instructor if his hat was a Stetson and he responded, “Nope! This is my work hat. I do have a Stetson and I only wear it when I’m going out for a night on the town. It’s my dancing hat.” After borrowing this hat from my mother-in-law I am seriously considering buying myself a Stetson hat. They retain their original western style, while giving the trendy hat scene currently going on a run for its money.
My top is from Free People and it is currently on sale for $20.00 and is available in four different colors. This plunging neckline features a tie accent, and although it isn’t a bolo tie, I think this will do! My pop of color is my turquoise necklace, which is also from Free People. Turquoise is a great color for spring and it adds so much liveliness to an otherwise monochromatic look. You can bet I will be wearing a lot of this stone and color this spring! My waxy jeans from Spanx (c/o) were the perfect pair of pants to match with this look. They have a rugged yet high fashion look and can be worn in a small town in Utah to the avenues of NYC. My boots have a western look to them and they were a must to style with my outfit. The little leather detailing and small jewel embellishments make them the perfect knock-off cowgirl boots for girls who want that style but really aren’t true cowgirls, hahaha! I like to think that all of the individual pieces in my outfit have a western inspiration with a fashionable twist. We see so much Western and even Native American-inspired style throughout runway fashion and in magazine editorials so it was so much fun trying to incorporate these trends into my outfit.
Tell me in the comments below: what do you think of western fashion? How do you incorporate this trend into your personal style? Do you have a favorite western piece?
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Ciera
April 4, 2016Ahh loved this look girlie! The western inspiration was so fun and the pictures look fabulous! I love your braids and how you incorporated turquoise (my favorite color!)
xoxo, CiCi
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tayloraube
April 4, 2016I love turquoise and it really is such a beautiful color. Thank you for your comment!
Courtney Bentley
April 4, 2016Love the glasses and top!! This outfit just screams brunch!! Thanks for sharing xo C
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank you love!
Ariel
April 4, 2016This was suuuch a cool post!! You look amazing in every shot!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the outfit details! your shirt is a total steal!! You totally killed it!! I had as much fun reading it, as I did viewing your awesome pictures!!
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank you Ariel for your sweet comment. I had so much fun during this shoot, the location was everything!
Samantha
April 4, 2016I love it Taylor! You look great- and that top is a great find!!
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank girl – it’s a killer steal for only $20!
Kait Elizabeth
April 4, 2016This is such a fun shoot!!! Your legs look a mile long, and I love the pigtails so much. Hugs, Kait
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tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thanks Kait! I had such a fun time with my fiancé shooting this look. He was getting very creative with it, haha!
barbara.aube@gmail.com
April 4, 2016awesome pics … love that look … that top is a steal for $20 !!!
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank you very much! I was stoked to get it on sale for 20 bucks!
laura
April 4, 2016Wow! That’s a great hat <3 You look stunning with those braids
Xx
Laura | http://www.twentyteenz.com
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank you! This hat is such a classic piece and I can’t want to buy my own one day <3
Samantha
April 4, 2016This photoshoot is simply gorg – I love how you styled this look xoxo Samantha
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank you girlie!
Marie
April 4, 2016Such a beautiful look !
Kisses
Marie
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sue
April 4, 2016Beautiful photos love the blouse, shoes the whole look very nice.
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Sue! Thank you very much for your sweet comment
Kim
April 4, 2016Location, Location, Location. Loved this wild west shoot. So authentic. Loved the plunging neck line on your shirt. Your boots are fantastical as well as the sunglasses. Are those your spanx jeans? If so I Love. Your fishtail braids were the perfect do for that hat.
tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thanks Kim! I’m hoping to make it out to Cape Cod this summer <3 Miss you!
Sovanny
April 4, 2016Such a cool place for a photoshoot and you look incredibel. Definitely love the whole western vibes.
Sovanny x
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tayloraube
April 4, 2016Thank you! I had a lot of fun with this shoot!
Mariam
April 4, 2016Taylor,
you totally rock the wild west look! I think you’d love my saloon photos from a photo shoot I did a long long time ago as a teenager! You could totally rock a historical wild west look too – especially with the wild west corsets (or the ones that go on your waist). Free people has some great boho choices! What a great setting too!
Always so gorgeous!!
xo Mariam
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tayloraube
April 4, 2016I’ve totally taken those family photos when everyone gets dressed up in crazy wester garb. It was in Canada too LOL!!! I would totally do it again if I can find another place that has it. So much fun! I loved this comment, thanks for stopping by.
janna
April 4, 2016taylor–YEEEEE HAWWWWW!! ok, you know i had to open like that bc i am from texas babe; but my oh my. you always amaze me with your outfits. creativity, and photography!! amazing job love. and yep, Stetson is the only hat to buy girl!! the turq jewelry, black, the feathers on that hat, everything goes perfect. another one for the books! xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
tayloraube
April 4, 2016I’m glad my favorite Texas gal approves of this look, hahaha! Thanks so much for the love!
Chelsea
April 4, 2016You look amazing! And I like the badda** straight face, too! Work it girl. P.S. you look like you are straight out of a fashion magazine!!
tayloraube
April 4, 2016That is so nice of you to say! I’m always inspired by high fashion so that’s why I try and go above and beyond with my outfit shoots. I love photo shoots maybe a little too much.
