Fair, Fun, and Fashion

Hey Manscapers,

First of all, I would like to give you all a huge shout out for the MASSIVE response and views I've received over the last week. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive man-tastic updates every week!

This week, I was going to touch on a more 'handy' subject, (did I just elude to next week?! *gasp*) but thanks to my friend Jemme Rinard, I've decided to draw from the limited resource I have at my disposal before it is irrelevant: the Twin Falls County Fair.

Some of you may not have ever experienced the sights, sounds, smells, and savors of an American county fair, especially those in other countries, but let me tell you; you're missing out. There are fashion statements and people that come out of the woodwork that you have never seen, heard from, or been aware existed! I always feel as if I learn something new from every fair experience. Since most of you are unable to be here I thought I would share it with you. (Complete with a running commentary. You're welcome.)

*Disclaimer* If you've never experienced Country America Fashion, be prepared for plenty of Stetson cowboy hats and Wrangler jeans with cowboy boots. I've come to the realization that even though I may not endorse or succumb to certain style trends, they do exist in certain groups and I've decided to highlight one of them here. Embracing your roots and all that jazz, right? Blah blah blah...


Fashion statement for any fair #1. The baseball cap.

It doesn't matter if it's new, old, red, pink, blue, tattered or second hand. Just grab anything with a bill and shove it on your head. It doesn't matter what you wear it with because you're just keeping that bald patch from getting a sunburn anyway, right?

#2. The cowboy look.

Whether you're an avid rodeo-er or if this is your first 'rodeo' (like what I did there?) adding a hat of any type gives you bonus points. Especially if it's a Stetson style cowboy hat. The bigger the better. These hats aren't only for Texas, after all.

#3. The jeans, boots, cowboy shirt, and even VEST outfit.

Warning: this is not for the faint of heart! Once you commit to this outfit, expect people to come up to you discussing barrel racing, bull riding, mutton busting, and steers. Either be prepared for lengthy discussion or at least Wikipedia everything before hand. Props to these plaid wearing, Wrangler wrangling, boot sporting, Stetson yielding fashionist-ers of their own right. I take my *cowboy* hat off to you.

 I would just like to throw in one more picture for you to scan. Taken at the Saturday night PRCA Rodeo. Look at all of those HATS! 

 

Even yours truly brushed off a little 'plaid' to embrace the country theme at the TFC Fair. 'Blue Jeans and Country Things,' until next year. *shout out to my good friend Devon for posing with me. It's always nice to have someone to pose with.* 

And there you have it. My ode' to all things red, white, and blue. (and plaid.) Although I don't encourage all these trends on a day to day basis, I recognize that they exist and recommend that whatever you do, rock it with confidence. It is my personal opinion that 75% of looking good is feeling confident in what you're wearing. (Unless, of course, it's a track suit. Kidding! Mainly...) Remember that at all times, Manscapers!

Thank you for letting me give a tribute to small town Idaho and all that the Twin Falls County Fair has to offer. (Thanks again, Jemme for the idea!)

If you had a guest appearance in any of my covert photos, I would like to say thank you for letting me use you as an example. Especially you, Devon.

Please tune in next week for something a bit more *handy* and relevant to fashion decisions you should be making to better your life on a day-to-day basis.

As always, please comment below or email me at: manscapemonday@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions for posts, or any other feedback.

Thanks for reading and keep lookin' good!