I know I say this every single gift guide... but this one really was so much fun to put together! I'm sure it's because I'm a dog-mama myself, but there is nothing like the sweet snuggles of our furry friends. So, I wanted to make sure to put together a fun gift guide to treat those sweet four-legged family members as well as the dog-mamas who care for them.
Hey y'all! I can hardly believe that Christmas is only 13 days away (oh em gee!!) which means that gifting season is winding down- and this is my second to last gift guide! I hope that you have had as much fun shopping them as I have had putting them together!
As I'm sure y'all can guess, today's gift guide was WAY too much fun for me to put together! There is literally nothing in this post that I would be sad if Santa brought me... it's all so colorful and fun! One of the things I love most about Lilly Pulitzer, is that when you use one of her pieces (or wear one of her dresses) it just makes you happy! Like goofy-grin-on-your-face happy! And in today's crazy and ever changing world, I certainly think we could all use that kind of happy. So whether you're shopping for a Lilly girl, or just a girlfriend who could use a colorful gift, I hope these ideas help you with your shopping!
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!"
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!
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...
I can hardly believe that Valentine's Day is almost here! I love this holiday (I mean hello, pink all day err day!) and even though I may not currently be in a relationship, I'll take any excuse to celebrate! I'm also a big believer is sharing love with all of those who mean something to you; friends, family, even co-workers- it's never the wrong time to tell them how special they are! So today I'm rounding up some of my favorite outfits, gifts, and more to help you celebrate in red + pink fashion! :)
I know I've been saying this for several weeks now, but I cannot believe that Christmas is this week! Major freak-out going on over here! I (finally) finished my shopping this week, but in case you're still finishing up or shopping for a special gal in your life I thought it would be fun to share my wish list today!
I was more challenged this year, than any other year, to come up with ideas for myself. I don't know about y'all, but I feel like I really do have everything I "need" and even my "wants" are quite minimal! I know that this is a BIG blessing to feel this way, but it made it really hard when my friends and family were asking for lots of ideas! However, I did find some fun ideas to put together my Christmas list :) #TwistMyArm
By now y'all know that I am not lying when I say that the Elsa top is the workhouse blouse in my wardrobe! I wear this thing in spring, summer, fall, & yep even winter (it's still appropriate in Florida!) To make it more seasonal for the (slight) chill happening, I added my excursion vest and boots. The final look is a fun pop of color that will definitely have you standing out in a crowd!
Oh happy day y'all, we're about to talk about one of my favorite things : jewelry! As I've shared with y'all before, in my "day job" I'm a jewelry buyer for a large retail company, so as you can imagine I believe in the power of sparkle and how one necklace (or earring, or bracelet) can change your whole look!
Now normally I pick up new baubles all on my own, but the holiday season is also the perfect time to give a gift of that will make your bestie, mom, sister, and friends shine! I'm sharing a few of my go-to pieces today: classic pearls, my monogrammed necklace, shimmering hoops, & a gemstone ring. All of these are on heavy rotation in my wardrobe but also make a perfect gift to give. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see my round-up of the best jewelry pieces to give (and receive)! :)
Happy Sunday friends!! I'm so excited to be popping in today with what might be my favorite gift guide yet! As y'all know I adore being a dog mama to a precious and mischievous hound dog, and I know lots of y'all love your four-legged friends too, so today's gift guide is for us! I'm sharing pieces that both pups and their favorite humans would love :)
With as busy as the speed of life is these days, I pretty much wouldn't survive with out my two morning cups of coffee (and sometimes an afternoon cup too)! I'm sure you can think of one or two or heck, twenty(!) ladies in your life who are also "caffeine queens!" And just like anything else, drinking coffee is SO much better when it's coming out of a cute mug :) So today's gift guide is all about the lady who loves a strong cup of joe!
Can I get a whoop whoop for Friday?? Man oh man I'm glad to see your pretty face weekend :) What better way to celebrate this wonderful day than a brand new gift guide- this one for the "life of the party!"
