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 …
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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 …
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! …
White Dress Weather
As I mentioned in one of my recent posts, one of my favorite things about warmer weather is being able to wear dresses outside without wearing tights or a coat! This white ba&sh is the perfect weight and I love the silhouette of it. …
Off The Shoulder Springtime Sundress
With temperatures in the 80s today it seems that Summertime Chi is closer than we'd think. After the winter we've had in Chicago, I am SO ready for it! One of my favorite things about spring and summer is breaking out the sundresses and being able to leave the house without a jacket! This off the shoulder Free People dress is perfect for stepping out when you still need a sleeve, but are ready to show a little shoulder. …
Sundays Are For The Girls
You might already be familiar with the phrase, "Saturdays are for the boys." Whether or not you agree with that phrase, it's become pretty popular... Which is why I'd like to counter that statement with "Sundays are for the girls." …