The only thing more badass than a tough lady is a tough lady who embraces her femininity.
Since moving out here, I’ve come across a surprising amount of women who take good care of themselves, appreciate a good coat or mascara or red nail polish and put the effort into looking nice. Not exactly what you would expect, right?
Curling irons, perfume, lip gloss and all of the usual suspects are all part of the regular routine for these women in the morning. No, these girls aren’t getting ready for a day of photocopying and sexing up the high-rise office – these women are heading out to spend a day roping in the branding pen, sorting, or riding big circles on the range beside their male coworkers and counterparts.
In my book, there is nothing more awesome than a woman with pearl earrings and glossy red lips spreading into a devilish smile as she double-hocks a runaway calf before the boys can even get their ropes down.
I’ll be the first to admit that I am a girly girl. Quietly so, but still. I would also like to point out that I am not, though I work in a lodge, an “indoor girl.” I can appreciate glitter as much as grime under my fingernails.
I’ve taken a lot of crap for this, as there still seems to be people out there who don’t see how a woman can be both fabulous AND tough. For example, I got a custom-made pair of armitas a few months ago – they have a slightly obnoxious amount of hot pink in them. Apparently, this is a problem.
A male coworker (who is also a friend) of mine looked at them and asked me if they were a joke. A joke? No. I take my hot pink (and purple) pretty seriously. I’m also not joking when I head out for a day of work with cowboys and keep up for a 10-hour day of driving cattle, long-trotting and turning back calves.
Ladies (and gentlemen) out there… what’s your take on this topic?
Cattle, cow dogs and quarter horses. I’d say being a woman offers a pretty awesome view.
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Preach it cowgirl! <3
Thanks a bunch – I love your blog as well and am looking forward to giving it a read!
Absolutely awesome, you go cowgirl. I am a fan
Thank you!
Amen! Couldn’t agree with you more!
I think a woman at her best is one who takes pride in her appearance and shows some guts. Who says pretty girls can’t hang?
Great post! ~ Mindy
Thank you, Mindy! I love your site so much… I need to just commit and choose one of those beautiful cuffs already!
Thank you so much! I love them too but then again, I’m a little biased and LOVE all my Mom’s leather work. Let me know when you are ready and we will get you something amazing worked out! New BUCKAROOGIRL Cuffs coming soon! I’m so excited about them
I was a total tomboy growing up, bit of a punk/gothy-ish through some years. After starting working in the beef industry I have started to come to absolutely admire those women who rock the pink wild rags and touches of femininity. Although I think some cowboys will always have more color on their shirts than me, I say you ROCK THOSE ARMITAS!
(side note: my cowboy just made two pairs with pink and hearts on them for our friends’ twin daughters. You cowgals are a force to be reckoned with!)
I DO rock them… it’s all I can do to not wear them to the grocery store and out in “society.”
Thanks for the read and the comment – how true is it that, no matter how flashy one lady might be, there is a cowboy out there somewhere who has a little bit more sparkle going on? Too funny…