I hope y’all loved part 1 with all those yummy food choices it made me hungry just reading about them! We are currently Vegas bound now and I’m so excited to get to see everyone and see all the amazing big fashion and cheer on my friends in the rodeo!

Up on tonight’s blog we ask these amazing ladies about advice for first timers and what is a must see!! Read below to see their answers!

Question 1: What is a must have for first timers in Vegas?

Question 2: What is a must see or do in Las Vegas?

Bobbie Tryan

Question 1: Walking the Strip is a must. There is also amazing shopping,shows and food options in Vegas! 

Question 2: The rodeo if you can get tickets! I’ve been many years and it still has the best atmosphere of any rodeo I’ve ever been too.

Janzen Tew

Question 1: Epsom Salt. You will be so tired physically that having epsom salt to soak in will be a life changer. 

Question 2: Definitely go to Bellagio and seethe fountain and their Christmas display. I would also recommend walking through Planet Hollywood and the Miracle Mile Shops. 

Haley Corkill

Question 1: If it’s your first time to Vegas I would recommend investing in or bringing a comfortable ( but still stylish 😉)pair of shoes for the day. You do a lot of walking there so you can’t forget to pack for that. 

Question 2: If you have time I would recommend seeing a show!

Courtney Motes

Question 1:  Lots of EmergenC, echinacea, and or anything to help boost your immune system.

Question 2:  I would say we don’t have a whole lot of time when we are out there, but I love walking through the casinos and seeing all of the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations!!! And of course if you get a chance any of the shows are amazing!

Jessie Jarvis

Question 1: Bring comfy shoes! It doesn’t matter how cute you look if you’re walking around like a newborn calf because your feet hurt so bad from putting a million miles on them. Trust me–I have learned the hard way! 

Question 2: Although I haven’t done it myself, I’ve heard incredible things about the Highroller wheel, and it’s on my bucket list of Vegas experiences. Top Golf is always a good time! 

Mackenzie Kimbro

Question 1: Lame answer, but survival tip: VITAMIN C (I prefer the Emergen-C gummies, myself), and WATER. Both will keep you radiant and healthy through all the fun times!

Question 2: Since these tips are leading up to the NFR, you have to go to the rodeo at least once! Pretty cool to watch it all from inside the Thomas and Mack! Besides that, (and this may sound lame to some but this is one way to do Vegas)… I recommend eating your way through town! Do some digging and plan fun dining experiences that showcase the sights of Vegas! Tons of celebrity chefs have unique restaurants all over the Strip, take some extra time to walk to dinner so you can see the sights AND have a delicious meal!

Amy Ward

Question 1: Comfy shoes for day walking! Save the uncomfies for night time!

Question 2: Visit every single cowboy/NFR related trade show! I loved the RFWA Expo I felt like I was shopping my Instagram feed. 😉 I heard the Neon Boneyard is really neat to see. It’s on my to-do list this year! 

Carol Hogner

Question 1: Comfortable shoes!

Question 2: Go to at least one perf of the NFR!

Hannah Hogner

Question 1: I’m with the girls in comfy shoes and emergen-c and lots of water! I also take a power bank to charge my phone. I’m the worlds worst at keep it charged in Vegas and I have had it die on me and could find the person I was supposed to catch a ride with! (Classic Hannah moment) So to avoid problems I keep puppy charged up and ready! 😉

Question 2: Oh I’m such a sucker for Christmas so the Bellagio steals my heart every year with their Christmas display! Also I love going to the trade shows and just taking my time and meeting people!! So I recommend doing those! Haha

Hope y’all learned some new tips and things to do!! Can not wait to meet you awesome readers out there! Remember to be confident in who you are and Live In His Grace and Rock That Style!

