My Top 10 Favorite Purchases of 2015

It's so hard to believe that 2015 is winding down and with it comes all the "countdowns" to the beginning of a new year. I thought it would be fun today to share with you my 10 favorite purchases of 2015! Let's be honest, I shop some a lot, so when I find something that sticks out as fabulous you know it's good! And, if you have any shopping left to do, this may spark some ideas for you!

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Insta Roundup + Life Lately

It's been awhile since I've done an Instagram roundup, so I thought it would be fun to do it again! These are either looks I've shared on Instagram, or they haven't made it to social media yet :) Plus I'm sharing some "life updates" too. If you have any questions let me know! (And you can always follow along with the fun @girlmeetsbow) Enjoy!

Tank: Tracy Negoshian (super similar) // Skirt: J. Crew // Sandals: Sole Society (option here) // Mug: Kate Spade // Bangles: Bourbon & Bowties // Fitbit Charge HR

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The "Best" Tee

I don't know about you, but I am perpetually on the hunt for the perfect tee. It can't be too heavy, too tight, too short, or too blah. My standards may seem impossible, but that's where the Aerie Best Tee comes in! Y'all it really is the very best! Lightweight, soft, long and just enough interest with a v-neck... it's perfect! :) 

And maybe even more important than the tee you're wearing? Well it's your "underthings" (those girls don't hoist themselves you know!) Let me tell you, the right "bare necessities" take your tee from blah to tah-dah! Good thing Aerie has made the best one out there, the Sunnie Pushup, seriously this thing rocks! 

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Instagram Roundup

Y'all had such positive feedback to my previous Instagram roundup that I thought it would be fun to do another one! I've been trying to post more of my #ootd on insta so you can see my daily looks and/or pieces that don't make it on the blog. It's so much fun for me to share these with you- let me know if there is ever anything else you want to see! 

Dress: Old Navy (love this & it's almost 50% off) // Wedges: Tory Burch // Coffee Cup: Starbucks (very similar)

Dress: Ellen and Ollie (sold out, similar) // Sandals: Sole Society (50% off!) // Mug: Lilly Pulitzer // Tote: Barrington Gifts (obsessed!)

Tank: Tracy Negoshian // Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer (love this option) // Mug: Ashley Brooke Designs

My dress: Fiore Boutique (under $40!) // Mannequin's Dress: Fiore

Top: Lilly Pulitzer // Jeans: Loft Curvy Skinny // Flats: Tory Burch ℅ Shopbop // Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer

Dress: Loft // Necklace: ℅ Happiness Boutique // Wedges: Banana Republic {Full Post coming soon!}

Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful Thursday! Y'all rock! XO

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Romping in the Mountains

Do you ever have one of those weekends you wish you could live over and over again? That was my girl's trip to Asheville 2 weeks ago! I made the most wonderful memories with my best friends and all I want to say is #takemeback ! So excuse me if I stretch out the sharing of my trip a little bit, I'm just trying to savor the sweet weekend :) Today is a peek at what I wore on our first day of sightseeing. The weather was pretty picture-perfect so I took advantage and wore my new Tracy Negoshian romper (so comfy!) and toted my new Barrington Bag (fits everything and more!) and pretty much had the best afternoon ever :) 

PS- how gorgeous was the view from our cabin? We spent each morning drinking coffee and hot tubbing on the porch and soaking it all in!

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Currently Obsessing Over… {v. 32}

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Whew… This week has been a total whirlwind! Trying to settle back in after a big trip is always the hardest and I still have an overflowing suitcase in my room waiting to be unpacked! But y'all I am so thankful for this busy season of my life, because there is some super exciting opportunities happening behind the scenes here and I can't wait to share them all with you!! And in other exciting news, I start as the Junior League president in 7 short days… one week…. ahhh!

I also have to say a HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who voted for me in the "Work Hard, Play Hard" style challenge! I am so humbled and thrilled to have been voted your favorite entry and I am over-the-moon! So please know that it means the world to be to have your support. Thanks y'all!!

Heres a few fun weekly obsessions to end your week...

{ONE} 
I've been debating on the Barrington Tote of my dreams for awhile now, and every time I thought I had made a decision, I waffled! Well, turns out my indecision may have been fortuitous because this bad boy was just released and there is not one ounce of indecision left! Can we talk about how perfect this bag is for summer? Y'all... I. Can't. Even!

{TWO}
Another week, another romper! This fab-find is not only under $20 (!!) but it has a pom-pom trim bottom and a big 'ol bow! Holy swoon!

{THREE}
I'm the girl that, without fail, spills ketchup on her outfit when there is even hint of white on it, but for some reason I have thrown caution to the wind and am seriously crushing on white denim for my Spring and Summer wardrobe! I love how crisp and fresh it looks with just about anything you pair it with. Here's how I want to style the pair I am inevitably going to cave and get ;) (Plus, how adorable will this be for one of my night's out in Charleston?!)

Shop Black Off the Shoulder Tops // Shop White Denim // Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace // Gigi New York Uber Clutch // Shop colorful pumps // Stud Earrings (under $10!!) // Chevron Bangle // Stone Cuff

{FOUR}
Have y'all seen the Milly for Kohls line yet? If you haven't, you simply must hop over and check it out- it's gorgeous!! My pick is this beautiful floral dress; how perfect would it be for a wedding guest?

{FIVE}
Tervis Tumblers are my absolute favorite for bringing my coffee to work in each day. They are super insulated, durable & dishwasher safe AND they have adorable patterns like this one:

I'm sold! :)

PS- Did you see I'm hosting a Lilly x Target giveaway on my Instagram (@girlmeetsbow)? Hop on over to enter the loop- but hurry because it ends at 8pm tonight!

I hope y'all have the most wonderful weekend! Make sure to take some time to relax (I need to hear that more than anyone!) :) XO

Linking with 5 on Friday

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The Great Bag Debate

So I've finally made a B-I-G decision… I want my new Spring bag to be a Barrington Tote (and trust me y'all that's taken me weeks to figure out)! But now comes the reeeeaaaally hard part- picking a color and a pattern! So I need input from the most fashionable girls I know… YOU! Below are my top 4- which one do you think is ready for a spring fling with me?!

Pink Greek Key

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