Red, White and Bling: A Cowgirl's 4th

Put together an easy, cute look for the 4th of July or show your patriotism any time.

One cute look for the 4th sure to keep you cool; Rock-Roll Cowgirl cutoffs paired with a faded vintage tank with Old Glory. Add the red lariat western necklace and red faux leather fringe earrings.

Or a pair of Ariat jeans, a patriotic red T from Blue Canyon and a few pieces of my red jewelry.

Add your favorite pair of boots to either idea and you will be rockin' the celebrations.

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


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Quick Easy Santa Fe Summer Style

Pick a sheer flowing top in earth tones and add a turquoise-colored necklace.
Emperor Jasper necklace available in my boutique. 

Watch the quick video here

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

How to Take a Summer Dress Into Early Fall or Any Season

There is no reason we cannot extend our wardrobe from one season into the next as long as the colors and textures are right, especially during transitional periods where will will not generally be buying new pieces. A cute summer dress can quickly and easily turn into an early fall ensemble with the right pieces and accessories.

An example is this easy linen summer dress which will now move into early autumn before the temps drop and the earthy colors really begin. This particular dress that I chose is a greenish-turquoise color with native-type designs that work well for our Santa Fe-style.

To take this dress on into fall with that Santa Fe-look, I have added a beige fringe linen jacket (a staple already in my closet which was a thrift store find for me by my daughter). The dress has light golden/beige geometric designs on it that really come out with the beige jacket.

Next I added one of the southwestern-style crocheted sling bags I make (available in my boutique) in a darker beige to match the darker beige that is also in the sage and beige-colored boots that I then added.

Order this necklace from Designs by Cheryl B.

Order this necklace at Designs by Cheryl B.

Complete the look with matching necklaces (both my designs from my boutique). Layered together, they look amazing and really add the finishing touch in deep blue-greens, turquoise, and beige which ties it all together. 

If you love the look and want to take it on into late fall or colder weather, simply add a pair of beige leggings. This look can also lead from winter into spring or spring into summer, or if your weather is mild, year round.

You can find and use similar pieces or you can simply take this concept and apply it to pieces that you already have to make your seasonal transitions much easier and more affordable.

Have fun and happy styling.

Jewelry available in my shop, Designs by Cheryl B

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

White Summer Fringe, More Easts Meets (South) West

Like I am always saying, keep your eyes open for little treasures. I just got my hands on this vintage top, made in India, with white fringe and embroidery. This is another great example of east meets west, or in our case, southwest, especially when you add the right mix of jewelry and accessories.

I added some red faux suede to gather it at the shoulders because due to the vintage cut, they were (in my opinion) too wide (but it is removable). The red faux suede also gives it a bit of that edgy look that we love in Santa Fe-style.

I added several of my necklaces in the same color tones that match beautifully and these can be found in my shop. The Aquamarine Ice Queen, the Large Turquoise Stone with Turquoise and Silver Necklace and the Pinkish-Red Copper Boho Spirit Necklace (the red druzy is sold).

This top is available in my shop.

Keep your eye out for those little treasures, mix up east and west and add some white fringe to your summer Santa Fe-style. 

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Taking a Plain Summer Top to Amazing with Santa Fe-Style

Instructional style video on taking a plain summer top to an amazing look with Santa Fe-style.

Watch the video here or on my channel to find out how to turn a plain white summer top into amazing Santa Fe-style.

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Picking One Basic Summer Piece for Santa Fe-Style

The key to an easy, fashionable summer wardrobe in Santa Fe-style (or any style) is to pick one basic piece and build around it. Something cool, comfortable and flexible that can go from work to evening to casual wear. Watch the video here or on my channel for my tips and the summer basic I selected.

With your host Cheryl Bruedigam, stylist, designer, fashion blogger, publisher of Southwest Flair Magazine, former fashion model, skin care/beauty consultant.

Jewelry from Designs by Cheryl B.

