We start this story back in 2007. While Olin and I were dating he had shaved his goatee into a handle bar mustache. It was so ugly. I had been teasing him over the phone about how he needs to shave it, and he was teasing back about how good he looks. Well later that day he called me up and said that there was some magazine that wanted to take his picture. I started laughing thinking he was still joking with me. Olin said he was serious and it was some magazine named “Bogue”. I yelled do you mean Vogue!!! Right then I knew he was not joking because he would have no idea about that magazine. He said that he told them no because he would make more money in the three days working in his shop then he would “getting his picture taken” (Olin’s words). They said they would see what they could do and get back with him. At this point I was yelling into the phone “you don’t negotiate with Vogue, people would die for this opportunity, and they would do it for free.” Well “Bogue” did call him back and offered him more money so he decided to take the job. They flew him out to California put him up in a hotel for 3 days and paid for his meals. Vogue wanted him to bring a few of his cowboy shirts, ropes, and hats so it would look more authentic. When he got to the photo shoot he said there was food every where and when he was not getting his picture taken he was eating or following the photographer around to see how it all worked. He said that Charlize was a pro at it, she would just be talking and then all of a sudden goes to posing. She was good. He also said she was really nice but he did not talk to her too much because she was so busy. The other models there were mad at Olin because he was the only one that was getting pictures taken. What Can I say they loved him! The models were so mad that they did not come back the next day.
I bet you are all wondering how he was chosen for this. Olin is part of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) and Vogue asked them to send pictures of cowboys. They thought Olin was hot stuff!
Charlize and Olin Burning the Breeze
Olin is playing tug-a-war with her & is in the background of the other
The Best Part Of Olin!!
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I'm so glad you found these photos online...definitely need to post for posterity. I still can't believe that happened!
XOXO Melanie
That is so cool! I am glad you commented on my blog and thanks for the comment! I totally forgot to add you to my list but you are there now;)
That should have been you in those pictures with Olin. You guys are practically famous:) Cute post!!!
Hey Nat! I just saw your comment on Ashlee's and clicked on your blog...hopefully that is okay. It is so fun to see what you've been up to!
Alex told me you had a blog and I just had to check it out! I hope you don't mind that I follow it a little?!
Plus, I just have to comment on the Houston blog....wow that was a crash, amazing he still got the steer thrown down!
Hope to meet you some time this summer!
Heather Jo Robertson
Hi Natalie!!! How are you? I remember when this vogue issue came out. I was in a class with Olin's cousin. She was so proud of her famous cousin!! Hope things are well for you guys! and I hope it is ok that I took a peek at your blog. Colette told me you had one. send me your email and I will send you an invite to my blog!! olsen0630@live.com Take care! You are so darn cute! you look great!
I think that is so hilarious he turned down "Bogue" :) And that is so awesome they called him back! What a story to tell the grandkids one day :) It was fun seeing you at Shayly's shower. I wish we lived closer, it would be fun to hang out more often.
So fun and so cute!! Eric and I are coming down to see him in the RODEO in PG. We are so excited. YIPPY!!
Love it.
You are as good at blogging as I am! lol :)
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