Gail
April 5, 2016Hey Taylor, I love it all. The top, the jeans, the boots – and the braids just tie it all together! Your photos are amazing as usual. I love this western-inspired theme! Great post girl! Xoxo
tayloraube
April 5, 2016It was such a fun and creative shoot! I loved playing cowgirl in these scene. Thank you for stopping by!
candice
April 5, 2016You are such a natural beauty!!! Loving the top and your braids, of course!!
XOX
Candice
http://www.candicestubblefield.com
tayloraube
April 5, 2016Coming from the braid queen herself, that means so much to me!
tara
April 5, 2016What a great post! So much fun to read! This totally reminds me of Chiara Ferragni!
Xo, Tara
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tayloraube
April 5, 2016What a great compliment! Thank you so much
pear
April 5, 2016Gorgeous photos! Love your top and the pop of turquoise. Such a great combo!
XO
StyleByPear
tayloraube
April 5, 2016Thank you! I’ve got turquoise fever right now and I want all the pretty jewelry hahah!
Bernadette
April 5, 2016Great pictures! I want to go visit that town now!
Jen
April 5, 2016You seriously make high fashion look SO wearable and effortless! I am beyond obsessed and your photos are always so inspiring!!! Thank you so much for sharing love! xoxo
Jen | MrsJenFrick.com
tayloraube
April 5, 2016Hey Jen! Thank you so much. I’m glad you could find inspiration through my blog!
taislany
April 5, 2016Dang girl! Love this outfit!
Kisses,
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Krisztina Williams
April 5, 2016This is amazing!! I love the look and the styling. And the shots are just so perfect. At first glance, I didn’t know it was a Free People top and I thought, “This reminds me of a Free People shoot” so clearly you nailed it!
~Krisztina
http://www.krisztinawilliams.com
Ruthie
April 5, 2016I seriously am at a loss for words! This is such an awesome shoot! The location, the style, the photography…. fabulous!! I love that you take riding lessons and like to dance!! Loved learning more about you!! xo
tayloraube
April 6, 2016The location was so on point that I couldn’t help myself! Thank you Ruthie
Toba
April 6, 2016ahhh taylor you are slaying it! you should be a model with your face and features! i think i am going ahead and buying this shirt it looks super comfy yet fancy.
much love girl
toby
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tayloraube
April 6, 2016Hey Toby, thanks for your comment! The top is very comfy. I totally recommend buying it, especially since it’s on super sale!
Krista
April 6, 2016This shoot location is amazing! I am obsessed with your beautiful thick amazing braids – you rock that shit girl.
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
tayloraube
April 6, 2016Thank you! I’m trying to braid and style my hair in more creative ways for my shoots
Alanna
April 6, 2016Amazing photos and thanks for your share
tayloraube
April 6, 2016Thank you so much!
jordan
April 6, 2016LOVING THIS LOOK! !!! How can you pull off so many chic styles everyday!? The turquoise choker is amazing, and the tie front top is just perfect on you!
xx | jordan taylor | petiteMODERN
tayloraube
April 6, 2016Thank you! It took a lot of confidence to wear this look because one wrong turn and this top shows a little too much action haha. Otherwise it’s a very comfy and cute top, I definitely agree that it’s chic!
Konstantina
April 6, 2016LOVE this boho look on you
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Roselyn
April 6, 2016Girl…you are a total babe with a capital B-A-B-E!!! Love this shoot so much!! Xo, Roselyn
tayloraube
April 6, 2016You are too! Thanks Roselyn
Agnes
April 6, 2016You have the structures of a top model and I love the wild wild west vibes!
Agnes x
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Yulia
April 8, 2016I must say that you found a perfect location to shoot a Western-inspried outfit!:) You are totally rocking it, btw. I don’t think I would pull off this outfit as good as you did:) But if I were to add something western to my closet, I would probably start with a similar hat; there is something really cool and interesting about it.
Yuliannova
tayloraube
April 8, 2016Thank you so much! This location is everything and adds so much spirit and ambiance to the shoot. Thanks so much for your comment. And I totally think you need a Stetson hat
Mindy
April 8, 2016What a fun shoot Taylor! Love your creativity with this one, and you look amazing of course!
<3, Mindy N.
http://www.threadsnbreads.com
tayloraube
April 9, 2016Thank you! I had so much fun with this shoot <3
Jenna at Boston Chic Party
April 10, 2016Total babe alert!!! This top looks stunning on you- I love it! Your fiancé did an amazing job with these pics too- tell him he is going to be hired full time ;).
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party
tayloraube
April 10, 2016Thank you! This is so sweet!
Carmen
April 15, 2016A Free People sale is the best thing ever. You look simply stunning. :]
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tayloraube
April 15, 2016Thank you so much! Free People is the best
Yuliya
April 16, 2016Loving the photography and this country outfit x
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tayloraube
April 16, 2016Thank you so much! Isn’t it beautiful out in Utah?
Anna
April 16, 2016Love the photos! So fun. The waxed denim is to die for.
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
tayloraube
April 16, 2016Can you believe they are by Spanx?! I love them they are so chic.
Kathryn
April 18, 2016Oh I love this look! Especially the necklace.
xx Kathryn
http://www.chicandshimmer.com
tayloraube
April 18, 2016Thanks love!
west coast wives
April 25, 2016Love this styling. That shirt is seemingly simple but with that deep V it makes it really sexy and special. THose sunglasses are my FAVE!
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Nicole
April 25, 2016I can even begin to tell you how much I love this post. You hair is awesome! So jelly of the length! lol
tayloraube
April 25, 2016I’m definitely due for a haircut but only about 5 inches. I love my long hair. Thanks so much for stopping by