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About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Creating A Bo-Ho Look with Santa Fe Style

Part of Santa Fe-style is bo-ho. It stems from the arts culture, the hippie culture, and the melting pot that makes up the City Different. Many of the elements of these styles combined make for the freedom of boho style allowing you to be uniquely you and express your wild woman as little or as much as you dare. Have fun, be fashionable and express yourself with Santa Fe bo-ho style.

Are you ready to put together an amazing bo-ho look with Santa Fe-style? Watch the video below or at my channel for my suggestions and see what I put together easily and affordably. Follow these quick tips and you can have an amazing new look.

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About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.
Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present
Former professional model and skin care consultant
Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM
Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Putting Together An Easy, Cute, Southwest Summer Outfit

Low budget? NO problem, you can easily put together a cute summer outfit with southwest and Santa Fe-style. Watch the video below or on my channel to find out how to put together this quick, easy, southwest summer outfit.

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Shoes from Zicac
Jewelry from Designs by Cheryl B.

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist. Author and Publisher.

Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Olive and Turquoise Gorgeous Combination

Yesterday I designed and created olive and gold-toned necklaces. They turned out beautiful but I was thinking well I just rarely wear olive because I wear so much turquoise.

Then this morning, I saw a blouse in the closet that my daughter gave me with, you guessed it, turquoise mixed with olive. Who'da thought? Viola! Amazing gorgeous combination! 

I immediately did a photo shoot for my shop and blog using different lighting and backgrounds, really wanting to bring out that olive in the mix. Here you will see the photos and the look in this article.

This is just one more way to use the transitional colors of gold, olive, deep greens that come into play between summer and fall while keeping the southwest colors and style. I am so excited and loving this combination! I always thought I had to sacrifice my olive colors for my turquoise, no more!

If you can't find a shirt that has olive and turquoise print (which could be tricky) just do it with layers of olive and turquoise. blouses, tanks, skirts, dress, whatever, the solid colors will work as well and will be easy to put together to achieve the same combo. It could also be done with scarves in the olive and/or turquoise tones, which would be an inexpensive way to create this look and color combination. 

The shirt is a thrift store find. I got the brand new dress locally for $4 with the tag still on it. I made the belt from re-purposing a broken vintage concho belt, and the jewelry is my creation except my anniversary cross which was a gift from my husband. So little money has to be spent to put something like this together. Hit your own closet, hit your friends' closets, go to yard sales, check the thrift stores and you will be surprised what you can easily put together.

Olive necklace available from Designs by Cheryl B.

You do not have to break the bank to get this look. You probably already have a few nice turquoise pieces, if not, I have both the olive and various real or imitation turquoise available in my shop.

Once you have your outfit put together, finish this look with the coordinating makeup colors to really make the overall scheme "flow and jump": eyes in goldish brown with hints of olive and turquoise mixed. 

I started with a brown contouring base. Add highlighter to lid center and brow bone. Shade, darken or highlight and conntour as necessary per your features, coloring and age.

Smudge brown liner to line eyes.

Then frame beneath the eyes from the outer center of the pupil to the outer eye and sweep up with BOTH a blue or turquoise AND olive green eye shadow over your liner. Re-touch the liner after completing this step.

Add GOLD lipstick for the finishing touch. 

Thanks for joining me! Happy styling!

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From Author/Publisher, Stylist and Designer, Cheryl Bruedigam

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist.

Author and Publisher.


Visit and Shop Designs by Cheryl B

Rockin' My Revlon Summer Nails Santa Fe-Style

There are so many beautiful nail colors out there that it can be really hard to choose. It never fails, I get caught up every time: I see all these amazing colors and I get like a kid in a candy shop and I come away with this and that. And, every time, I am usually disappointed because the only nail brand that I love is Revlon. It works. It never disappoints.

My favorite summer shade for some Santa Fe-style is Uninhibited. It is a bold sparkly orange. The orange blends beautifully with all of the earthy southwestern tones but it's got that extra bit of sparkle just to say, it's summer; I'm fun! Of course you can use any brand that is your favorite; just pick a hot sparkling orange for some Santa Fe flair and fun.

Add a cute southwestern summer top with a splash of orange and it's a fun look.



