Prairie Girl (Part 1 of 4)

Here is part one of my recent "Praire Girl" photo shoot.  The oufits I selected were part prairie and part cowgirl.  The location was absolutely gorgeous as you will see.  My favorite of the four outfits was this FABULOUS fringed, leather jacket.

 
Credits:Photographer - Kara Jo Eaton, Hair - Lauren Mahon, Styling and Makeup - Lisa Byrd Thomas, Model - Alexis of ETA, Location - Cranesfield Farm, Williston, TN

A visit from one of the farmhands!

   

Gunne Sax for Great Hippie and Boho Inspiration

Gunne Sax, the clothing label founded in the 1960's and bought by Jessica McClintock in 1969, is often associated with the 1970's fashion trend known as "prairie-revival."  This popular 70's style incorporated pinafores, gingham and calico which was reminiscent of early American pioneer fashions.  Today these beautiful, feminine dresses, blouses, and skirts translate into great hippie and boho inspiration.   Below is a photo I styled several years ago using a Gunne Sax dress.  Following are some Gunne Sax and similar items on sale at etsy.com. 

Photo by Dirk Olsen, styled by Lisa Byrd Thomas
This Gunne Sax dress on sale at www.etsy.com/shop/MacalistaireAt1850

www.etsy.com/shop/GravelGhostVintage
Gunne Sax Dress

www.etsy.com/shop/PomegranateVintage
Gunne Sax Dress

www.etsy.com/shop/thedustpeddler
Gunne Sax Dress

Gunne Sax Skirt
www.etsy.cm/shop/ladystrange
Golden Elephant Vintage

Gunne Sax Blouse  Note the mutton leg sleeve.
www.etsy.com/shop/hipfashionstylist

This dress is not from Gunne Sax, but is of the same era and style.
www.etsy.com/shop/hipfashionstylist

       Another popular style that Gunne Sax revived was a medieval "renaissance" look.

www.etsy.com/shop/oldage
Gunne Sax Dress

www.etsy.com/shop/fifisfinds
Gunne Sax Dress

www.etsy.com/shop/ragsfeathers
Gunne Sax Dress

First Photo Credits:  Photographer, Dirk Olsen; Stylist, Lisa Byrd Thomas; Makeup and Hair, Shelby Willis;  Model, Megan Thorne.