Life is filled with countless decisions. From the very moment we wake up in the morning to the time we lay back down to rest up for another day we're making decisions. These decisions can be both big and small. Some of them may have little to no longterm effects on our lives at all, while others can have a much larger impact, sometimes even to the point of being life-changing. …
Winter Floral Fun – Six Year Blogiversary
Six years ago, on January 20th, 2012, I sat down at one of the computers in the basement lab of Loyola Academy (my high school) and published the first blog post to ever go live on Bowtiful Life. It was a very brief and simple introduction, just a few seemingly insignificant paragraphs. I had no idea as I pressed "publish" on that very first post that I'd be sitting here, 6 years later, still writing and creating content for Bowtiful Life. What a wild ride it has been!!! …
Pearl-fect Accents for a Little Black Dress
When it comes to jewelry and accessories, I LOVE pearl accents! There's something so delicate and feminine about them while also having a clean and chic look. This ring and these earrings were the perfect pairing for this little black dress! …
Why White is My Favorite Neutral
There's a cleanliness to white, a freshness, an ethereal quality. As artist Pierre Auguste-Renoir once said, "White does not exist in nature." (For those of you who never took Art History in high school or college, Renoir was a French artist during the Impressionist period, which is the period that many of my favorite pieces of art come from!) Although there's truly no such thing as a 100% pure white in nature, white is a color (or lack thereof) that remains a constant in fashion. …
Fun Athletic Wear for 2018 Fitness Resolutions
I was at the gym yesterday &, typically, it's not terribly crowded when I go since I tend to work out later at night. But, woah. It's clear that a lot of people have fitness resolutions for 2018! Usually, I don't have to wait for any machines, but last night I had to switch up the order of my workout because all of the ellipticals were taken when I first got there. Now, I feel like I need to be honest here and admit that I don't have the best track record in the world when it comes to going …
“Life is Now” Bowtiful Wallpaper
There's something so fresh feeling about the first few days of a new year. Everything seems a bit brighter, new opportunities seem even more exciting, and in many cases, we're ready to live larger and take bigger chances. All that "new year, new me" stuff can get to your head a bit even if you make fun of it like my friends and I tend to do. ;) However, as I mentioned in a recent post, this year I'm not doing resolutions. Instead, I came up with a list of mantras …
Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale – January 2018
It's time for one of Lilly Pulitzer's massive bi-annual sales, the "After Party Sale!" I've always found that the January round of this sale has more product and is usually is a bit easier to shop vs. its August counterpart (formerly referred to as the "End of Summer Sale.") That being said, I prefer to shop this version of the sale and this year's did NOT disappoint! 😍 The wait was not bad at all, there is a TON of product and plenty of sizes available, and the prices seem to be pretty …
January ’18 Playlist
HAPPY 2018!!! It's a new year and a new month, so you know what that means... It's time for a new playlist! I was looking through my Spotify recently and I realized that I've been doing these since 2013! There are five whole years of playlists up on Bowtiful Life at this point... Isn't that crazy?!? …
2017 – Year in Review
2017 was such an incredible year for me and I'm so grateful for all of the amazing experiences I had! Seriously, so much happened this year! I graduated from college, I started my first full-time job, met some of the coolest people, created memories with friends (both old and new), & lived life to the fullest! Here's a recap of my 2017 including favorite blog posts, some of the cool companies I got to work with, personal milestones, fun trips, & more! …
My 2018 Mantras & NYE Outfit Inspo
I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas Eve and Day surrounded by your friends, families, loved ones, and lots of yummy food! After a few days off for the holidays, I'm back to share some of the mantras I'm keeping in mind for 2018 as well as some New Year's Eve outfit inspiration! …