I Wore: Straight Hair

I don't know about you, but it's difficult for me to get my hair to cooperate. Following the true "grass is greener" saying, I have curly hair, and my dream is to have perfectly stick-straight hair. So, on the rare occasion that my hair actually is that straight, I have to document it. 

Here's what I wore to dinner with the family:

Shirt (Old Navy)

Skirt (Gap)

Blazer (American Eagle)

Boots (Urban Outfitters)

Clutch (Forever 21)

Inspired: Writing Rainbows

Something cheery for your Monday morning! This amazing typewriter types color instead of letters, creating amazing paintings. What an incredible way to create art...and how can I get one?

THE CHROMATIC TYPEWRITER

“What a lovely new use for an old gadget. Washington-based painter Tyree Callahan has modified a traditional typewriter and turned it into a painting machine, or “Chromatic Typewriter”. Callahan submitted the beautiful typewriter as part of the 2012 West Prize competition, an annual art prize that’s determined by popular vote. The keys on the vintage 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter have each been replaced with a different pad of color to give some rather interesting results!” - wetheurban

Found via: Emphasis Added!

I Wore: Go Team!

Hello Belles and Beaus! I took brief break from blogging over this busy weekend. I got to spend some much needed time with my mom and sister. One of my favorite things to do is cheer on my alma mater, the University of Kentucky. I almost wish I could go back to college, just for the student tickets...especially now that the basketball team is ranked #1! (Sorry Louisville friends, just had to brag on my team a bit!)

So, of course, I was thrilled when my sister snagged us a spot in the student section. I got to re-live my college years and cheer on the team to another victory! It was amazing. 

What I wore to cheer on my team:

Necklace (World Market)

Cardigan, Shirt, Belt (J. Crew)

Jeans (Gap)

Foam 3Fingers (FREE!) 

Editor's Note: My sister noticed her apparel wasn't documented.

So, accordingly, I give you...

What Ali wore to cheer on the Cats!

Shirt (Wildcat Warehouse)

Cardigan (Target)

Blue Jeans (American Eagle)

Earrings, Bracelets (Ecuador)

Random Reblog: Morning Cupcake

When I saw this on Project Gadabout, I just had to repost it. Too funny...and true! It immediately made me think of my sister, who has a love-love relationship with cupcakes. (Which I completely approve of, as her designated taste-tester!)

So, Ali, this post is for you...and all the other belles and beaus who enjoy a little dessert for breakfast!

(Image via Project Gadabout) 

Inspired: Artwork

Loving this painting...that little pink dress is too perfect!

(Image via: www.jones-terwilliger-galleries.com)

Inspired: A Downton Valentine's Day

The entire Folk Magazine staff, along with the rest of the world, is currently obsessed with Downton Abbey. The show revolves around wealthy British nobility and the servants who live in a manor house in England. It's pretty much everything I could want in a show- the 1920s meets Jane Austen meets Gosford Park. 

An artist created these amazing Downton Abbey Valentines, so I thought that in the spirit of the holiday I would share these with you! 

This one of Thomas is my favorite! Too funny.

(Images via chad-thomas.com)

Which one is your favorite?

         

Dream Closet: Valentine's Day

I'm usually not into making a big deal about Valentine's Day, but it's always fun to
dress up...for any occasion! So, I picked out some cute pieces that I would wear if the
internet was my closet. I love ladylike pink and red dresses, accented with a fun
clutch and jewelry. And, of course, any excuse to throw in a few accessories with
bows!

If you've got somewhere to go with a special someone, or a fun night with the girls,
throw on something festive and celebrate!

(Or chill in your sweats and watch a movie, that's cool too!)

Valentine's Day by bowtiedbelle featuring gold rings

MSGM lace cocktail dress, £380
Pleated dress, $75
Tara Jarmon wrap dress, $390
Elie Tahari patent high heels, £270
Miu Miu leather high heels, $990
Anya Hindmarch fold over clutch, £350
RED Valentino leather clutch, £195
Sequin gold plated ring, $58
Miu Miu pearl crystal necklace, $695
Christian Dior gold ring
LORD & TAYLOR square earrings, $350
Diamante Studs, $13

I Wore: Snow Leopard

I'm usually very hesitant about animal prints on anything other than shoes. I don't know what it is about them, but I usually tend to avoid them. The exception is this cardigan, which I picked up for super cheap at Ann Taylor last year. It's different from the regular leopard print...more of a snow leopard. 

I took a brief break from working on advertising to snap a couple of pictures of my walk on the wild side. 

Cardigan (Ann Taylor)

Top (J. Crew)

Pants (American Eagle)

Boots (Urban Outfitters)

Inspired: Prep Date Night

I don't know if you've seen these lovely images floating around the web, but they are simply prep perfection! An adorable winter date night in the Northeast, complete with an adorable dog? Yes, please!

Love everything about this picture: precious dog, duck boots, plaid, the beach...the list goes on!

Maybe I posted too many of these, but they were all just too perfect. To check out even more of this shoot, click on the link below!

(Images via: www.penfieldusa.com)

At Work: Signs of Spring

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Spring. I have been since December. One of the great things about working as the Features Editor for Folk Magazine is that I am already surrounded by amazing Spring flowers, decorations, and stories. The magazine industry is always a season ahead, so we're already living like it's time for pastels and Easter eggs. 

Enjoy our Issue IV Cover that celebrates that Spring feeling. As for me, I'll be breaking out the shorts and sandals!

I Wore: Snow Day

There's nothing more fun than a snowy day in the Southern United States. We just don't know what to do with ourselves when it snows. One inch of snow is the equivalent to buy-out-everything-in-the-Kroger-we're-going-to-get-snowed-in! Then the snow doesn't even stick, and it's gone by the afternoon.  I'm not sure how I would survive in the North.

On snowy days, there's nothing I love more than making french toast and a cup of coffee, lighting a fire in the fireplace, and curling up with a good book. The next best thing? Heading outside to admire the scenery, all bundled up in cozy layers...coffee in hand! 

A rare day of wearing glasses: 

Blazer, cords, top (Forever 21)

Watch (Fossil)

University of Kentucky signet ring

Scarf (Wal-Mart: Yes, I confess.)

Belt (Target)

Boots (Urban Outfitters)

Red Lips/Nails (Revlon: Flame and Revlon: Craving Coral)

Welcome.

Hello Belles and Beaus!
This is my blog about my favorite things- fashion, style, and life in the South. 
Hope you'll come on this little adventure with me!

(image via: http://sayyestohoboken.com)

Love,
    Gina