Xo Hannah Leigh

It has been a hot minute since I have stopped to blog a little but be aware I have a bunch coming your way over the next few weeks! I could not be more excited to not only show of some amazing women and their businesses but also the upcoming 5th Annual Count Down to Vegas as well! We are definitely counting down to Vegas and I can not wait to see one of my favorite people Trisha Giles owner of Whipin Wild Rags. I had the pleasure of meeting her a couple years ago and we become instant friends as well as close sisters in Christ. I love that she is not scared to be who she is and also share not only her love for people but her love for Christ. So let’s get started and find out more about Trisha and how she started this amazing brand and business.

Photo By Denim and Velvet Marketing & Design

H: How long have you had your business? 

T: Whipin Wild Rags was started Super Bowl Sunday 2017, I remember this because Casey was working and I was home working on my sewing skills when I decided that my product was finally good enough to sell so I spent my morning listening to podcasts on how to sell on Instagram and taking pictures with my phone. I’ve left all of these gems up if you want to see our humble beginnings take a look. But I am not kidding you I chose a picture, added a few hashtags and then started requesting friends. I followed everyone I thought would be interested and sent probably a hundred DM’s the first hour until I got temporarily suspended, but an hour or so later I got a DM back. Someone wanted one on my wild rags! I am not kidding I was so happy I was literally whooping it up having a dance party all by myself in our tiny apartment. I made the wild rag, packaged it up and headed to our friend’s house to watch the game, feeling like a boss and checking my phone every 15 seconds for likes and follows. Then BOOM I a got a second and a third-order that same day. When Casey showed up and I told him and we were pumped thinking this might actually be something. I signed up for every podcast on social media marketing and got to work. I was determined to quit my job and with a little luck and God’s grace was able to leave my position 3 months later and become the crazy wild rag lady full time. Those three months taught me all about sleepless nights and hard work, I would wake up at four and get a few done before work, work all day, take orders while staying active on social media and making awesome connections, then racing home to fill orders, riding when possible and taking pictures at night. On the weekends I would take wild rags to the jackpot and Jr. Rodeos. I was that crazy personal slinging scarves out of the back of trucks. At first, I was a little uncomfortable with it but I was crushing my goal and getting closer to quitting every day and that was really motivating and was what got my business off the ground.

H: What inspires you for your designs of wild rags/twillys? 

T: Style is so unique and therefore I listen. My goal is to make Whipin a brand that is all about our customers. I read every comment / review and ask tons of questions because I really want to design prints that excite our followers. Every few months I will post a this or that type series of questions on our Instagram stories to ask our fans what they want to see more of and oh boy do they show up and provide some great feedback. The questions usually last a day or so but the information is priceless. It keeps us really connected and focused on the customer.

H: How did you come up with your brand name?  

T: In true Trisha fashion the name is a product of my awkwardness. Casey walked in the door late one night and saw me surging at the speed of light, I am sure I looked like one of those crazy cat memes when he asked: “what are you doing?” And I blurted out I’m Whipin out Wild Rags and just like that the name was born.

(Haha oh my gosh I couldn’t love that anymore, in true Trisha fashion!)

H: What or who is your biggest inspiration? 

T: Be prepared for a total nerd overload.

I consume a ton of content, I cannot tell you the last time I listened to music on the radio, If it’s not an AudioBook it’s a podcast or blog and I am so thankful for the content these leaders share with the world daily, it’s what keeps me motivated to achieve and grow in my personal life and business: Gary Vaynerchuk  / Gary Vee, Grant Cardone, Tony Robbins, Rachel Hollis, Brendon Burchard, Ashley Alderson, Warren Buffet, Kim Chan, Chet Holmes, Brene Brown, Annie Downs, Jen Sincero, Daniel Lapin, Terri Savelle Foy, and Lisa TerKeurst 

My audible Library is one of my prized possessions. There is something about surrounding yourself with the words of encouragement and motivation but also some real-life get up and do it no-nonsense truth that keeps me going even when it’s Saturday afternoon and I want to go roping but I have work to do, there is no replacement for hard work and dedication.

H: What is your favorite scripture? 

 T: Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

This scripture was encouraging for me in leaving a stable career for the unknown, a move that most people including myself thought was crazy. It has been a season that has challenged me to grow as a Christian and be the biggest blessing I could have asked for.

