Shake Your Pom Pom!

Sweater: Banana Republic || Jeans: Loft || Booties: Vince Camuto (this year's version) || Tassel Earrings: Fab'rik (similar here) || Clutch: Nordstrom (50% off!)

How's your week going friends? Last night I attended "Boutiques and Bubbles" which is a shopping event around St Pete with proceeds supporting the Junior League. It was so fun to catch up with my friends- and pick up a few gifts for some more people on my list! And one of the shops served cocktails in an ornament- it was the cutest ever!

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Gifting with Girl Meets Bow: For the Monogrammed Girl

1. Pink Seersucker Garment Bag || 2. Floral Coffee Mug || 3. Valet Tray || 4. Gray Sherpa Pullover || 5. Pink Jewelry Tray || 6. Camel Field Jacket || 7. Plaid Baseball Hat || 8. Navy Earrings || 9. Barrington Gifts Tote || 10. Plaid Flats || 11. Blue Seersucker Apron 

Welcome to the next edition of "Gifting with Girl Meets Bow"- and I'm sure it's not a surprise that this is one of my most favorite editions yet because it's all about that monogram!! Next to fried foods, monograms are a southern girl's love language- and I speak it fluently! ;) 

I wanted to make sure to put this guide together for those ladies in your life who love a monogram too. Since these pieces are customized it often takes a little extra time to ship- so now is the time to order! Remember: "if it's not moving, monogram it!"

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Let's Bundle Up!

Sweater: J. Crew Factory || Jeans: J. Crew Toothpick || Monogrammed Duck Boots: c/o Marley Lilly || Blanket Scarf: Marley Lilly || Apple Watch with this band 

Happy Monday love bugs! How was your holiday weekend? I was home with my family until Saturday and it was such fun to spend some quality time with them. My sister was home from college at University of Florida and I loved getting to catch up and hear all her stories- it made me miss being 19! I was also proud of my self-control during Black Friday... there were so many good sales but I was responsible and only picked up a few deals that were too good to miss! And then of course I started checking people off my Christmas list- I'm determined to not wait until the last minute this year (#WishMeLuck).

So now we're here- beginning another new week (#SendCoffee) and getting back into our "normal" routines! I'm pretty excited that the temps have dropped for a few days and it means that I can bundle up (that's pretty novel here in FL!) :) I'm still in love with blanket scarves and so glad that they are no longer just "trend" and are now a seasonal staple! My new favorite winter accessory though is my monogrammed duck boots from Marley Lilly!! I have always wanted to add a pair to my closet, but hesitated to pull the trigger until this pair rolled up into my life! Now? I'm obsessed! This particular pair was a gift with purchase during Marley Lilly's Black Friday promotion, but luckily they have a few other adorable pairs in stock (and I kind of want to order another pair!) :) 

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What I Bought From the Black Friday Sales

When I asked over on IG stories if y'all wanted a Black Friday haul I got a resounding "YES!" I know I always think it's fun to see what everyone picked up from the sales, so I'm pretty excited to share what I scored too :) 

In the spirit of sharing I'd also LOVE to see what you picked up- so leave me a note in the comments and share your finds!

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Dressing Room Diaries: The Best Black Friday Sales

Pink Sweater  (wearing size small) || Mosaic Skirt (wearing size 6)

Happy happy Black Friday friends!! I hope y'all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed quality time with your friends and family. I always have so much fun each year shopping the major sales on Black Friday through Cyber Monday- and this year the sales are definitely not lacking! In order to help you shop better, I headed to the mall last weekend and tried on a few favorites that I'll be sharing below today! 

I hope that today's post will serve as a resource throughout the weekend for y'all to find the best sales, products, & ideas to kick off the holiday season! As always, if you have requests or need additional sizing information please let me know- I love helping you find pieces that you love :)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving friends! 

