I don’t want to be unfair to all my other shirts, but this bow back top is the best shirt ever. Like you need to buy it now. Button front AND bow back in one top?! I mean, come on. Plus, it is only $58. It pairs well with these fun paisley shorts. I’ll be honest, I am not usually a shorts wearer. While I have no basis of rational thought for this, I just don’t feel as comfortable in them as I do in jeans or dresses/skirts. I have to admit, for a pair of shorts these fit really well and have a flattering cut. Shorts do have their place in a wardrobe too, especially in a climate like Oklahoma with 100+ degree summers. Ugh.
I was so excited when Banana Republic asked me to participate in their “what moves us” campaign. To be honest, so many things move me. My faith, my precious little family in Russ and Ivy Jean and my broader family, and my community of friends here in Tulsa are of course the key aspects in my life that move me. I’m also motivated my being healthy.
Beyond that getting to be creative really moves me, and a lot of that creativity comes out in fashion for me personally. I love getting to dress differently depending on my mood or the day and try different styles of clothing. I love that I have gotten to connect with amazing women through this blog (who would have guessed?!). Women and feminism have had a big presence in the media lately, and I just feel so dang proud to be a woman. YOU all move me. You are brave, and strong, and talented, and creative, and intelligent, and you wear so many hats while juggling so many things. You are inspiring. I feel incredibly fortunate to get to have this little space on the internet, and it moves and motivates me everyday to be the best version of myself. I’d love to know what moves you?
Bow Back Top for Spring
Top and Shorts c/o Banana Republic // Mules // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (current version)
Special thanks to Banana Republic for sponsoring this post.
106 Comments
That top is the cutest! I love the bow details! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Looks lovely!
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I absolutely love your top! And those shoes are the perfect summer shoes! I hope you have the best week! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
You look adorable! Love that bow tank!
xo, Jennifer
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Love this post, and love this outfit! The top is darling on you, especially with those shoes. And I really feel like I can second all of those things that move you- especially when it comes to blogging. It’s always what I need to lift me up some days!
Emily
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This top is seriously the cutest, and I love it paired with the shorts! I can’t wait for the warm weather to arrive here in Boston!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
such a cute summer look! makes me so excited! its snowing at my house right now! hhehe
kelseybang.com
Such a gorgeous top! I love the detailing!
xo,
Angela
This whole look is so spring fabulous! That bag is giving me all the heart eyes too 🙂
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
This top is the definition of darling !
Life is just Rosie
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That top is darling! I can see why it’s a favorite 🙂
This top is so cute and I love the back! I know you alluded to what moves you on Insta, but it was great to read the post. I agree that the blogging community (and women in general) is really inspiring!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
I love the details on the top. The bow in the back and the buttons are making it extra cute. Perfect summer staple
Dora
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Ahh! So refreshing to see shorts… we had a couple of days where I wore shorts last week while the kids were on Spring break. I am adoring the bows on the back of that top!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Such a great top! I rarely wear shorts either, but these are cute & the pattern mixing gives me ideas ?
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in love with this top! You look so cute for spring. This was such a good post!
Julia・Little Miss Haute Couture
This is such a great post! I really enjoyed reading about what moves you! Also I’m loving your top…the bow detail is so cute!
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This top is so cute! It sort of reminds me of a more wearable version of the corset trend of that’s so popular right now. It would be super cute layered over a white tee as well! Thinking I’m going to need to pick this one up!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Oh how gorgeous do you look – I love the detail and this is something which is absolutely perfect for the coming months and warmer days!! Beautiful! 🙂
Layla xx
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You look so cute! I love cute bow detailing on the back! Also paired with those shorts is perfect! Can’t wait for Summer!
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