Swinging into the Weekend

Dress: Old Navy || Wedges: Banana Republic (old, similar style here) || Apple Watch || Bangles: Bourbon & Bowties

This week was full of highs and lows, so I'm ecstatic that Friday is here! But y'all know I'm all about the positive, so let's just chat about the very best part :) Wednesday night I celebrated #NWYLD (National Wear Your Lilly Day) with the Pink Palm and y'all it was the best time ever!! It's kind of hard to put into words how much fun we had & how great it was to meet so many new friends! After a stressful few days, it was just what my heart needed. {I will be sharing ALL the snaps from the event next week!}

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Rainbow Plaid

Plaid Shirt: Old Navy // Puffer Vest: Old Navy (sold out, similar) // Jeans: Loft // Boots: Sam Edelman Penny Boot (a Girl Meets Bow favorite!) // Tote: Kate Spade (sold out, similar & on sale!) // Apple Watch // Bangle: Kate Spade

Hey y'all! Happy Tuesday and welcome back from the holiday weekend! I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful Holiday & Merry Christmas! It's been so nice to be home with my family, relaxing and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life, but I head back to St. Petersburg today & work tomorrow so reality is coming back fast and furious!

I wanted to share an easy outfit and staple in my winter wardrobe- the plaid shirt + excursion vest combination. I love easy looks that allow me to throw them on and run out the door- and this is exactly that! Colorful plaid shirts allow me to break up those winter blues and a colorful excursion vest is my #1 mix-and-match item! Pair them together and you seriously cannot go wrong :)

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Black Maxi Dress + Denim Jacket

Maxi Dress: Old Navy (under $30 + extra 30% off!) // Denim Jacket: Loft (a serious closet staple) // Necklace: J. Crew Factory (almost exact here) // Sandals: Sam Edelman c/o Shopbop

I don't know what's gotten into me this week with all these neutrals, but I am not hating it at all! Sometimes you just need to slip on the classics and run out the door (which was the case with today's look!) Whenever I'm struggling with what to wear, a maxi + denim jacket can usually solve my "what to wear" problem :) I realized the other week that I was lacking a black maxi dress, so I popped into Old Navy, and what do you know? They had just the thing for less than $30! Can't beat that!

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Picnic Ready Style + A GIVEAWAY!

Hey y'all! I'm so excited to share that I am now an ambassador for Oka-B (shoes I absolutely LOVE) and am featured on their blog with this look! Hop on over to read the full post, and scroll down to the bottom of this post for an AMAZING giveaway!! :)

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Tons of Tassels

Tank: Old Navy (40% off with code "THANKYOU") // Shorts: Loft // Sandals: c/o Oka-B "Cookie" Sandal (20% off with code "OKABGIRL16") // Apple Watch // Necklace: c/o Stella & Dot // Bracelet: Bellezza

The last time I styled these shorts it was still chilly outside, but now the sun (& heat) is out in full force so it's time to break out the most amazing new tank in my closet! Tassels are such a HOT trend this season, so I fell hard as soon as I saw this one! It's already a steal at under $30, and with code "THANKYOU" it's only $15.60! #GetItBeforeItsGone 

I couldn't resist "toughening up" the look with my Oka-B "Cookie" sandals. I love the stud detailing- it's a little out of my comfort zone, but was the perfect touch for this outfit + they are so stinking' comfortable I can't resist a chance to wear them! PS- My code "OKABGIRL16" will get you 20% off any purchase! #BargainHunter

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An Easy Weekend Look + Promo Code!

The weather in Florida has been absolutely glorious the last two weeks- it's like spring finally decided to pay us a visit! It's even been cool enough in the mornings and at night for light layers- like this perfect denim jacket. I seriously wear my jacket at least once a week- I'm thinking about adding a white version to my collection so I can wear it twice a week without judgement ;)

I love that today's look is so un-fussy, just some of my favorite basics layered together for a great weekend look! Adding the colorful Lilly Pulitzer clutch and bright Oka-B sandals tied all my solid colors together :) PS- These sandals are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn & they are waterproof- perfect for this active Florida girl! (You can get 20% off your order with code "OKABGIRL16")

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The Obsession Begins... Off the Shoulder

Dress: Xhilaration (under $25! Juniors sizing so I sized up) // Wedges: Banana Republic (favorite option) // Clutch: Old Navy 

Hi friends! I'm sorry my blogging has been a little inconsistent this week, with two back to back trips last week I haven't been able to quite catch up (but I'm working on it!) 

