I’m obviously super into stripes right now. I (happily) blame the summer. But while I’m seriously considering getting this striped bathing suit as my next striped purchase, I think I need to move away from the stripes for a bit. I tend to fixate on patterns and then I end up with a bunch of the same looking things in my closet. (Like how I went on that polka dot binge?)
Well, my friends, after visiting the new 789 Madison Kate Spade store a handful of times… I’m feeling myself just absolutely gravitating towards bows. #OmgBows
Some of my favorite things with bows that I’ve spotted online:
I love bows! I've been in love with them since I was … born, actually. I've cut back on wearing them because I start teaching high school this fall and it's hard enough to get high schoolers to take a 5'2" 22-year-old seriously without me wearing lots of bows. My favorite item, though, is a dress I got from Anthropologie yesterday – it's a navy-and-mint-striped dress, but on the back there are 3 bows! Striped and bows – can't go wrong.
basically my whole closet is stripes and polka dots. almost all navy and white. and i love bows for accessories. i have the kate spade bow earrings and i love them. and i have 4 bow belts. at least i'm easy to shop for?
Just found your page today! I've been into bows for a couple months now. It's kind of a problem haha. They're super cute though. On the hunt for a nice bow belt.
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
Traded in my mom jeans for a @jcrew tuxedo this holiday season! Whether you’re dressing up, getting cozy, or picking out a gift for someone special, J. Crew has you covered! #injcrew #sponsored
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you look GREAT *-*
good idea with the bow tie, I might try it out 😉
great idea!
lovely <3
xoxo Mini
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I love bows! I've been in love with them since I was … born, actually. I've cut back on wearing them because I start teaching high school this fall and it's hard enough to get high schoolers to take a 5'2" 22-year-old seriously without me wearing lots of bows. My favorite item, though, is a dress I got from Anthropologie yesterday – it's a navy-and-mint-striped dress, but on the back there are 3 bows! Striped and bows – can't go wrong.
Kate
katethealmostgreat.blogspot.com
The bow tie look, I love it!
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WOW! I did a post on bows today, too 🙂
http://www.charlestoncrafted.com/2013/05/24/top-ten-pins-bows/
Love them! Wish I was in flashy NYC I might sport some KAte Spade, too 🙂
Love bows too! I have this gold bow necklace that I wish I could wear 24/7, but I'd cry if it broke so I try to refrain from constantly wearing it. 🙂
<3
carelessly graceful
I too have an obsession with stripes. Bows are adorable and super fun for summer!
Happy Friday!
xoxo
shorelifeofm.blogspot.com
Those J. Crew sandals are AMAZE. I desperately need those!!!
I'll never give up my stripes obsession…they're just too chic and always perfect.
basically my whole closet is stripes and polka dots. almost all navy and white. and i love bows for accessories. i have the kate spade bow earrings and i love them. and i have 4 bow belts. at least i'm easy to shop for?
Just found your page today! I've been into bows for a couple months now. It's kind of a problem haha. They're super cute though. On the hunt for a nice bow belt.
I love bows, they are so feminine. These are some super cute picks!
xx
http://hotchildinchicity.blogspot.com/
i love bows!
jewellery with bows on it are my fave
xx
http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
bows are so much fun when done correctly, and these are all super cute! 🙂
I love the tanks that are popping up everywhere with the drapey bows on the back! Super cute with white jeans.
Need it all!