Aside from Christmas, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year, because it feels like the world just pauses while we stop & give thanks for all the goodness in our lives. I know that for some of y'all this year may have been harder than others or it may have been better than year's past; whatever 2017 has brought your way it is my hope that you have much to be thankful for and many reasons to celebrate today! 

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Red Roses

Top: LOFT (on sale + additional 40% off with code "GIFTITUP") || Jean: J. Crew Toothpick || Boots: Sam Edelman Penny Boot (I wear the wide calf) || Clutch: Nordstrom (on sale for under $13) || Apple watch with this band

Happy {almost} turkey day! I'm headed home today to see my family & spend the holiday with them and I can't wait for some quality time with everyone! Even though I'm only 2 hours away from my family, I don't see them nearly as often as I would like due to my crazy schedule so I always look forward to long weekends like this one!  (plus, #turkeyandpumpkinpie)

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Gifting with Girl Meets Bow: For the Cocktail Queen

Top: Cocktail Shaker || Rose Wine Glass || Wine Bags || Rose Carry-On Kit

Middle: Snowflake Wine Stopper || Celebrate Tray || Wine Charms

Bottom: Bubbly Coffee Mug || Champagne Opener || Cocktail Book

Welcome to the next edition of my gift guide series- for the cocktail queen! Is there anything more fun than gathering your girls, pouring the vino, and chatting all night?! I think not! So today's guide is for the girl who always has a bottle of bubbly on hand & knows the importance of sharing it with her best gals!

Keep reading to see why I love all 10 of these gifts!

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Sweater + A GIVEAWAY!!!

Sweater: Banana Republic (40% off plus extra 10% if you have a BR Card!) || Jeans: J. Crew Toothpick || Boots: Sam Edelman Penny Boot (I wear the wide calf) || Necklace: HSN (similar here)

It's one of my favorite weeks of the year- Thanksgiving week! I took the whole week off (bless it!) and I'm not headed home until Wednesday so I have two whole days to get all the things done that I never have time to otherwise :) I'm coming for you cleaning to-do list... ha! 

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Holiday Party Style with Caroline Dawn

Top: c/o Caroline Dawn || Jeans: J. Crew Toothpick || Earrings: c/o Lisi Lerch || Clutch: c/o Vera Bradley || Heels: Target (old, similar here)

The season of holiday parties is here- Just this week alone I got three invitations for the coming few weeks, and I know there are more on the way! I don't know about you, but the first thing I start to think about is, "What am I going to wear?!" since we all know how many pictures are going to be taken! But, being a gal on a budget, that's why I want to pick and choose the pieces I pick up for the holidays. Enter this pretty & sweet Caroline Dawn Harper top! Founded in Charleston, you can definitely see the southern influence in her collection - and y'all know thats right up my alley!

I paired this look with jeans & heels, but you could easily add booties or tall boots when the temps (finally) drop! Oh, and just a fun note about this pretty clutch: It's RFID capable, so you don't have to worry about people walking by and scanning your credit cards (which happens more often than you think). It's also got more pockets & spaces to keep you organized than any other clutch in my wardrobe- definitely add it to your Christmas list!

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Holiday Gift Guide Launch! Gifts for Her Under $25

Gray Beanie || Marble Phone Case || Mantra Band Bangle Bracelet || Pajamas (20% off!)

Plaid Scarf || Luggage Tag || Plaid Blanket

Nest Candle || Stila Lipgloss Trio || "Hey Sugar" Coffee Mug

Woo-hoo friends- the holiday season is HERE & I for one cannot contain my excitement! I absolutely love Thanksgiving and Christmas and the joy that permeates the air and the streets! Can you feel the holiday spirit?! 

Today we are kicking off my holiday gift guide series and I'm thrilled! I know I'm not the only budget-conscious babe out there (I have so many people on my list!) so today's gift guide is filled with great gift ideas that won't break the bank and are under $25! (Some as low as $4!!!) That's right y'all- these gifts are perfect for so many people on your list! 

