Today we're going to talk about one of my favorite fashion hybrids: SKORTS! (AKA skirts + shorts.) When I was little, I absolutely loved skorts. I always was SUCH a monkey on the playground and was constantly climbing up to the tops of swing sets, slides, etc... Flash forward to present day: now I love skorts for running errands and just generally being out and about. Not having to worry about flashing someone if the wind kicks up is a major plus. Especially for someone who loves wearing dresses …
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Hair Accessories for the Holidays
It's the holiday season and parties, family gatherings and special events are in full swing! Between seasonal shenanigans with my family, going out to dinner to catch up with friends who are in town visiting and holiday blog events, I end up needing quite a few holiday outfits. I'm always looking for easy ways to switch up my wardrobe without buying a bunch of new clothes and elevated hair accessories are one of my favorite, cost-effective ways to accomplish this. …
Fall Lookbook Featuring BB Dakota
It doesn't feel like fall in Chicago just yet, but autumn is almost here! In preparation for the cooler temperatures and colorful leaves to come, I teamed up with BB Dakota to put together a fall lookbook featuring some pieces from their site! Floral Dress ℅ BB Dakota - White Moto Jacket ℅ BB Dakota - Earrings - Pointed Toe Booties I LOVE this dress so much! I'm a firm believer that florals aren't just for spring, so this dark floral print dress was a quick favorite. The …
Back to School Style from Daytime to Date Night with Kohl’s and Mudd
This post was sponsored by Kohl’s, however all thoughts & opinions are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help to make Bowtiful Life possible! It’s that time of year again, August is here and autumn is right around the corner! It’s crazy to think that summer is winding down and that school will be starting up again soon for all of Bowtiful Life’s college & high school age readers! When I was in school, I absolutely loved this time of year! It always meant …
40 Pieces of Stylish Workwear for 9 to 5 & Beyond
I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday! As the new year approaches and both personal and professional goals are set, it's the perfect time to give your work wardrobe a refresh …
Why Rompers Should Be a Staple in Your Summer Wardrobe
One of my favorite summertime wardrobe staples is the romper! I have more than a few in my closet that work for various occasions. They're great for running errands or grabbing lunch with friends during the day and can also be the perfect outfit for a birthday party or a night out with friends …
Bring Some Bling to Your Life – Rocksbox
Monthly subscription boxes have become incredibly popular in the last few years. I've seen so many like Birchbox, POPSUGAR, Julep Maven... the list goes on! These boxes are typically food or beauty related and I've always wanted to start a subscription to one, but they've never interested me enough to make the commitment. Recently, I discovered a company called Rocksbox and their monthly boxes are much more my style! Honestly, who wouldn't love getting fun, new jewelry shipped to them every …
Lilly for Target
Yesterday, Lilly Pulitzer made an exciting announcement on their Instagram! Lilly Pulitzer and Target are collaborating to release a "250-piece collection which includes apparel, accessories and shoes for women and girls, as well as home accents, outdoor entertaining accessories, beach gear, travel essentials and more." The collection will feature 15 exclusive prints and will be sold at all Target locations in Canada and the US as well as online after the collection officially launches …
My Tie – ΧΩ Date Party 2014
~ What I Wore ~ dress - Charlotte Russe; shoes - J.Crew (similar); necklace - Etsy; bracelet - J.Crew; hair clip/bow - crewcuts; watch - Skagen; earrings - c/o Jojo Loves You; ring - Forever 21 …
Windy City Shamrock
~ What I Wore ~sweater - Lands' End; vest - L.L. Bean; jeans - J.Crew; shoes - Converse; scarf - Francesca's; bracelets - Alex and Ani & a local boutique; watch - Skagen; earrings - Kate Spade; ring - J.Crew; bow - Bows Arts …