My birthday is less than two weeks away and I am SUPER excited for it! I've always loved celebrating my birthday around this time of year because it's finally warming up and the days start to get longer. PLUS flowers start blooming and there's nothing prettier than a fresh patch of brightly colored flowers against a bright blue sky! This year's birthday isn't really anything special number-wise. Last year I got to celebrate by blasting 22 by Taylor Swift and the year before I was able to have …
Lilly Pulitzer x Pottery Barn Collab
If you know me well at all, then you know that I love Lilly Pulitzer! My freshman and sophomore dorm rooms in college both were decked out in Lilly and it's one of my go-to brands when it comes to special occasions like birthdays and graduations. Lilly Pulitzer just launched a collaboration with Pottery Barn for three of their lines: Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and Pottery Barn! …
Black Turtleneck & Metallic Brocade
There's nothing quite like a statement piece when it comes to concocting the perfect outfit! Sometimes it's fun jewelry, occasionally it's bold lipstick, and other times it's a specific item of clothing. When I came across this Kate Spade skirt I was obsessed and I knew exactly how I wanted to style it! I added contrast with all black clothing (besides the skirt of course) and coordinated with the pattern by throwing on gold-toned accents and accessories. …
24 St. Patrick’s Day Outfit Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching and in Chicago we take this holiday very seriously. There are so many Irish people (including myself) who live in the Chicagoland area, so we go ALL out! We have a big parade, dye the Chicago River bright green, have parties with friends, drink green beer and Green River soda on bar crawls, eat cornbeef and cabbage (at least my family does), and more. The parade and river dyeing is always held on a Saturday close to St. Patrick's Day and this year it's …
Austin Instagram Roundup
I've been sharing a lot of photos on Instagram from my recent trip to Austin, including the various outfits that I wore while I was there. When I was packing, I did my best to put together looks that I could mix and match. I didn't want to overpack! (I'm a serial over packer so this was no mean feat for me, BUT I'm happy to report that my suitcase was underweight both there and back. Which is an accomplishment for me in itself!) I've included links to all of the items in each outfit. …
Austin Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Drink, Shop, & More
I visited Austin, Texas for President's Day Weekend and it was such a blast! I fell in love with the city and the vibe while I was there and I already know that I want to go back and visit again soon! There were so many cool places to explore and I'm sharing a few of my favorites below. Keep on reading for all of my ATX recommendations based on what I did, where I ate, shopped, went out, and took photos! …
March ’18 Playlist
Happy March! Another month has flown by and it's time for a brand new Bowtiful Playlist! …
Snake Booties on Central Ave
As winter wraps up and the first day of spring approaches (March 20th, come faster please!) the weather in Chicago becomes less and less predictable. Just this week we had a day in the high sixties with a day after it that was in the low thirties! With these crazy up and down temperatures layers are key whenever you're walking out the door. …
Why I Love My J.Crew Cocoon Coat
Living in Chicago, it's crucial to have a variety of coats for the colder months. Temperatures jump all over the place and weather patterns have a tendency to be unpredictable! Some days it can be negative twenty degrees and then the next day it can be as warm as fifty degrees! I have a decent selection of coats that I wear between mid-October and early April, but my J.Crew Cocoon Coat is by far my favorite! …
“Never Suppress a Generous Thought” Bowtiful Wallpaper
Happy Fri-YAY! I hope you've all had an absolutely wonderful week and that you're ready for a brand new bowtiful wallpaper! This month's wallpaper features the quote "Never suppress a generous thought." …