(That too is one of my favorites as well! )

H: What is a funny experience or story you have about owning your own business?  

T: Oh my goodness, I’ve failed my way though most everything in this business and each day has its own challenges yet there is one image that is burned into my mind when I think of funny. 

As soon as I started Whipin I knew I really wanted to make my own designs. I knew it was going to be expensive so I did a ton of research on what color, patterns, sizes, and fabrics sold best. No surprise leopard, serape and roses print were likely to all be best sellers. Eager to begin I started my hunt for a graphic designer and manufacturer. Thankfully I got a great tip and I found a manufacturer quickly. Unfortunately, I didn’t take the advice I should have when it was time to hire a graphic designer and I fell for the trap and hired the lowest bidder from overseas. News flash, people lie online… shocking I know. I was just captivated by the work this person had shown me and I thought it would be awesome to work with him on a wild rag. I also didn’t have very much to invest in this project so I thought that it would be a great idea to make one wild rag with leopard and serape, maybe a few roses and it would be an instant bestseller and we would be able to create tons of new designs within weeks. Well, after two months this is what I got back!

 

Your welcome, it’s pretty funny now but I was super stressed and overwhelmed when it happened I ugly cried for 5 minutes and felt like an idiot for wasting so much time but sister I learned how to use photoshop that day because that project was out of time and money. There is a saying do what you do best and hire the rest, which is great if you can afford to hire the best as well. I did not and now it’s pretty funny but at the time it was pretty devastating because I was planning on using that design for NFR last year and it clearly was a fail and didn’t happen. So this year will be my first year with my own original designs.

H: What is some advice you could give aspiring makers, influencers or new business owners?  

T: Comparison is the stealer of all joy, the only person you need to be better than is who you were yesterday. Do what moves you, I have recently taken up blogging on Whipin to bring awareness about issues we are facing as a community. The reasons I am telling you this is because you will get burned out and you will want to give up, sometimes you will need to adjust your vision and that’s ok, do whatever it takes but do not quit. You can make a difference if you’re willing to do something different.

H: Is there something you would like to share with the readers, it can be anything on your heart. 

T: As I am writing this one of my favorite songs came to mind and it’s a song that really spoke to my heart this season especially in times of fear and uncertainty and I feel like someone need to hear it today.

Sidewalk Prophets

“The Words I Would Say”

“Be strong in the Lord and

never give up hope.

You’re gonna do great things

I already know

God’s got his hand on you so

don’t live life in fear

forgive and forget

but don’t forget why you’re here

Take your time and pray

Thank God for each day

His love will find a way

These are the words I would say.”

Gosh Trisha thank you so much for taking time out of your very busy days to sit down and share not only your heart but you life and business with us. You are truly inspiring I know not only to me but to so many. One of my favorite things about you besides your giant heart is that you never quit. You have so much grit and grace and that truly is so very inspiring. Thank you so much for being apart of today’s blog. We all love you!

Readers I hope this blog inspires you as much as it inspires me and also gives you a chance to get to know a little more about the face behind the brand. I truly believe when you here an owner’s why and how it helps you connect with them more personally and fall in love all over again with the brand.

If you are headed to Vegas this year and the NFR be sure to stop by and tell Trisha hi! I know I will be and might even spend a little time there! So stop by and Trisha and I would love to help you style that new Whipin Wild Rag!

As always remember to live in His Grace and Rock your Style!

XO,
Hannah LeighSHOP WHIPIN WILD RAGS HERE

Oh me oh my! I am beyond excited to kick off the Graceful Glance series again! For those just joining the Living in Grace & Style Blog. The Graceful Glance interview series is where we get the opportunity to chat with the owners of some of the most amazing brands and boutiques around. We get to hear their inspiring stories about how and why they got started. So with that lets dive into this amazing interview with a brand near and dear to my heart for so many reasons.

