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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2020 Bowtiful Birthday Wish List
Well... It has been quite the week!!! With everything that's been going on recently with COVID-19, it's pretty crazy to think that my 25th birthday is less than a month away. In times like these, it feels weird to think about upcoming birthdays, holidays, etc in general. HOWEVER, with all that's going on and all of the negativity and scary updates on the news, I've decided to keep things going as usual here on the blog. Bowtiful Life is one of the very few aspects of normalcy I have right now in …
Bowtiful Life 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Happy holidays, loves! I am SO excited to finally share the Bowtiful Life 2019 Holiday Gift Guide with all of you! You'll find something in this post for everyone on your list. …
The Best Sales of Cyber Week 2019
As my Thanksgiving dinner settles in my stomach, it's officially that time of year again... Cyber Week 2019 is here! …
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. …
Dress for Success – Putting Your Best, Professional Foot Forward
I'm excited to announce that I'm a returning alumni speaker for Career Week at Loyola University Chicago this year! I loved sharing my professional dressing tips and tricks with students last year and I'm pumped to be back at it again! This time around I thought I'd share my Dress for Success suggestions & tips with all of you too! I put together a handout for the session I'm leading (see below) and have also curated a collection of some specific brand and product suggestions. Check out some …
Fall Game Day Essentials
It's that beautiful time of year when the leaves start to change and football season is in full swing! Last weekend I visited The University of Illinois for game day. While watching an unfortunate loss to Michigan, I was inspired to put together some of my game day essentials for all of you! …
Four Booties I’m Loving for Fall
Fall is here! I just finished transitioning my closet to colder weather clothing and in the process I also rearranged my shoes. Booties are my go-to choice of footwear when fall rolls around, so I thought I'd share four of my current favorite pairs for fall with you! …
35 Moto Jackets for Fall
Recently, I discovered a newfound love for moto jackets. So, I rounded up 35 great options for all of you! …
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 …