Take a Bow

by Emily

Bows used to play a rather understated part in my ensembles and I love how they’re taking center stage this season. Left behind are the ballerina connotations and in with bold, statement-making details. From Jason Wu’s dramatic gradient dress to an oversized headband from Forever 21, bows are back in a big way.

D&G Dolce & Gabanna – Printed Silk Chiffon Blouse : $345
Kate Spade – Pearl Necklace : $195
Jason Wu – Peplum Dress : $2,510
Lanvin – Bow-embellished patent ballet flats: $555
Marc by Marc Jacobs – Faux Bow Glitter Ring: $48
Asos – Bow Gloves: $26.63
Forever 21 – Headband: $3.80
Topshop – Bow Print Crop Blouse: $60
Marni – Bow-embellished Bracelet : $420
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel – Silk Shorts: $235

91 comments

1 ♥Lola { 02.10.10 at 1:07 am }: Love love the flats! They are gorgeous
2 maria { 02.10.10 at 1:19 am }: I love the marc jacobs one! … not much of a bow person though :]

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3 Absolutely Not Martha { 02.10.10 at 1:20 am }: personally i’m not a bow girl, though i kinda like the faux bow ring.
4 girlontheave { 02.10.10 at 1:59 am }: everything is so pretty! the jason wu dress is a stunner.
5 Heather { 02.10.10 at 2:11 am }: i love the ASOS gloves!!

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6 Isabel { 02.10.10 at 2:16 am }: WOW that yellow dress is incredible!
7 The Cheap Girl - Canada's Budget Fashion and Beauty Blog { 02.10.10 at 2:47 am }: I am always a sucker for ribbons and pearls. I HEART Kate Spade!

XOXO
8 Helena { 02.10.10 at 4:36 am }: Minnie Mouse was my biggest idol as a little girl, and I think my endless obsession with bows is her fault! I love the Kate Spade necklace.
9 The Bambina { 02.10.10 at 4:51 am }: That black top is classy and fabulous.
10 whatdialike { 02.10.10 at 5:03 am }: i love all items!
http://www.whatdialike.com
11 sb { 02.10.10 at 5:10 am }: my inner ballerina is overjoyed with the reemergence of bows

this is the perfect excuse to head to the fabric store, stock up on spools of dreamy ribbon and sprinkle messy and soft grosgrain bows on my favorite things, a la lanvin

love!

xo,
sylvie of silver lining
12 Parker { 02.10.10 at 5:20 am }: Great blouse! That could definitely be dressed up or down to be worn at work or just out and about. That ring is pretty sassy too.

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13 Snapshot Fashion { 02.10.10 at 5:43 am }: i LOVE the yellow dress and the adorable gloves <3
14 violka { 02.10.10 at 5:49 am }: The Dolce blouse and the asos gloves are my favorites. Generally, I prefer one bow at a time )

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15 klee { 02.10.10 at 5:58 am }: my heart’s been loving bows recently too (:

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16 Marie { 02.10.10 at 6:08 am }: I’m loving bows aswell I say these great ankle boots with a huge bow and fell in love. I also love the Asos gloves.. Great femenine detail!!

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17 Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic { 02.10.10 at 6:22 am }: I’m not a bow girl by any means but all of these pieces are making me change my mind!
18 Andi { 02.10.10 at 6:38 am }: Funny that you post this, as I just bought a simple,black Betsey Johnson coat with the only detail being a large bow on the back. When done right, bows are a great – especially on the silk shorts you chose.

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19 Karoline { 02.10.10 at 6:46 am }: Love the blouse and shorts! Reminded me of Rykiel.
20 Christina { 02.10.10 at 7:01 am }: Ooo so cute. I love the silk shorts and flats!
21 Sadie at heyMamas { 02.10.10 at 7:02 am }: LOOOVE the shoes and can see the shorts paired with sky high heels, HOT.

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22 Ameena { 02.10.10 at 7:05 am }: I love the flats…I love anything Lanvin!
23 Jade { 02.10.10 at 7:15 am }: I’m a bow girl myself. Anything girlie like that, I ADORE!
Love the shoes, top and necklace.
24 Ascotfriday { 02.10.10 at 7:16 am }: I’d love to embrace a trend like this on my feet, so those flats are perfect!
25 Devs { 02.10.10 at 7:18 am }: Haha, I just did a blog post on bows a couple of weeks ago! My favorites are probably the ballet flats!
26 Molly { 02.10.10 at 7:18 am }: I am a new reader of your blog, and i love your style…very SJP and i love her. All the the things you listed were amazing…what do you do for a living? Do you own all those pieces?
27 Mrs.T { 02.10.10 at 7:28 am }: Isnt it amazing how bows are so popular? Love your site, and sense of style. And you are gorgeous by the way! Thought I would post these shoes, im sure you have seen them. They are soo cute.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&um=1&sa=3&q=paris+hilton+senorita+pump
28 Krysta { 02.10.10 at 7:33 am }: Loving the black short with ties on the sides – very cute! Great post

Are you going to NYFW?
29 Erin { 02.10.10 at 7:37 am }: Ooh, I love all of this. Especially the necklace with the bow. So girly and lovely!
30 Keri { 02.10.10 at 7:46 am }: Adorable, I’m enamored with the shorts and flats especially. Just yesterday I purchased, well… pre-ordered, a sailor striped shirt with a huge black bow on the front… Now if only it were April so it could be shipped and in my closet already! Xx
31 Vivian { 02.10.10 at 7:53 am }: Love the gloves and the Lanvin flats! I’m so happy bout all the bows and the fact that places like F21 make them affordable!