From Stylist and Designer, Cheryl Bruedigam

About Cheryl Yale Bruedigam

STYLE Santa Fe is published by Cheryl Bruedigam.

Publisher Southwest Flair Magazine 2005-present

Former professional model and skin care consultant

Fashion Degree - Flair Fashion College, Albuquerque, NM 

Jewelry Designer and Stylist.

End of Summer Makeup to Move into Fall - Includes Video

Watch the video here or on my YouTube Channel

It is always hard to know what to do at the end of the season, during that transition period. I try to work with colors that the transition seasons have in common. 

In the case of summer into fall, burnt orange and golden-to-bronze colors can offer the perfect match-ups as we leave the bright summer sun behind and move toward the crisp colors of autumn. We are not there yet however but both shades can work well in the transition. For contrast colors, add a touch of deep green or brown. 

Turquoise Bandeau Bikini Top

Just put the finishing touches on this new turquoise bikini top. Available now in my shop.

Hand-crocheted. Front tie is decorated with wooden beads. 

Dresses for Late Summer on into Early Fall

Showcasing some dresses that can take late/end of summer on into early fall while the weather is still warm. You get the idea, something whose colors can meld from one season into the next with the ease of an almost unnoticed transition while keeping you cool. Black, red and beige, standard colors that work any time. The option of accessorizing will give you a plus in transitioning as well.

Beat the Heat in Style

How to look your best when the temps are soaring near one-hundred degrees or more?

Loose cotton tops and shorts are first on the list. Stay stylish and cool at the same time in something that says Santa Fe.


Have to go to the office?
Try layering your business suit jacket in a light linen over a silky camisole. This allows you to stay cool and comfortable in your office or the car, yet look business-like and professional.

Makeup won't stay?
Give it a spritz with a makeup face spritzer
Blot with a beauty blotter (removes perspiration and dirt but won't smear makeup)
Set and re-set with loose powder.
Go a little lighter on the makeup on sweltering days so that it is easier to maintain.

Get into a stylish Native-print swim suit and just hit the pool. Sometimes you just can't fight the heat and there is no point in trying. Go to the pool, chill out near the water until the sun goes down, then hit the shower, a bit of light evening makeup and you're ready to go.

Southwest Summer Sunset – Makeup Look

There is nothing that is much beautiful than the colors of a southwestern sunset. Purples, deep golds, pinks, rust and a hint of blue. I have taken my inspiration from these colors of the New Mexico skies that I love so much, and brought them all together into an amazing look for eyes.

To create this look,  start with a lined eye however you normally do your eye-liner. Use a medium brown or light brown eye shadow and apply (depending on your skin tone) in the crease. Smooth.

Next add a deep beautiful purple or lavender hue on top of it.

Then add an orange on top of all of that. Blend well.

Apply a light shimmering pink across the lid. Blend and highlight with this pink beneath the brow as well.

Add a dab of off-white or pearl to the center of the lid on top of the pink. Blend well.

As you work on each color, it may take more than one stroke or application to get it to really pop out to the degree that you are looking for so apply generously until you achieve the look. A sprinkle of gold can also really add to the look as a finishing touch. Touch up eyeliner if necessary.

Contour a bronze blush and highlight on top of the cheekbones with a pink. Give the eyes a final dusting with the pink blush if desired.

For lips, try layering! Line lips in a nude, tan or complimenting lip color. Contour if desired. Apply a brown lip color similar to the same shade as the bronzer and the brown eye shadow.

Layer on top of this with a shiny pink shade or gloss. (Try my UltraFem line of glosses)

This look is amazing. I love it. I will wear it all summer. Enjoy your summer southwest sunset look!

If you are uncertain how to achieve this look or to adjust it to your personal coloring and features, contact me for a personal consultation.

Lovely Summer White

It's pretty much official; Memorial Day is tomorrow and then the white comes out of the closet, unless like some who choose to, you wear your white year round. Or maybe it is time to be a little frivolous in celebration of the beauty of summer; celebrate your own beauty as well. Add a touch of pink and you have ultra-fem fab.

Have a summer wedding coming up? What could be a more appropriate celebration of the feminine than a wedding?