Keep reading to find out why I love each one and who I'm shopping them for...

{SHOP THE POST}

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Travel Diary: Los Angeles Girl's Weekend!

My dress: Karlie Clothing via Scout and Molly's Hyde Park

A few weeks ago I headed to Los Angeles for a super fun girl's weekend- and I'm thrilled to bring my travel diary with you today! This was only my second time in LA and there was so much I wanted to see/do- and although we snuck a TON of activities in, there is still so much more! 

LA is such an interesting city- diverse pockets of culture, restaurants, & shopping. Each city/area we visited was more unique and beautiful than the last! I loved Malibu- talk about a dream town (but when you see the pictures you will totally understand why!

Angie, Stephanie, & I all met when we worked at Payless ShoeSource in their HQ in Kansas almost seven (!!) years ago. We were all in long-distance relationships at the time and instantly bonded, sharing many a margarita at happy hour and some pretty fabulous memories! Life took us all to different areas of the country (California, Chicago, & Florida) but we work hard to keep in touch and maintain our friendship. This weekend worked out so perfectly because it also happened to be Angie's 30th birthday weekend! We were so happy to be able to celebrate together!

Alright, let's travel to Los Angeles! 

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Punchy Pineapples

Dress: c/o Tracy Negoshian || Vest: Old Navy || Booties: Target (old, super similar & under $35) || Apple Watch with this band || Earrings: c/o Lisi Lerch

Happy Monday! What a fun weekend I had around here! Saturday I was lucky enough to co-host the Scout and Molly's first anniversary party and y'all it was a BLAST! There is nothing I love more than getting to meet y'all in person and hug your sweet necks- and how fun it was! Of course I also loved that Sarah and I were able to grab lunch at Bar Taco (do you have one in your area?). I tried the pork belly bowl for the first time and it was amazing!

Sunday I volunteered at church (love my darling one year olds!) and then my aunt & I shot 14 new looks for the blog! Yep, that's a ton of new content headed your way! It was on and off pouring rain most of the day, so we were dashing into storefronts & hiding under awnings while trying to get the perfect shots. It was kind of a crazy day!

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Happy First Anniversary Scout & Molly's!

Happy Friday y'all! I'm so sorry this space has been quiet this week. With traveling to NY and taking care of thing in my personal life, there just weren't enough hours in the day to "do it all!" (I know you can feel me!) But I love being back (sort-of) in the swing of things and I'm so excited to share a fun party with you today!

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Colorful Fall Fashion with Lilly Pulitzer

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Zanna Dress (similar style here) || Jacket: Loft || Necklace: c/o Chic Happens || Boots: Target (old, similar) || Apple Watch with this band || Bangle: Kate Spade

Welcome to a happy new week friends! Per usual, I'm on the road again & left for NYC last night for my final market week trip of the year. It's supposed to be only 50 degrees while I'm up there so I'm excited to bundle up and really experience some cold weather! I've got the cutest head wrap picked out to keep my ears warm :) Check out the fun of the week on Instagram- you know I'll be sharing as I go along!

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October Book Reviews

Happy Friday friends! As I mentioned on IG last night... this week might be driving me to indulge in an extra glass of wine (or two)! But in instead of wallowing in the crazy- let's talk about something more fun! Today I'm sharing my October reads & my reviews. Luckily I had a long flight to LA and back which gave me plenty of time to find some great new books! Let's dive in shall we?

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Happy November: My First Holiday Outfit of the Season!

Vest: c/o Marley Lilly || Plaid Shirt: J. Crew Factory || Jeans: J. Crew Toothpick || Booties: Vince Camuto (old, similar here) || Monogram Necklace: Moon & Lola || Apple Watch with this band

It's the first day of November & the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year! There's a chill in the air, Christmas decorations hitting the shelves, & a hum of festive spirit that I can't get enough of. The next two months are going to be so much fun y'all!

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