How cute is this bow cardigan?! I mean, come on. It’s the one I shared during the Shopbop sale last week and ordered myself. We took these pictures on Friday (fighting the wind the whole time), and I planned to wear this exact outfit on Saturday. After seeing the photos, I ended up wearing different jeans. I just decided I wanted a more boyfriend style to balance out the bows on top a little more. I really have learned a lot from seeing myself in clothes. I recommend taking even just a quick mirror selfie to help yourself decide on clothing.
I turned 31 on Saturday, and I couldn’t help but reflect on the past year. This time last year Russ and I were celebrating my 30th at a fancy dinner with friends while facing IVF after struggling with infertility for over two years. On Saturday we had Little Caesar’s pizza on our back deck at 5:30 while I held my 3 month old daughter. I could have wept with gratitude over the story the Lord has written. There were days that I asked him if he even saw me or cared about the desires of my heart. I had to surrender to him over and over again. It was both the ugliest and most beautiful thing, and I am the better for it. Ivy Jean, you are what makes this year special. Last year we didn’t know if we’d get to have children, and this year I am your mama.
Bow Cardigan
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This cardigan is so unique and SO adorable! LOVE that cold-shoulder/bow detail!
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I saw this and fell in love with this top! It is so diffrent but at the same time so neat to have in ones closet! Loving the way you styled it and everything! Super chic!
xoxo,Victoria
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This cardigan is absolutely adorable on you! Happy belated birthday too!
By Lauren M
Love this look! The cardigan is amazing.
X Merel
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A lot has happened over the past year! So happy for you! Sweet Ivy Jean is the best birthday gift!
Jill
Doused In Pink
One word – CUTE!! Love this sweet little cardigan!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
What a difference a year makes. You are so loved and blessed by our lord and your sweet little baby is proof. congratulations on being an amazing mama, on being into your 30’s and for eating pizza on your birthday. All are great accomplishments!! Obsessed with this sweater and kicking myself for not snagging it during the sale!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
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How adorable!! You have the best style girl!!
Have a great Monday!
Xo, Erica
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So cute Amy! Love the cold shoulders! Is it Spring yet?? xx
Jonathan
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Bow Beautiful Babe!! Oh how I LOVE this!! Happy Belated Birthday to you sweet mama, best gift of all to have miss Ivy Jean here with you to celebrate!! Have a wonderful week!
I am very very happy for you! Wanting a child and not having it is one of our biggest challenges in life. I am so very happy for you and your husband. You were glowing throughout your pregnancy and you are glowing now. Wishing many happy years with your little one and a belated happy birthday! Bogi
That bows are darling!! And happy belated birthday. Sounds like you had an awesome one 🙂 It’s crazy to think where your life is at when you reflect back just a year ago. I just recently went reflect on my past year and it is astonishing and emotional.
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A lot can happen in a year huh? so happy for your and Happy Belated Birthday. Adore this cardigan.
xo
Pinksole
I want this sweater so bad!! So beauty as always dear!
xx
Mónica Sors
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Happy belated birthday Amy. Hope you had a great one. Love your sweater, haven’t really seen something like this before.
Bernie, xx
The Style Fanatic
You’re always looking adorable Amy! Beautiful casual combo, very simple yet stylish and I love the bow details of your sweater.
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Ohh, happy belated birthday, sweetie. I can understand how grateful and happy you must feel. 🙂 I am happy to hear that you celebrated your birthday with Ivy Jean and your hubby and I am sure it was the best way to celebrate your birthday.
X
Miri
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That is such a cute find indeed. And happy belated birthday! It definitely sounds like it was perfectly spent. It’s funny when we go through trails people always say that when they pass you’ll soon forget the extent of those struggles. They don’t completely leave your memory but that pain sure does.
Sxx
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I’m really happy to you and your family Amy Ann and I like very much your cardigan!!! Really nice! Kisses from Italy and thank you for your visit,
Eni
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Laura Biagiotti from MFW
This cardigan is just adorable! I love those bows!
xo, Jennifer
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