My September Favorites video is now LIVE on YouTube! Check it out on my channel, or watch below! ♥ Featured items from this video ♥ Laura Mercier Stickgloss in "Baked Earth" // Pinrose // bkr gloss bottle // Kendra Scott Naomi ring // Striped Swing Dress // Burgundy Shift Dress // Argo Bubble Tea (red tea with vanilla and extra bubbles) // Shawn Mendes // Companion App // Kate Spade Umbrella What are a few of you favorite things, currently? …
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August ’15 Favorites Video
Since September is in full swing and August is over, it's time for a new monthly favorites video! Watch it right here to check out a few of my favorite items from the month of August and leave a comment to let me know what products you've been loving recently! My August Favorites Also, don't forget to subscribe to my channel so you're one of the first to know when I post a new video! Hope you're all having a great month and a wonderful Wednesday! …
Print Appreciation – Lilly’s Lagoon
I'm totally crushing on the newest Lilly Pulitzer releases, but in particular I'm absolutely loving the Lilly's Lagoon print! I ordered my agenda in the print a few months ago and more recently, I bought the matching folio to use for carrying around my laptop. I think that this is officially one of my all time favorite prints that Lilly has ever created. The color scheme is gorgeous, the print isn't obnoxious whatsoever, and the blue tones are a nice departure from the usual pink-saturated …
July Favorites Video
Hey lovelies, I cannot believe that it is almost August! July absolutely flew by in a fun-filled blur! Today, I'm excited to report that (so far) I'm keeping up with my intention to post on YouTube more often and I present you with... My July Favorites Check out some of my recent favorite beauty products, music, and more! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel so you're one of the first to know when my next video goes live! Also, my Lilly Pulitzer Instagram giveaway ends tonight at 11:59 …
Just a Light Jacket
Happy Saturday! As I mentioned in a recent post, it's been quite chilly in Chicago this summer! So chilly, that I'm actually enjoying the 90+ degree heat and humidity in Saint Louis right now! It feels like summer here, which is something I've been missing in the Windy City and the 'burbs due to the odd temperatures. This chilly spell, plus the ridiculous levels of air conditioning that most Chicago establishments have, has caused me to constantly keep an extra layer in the car whenever I go …
Reliable Reds – Top 10 Red Lip Products
Today's post is a continuation of my patriotic posting in anticipation of the upcoming holiday on Saturday! I love wearing red lipstick for formal events, but I also love wearing it "just because!" Last year on the 4th, I wore this shade and I got tons of compliments throughout the day (and I didn't have to re-apply it, not even once!). When you're wearing a bold color like red, you don't want your lipstick, gloss, stain, etc. to be half on half off as the day goes on, because let's be …
June Favorites – Video
Guess who just posted a new YouTube video? This month I'm talking about some of my favorite beauty products, snacks, accessories, and more! Check out my June Favorites video on my channel or watch above for all the details! Make sure you subscribe to Bowtiful Life on YouTube so you're one of the first to know when I post my next video! What were some of your favorites this month? …
Chicago Staycation
In the last few months, I've noticed that one of the most frequently asked questions I get on Tumblr tends to go something like this... "I'm visiting Chicago soon and I was wondering if you could tell me your favorite things to do in the city, what the best restaurants are, & any must-see spots I should visit?" Especially given that it's summer, people are traveling a lot and I've been getting these sorts of questions even more than usual in the last few weeks! This led me to the idea …
Friday Five
Five fun, random, and/or relevant things on my radar this week! 1. District Magazine I was featured in this month's issue of District Magazine as well as on the cover! I talked with them about Bowtiful Life and a few other things. My interview starts on page 16! 2. Scandal I've had friends telling me for months that I needed to watch this show and I finally started it last Thursday. Needless to say, I'm officially hooked!!! {Confession: I'm already on season three...!} 3. …
Reflecting: 2014
2014 was certainly a whirlwind year! I crossed numerous things off of my bucket list, met so many amazing people, learned countless life lessons, traveled, created plenty of memories, and grew as a person. This year has helped me solidify a lot of things. I've certainly been through more than a few rough patches, but those patches have been greatly outnumbered by so many positive and fun experiences. I've come to know myself better and also appreciate the person I've become over time.This was a …