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FASHION

Style Feature // Squash Blossom

A Rosy Outlook Blog // Squash Blossom

One of the most impressive pieces of Southwestern Native American jewelry has made its way into the spotlight again as a staple in any bohemian or southwest style wardrobe. This accessory has made an appearance in numerous photoshoots and editorial layouts. As well as a key statement in Leah Hoff's Nashville Wedding (pictured above, link below)-- wouldn't you love investing in a signature item like the squash blossom, instead of a bridesmaid dress?! We think yes!

A Rosy Outlook Blog // Squash Blossom Necklace
A Rosy Outlook  Blog // Squash Blossom
A Rosy Outlook Blog // Squash Blossom
A Rosy Outlook Blog // Squash Blossom
Turquoise is closely associated with Navajo jewelry, but it was not until 1880 that the first turquoise was known to be set in silver. Turquoise became much more readily available in ensuing decades. Coral and other semi-precious stones came into common use around 1900.

One of the most important forms of Navajo and Southwestern Native American jewelry, is the Squash Blossom Necklace. Most are made of a string of plain round silver beads, interspersed with more stylized “squash blossoms”, and feature a pendant, or “naja”, hung from the center of the strand. The squash blossom beads are copied from the buttons which held together the pants worn by the Spanish, and later, Mexican caballeros. These buttons represent - and are modeled after - pomegranates. Their identification as “squash blossoms”, which they closely resemble, is an understandable, and often repeated, error. The naja, which resembles an upside-down horse shoe, completes the design. Their origin can be found a continent, and several hundred years away, as a traditional part of Spanish horse halters.
— Native American Jewelry Wiki Page
A Rosy Outlook Blog // Squash Blossom

Photo Sources: 1 The Lane // 2  Sweet & Spark // 3 SRTA-PEPIS // 4 Imogene + Willie // 5 Spell // 6 SRTA-PEPIS // 7 Spell // 8 District of Chic // 9 This Beadiful World

FASHION

Style Feature // Bandana

This Cowboy essential has been upgraded to a boho cowgirl accessory. From the paisley-printed kerchief it was in the good ol' days with cowboys using it to wipe their brow after a day of hard work; it has been renewed into statement prints and upcycled into new must have items.  A signature look from non-other than classic cowboy greats like John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Sam Elliot, Clint Eastwood, and from Lonesome Dove, Robert Duvall and (Born & Raised Texan) Tommy Lee Jones (pictured below). It is now seen in collections by Free People, Adidas, Spell, Madewell, and countless others. 

A Rosy Outlook Blog // Bandana // Boho Cowgirl
When designing this season’s hand-drawn Gypsiana print we looked to the ultimate boho-cowgirl accessory “the bandana” for printspo. It pops in ‘bandana red’, warm pepper hues and seagreen turquoise.
— Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Bandana Clutch They All Hate Us // Lonesome Dove Inspiration Red Branch Media // Bandana Pretty Designs // Gypsiana Shirt Dress and Bloomers Spell // Upcycled Bandana Levis Jackets Stash Style  // Bandana Weekend Bag Forestbound  //Army Jacket and Pink Bandana Bliss and Mischief