I don't know about you, but when it comes to getting dressed in the morning, I like to have a closet full of staples pieces that I can mix and match for a polished and put-together look! I then add onto these key pieces with various accessories to create different looks depending on the mood I'm in or what I'm doing that day. Necessary Clothing, a company based on Soho with an online store, is definitely one of my new favorite places to shop for affordable staple pieces as well as fun and …
OOTD
Artsy Afternoon
Hey lovelies! After taking a week off from blogging, given everything that's been going on and school really picking up, I missed all of you and I'm happy to say that posting is back on track! I've got some fun posts coming up soon and today I'm sharing an OOTD that I shot last week when I was going to the Art Institute, AKA one of my all time favorite places in Chicago.via InstagramPhotos by Ola Wysocki & Jody MagradyWhat I Woredress ℅ Necessary Clothing - tights - …
Winter Wonder Glam
photos by Ola WysockiWhat I Woretop {similar} - sweater {similar} - skirt {similar} - tights - boots - scarf - parka - belt …
Three Years Later
On January 20th, 2012 I put up my first blog post here on Bowtiful Life. Since then, what started out as a fun side project during a rough patch of my junior year in high school has turned into one of my greatest passions and accomplishments. It's crazy when I stop and think about how long I've been blogging for and how much my life has changed in these past three years. When I started this blog, I would never have been able to imagine myself where I am now. I've been incredibly lucky to meet …
Perspective
I love being a tourist in my own city and Chicago is truly one of those places where you can almost always find something new and discover places you've never been, simply by turning a corner. The city is always changing and buzzing with activity. My roommate {and wonderful photographer} Ola and I took a trip downtown to shoot for the blog and we ended up at the Chicago Cultural Center. This place is absolutely stunning... I'm talking fancy wedding reception stunning. There are two different …
Waldorf Chicago
Last weekend I got to go to The Waldorf in Chicago to celebrate my Big's early graduation with brunch at the Balsan! The building was stunning, brunch was fantastic, and the whole place was all decked out for Christmas. My wonderful greek twin, Fiona, (my Big has two littles, myself & Fiona, so we're twins), took some outfit of the day pictures for me around the hotel and with the huge tree outside! Hey Fiona :) ~ What I Wore ~ shirt ℅ ~ skirt (similar) …
Every Day Should Feel This Good
~ What I Wore ~shep shirt ~ jeans ~ boots ~ monogram necklace ℅ ~ earrings ~ watch ~ bownails: Marc Jacobs "blue velvet" ~ vintage ring …
Red Lip Classic – Sigma Chi Semi ’14
best friends make the best dates via Instagram ~ What I Wore ~ dress ~ heels (similar) ~ earrings ~ bracelet (similar) ~ coat (similar) …
Central Park & Norma’s
~ What I Wore ~ sweater ~ pants ~ boots ~ bag ~ monogram ~ bow ℅ ~ earrings ~ boots ~ bracelets (1)(2)(3)(4)(5) ~ scarf ~ nails: "Fiji" by Essie …
Masquerade ~ ΧΩ Semi Formal ’14
~ What I Wore ~ Tibi dress ~ heels (similar) ~ bracelet ~ watch ~ vintage ring ~ earrings (similar) P.S. A major thank you to my wonderful roommate, Ola, for yet another amazing set of photos! Be sure to go like her photography page on Facebook to see more of her work. {HERE} …