Happy Friday, lovelies! What a week! I'm almost done with classes, next week is our last week, then finals, and I graduate in 20 days! It's crazy how fast time is flying and just how much there is to be done in so little time. What I Wore Lilly Pulitzer Tank (Similar) - Express Cardigan - J.Crew Factory Jeans (They're under $40!) - Kendra Scott Necklace & Bracelet (Similar) - Pearl Studs - B.P. Booties (25% off right now!) I'm finishing up a lot of final …
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Turquoise & Lace
I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend and a hoppy Easter (if you celebrate the holiday)! I was able to go back to the 'burbs to hang out with my family for a bit, which is always a treat. What I Wore Lilly Pulitzer Lace Dress (Similar style.) - Kendra Scott Statement Necklace, Dainty Necklace, Earrings, Ring, Bracelet - Timex Watch ℅ - Jack Rogers Sandals My mom made an incredible dinner and we had some great sweets for dessert! …
Trench Time
Happy Fri-yay! I don't know about all of you, but this week felt sooooo long. This time of year is always crazy packed. Just the other day, my mom pointed out that I graduate in less than a month! (Talk about a reality check.) I'm incredibly excited, even with all the changes that are ahead, but I'm still doing my best to live in the moment and enjoy all the time I do have left in school (26 days!!!). What I Wore London Fog Trench Coat - J.Crew Chambray Shirt (30% off right now!) …
Feeling 22 – Bowtiful Bday Brunch
Yesterday I turned 22! (And yes, I blasted Taylor Swift.) So, this past weekend was filled with plenty of celebrating! Sunday was an especially special day because I was able to go on a champagne brunch cruise at Navy Pier with Odyssey Cruises Chicago on the Odyssey II with some of my nearest and dearest friends. …
Carnation Ball 2017
This past Friday, I attended my final Chi Omega formal of my college career... That's just as weird to type as it is to comprehend! As hard as it is to believe, senior year is really starting to come to a close. Carnation Ball was absolutely incredible and I can honestly say that it was one of the very best formal experiences I've had during my time at Loyola. Being surrounded by some of my very best friends, all dressed up and dancing the night away to our favorite songs, made Friday truly the …
Periwinkle on the Pier
Remember how just a few days ago it felt like Spring in Chicago? Well... It started snowing late last night and there are still flurries falling outside of my window right now. Gotta love Chicago weather, right? What I Wore Land' End Parka - Circle Scarf (similar) - Periwinkle Sweater (No longer available, but here's a similar knit style and similar color.) - Kendra Scott Earrings - Kendra Scott Necklace (Similar style.) - Gold …
Turtleneck & Tiles
Happy Tuesday! On a recent, rainy day one of my blogger buds and I ventured out for a shoot/work date. We headed to the Chicago Cultural Center to take advantage of the gorgeous interior architecture before making our way over to Soho House for drinks and some blogging time. What I Wore Banana Republic Turtleneck - Banana Republic Skirt - ITEM m6 Tights ℅ - B.P. Booties (On Sale!) - Kendra Scott …
Navy Pier Crystal Gardens
Anyone who has visited Chicago has heard of Navy Pier, but not many people are familiar with their "Crystal Gardens." This stunning greenhouse style garden features a fifty foot arched glass ceiling & numerous palm trees. It's like a tropical escape in the middle of the city! What I Wore Lands' End Sweater (similar) - L.L. Bean Vest (No longer available, similar option here.) - J.Crew Jeans - Kendra Scott Earrings - Dainty Necklace - Monogram Necklace (similar) - …
Houndstooth Cardigan
TGIF! Who else is pumped that it's finally Friday? I'm ready for a chill weekend filled with time spent with friends, working on homework and doing some shooting for the blog. On weekends that I'm not working, I love throwing on big cardigans like this one (unfortunately it's no longer available, but here's another cozy one) and sitting down with a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy the morning light in my apartment. There's something incredibly centering about being able to just sit and …
Blogiversary: Bowtiful Life is FIVE!
Five years ago today, I published my very first post here on Bowtiful Life. Today, I'm publishing my 627th!!! If I'm being 100% honest here, I seriously just typed that out and then had to read it out loud to myself. 5 years?!? 627 posts?!? That's crazy! It feels like it was just yesterday that I was sitting in the computer lab in my high school during one of my free periods messing around on blogger, creating the first design layout and drafting my first post. …