SILO HILL FARM: TOTAL COUTURE TUESDAY!

I'm a farm girl.  Haven't always been one.  I was a city girl, growing up just outside Chicago.  I was a mountain girl, living in a log cabin in Montana.  But now, I'm a farm girl, living in rural Missouri.

 I know how to dress up....really I do!  I've even been to a Presidential inaugural ball in Washington D.C..  I once dined with a Saudi Arabian Prince and his entourage (and let me tell you, they really do have an entourage).  But my happiest days are my days here on the farm.  Notice I didn't say my dressiest days!!  The farm girl look is not for everyone, but if you want to "get the look" I'm sharing my secrets today!

 I say goodbye to my fingernails just about this time every spring and I don't see them again until about November, because my hands spend their spring,summer and fall in these...

I cannot overstress the need for a good pair of work gloves in suede!  Have some fun with these and get a pair that has some brightly colored canvas print trim!

I'm old enough to have had a job or two that had dress codes of dresses, skirts and heels...yes, heels.  I've had me some dandy ones too.   Possibly even bordering on hooker heels.  But these days, my shoes are looking more like this...

 Muck shoes are a must for farm girls.  In the winter...Wellingtons are the height of fashion, but right now, it's Mucks because you never know what you might step in and caring for these is simply a matter of hosing them down.  Try that with your Bandolino's.

I love a good purse, really I do.  My everyday purse is a Bagallini, I love them so much I have 2 of them.  They were invented by a stewardess and they can hold everything.  But around the farm, I use this....

 It's custom made and holds tools, first-aid, water, poison, bug spray, a pistol, some chain, rope, and my cell phone.  Try fitting that stuff in your Louis Vuitton handbag. 

Let's talk hair accessories for just a minute.  Most days, it's this....

 It keeps the ticks from falling from the branches into my hair.  It also keeps my scalp from getting fried and my face from getting burned.  Can your headband do that?  Thought not.

But, the quintessential couture for a farm girl would be these....

 Really...pockets for everything you might need as well as some lengthy protection for your legs from snakes, tics and spiders, not to mention a thorn bush or two.  Do not skimp on these girls.  Go straight to your farm supply store and only look at the ones that have either the words "Key" or "Carhartt" on them.  If you go for a cheaper knock-off.....well...people will talk.

Now your going to need a shirt...something long sleeved to protect your arms from scratchy brush, poison ivy and flying wood chips.  I recommend something that really says who you are....

If it happens to match your hat, with accent colors that also are in tune with your gloves...well you're well on your way to that runway look! 
Now, let's talk about accessorizing this great outfit.  After all, our ability to accessorize is what sets us apart from the beasts.  Often, a simple accessory will be all you need to draw the eye to your couture.  Something with a brightly colored handle will be enough on most days...

Sometimes you want to bring out the big guns, something that really makes a statement, with a handle color that matches your gloves....

If "soft and sexy" is your look...then just stick with the basics, something with a classic black handle that's sleek and slim....

When I get all dressed up in farm girl style...my sporty, sexy vehicle of choice is this.....

 You cannot beat a four-wheeler for escaping paparazzi in a flash and believe me when I say...with the farm girl look, you'll certainly be drawing their attention!

So there you have it...Total Couture...Farm Girl Style.  Trust me when I say this is a widely accepted look here in the midwest.  It's not just for the farm either girls, oh no, you'll feel right at home at the local mill, co-op, or farm supply store when you're sporting this all-together look!  When you run into some of your peeps in those places, just flash 'em your sign......they'll know.

Whew....bringing you all up to speed on farm girl couture has made me tired.

I'm not sure I'll have the energy to give you some tips on getting ready for the Cattlemen's Ball.  What?  You didn't get an invitation?  Oh, I'm so sorry....I told you not to wear those knock-off overalls.  Tsk..tsk.        

If you possess the ability to poke a little fun at yourself, write up a post about your everyday outfit, and come back anytime this week and link it up here or at any of the awesome blogs listed below.  If you're not that bold (or value your reputation), just stop back and enjoy reading a few posts from some great bloggers with an awesome sense of humor!

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