I have to tell y'all, off the shoulder is my absolute newest obsession! I love that it's subtly sexy and gives a hint of sass- without bearing it all! This dress was a great introduction to the trend (it's under $25!) and it's super easy to style. Throw it on with sandals, wedges, heels and you've got a ready-made outfit perfect for summer! Have you tried his trend?... Thoughts?!

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Farmer's Market: Gingham + Monograms

Happy Monday y'all! I've kind of got a weird Monday today because I got called for jury duty for the first time! I'm totally dreading it (I mean has anyone every said it was fun?!) but I guess it's my turn seeing as this is the first time I've ever been called! Any tips for me???

Since it's like my weekend has been extended one day, I wanted to share this fun weekend look with y'all from a recent trip to the farmer's market. I'm a believer that casual & comfortable can still be cute and so I jazzed up my gingham + denim with a jazzy gold statement necklace and fringe booties.  Throwing in my favorite scalloped clutch doesn't hurt the look either ;) 

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Nice and Neutral

Happy Tuesday y'all! For all my northern friends- I hope y'all are surviving the deep freeze up there! It's actually been chilly down here in Florida- So I'm finally getting to pull out all my favorite sweaters and "winter" wear- and I'm loving' it! Quite surprisingly I'm totally into the neutrals in this look (shock of all shocks!) and I'm loving that they aren't boring at all. You may recognize this vest from this post, and after a more sophisticated look, I had a blast transforming it today into something much more casual. What have y'all been doing to keep warm this week??

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Camo Vest & LBD

Hey y'all! Happy Thursday! Sorry for the radio silence yesterday on all fronts, this week has been- in one word: insane. I'm taking my first work trip to New York next week (cue the excitement) but the preparation has me in a tailspin and I've been working non-stop to get all my reports ready. On top of that I had a Junior League board meeting and Buddy has a foot infection... real life is sure glamorous right ;) 

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What to Wear on Christmas Day!

Happy Christmas Eve y'all!! Can you believe tomorrow is the big day?! I sure can't! Sorry about the unexpected radio silence the last two days, it was a whirlwind to pack and come home on Tuesday and then I've been soaking up quality time with my family since- it's been blissfully stress-free! But I just had to pop in today and share a great outfit idea if you're still trying to figure out what to wear on Christmas day. 

In my family Christmas day is a pretty casual affair. My sister and I have a sleepover on Christmas Eve and we always wake up by 5am ready to grab some coffee and open presents! We usually have to wait for "Santa" to finish downstairs... and Dad to wake up! But by 6am we are all up and rearing to go! So, by the time we get dressed and head to my Grandma's house for round 2 later in the day we are tired and in need of cute and comfy looks- like the one I'm sharing today.

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I'll Take You to the Candy Shop

I don't know about you, but I can't pass a candy shop without humming 50 Cent lyrics... just me? I'm ok with that! Regardless of your affinity for hip-hop music, I was so excited when we stumbled upon this precious candy shop and the building perfectly matched me out! That doesn't happen that often when you wear colors as bright as these :) 

I just have to take a minute and tell you how ah-mazing this dress is! It is a new style from Lilly Pulitzer called the Linden Dress and it is one of the first t-shirt style dresses that I can actually wear! I have a big booty and serious curves so t-shirt dresses are usually not my best friend, but this one is definitely the exception to the rule! It's actually cut like an a-line and the material is thicker so it doesn't cling- y'all it's seriously the bomb dot com! (When I start pulling out my 90's lingo you know I'm serious ;) )

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Happy 2 Year Blog-iversary!

Today is a pretty gosh-darn exciting day around these part because I'm celebrating my two year blog-iversary!! It's hard to believe that two short years ago I took the plunge and started Girl Meets Bow- I had no idea what I was in for! But y'all I can honestly say that it has been the most incredible journey and I have learned so much about myself and gained so many new skills (hello shooting pictures in manual and html coding!) 