Let me introduce you to amazing woman behind the Miss Macie Boots brand LaDane Smith. I have not had the opportunity just get to meet her in person but oh I can not wait too. She is truly so amazing! I now personally own 2 pairs of Miss Macie boots thanks to being a brand rep for Wesley’s Boutique who proudly sells Miss Macie.

Ok let’s dive into this fun interview!

H: Who or What inspired you to start Miss Macie Boots?
L:  I had the opportunity to work with Ryan Vaughn and Mr. Trainor Evans at Anderson Bean and since women boots are what I was familiar with they allowed me to create this brand for them and follow the vision and passion I had always had. 

(Wow, what an amazing opportunity! In my mind readers if you dream big and believe what God has instilled in you He will make a way for you just like He did for Miss LaDane.)

H: What inspired you to stamp scriptures on the soles of the boots?
L: My favorite part of meeting customers is to be able to share my faith and perhaps be encouraging to them.  So what a better way to be able to Love and share with women I may never meet and impart something meaningful into their lives.

(Oh this is my favorite part about these boots, just knowing that you are stand literally on the Word and trusting in Him! Walking in His Purpose! )

H: Where is your business based out of?
L: We run most everything out of my office in Colorado. The Home office is in Mercedes Texas.

(Oh 2 of my favorite place see readers remember I am just a Colorado girl now living in a Texas world! haha I was destined to love this brand!)

H: What was the name of the first boot you designed?
L: Either the U2007-01 Sedona or the U6013-01 Persuaded.

 
H: Do you have a personal favorite boot?
L: It would have to be the U6501-01 Snakin It for Fall and the U8006-01 Mercy Me for a Spring bootie.

(Ummmm, hello are y’all drooling over all these cute boots yet?)

H: How did you come up with each names of your boots and booties?
L: Guess I have to blame it on my roots!! LOL Love all the southern sayings I grew up with and thought it would make the names memorable and fun and hopefully easy to remember.

(A woman after my own heart, yes it does for sure make them easier to remember. I have a wish list of names and it is not baby names! haha!)

H: What is your favorite scripture?
L: Psalms 91:11 “ For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways” Is my favorite for the boots. 

(Which I so love and just so happened to get on my new “I Dare You” booties)

H: What is some advice you could give an aspiring maker, influencer or new business owner?
L: Never dismiss the desire that God has put into your heart. That is the seed of your purpose!!! His timing is always right. Allow him to strengthen you and mold you into your purpose and platform without frustration, bitterness or by being impatient. 

H: Is there something on your heart to share with the readers.
L:  I have had many disappointments, trials, and uncertainties along my journey. The most valuable thing I have learned is LOVE is the nourishment to everything that grows in our life. Our Family, Friends, Business, Passions, Personal growth, Financial, and Spiritual growth. All things will flourish, bloom and produce where LOVE is!!!

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13

(Mic drop right there y’all! Such a powerful statement Miss LaDane)

Readers I hope you are feeling as inspired as I am right now! Just wow and to get to know such an amazing brand and their why. I my heart is so full! Miss LaDane thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to sit down and answer some questions so we get to know you and Miss Macie just a little bit better. We are truly grateful!

So ladies and gentlemen who want to spoil your ladies now is the time to snag you a pair of Miss Macie Boots. You can click the link and search for an amazing retailer near you. Or you can also check out Wesley’s as well. (Hint: You can use my brand rep code Hannah10 at Wesley’s to save on the entire website.)

Remember always walk in YOUR purpose with His Grace & your Style!

XO 
Hannah Leigh

This collaboration with August Love Boutique has been such a blast! I absolutely love being able to find a boutique that carries clothes in my size, as well as clothes that are trendy and universal. These 2 fun pieces  from August Love Boutique can not only be worn through the seasons but they can be mixed and matched for different looks. Let’s take a closer look at this fun striped and floral top from August Love!

The answer is yes, the top part is shear with a floral design. The material of this top is nice and soft, which if you know me a soft top is always the way to go! It is definitely a top I’d wear to work.

Check It Out

I mean honestly you can not go wrong with this fabulous shirt, I was out for a day on the town with family so I went casual when I rocked it! You can pair it with dress pants or even a great dark denim trouser pant. Honestly so many options to rock with this fun top!

