The Kendra Scott Summer 2018 Collection launched today and it is SO fun and colorful! It doesn't feel like summertime in the Windy City just yet, but these bright colors and bold tassels have me so excited for when beach weather finally rolls around! …
Stylish Business Casual for Spring
Being a post-grad professional and also speaking as someone who was in a sorority, I've put together quite a few business casual looks in my life. When I was in Chi Omega I would wear business casual every Sunday for chapter. It was a requirement since we always had formal chapter. Recently, I put together this look for an influencer panel I spoke on at Loyola's School of Communications! …
Must-Haves from Shopbop’s Event of the Season Sale
Shopbop's Event of the Season Sale is going on right now! Through tomorrow, they're offering 20% off of any order under $500 and 25% off of any order of $500 or more! Shopbop carries some of my favorite brands like Madewell, ASTR the Label, Tibi, Hudson, Cynthia Rowley, and Cinq a Sept. This is the perfect time to treat yourself to that purse you've had your eye on, or those jeans you can't stop thinking about, or that dress you want to wear to your cousin's wedding this summer. Shopbop has …
April ’18 Playlist
Happy April! Spring has sprung (even though it snowed yesterday in Chicago) and it's time for a new Bowtiful Playlist! …
What I Wore For My Birthday Dinner
My birthday was earlier this week and as a part of this year's bday celebrations I got to go to BLVD in the West Loop (shown below) for dinner! BLVD has this swanky "Old Hollywood" vibe to it, so I knew that I wanted to wear a fun dress for dinner! I fell in love with this Show Me Your Mumu dress and I knew that I'd found my birthday outfit. I paired it with this denim jacket from Madewell when I actually went out to dinner and the look resulted the perfect mix of soft and structured. …
Easter Sunday in Lilly
Happy Easter! I hope that you're all enjoying a your Sunday and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. I headed back in the 'burbs today to catch up, have Easter dinner, and spend some quality time with my family. …
Blogger Bloopers – April Fools ’18 Edition
As someone who's been blogging for over six years, I can tell you that no matter what anyone says, blogging isn't always as glamorous as it comes across on Instagram and in published posts. Every time I take pictures for anything I end up getting some pretty silly shots or dealing with some sort of weird circumstances. In honor of April Fool's Day, I'm happy to bring you my second annual edition of Bowtiful Life Blogger Bloopers. Hopefully you end up with a smile on your face after getting to …
Burberry Plaid + Stylish Scarves for Spring
Winter is finally fading away and spring is peeking its head through the Chicago gloom. At this time of year in Chicago, I always make sure that I'm carrying two things with me: a scarf and an umbrella. Layering is key during these transitional temps, so a light scarf is the perfect thing to throw on when you're running out the door. As for the umbrella, I do my best to be prepared for the sporadic spring showers that have a tendency to sneak up on us so I always make sure I have one in my tote …
My Birthday Wish List
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! …