chevron obsession - guest blogging

Today I'm guest blogging for Nikki at Bedazzles After Dark while she is on vacation! Jump on over to see the full post of this homemade chevron skirt. xo

What I'm Wearing:

skirt: homemade

blouse: Theory

purse: Tory Burch (similar)

platform shoes: Via Spiga (now on sale)

necklaces: House of Harlow & Monogrammed

earrings: kate spade

watch: Michael Kors

bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier,  Hermes, Derng

rings: David Yurman (rose quartz {smaller version} & stack & pave), Cartier, my onyx class ring

red bandit

top: Nordstrom // pants: J. Brand // shoes: Jimmy Choo // clutch: vintage // sunnies: House of Harlow // necklace: J. Crew // earrings: kate spade // watch: Michael Kors // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier,  Hermes, Derng // rings: David Yurman (rose quartz {smaller version} & stack & pave), Cartier, onyx class ring

geometric prints

elle bow room got a shout-out in Fashables.com's Summer Trend Report! Fashables put together a compilation from 25 fashion bloggers on their top trends for the season. My summer trend was geometric prints, please check out the report!

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Everly

Wedges: Tory Burch

Bag: Vintage Valentino

Sunnies: Ray Ban

P.S. TODAY is the LAST DAY to enter my GIVEAWAY!

a few of my favorite things

I can't seem to put on an outfit that doesn't include this monogrammed clutch and my Valentino 'Rockstud' heels lately!

What I'm Wearing:

Jacket: H & M

Blouse: {gifted} Nordstrom, here's the tank version  

Denim Capris: Citizens of Humanity

Heels: Valentino

Clutch: Tiny Tulip

Aviators: Ray Ban

Earrings: kate spade

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier,  Hermes, Derng

Rings: David Yurman (rose quartz {smaller version} & stack & pave), Cartier, my onyx class ring

P.S. Have you entered my giveaway??

first giveaway

I am so happy to announce my first blog giveaway! I have been so blessed over the past two months, thank you all for helping me grow my blog! My readers definitely deserve something special. I'm excited to announce the adorable ladies from Vestique have offered one of their prized "Drops of Jupiter" Necklaces for this contest. {also, definitely check out their blog!}

a Rafflecopter giveaway


You can log-in through the widget above. There are five ways to enter:
"Like" Vestique on Facebook
"Like" elle bow room on Facebook
Follow @Vestique on Twitter
Follow @ellebowroomblog on Twitter
Follow elle bow room with Google Friend Connect {all you need is a Google account, click "Follow" on the right sidebar under 'Style Moguls'}


Once you have done all 5 things, leave ONE comment telling me you have done so.


If you already "like"/follow us, please leave a comment to let me know and I can make sure all your entries are counted! The contest will end at 12:01AM Saturday May 26. The winner will be randomly selected through Rafflecopter. Good luck, and a special 'Thank You' to Vestique for being so sweet, and CONGRATULATIONS to them on opening their new Charlotte location this week!

graduation weekend

I love excuses to buy a new dress. This time, it was an extra special excuse. My boyfriend graduated from the MBA program at the best university in the country (perhaps I am biased).

What I'm wearing:

See by Chloe Bee Print Dress

kate spade new york 'glossy garden' long necklace

Zara Heels

Still have some graduations to go? Check out my graduation dress recommendations!

i'm back!

You may have noticed an absence in your Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and blogrolls. I haven't blogged (or utilized social media in any way) in a week. I feel terrible, but it happens. After four grueling weeks of finals (3 last week), I had to take off to Ryan's graduation, then spend this week moving out of my place. I have not stopped for a second. Oh, and I'm moving halfway across the country + starting my new job next week. I truly appreciate your patience!!

To celebrate, I'm having MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! The boutique where I got my dress and necklace in this post, Vestique, is partnering with me to giveaway an AWESOME necklace. If you live in Charlotte, they are opening their Charlotte location Tuesday May 22nd on East Blvd! They are also in Raleigh, NC and online. So be on the lookout Monday for rules to enter!

  

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Vestique (currently out of stock)

Heels: Aldo

Wallet: Louis Vuitton

Sunnies: House of Harlow

Earrings: C. Wonder

Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: Vestique

Bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier, & Handpicked

Rings: David Yurman (blue topaz & stack & pave), Cartier, & YSL

pink + green : floral + stripes

Thank you so much, readers, for being patient with me the past few weeks. I have been swamped and unable to give my blog much attention {evident by my swollen eyes!}. First order of business:

I was selected as the winner of Bows & Sequins' giveaway of a beautiful Spike the Punch necklace! Not only have I loved reading Bows & Sequins blog, I have long obsessed with Spike the Punch jewelry, but it sure is hard to snag an amazing handmade piece. I was ecstatic when Jessica told me I had won, and promised her I'd include it in an outfit post ASAP. "Soon" was apparently used loosely.

What I'm wearing:

blouse: LOFT

skirt: J.Crew

platform shoes: Via Spiga

purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs

sunnies: House of Harlow

Jewelry: J.Crew, David Yurman, Michael Kors, Cartier, Hermes, YSL