Next let us take a look at some fabulous Fringe! I mean what’s more fun than fringe right?!

Check it out Here

Really fringe in the wind?! Ekkk I just love it so much movement and yes I might have twirled after this shot.

All and all I found quality and affordable pieces with this fun boutique. So be sure to check out their website August Love , because you deserve something special. Also stay updated by following them on Instagram and on FaceBook .

Remember no matter what you wear be confident in who you are and walk in His Grace and Rock the Style.

XO Hannah Leigh

Happy Saturday remember life isn’t always perfect but your outfit sure can be and check out these fun outfits coming at you today!!! I am so excited to show them off! I am in love with the quality of not only the clothing but the fun fit and styles! My friend Hailey reached out to me to not to long ago about the clothing she sells. I was really excited because I think Hailey’s style is awesome and I also do love her outfits she rocks. Come to find out its is Lula Roe! Now if you have never heard of Lula Roe let me tell you it is such a fun business! They have consultants like Hailey who have fun pop up shops and live sales to buy fun and quality pieces that will last you. Also that are very fashionable and cute! Sizes range from regular to plus size! These pieces can be mixed and matched or just rocked solo.

For example this fun Cici Dress! It can be rocked 3 different ways and the styling on this dress is actually unlimited. You can dress it up for a fun night out or you dress it down and run to town (Looking oh so fabulous) or even rock it on that fun vacation. I guess there is the thing too called work or the office haha you can wear it. But we all know the others place like vacation is so much nicer to think about.

Check out the 3 different ways you can just rock the top part of this dress.

So super cute right? I am just really obviously in love with this dress. My personal favorite is wearing it on off one shoulder.

Now check out these other fun pieces from Hailey’s Style Shop!

I am crushing so hard on this like! I will be rocking it to church tomorrow for sure! Both the tank top and the cardigan styles can be found at Hailey’s! They come in a multitude of different colors! Which is awesome because that way if you love it then you have the perfect excuse to buy more than one! 😉 Right? (I mean just trying to help a girl out, haha.)

Finally this fun top that I rocked on Friday! Which I really just felt fabulous in! Not only did I like the fit but I loved the colors and overall look of the tee!

Really all the fun you can have with these pieces from Hailey’s Style Shop is limitless! The best part is Hailey is there to help you with whatever you need! She’s just pretty awesome!

You can check Hailey’s Style Shop out on Instagram by following @Haileysstyleshop or check out www.HaileyMinor.com

No matter what you do remember to be you boldly and always live in His Grace and your style!

Xo

Hannah Leigh

Photo Credit: Denim & Velvet Marketing and Design

Hello there to all my awesome readers! I am so excited for today’s interview with Lana owner of Wesley’s aka @Wesleys.Nebraska on Instagram. Lana reached out to me before she opened her awesome business and we just hit it off! Instant Friendship! Love those connections! I thought it would be fun to do a little sit down interview with Lana so y’all can get to know her and her business Wesley’s a little better!

(Catch these fun Miss Macie booties From Wesley’s)

H: Who or What inspired you to start Wesley’s?

L: I’ve always loved clothes just like most girls do! I got involved in the western wear industry about three years ago with work and traveling for a couple different companies that would set up booths at stock shows and rodeos and that helped to light the embers even more on wanting to start my own boutique. As far as who; my parents have been amazingly supportive, as well as my sister and sister-in-law that have helped here and there along the way. A very good friend of mine, Sierra Jones, who runs a side business in calligraphy and created my tags for me has been a huge encouragement since before I started as well. Finally, Dustin Davis, is honestly one of the biggest supporters of this and who always pushes me to do my best and follow the dreams and goals I have! He’s been one of the biggest encouragers for me this whole time.

