The holiday season is upon us and that means that it's time to prep for Christmas and the many fun aspects that come along with this time of year! One of my favorite things about the holiday season? Gift giving! I love picking out the perfect presents for my friends and family. I also love helping my friends find gifts for their loved ones! For today's post, I'm sharing a few fun and flirty gift ideas for the females in your life. My personal favorite is definitely the Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini …
December ’15 Playlist
Happy December! I can't believe that the last month of 2015 is here... it's just crazy! Finals are next week and life currently is a fast-paced rush of finishing papers, working on projects, and studying for tests. That being said, I needed a great playlist to help me push through, so here's my December playlist! Song-wise, I'm especially loving "Love Yourself" and "Lush Life." Enjoy! ~ Listen on Spotify ~ What songs are you loving right now? …
Cyber Monday Deals & Steals + Promo Codes
Black Friday and "Cyber Weekend" (although I've never heard that term used before this year) may be over, but it's officially Cyber Monday! In other words, if you didn't completely already break bank this weekend, it's time for even more shopping! Below I've listed the links and promo codes for some of the sales that you should definitely be checking out today. Happy shopping! Anthropologie: 25% OFF Sale + Free Shipping ASOS: 30% off everything with code "BLESSED" Cole Haan: 40% off + free …
Best Black Friday Steals & Deals
It's Black Friday and time to get your shop on! I've handpicked over 40 of the very best Black Friday steals and deals and put together a comprehensive (and alphabetized) list for all of your shopping needs! This year, I'll be shopping from home, with coffee in hand, because I'm not a huge fan of the craziness and crowds that Black Friday tends to produce. For those braving the crowds, bless you. For all my fellow at-home shoppers, enjoy staying comfy in yout pajamas! And to …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, lovelies! I'm so very grateful today, and every day, for the many blessings in my life. I am thankful for my family, my friends, my education, always having food to eat, living in a city that I love, and oh so much more! I am incredibly lucky to live the life that I live and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to slow down and think more specifically about the many things I'm thankful for and remind all the important people in my life just how much they matter to me. I hope …
Finals Week with bkr
Featured: "gloss" bkr bottle & "holiday" bkr bottle ℅ Finals are approaching at an alarming rate and I'm still in disbelief with how fast this semester flew by! Isn't it crazy how the end of the semester has such a tendency to sneak up on us so quickly? One of my key "life hacks" for staying on top of everything, staying healthy, and feeling good during stressful and busy times like finals week is... hydration! I'm always carrying a water bottle around with me (seriously, ask …
Gatsby? What Gatsby? – Chi Omega Semi ’15
Last weekend my sorority held our annual semi-formal and the theme was modeled after one of my all-time favorite books and movies... The Great Gatsby What I Wore AKIRA Black Label Sequin Dress (sold out, but here are some similar options 1 & 2) - Kendra Scott Phara Necklace, Sophee Earrings - Bite VIB Rouge Lipstick - BCBG Paris Nude Heels I got to borrow this gorgeous AKIRA Black Label dress from a friend, so I went all out with my outfit for the evening. I added a bold …
Bowtiful Relaunch: New Site, New Layout, Same Bows
I am so incredibly excited about today's post! Some of you may have noticed that I've been a bit M.I.A. recently and that the blog was down for a few days this weekend... As I mentioned in one of my recent posts, I've been working on majorly improving the behind-the-scenes aspects of Bowtiful Life in the last few weeks. Specifically: making the blog easier to browse on both computers and mobile devices, organizing the various sections of the site, and most importantly, making Bowtiful Life as …
How SWEET it is to Grant Wishes!
Do you know that warm feeling you get in your chest and cheeks when you can't stop smiling because you're just so happy?! After this weekend, it's quite a familiar feeling. On Sunday, my chapter of Chi Omega held our 5th annual dodgeball fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation! (I talked a bit about Make-a-Wish, our event, and our fundraising efforts in this recent post.) The event was Candy Land themed and a traditional bracket-style dodgeball tournament. Our initial goal was to raise …
“Party Dress” Bowtiful Wallpaper – November ’15
Hey lovelies, happy Monday! It's been a while since I've created a new bowtiful wallpaper. I absolutely loved the last one that I released, so I haven't felt like changing it, but it's been almost four months and it's time for a refresh!I really like the central visual that I ended up going with for this wallpaper and the fun vibe that you get from the quote! There's something very classy yet playful about the watercolor script with the ribbon. Also, the holidays are quickly approaching, so …