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Western Leaders and their Western Belt Buckles

Posted on January 31, 2008 by admin Filed Under Articles, Events, Politics | Leave a Comment

Stephen Harper, Canadian Prime Minister, and President George Bush have a cowboy connection. And, yes, I know this is another Canada-related post. My plan is to cover western fashion on a global level. Next up, boots and spurs in Belarus. Democracy in action, folks. Anyway, on the occasion of George’s 60th birthday, PM Harper ponied up to the White House bearing gifts reflecting the western heritage of both Canada and the U.S.

A CBC news column counts a limited edition Calgary brass belt buckle and a flat-brimmed RCMP Stetson among the tokens proffered. George thanked the Prime Minister by calling him “Steve”, a no-no according to Steve’s Mom.

This got me to thinking: World leaders should go by their college nicknames, as in “Angie, Sark, K Jong and I discussed global warming over beer nuts and a pint at Bullfeathers and I think we’ve reached a resolution.” Of course, they’d have to don Levi’s and western belt buckles before George would consider them allies. Frankly, I think that might make the world a better place.

Canada Goes Country

Posted on January 29, 2008 by admin Filed Under Events, Fun, Video | Leave a Comment

I consider myself a pretty well-traveled cowgirl. I’ve climbed the Eiffel Tower and swam with the fishes in Cozumel. I’ve even wailed at the Wailing Wall. But I’ve never been to Canada. When I think of our neighbors to the North the only thing that comes to mind is French speaking magicians (don’t ask) and South Park. Hence my surprise when I stumbled upon the above YouTube video on The Calgary Stampede. Canadians are country folk! Every year the entire town plus a few rodeo-loving imports gussies up in their finest cowboy hats and western belt buckles to attend the fete, wherein proud horses and angry bulls are mounted by some of the best roughriders in the world. Check out the video to feel part of the festivities and appreciate the gorgeous gold belt buckle worn by the video’s host. Whadaya’ say everyone? Calgary Stampede 2008? I’m there!

Boys Don’t Cry, They Yippi Yippi Yi

Posted on January 9, 2008 by admin Filed Under Fun, Quotes | Leave a Comment

Just for fun, thought I’d print the lyrics to ‘I Wanna Be A Cowboy’. This was the most popular song on the radio when I was in the Eighth Grade. It was playing when I danced with Joel Riddle at the Green Acres Middle School Christmas Dance. Gosh, he was cute. Anyway, it’s the silent soundtrack humming in my brain every time I put on my vintage western belt buckle. Cowboy hats off to those who remember the melody.

Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs and….Wrangler?

Posted on January 4, 2008 by admin Filed Under Articles, Fashion | Leave a Comment

That’s right. Wrangler, Army Surplus Store Standard and bastion of life-on-the-farm fashion, recently teamed up with Marc Jacobs for a western inspired line of mens and womenswear. Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorfs followed suit. Strange bedfellows, you say? Not really. Couture and Country have had a lengthy affair. A July, 2007 Vancouver Sun article cleverly chronicles its history.

Bones Star Buckles Up

Posted on January 3, 2008 by admin Filed Under Articles, Celebs, Quotes | Leave a Comment

Bones Star and former Buffy Vampire, David Boreanaz, is a fan of western belt buckles. In a recent interview he told Media Blvd Magazine “I’ve got a belt buckle that says “Cocky” on it and a note came down [from the producers] the other day that said, “They’re having problems with your belt buckle.” I said, “Well, they can have problems with my belt buckle, but I’m not taking it off.” In the end, Boreanaz’ crime-solving character was shot wearing the offending accessory: “I refused to take it off, unless they came over and took the damn belt buckle off themselves.” I’m sure there are a few gals (and guys) who wouldn’t mind volunteering for that job. Click here to view a photo of the star sporting a gorgeous silver belt buckle with a scalloped share and raised western filigree metalwork.

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