One of the real inspirations behind starting Wesley’s was not only to start my own boutique and small business, but to also find name brand items that I could get to girls at lower prices. One of the biggest goals that I have for Wesley’s is to find some deals along the way that girls otherwise might not want to or have the money to spend on items right away. I love finding great deals on quality, name brand items, and I want other girls to have that same opportunity and help give that to them and save them a little bit of money here and there!

H: Did you have to seek advice before you got started or did you just go for it?

L: I did have to do some looking around as far as what I would need for supplies, a certain amount for start-up money, and other items along the way. As far as seeking other advice, I’d ordered wholesale before and had experience in that area, so I kind of just jumped after I got my ducks lined up, and went for it! There’s constantly things changing and keeping up with new items, finding deals for girls, and getting items sent out to customers. It’s all a learning process and I’m always learning new things. I love everything about this journey so far, though!

(It sure is, but that’s amazing I love that you just went for it!)

H: How did you get your boutique name?

L: I wanted something original and that had some meaning behind it for me, so I ended up going with Wesley’s; my grandpa’s and my dad’s middle name. I like different names and something that isn’t what people might expect being a boutique name. When I kept thinking about what I would name a business of my own, that was the name that first popped into my head and I liked the sound of it no matter how many other names I came up with that I might have wanted to use.

(Click Here To Wesley’s To Shop)

 H: What are your 2 favorite pieces in your store right now?

L: My two favorite pieces in my store right now are the On The Fringe booties in ruby red by Miss Macie Boots and the Anna top [a red striped top]. I love the Miss Macie boots because they’re so comfortable, and I love adding a pop of color to an outfit! The Anna top is my favorite right now because it looks so good with turquoise layered all over it, and has a chic old school look with the vertical stripes and you can dress it up or down!

H: What has been the biggest blessing about your business in your life?

L: The biggest blessing about Wesley’s so far is the freedom that it’s giving me as well as the fulfillment and excitement of starting up my own small business. God has definitely helped me all along the way in this! There have been some great people that I’ve been able to work with so far, two of whom I would say are at the top of the list are; LaDane Smith and Bethany Keller of Miss Macie Boots. Those two ladies have been so kind and encouraging along the way and were so accepting of my business proposal when I first called in to open an account with Miss Macie Boots! Another blessing would be the people that have found my boutique on either Facebook or Instagram so far and that have been so kind and great to work with and that love finding deals as much as I do!

(Check out my awesome Miss Macie Booties from Wesley’s!)

H:Do you have something on your heart that you would like to share with our readers?

L: Honestly, I’m pretty simple. My goals are to just be happy, own my business and have it grow into something that girls love shopping online to find something they love and possibly snag a few deals along the way! I stay super busy and I help out my family on our farm/ranch operation in Nebraska, I work part-time on transcription, and I’m currently seeking the corporate workforce again since finishing college. I love to stay busy and Wesley’s is helping with that and helping fill the dreams and goals I have. I know that I may not be one of the “it” girls on social media with the best photography, the most followers, or the most likes; I’m willing to work as hard as I need to for all of that though and build my way up to having a great website to give great customer service to girls looking for that new addition to their closets! I love seeing people happy and knowing that I helped give someone a little joy in finding something they love. It’s all a process and it takes money to build up to something bigger, and eventually better; I know that nothing like that happens over night, but I’m so excited for the future and seeing what else I can do with Wesley’s!

(I can not wait to see and watch you and Wesley’s grow I love your awesome boutique!)

H: Anything fun and exciting coming for Wesley’s these next few months?

L: For right now, I’m still working on bringing in more inventory, finding some sweet deals along the way to add, and also hopefully being able to add a website before the end of the year!

Lana thank you so much for sitting down with us and letting us get to know you and Wesley’s a little better! I am beyond thrilled for you and your new journey! I am personally already in love with Wesley’s and to get to know the story behind the boutique and owner makes me love it even more! If y’all haven’t yet be sure to check out Wesley’s on Facebook and Instagram! Links are below! Remember readers to always believe in yourself and your dreams, God is your biggest fan and He’s cheering you on and so am I! Keep styling in His Grace and your awesome Style!

XO,

Hannah Leigh

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