10 Ways to Style Cowboy Booties (+ Country Outfitters Giveaway!)

Just shy of a year ago, we were overwhelmed when we found out just how much you guys swoon over cowboy boots! It’s no secret that we’ve got country roots here at Brit HQ, and we love us a good pair of boots. That’s why when the awesome folks at Country Outfitters approached us to do another giveaway, we jumped quickly on board! This time, instead of going for the traditional boots, it’s all about the short boots, or booties as we like to call ’em.

10 Ways to Style

Frye Deborah Short Boot in Camel. Oh, and about that giveaway? Country Outfitters has teamed up with Brit + Co. to give one of you lucky readers a $150 gift card towards scoring your own pair of boots. More details below!

For this look, we’re all about two-tone denim. We’ve got dark jeans on the bottom with a light vest on top. The coolest part of the vest? It has a ruffly little skirt type thing that hangs off of it – it’s great for adding a bit of femininity to a denim look.

These booties can totally hit the club! We love the contrast of the graphic print of the dress with the naturally weathered leather texture of the boots.

A t-shirt and jeans outfit doesn’t mean white on top and blue on the bottom. Go for bright red pants with a cheeky t-shirt and call it a day. And yes, that t-shirt does say “CO.” ;)

Who says you can’t rock a pair of cowboy boots at the office? Not us! And you can even rock ’em with a high waisted pencil skirt. Just make sure you’ve got a belt or something to tie the whole look together.

This outfit screams summer with the bright turquoise top, white leather mini (with laser cut designs!), and a comfy pair of booties. It’s also the perfect combo for a day-to-night ensemble.

The high low trend is a pair of booties’ best friend. We love the mixture of animal print patterns and beaded details on this look. It’s definitely got a dressed-up boho vibe.

Yep, prepsters can rock a pair of cowboy boots too. The aviators are timeless, and the stripes are always in style.

We’re going for a slightly more traditional country vibe with this one, but with a braided headband to add a hip touch to the whole look.

Who knew dressing in the comfiest clothes ever could look so smokin’? Throw a crocheted vest over a tank with a loose pair of harem or beach pants, and you’ll be the queen of the sand.

Last, a look straight off the streets of New York. You can never go wrong with all black.

Now, what about that contest? Country Outfitters is giving away a gift card for $150 to one lucky Brit + Co. fan!!

Here’s how to enter the giveaway: All you have to do is submit your email address in the form below and you’ll be entered to win.

Submitting your email address also means you’ll be subscribing to the Brit + Co. newsletter (if you’re not already subscribed) and the Country Outfitters newsletter.

This giveaway closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 4th. As always, the winner will be chosen at random. Full contest terms here.

If you have any questions about this giveaway or just want to say hello, give us a shout in the comments below or come find us on Twitter.

IDK about you, but I love getting cozy on a chilly fall day — and I especially love getting cozy with a bunch of goodies I scored for free! Suddenly that blanket feels extra snuggly if it was a gift, doesn't it? All jokes aside, you can actually win a LOT of amazing stuff in our Cozy Gatherings Giveaway! From what you wear to the air you breathe, we're here to help you embrace the cozy lifestyle to the fullest. Read on to check out what you can win!

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  • $400 Bloomist Gift Card
  • $350 Visa Gift Card
  • $312 L'Occitane Package
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Natural, woodsy, warm decor can really add a cozy vibe to your space. Since redecorating can be expensive, sign up for this giveaway to get a chance to win a $400 Bloomist gift card. You'll be able to snag some stunning seasonal decor that'll make your favorite room shine.

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Seriously, sign up for the Cozy Gatherings Giveaway ASAP — you'll thank me later!

Colleen Hoover stans, listen up! While the announcement that Anne Hathaway would lead CoHo's Verity movie broke the Brit + Co group chat, it has nothing on the announcement that was made today: she'll be joined by the one and only Dakota Johnson. And we freaked out. Dakota is a master at intrigue and suspense, and I can't think of anyone else who'd be able to draw us into the story like she will.

Verity follows it-girl author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and her husband Jeremy, who hire Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) to finish the remaining books in Verity's series. But as Lowen starts to take a closer look at their lives, she comes to the horrifying realization that not all is as it seems. While It Ends With Us is Colleen Hoover's most popular and widely-known title, Verity is regarded as one of the wildest — and I'm sure the movie is going to be the same.

You already know Anne Hathaway, meet the rest of the Verity cast before the movie premieres!

1. Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford

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The Princess Diaries' Anne Hathaway leads the new movie as Verity Crawford, author, wife, and (apparently) secret keeper.

2. Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh

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Dakota Johnson stars as Lowen Ashleigh, a down-on-her-luck writer who's confident working for Verity is her big break.

The actress is also starring in Celine Song's upcoming rom-com Materialists, and told Brit + Co just how much she loved working with "big idiots" Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.

3. Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford

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We'll also see Trap's Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford, Verity's husband.

The Verity movie isn't the only Colleen Hoover book adaptation in the works! Read up on the latest news on Regretting You, starring Allison Williams and McKenna Grace.