But, without a doubt the very best part of this journey has been YOU! Getting to know you, my darling readers, has brought so much joy to my everyday! Your kind words, encouragement, and overall cheer bring so many smiles to my face :) I love getting to chat fashion & pop culture with you and that you have as much fun visiting GMB as I do creating it! Y'all really are the bees knees and I hope you know how much I appreciate each and every one of you! From the bottom of my heart thank you for your support and friendship!

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Getting Personal with Marleylilly

It's the eternal southern girl's question... "If it doesn't have your monogram is it really even yours?" ha! But seriously y'all... monograms are my jam and lucky for us all Marleylilly solves any monogramming needs you could possibly have! We all know my love for the puffer vest as well as monograms, so put the two together in one on-trend item and I'm as happy as a witch in a broom factory (anyone else crack up at those Gieco commercials?!) 

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A Thanksgiving Look with Brooklyn Hat Company

Happy Thanksgiving week y'all! Can't believe this Thursday is the "big day" (or should I say meal?) - this year is just catapulting by! In case you don't have your outfit picked out yet, I shared a few previous ideas here, and today I thought I would show you one more. 

You certainly can't go wrong with plaid (ever) but adding a big 'ol floppy hat makes this look so fun! This is my first oversize hat, and I'm completely over the moon for it! It's from Brooklyn Hat Company, and can you believe this is their very first full line? Their vision is to take us back to a time when you "tipped your hat before walking out the door" and I sure think Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring back that sentiment! So what have you picked out for the big day?! Do tell... :) 

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Herringbone and Plaid

The biggest bummer about that fact that Florida has decided to be in a perpetual state of summer is that it's kept me from busting out my puffer vests- but not anymore! It's time to let these babies out of hiding! ;) This herringbone vest has to be one of my most reached-for pieces because it's practically a neutral and mixes and matches with everything in my closet! I decided to get real creative today and mix it with this boyfriend plaid pullover- and the result is pretty fun, don't 'ya think?! 

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Old Navy Striped Tunic

How was y'alls Halloween?? I actually ended up with a low-key Halloween night (fine by me since I'm not really a fan) but spent lots of quality time with one of my besties, Katie, who's moving to Houston tomorrow. Although I'm super-bummed to be losing my partner-in-crime, I'm so excited for this next chapter for her! I'll miss you friend!!

Now onto today's look...

Weekends are the perfect time for comfort and colorful accessories, which I definitely indulged in this weekend! I picked up this Old Navy tunic a few weeks ago, and my friends, I never want to take it off- so comfy! Also, you have to love that it is long enough to wear with leggings (I sure do!) Adding a eye-catching graphic scarf was the perfect pattern-mix, and gave the whole look some visual interest. 

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Fall Romper

I think we all know that I am a huge fan of rompers, but they are not exactly a fall appropriate. Or are they?! :) Recently I found that pairing my new favorite romper with athletic white tennis shoes is a great way to take a warm weather style and make it fall ready. This look is simple, easy, and oh so perfect for these gorgeous days we've been having!  

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Currently Obsessing Over... {v. 47}

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Happy Fri-YAY y'all! What a whirlwind week it has been! I had an event or meeting every night this week and have missed my workouts this week- I'm definitely feeling the effects of a busy schedule! On Wednesday I got to have some fun with McKenzie from Winsome and Gold, we had a mini blogger meet up and had such a blast getting to know each other and talking shop! It's so nice so chat with someone else who knows the highs and lows of blogging too. 

Without further ado, here is everything I'm currently obsessing over this week!

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Labor Day Weekend Sales!

I hope y'all have been having so much fun this Labor Day Weekend! I'm seriously loving the fact that we still have another day off- it's such a blessing to have some extra time to enjoy the "official" end of summer. One of the most fun parts of holiday weekends is the sales- and I've rounded up some of my favorites for you. So if you haven't shopped them yet- get to it! Now's time time to score some killer deals! (PS- I've alphabetized them for easier reference ;) )

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