Give the cowgirl in your life something she's sure to enjoy.
As with any gift search, finding the right present for the western girl in your life depends on knowing her personality and interests. Avoid hokey gifts that imply cowgirls are unsophisticated or tacky and choose current styles if you're giving a gift of jewelry or clothing. You already know she's a cowgirl at heart, so find something to celebrate that aspect of her; have fun searching for something related to horses or country living that is still understated and classy.
Cowgirl Fashion Gifts
Cowboy hats and boots are likely already in your cowgirl's wardrobe, so dig a little deeper to find something she will love wearing. Accessories with just a touch of country style are fashionable and widely available; look for purses with fringed edges, suede or leather gloves and bandana-style scarves. Pencil skirts and short denim jackets also invoke cowgirl connotations, while remaining trendy and chic.
Cowgirl Books
The western lady in your life may already have all the fringed vests and boots her closet can hold, so go for a less obvious gift like a book celebrating women with interests similar to her own. She might enjoy westerns or novels about horses, but also look into books like Cowgirls: Women of the West, by Teresa Jordan, or The Cowgirl Way: Hats off to America's Women of the West, by Holly George-Warren, which are historically accurate accounts of the lives of women of the Old West. For the domestically inclined western woman, give The Cowgirl's Cookbook: Recipes for Your Home on the Range, by Jill Charlotte Stanford, a collection of hearty recipes.
Cowgirl Music Gifts
Music is a big part of a cowgirl's persona, and the modern cowgirl is generally associated with country-western music. Get her a copy of the newest young country genre CD, make her a mixed CD of country favorites or go for something out of the ordinary like the folk/rock genre that is newly emerging. Alternatively, if your cowgirl is a diva, too, get her a copy of a karaoke video game so she can sing along with her favorites.
Horse Gifts
A cowgirl isn't a cowgirl without a love of horses, so consider what horse paraphernalia is lacking in her collection. Give her a pendant shaped like a horse or a belt buckle with the head of a stallion on it. Combine another of her interests with horse paraphernalia; for instance, if she enjoys writing, get her a journal or stationary with horses on it, or if she loves scrap booking, buy her some horse stamps and scrapbook pages.
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