Your living room is sacred — a central point for deep conversations, couch-side meals, the big game, you name it. It's a happy place, and how you decorate it can make all the difference in the world. With a fantastic sofa, a cute coffee table, rugs, and some other solid home decor choices, you can liven up a room that's meant for just that — living.

The Summer Sofa Sweepstakes are here to help you give your living room a well-deserved refresh this year! By entering for a chance to win, you could add almost $5,000 worth of furniture and decorations to your space. Check out the incredible prizes from Couch.com, Brit + Co, BlendJet, Experience Life, Honeymoons.com, and James+James below!

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Score this $2,000 couch from Couch.com in whichever color you choose! A couch is the centerpiece of your living room, bringing your friends and family together for game night, a movie marathon, or a laugh. This is the best way to refresh your most-frequented space!

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This James + James coffee table (valued at $1,950) is so cute and so perfect for curating the perfect living room vibes! Whether you're putting some flowers on it or eating your couch-side dinner on it, this is big enough for all your needs. Plus, the modern design is versatile enough to fit into any living room!

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We had to throw this in, because you'll need something fabulous to put on that new coffee table! This subscription (valued at $44.95) is perfect for a nice leisurely read in your newly refreshed room.

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Honeymoons.com is here to help you get a new area rug with this $500 gift card! Rugs aren't cheap, and this is gonna help you snag something really special.

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You know we live for home decor and accessories at Brit + Co, so we're here to help give your space that je ne sais quoi with this gift card! Whether you're adding new lamps or wall art, we just know you're gonna spruce up your space in style!

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Sign up for a chance to win the Summer Sofa Sweepstakes right here! Good luck!

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives totally dominated the reality TV space in 2024 — and season 2 is will be here before you know it. The show premiered on the Hulu on September 6, and quickly became the year's most-watched unscripted season premiere. Well, MomTok watchers: drop everything (except your phones) because Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt just teased a crazy season 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Here's what Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt said about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2.

Taylor Frankie Paul & Whitney Leavitt say season 2 is "better" than the first.

"With the second season, you're having conversations constantly with your peers and sitting in your interviews or confessionals where they're constantly asking you questions about yourself and about a scenario. It can be very therapeutic," Whitney Leavitt tells People.

Taylor Frankie Paul admits she has some nerves around filming season 2, considering they're not in total creative control. "It's exciting but I guess I'm always a bit nervous," she says. "We're used to making content that we can control and edit and we don't have control with this. It's nerve-wracking going into it knowing that what happens isn't exactly how the edit might make it look."

"But I do think this one is going to be just as good, if not better, than our first season," she continues. "So far, I think everything has been so fun and entertaining to experience for myself."

And one detail we'll see from both ladies in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 are their new babies! Taylor Frankie Paul had her third baby Ever on March 19, 2024, and Whitney Leavitt gave birth to her third baby Billy on October 24, 2024.

"It was a beautiful moment that you'll see more of in season 2. I'm so thankful for him," Taylor says.

And they're still getting used to their 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' fame!

Despite their cult followings on social media, both women admit they're still getting used to their fame in the TV space, and how wildly successful the first season was. Taylor says she's "at a loss for words sometimes."

"I remember thinking, 'This will do okay. It should do well, given that we all have a story that people haven't heard about, and all of us do have a following," she adds. "I didn't know the extent of how well it was going to do, so it was shocking as it happened."

And it wouldn't be a show about MomTok without some surprising DM's! "The people that are in your messages reaching out, just unexpected people that you have fangirled over, we've all fangirled over," Taylor continues. "So that was really cool to see. And sometimes I just forget that people are out there watching it. It's a nationwide thing. To this day, I still don't think I even realize it, to be honest."

Maybe season 2 will reveal who's sliding in their DM's. 👀

Have you seen all of this month's incredible December TV shows? They make for the perfect weekend watch.

If there’s one recipe you 100 percent need to crank out some seriously festive Christmas dessert ideas, it’s the classic, basic sugar cookie. Some of the most intricately ordained, masterpiece cookies (like pink Christmas decorations, jolly reindeer, and llamas) begin with a simple foundation. Let’s start with this recipe we love for a vanilla-bean-speckled version that’s sure to hold its own under all that royal icing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (room temperature + cubed)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups flour

Directions

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add vanilla bean and egg. Mix until just incorporated. Stop mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Gradually add flour (you may not need the full three cups), and mix until dough forms and pulls away from the bowl. Divide dough into two even discs and wrap in cling wrap, then refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.

When ready to roll dough, pre-heat oven to 350°F and line baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Using a rolling pin, roll cookie dough between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/4-inch in thickness, and use cookie cutters to cut out cookie shapes.

Transfer cookies to a baking tray using a lightly floured spatula. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before baking.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or when edges begin to brown. The time will be dependent on size and thickness of cookies.

Allow to cool on tray until warm to touch, then transfer onto a wire cooling rackbefore decorating.

Decorate your easy Christmas cookies to you and your family's liking!

Check out our baking and cooking classes for more recipes to make at home!

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See our ‘Grammable Holiday Cookie Guide.

Recipe via Vickie Liu; photos via Brittany Griffin/Brit + Co