We all have those friends (maybe you are the friend), you know the ones... when they are hosting they always have THE cutest set-up, perfectly prepared, and they make party planning look like a breeze! When they are in attendance at you party, they work the room, start the dance floor, and keep the champagne flowing! So, today's gift guide is in celebration of these party people and is full of my favorite gifts for the most fun ladies or gents you know! (PS- Since I'm not planning a man-specific guide this year, you can view some amazing curated gifts for your favorite fella here :) )
Hey y'all! I'm so happy to be writing you from sunny Orlando where I'm home soaking in quality time with my family! I'm excited to be bringing you the next installment in my holiday gifting series- gifts under $25! (Don't forget that you can go to Holidays --> Gift Guides at any time to see all my previous gift guides).
There is no denying that Christmas is a pretty expensive time of year. No matter what I do, or what budget I set, I always end up spending about 5x more than planned! So that's why it's good to have a great assortment of affordable gifts in your arsenal, so that when those extra additions to your gifting list sneak up, you don't have to spend a fortune picking items up on the fly! Here's my picks for the best gifts under $25...
I'm so excited to be back today with my next gift guide and this one is extra close to my heart! As y'all may know, my baby sister is a freshman in college this year so I thought it would be fun to dedicate a gift guide to the college girls! Being in college is such a unique experience, especially as a freshman living in the dorms. You need all sorts of unique space savers, clothing for classes (and going out) and since you're living on a budget holidays are an exciting time to get those things you can't exactly treat 'yo self to on the reg!
I even asked Mallory for her advice on these ideas, so you can rest assured that the college gals in your life will love anything on this list! And if you have a teen or young post-grad, these ideas would be great for them too!
Friends I'm so excited to launch my holiday content today on the blog!! It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving & Christmas are only a few weeks away and I'm here to get you prepped and ready have the best holiday season yet! From gift guides, to style, to advice on making the most of the season, Girl Meets Bow is going to have y'all covered from head to toe (and everything in between)! Throughout the season if you want to reference any content, just head on up to the menu bar and hover over "Holidays" and then pick what you're looking for from the drop-down menu- easy as can be!
So were kicking off today with a personal favorite of mine... personalized gifts aka monogrammed heaven! You know I live by Reese Witherspoon's mantra, "If it isn't moving, monogram it!" and I've converted many of my friends and family over to this mentality as well :) There's something so extremely thoughtful about monogrammed or personalized gifts because the receiver knows that you had to plan ahead to make it happen. I also love that it instantly makes every gift a one-of-a-kind!
Happy Monday y'all! I've been getting a lot of questions on social media since getting my Apple watch a month ago about my thoughts on it, and how I like it vs. my Fitbit; so I thought this would be the perfect topic for a blog post! Since I'm definitely not a technology queen this is going to be an "average girl's guide" of sorts- written in language that's easy to understand. So let's get to it shall we?!
To lay the groundwork: I had a Fitbit Charge HR for a little over a year before making the decision to switch over to the Apple Watch (I chose the 42mm Sport Gold Aluminum with a Navy band). My reasoning was pretty simple- I was ready for a new Fitbit & decided that the Apple watch looked more professional (while having the same functionality). I was definitely worried at first about whether I made the right decision, but (spoiler alert!) I sure think that I did and here is why...
Pink is definitely one of my favorite colors to wear, and add in some red & hearts and I'm totally happy! Even though I'm single this year, I will still be celebrating in full force (nothing stops my festive cheer!) and pulling out my love-filled best! What better way to start off the week, than by sharing a round-up of some Valentines Day favorites? If you have fun plans let me know what you're doing! XO
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!
I couldn't be any more excited to share today's gift guide with you! I know I've gushed about them before, but I am just thrilled that my hometown of Lake Mary finally got the preppy style we'd been missing with Jesse's Girl Boutique! They seriously have all my favorite brands- Kate Spade, Simply Southern, Scout, Lilly Pulitzer - and every wall is packed with bright colors and the very best giftables around! So in the spirit of the holiday season & shopping local, I've paired up with Jesse's Girl to share my favorite gifts with you for all the love bugs in your life :)
