Every year at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I always end up buying at least one sweater or cardigan. This year, I decided on this light blue, ribbed Leith cardigan, which is an updated version of one I bought last year in maroon. Honestly, I actually like this year's version better! I've also got my eye on this SUPER soft chenille sweater that I tried on in-store. I carry a cardigan or sweater with me year-round for chilly weather or aggressive air conditioning, so during the sale is a great …
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access Must-Haves 2018
Today's the day... It's the first day of Early Access for Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale! If you're new around here or not already familiar, Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is when Nordstrom pre-releases a TON of items from their new fall lines at a sweet discount! Most sales happen at the end of a season, but this one happens before the season even begins! Once the sale ends, all items return to their regular (higher) prices for the remainder of the season …
Thinking Pink
Think pink! Pink is one of my favorite colors, so naturally it's a color that I gravitate to when shopping and picking out outfits I paired this pink shift dress with some fun tassel earrings, a simple blush clutch, and some sandals for a cute and comfortable look. Summer is the perfect time to break out bright colors and cute (yet simple) sundresses …
June Instagram Roundup
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Today, I'm sharing a new kind of blog post here on Bowtiful Life. I post of photos on Instagram each month that never end up on my blog... So, Amy & Emily inspired me to put together a June Instagram Roundup! Below, I've included everything I shared on Instagram in June along with direct links to all the items. …
Floral Wrap Dress in Wrigley Square
Millennium Park is one of Chicago's hot-spots for tourists, mostly because of Cloud Gate (AKA The Bean). However, the fountain right off of Michigan Ave & Randolph is one of my favorite spots in Millennium Park …
July ’18 Playlist
Happy July! It's the start of the month, so it's time for the July '18 Bowtiful Playlist …
Friday Five 06.29.18
Hey, hi, hello and happy Friday! As some of you may have noticed, things have been a bit quieter here on the blog and on my Instagram in the past month or so. Life has been pretty crazy recently, so I wanted to check in to do a Friday Five post and fill you in a bit as to what I've been up to & what's new …
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 …
National Wear Your Lilly Day 2018
This past Friday was National Wear Your Lilly Day and the first day of summer! If you've been reading Bowtiful Life for a while, then you're probably already well aware that I'm a big Lilly Pulitzer fan. So, I've pulled together some of my current favorites from their site! …
Giddy in Gingham
Gingham is the summer equivalent of a classic plaid around the holidays. You start seeing the pattern in stores as the season approaches and then it's everywhere! …