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Wednesday, I went to town. I don’t do that often – every three to eight weeks. Yes, I said eight.

I had to take a bull to the sale barn, Avie to the vet to get blood drawn for a pesky, Coggins Test, and I needed to get him two health certificates for some upcoming barrel races.

While I was there I visited the western store in town. I’ve never been there before and have meant to get in there countless times, but I never actually make it.

I may have spent some money on a beautiful, made-in-South-Dakota, by hand, purse. I’ve never owned a bag this gorgeous before, people. And before we go any farther, let me say, that Kelly (of Kelly’s Cowgirl Creations and K bar J Leather) has no idea who I am – I don’t think anyway! I just feel the need to share this amazing find with all of you because I have to support the other artists in the state of South Dakota!

So without further ado, let’s take a look, shall we?

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

 Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

One side is covered in cowhide under the fringe; both ends are done in cowhide. The red handle with dots really sets it off. 

 

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

 

The other side is done in red leather. It’s so soft and supple. I just want to hug it. Have you ever wanted to hug a handbag? Please tell me I’m not alone. 

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

This particular bag only has one inside pocket, but rumor has it you can have her sew in a hidden compartment if you’re a cowgirl that likes to pack heat! 

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

 

Seriously, What is NOT to love about this bag? I’m pretty sure she needs to make me one just like it in black and turquoise. Who thinks that’s a great idea? Raise your hand! 

I totally justified the purchase by telling myself that a week from today is my birthday!  Plus, we’re headed to Nashville on Saturday for a mini-vacay, so I figured it’d look really cute traveling from bar to bar while I listen to live music, right? 

Kelly's Cowgirl Classics, K bar J Leather Company, south dakota, south dakota made, south dakota leather, cowgirl bags

Be sure to go check her out! You can tell her I sent you, but like I said, she’s probably no idea who I am.  

Happy Trails and Happy Fringed Handbags! 

About ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~

Jenn Zeller is the creative mind and boss lady behind The South Dakota Cowgirl. She is an aspiring horsewoman, photographer, brilliant social media strategist and lover of all things western.

After a brief career in the investment world to support her horse habit (and satisfy her mother, who told her she had to have a “real” job after graduating college), she finally took the leap and stepped away from a regular income; trading the business suit once and for all for cowgirl boots, a hat, and jeans. She has not looked back.

When Jenn first moved to The DX Ranch on the South Dakota plains, she never imagined she’d find herself behind a camera lens capturing an authentic perspective of ranching, and sharing it with others. Jenn has always been called to artistry, and uses music, writing, images, home improvement, and her first true love of horses to express her ranching passion.

Horses are the constant thread and much of her work centers around using her unique style of writing to share her horsemanship journey with others in publications such as CavvySavvy, the AQHA Ranching Blog, the West River Eagle, the family ranch website, and her own website.

Using photography to illustrate her stories has created other opportunities -- Jenn’s brand “The South Dakota Cowgirl” has grown to the level of social media “Influencer”. This notoriety has led to work with Duluth Trading Company, Budweiser, Wyoming Tourism, Vice, Circle Z Ranch and Art of the Cowgirl, to name a few. She also serves as a brand ambassador for Woodchuck USA, Arenus Equine Health, Triple Crown Feed and Just Strong fitness apparel. Her photography has been featured by Instagram, Apple, TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Oprah Magazine. Jenn’s work has been published internationally, has been seen in several books and has graced the covers of several magazines.

Jenn became a social media influencer by accident when she started to explore Instagram as a way to share her life on the ranch with folks that don’t get to experience it. It’s grown into an incredible platform that she uses to empower women, create an environment for self improvement and share life on the ranch.

When she’s not working, she loves to drink coffee, play with her naughty border collie named Copper, start ranch colts, and run about the country chasing cans. Her mother still thinks she doesn’t have a “real” job.

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