Happy July! This month's playlist was incredibly difficult to put together because I've has so many "favorite" songs recently! If I had to pick my absolute favorite out of this month's playlist it would be a tie between "Lost in My Mind," which Ola introduced me to, and "I Was Made for Loving You," which is a gorgeous duet between Ed Sheeran and Tori Kelly. So good! ~ Listen on Spotify ~ What's your favorite song this month? P.S. Some of you may have noticed that I switched up the graphic …
Reliable Reds – Top 10 Red Lip Products
Today's post is a continuation of my patriotic posting in anticipation of the upcoming holiday on Saturday! I love wearing red lipstick for formal events, but I also love wearing it "just because!" Last year on the 4th, I wore this shade and I got tons of compliments throughout the day (and I didn't have to re-apply it, not even once!). When you're wearing a bold color like red, you don't want your lipstick, gloss, stain, etc. to be half on half off as the day goes on, because let's be …
Fashion Favorites for The 4th
It's that fabulous time of year when fireworks light up the summer night sky, it's almost the Fourth of July! The Fourth is definitely one of my all-time favorite holidays and it's been that way since I was very little. For as long as I can remember, my family and I have gone to multiple nights worth of fireworks as well as the parade in my hometown. I'm not sure exactly what it is that I love most about the Fourth. Maybe it's the fireworks, the parades, the seas of people wearing red, white, …
June Favorites – Video
Guess who just posted a new YouTube video? This month I'm talking about some of my favorite beauty products, snacks, accessories, and more! Check out my June Favorites video on my channel or watch above for all the details! Make sure you subscribe to Bowtiful Life on YouTube so you're one of the first to know when I post my next video! What were some of your favorites this month? …
Oreo Cake Balls – No Baking Required
Happy Friday, lovelies! Today I'm doing something brand new to Bowtiful Life and sharing one of my favorite recipes with all of you! This past March I was making a sweet treat for a large group of people and I found a simple recipe from Kraft for Oreo Balls. They turned out really well and everyone seemed to love them, so I knew that I had to share the recipe with all of you as well! I've switched up a few things and added a few tips and tricks I learned along the way, so hopefully that makes …
Sixteen Summer Dresses Under $70
One of my go-to outfits in the summer is a simple sundress paired with an open sweater (a necessity for heavy air conditioning), a big tote bag, a pair of Jack Rogers, and some simple jewelry! I particularly love dresses that can be worn for both formal and casual occasions! In some cases, you can even wear the same dress for both a June wedding and a 4th of July backyard barbecue. All it may take is switching up what shoes and accessories you choose to wear! For more formal occasions, you can …
National Wear Your Lilly Day
photos by Ola Wysocki What I Wore Lilly Pulitzer Lottie Dress (similar cut) - Jack Rogers Sandals - Kendra Scott "Elisa" Necklace - Vintage Signet Ring (similar) - Mulberry Wristlet (similar) - Monogram Bracelet - Bangles ℅ Oscar de la Renta - Kate Spade Gumdrop Earrings (similar)Happy First Day of Summer, Father's Day, & National Wear Your Lilly Day! Today's look features one the very first Lilly dresses I ever owned! A little bit of background for you: I really …
Chicago Staycation
In the last few months, I've noticed that one of the most frequently asked questions I get on Tumblr tends to go something like this... "I'm visiting Chicago soon and I was wondering if you could tell me your favorite things to do in the city, what the best restaurants are, & any must-see spots I should visit?" Especially given that it's summer, people are traveling a lot and I've been getting these sorts of questions even more than usual in the last few weeks! This led me to the idea …
Summer Lashes with Physicians Formula
Hey lovelies! Today I'm sharing one of my new favorite summer makeup must-haves with all of you. Read on to find out how you can get full lashes for the summer without wearing falsies!When I was in high school, I had to wear false eyelashes regularly for dance competitions and they were probably my least favorite thing about competition days. I could never wait to pull the furry lashes off of my eyelids at the end of the day and it would be such an incredibly weird sensation every time I …
Wrapped In Memories – Project Repat
Recently, I did a massive round of spring cleaning and I realized just how many t shirts I had from various activities and events I've been involved in so far in my lifetime. I found shirts from grade school, summer reading programs, dance studios, high school, homecomings and spirit weeks, dance team, sorority events, dance recitals, and college tees. The sheer amount of t-shirts I owned, and rarely wore, was honestly astonishing and I had no clue what I would do with them, until I heard about …