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32 Ditaa { 02.10.10 at 8:04 am }: Got the same Jason Wu dress on my blog!
33 Runway Hippie { 02.10.10 at 8:05 am }: I’m not sure how I feel about bows. They can either look really great or really cheesy. A fine line if you ask me! I love your picks though!!

xo,
Sonia
http://RunwayHippie.com
34 Style Revolution { 02.10.10 at 8:15 am }: Im lovin the gloves
35 Style Revolution { 02.10.10 at 8:18 am }: Great picks!
36 Megan { 02.10.10 at 8:20 am }: those lanvin flats are gorgeous!!!
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37 Jacqueline { 02.10.10 at 8:33 am }: Love your picks, especially the Lanvins and the silk shorts. I adore bows. xo

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38 caroline { 02.10.10 at 8:37 am }: Love the yellow dress!
39 Melanie { 02.10.10 at 8:37 am }: I love that yellow dress!!!!!! Leslie Mann wore that dress here http://outfitidentifier.com/?cat=805
40 perfection is human { 02.10.10 at 8:52 am }: I love the bow print crop top !
41 Chaucee { 02.10.10 at 8:59 am }: LOVE bows! Great collection you assembled here.
42 Nicole Marie { 02.10.10 at 9:05 am }: oh my gosh obsessed with that yellow dress
43 Nicole { 02.10.10 at 9:12 am }: ooh, i like the bows on the shoes!
44 bargain bex { 02.10.10 at 9:18 am }: I’ll take the ring, the headband and those glorious gloves, please
45 The Lil Bee { 02.10.10 at 9:24 am }: OK, those shoes? DYING!
And I can actually afford the gloves, so rock on with those puppies!!
Lovely little roundup:)
46 Josie { 02.10.10 at 9:25 am }: I love bows for spring — so ladylike. Especially that gorgeous Kate Spade necklace and the shorts. Lovely.
xxoo Josie
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47 Amanda { 02.10.10 at 9:25 am }: Can I ask how you put together these collages? I’m trying to achieve the same look for my blog and any tips would really help!! Thanks Emily
48 Alicia { 02.10.10 at 9:36 am }: i’ve ALWAYS loved bows… they are so girly!! this post makes me happy!
49 ornella { 02.10.10 at 9:37 am }: i like this cloth =)
50 Tee Sea { 02.10.10 at 9:39 am }: Bows add the perfect touch of femininity to every ensemble.

don’t forget to stop by my blogs!
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51 Helen { 02.10.10 at 9:59 am }: i love bows, especially in my hair
52 Chic Coles { 02.10.10 at 10:14 am }: Love bows, great selection!
53 Fee-AMore { 02.10.10 at 10:15 am }: Love the crop top!
54 Amanda Lalique { 02.10.10 at 10:33 am }: really cute! Love them all
55 Alaina { 02.10.10 at 10:40 am }: That Jason Wu dress is incredible!
The bow detail on is such a stand out!
Not only to the little black ties add a contrast color, but they also add a different texture!
What a great idea!!!
56 ambersnotebook.com { 02.10.10 at 10:57 am }: Cute! I adore bows in any way. And Jason WU is a genius.
57 orange { 02.10.10 at 11:02 am }: love the collection of items! i own the bow ring from marc jacobs and it’s suprising how much it goes with. that yellow dress is Amazing.
58 maggie { 02.10.10 at 11:08 am }: I LOVE that bow! I would love to make you some floral bows some time! Please visit my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/mybreakfastshop

xoxo
Maggie
59 Widespread Life { 02.10.10 at 11:11 am }: Love it!!

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60 MacKenzie { 02.10.10 at 11:16 am }: Loves the ballet flats. Thanks for such fun and awe-inspiring posts!

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61 lenka James { 02.10.10 at 11:28 am }: I love bows ever since I saw them on Chloe’s and luella bartley runways a couple years ago , and I am so glad that its the trend right now.
62 Lauren { 02.10.10 at 11:34 am }: i adore the dress and the necklace!!! lovely as always

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Lauren
63 Sogni e Sorrisi { 02.10.10 at 11:54 am }: These are great examples of bows done right.
64 jeanne { 02.10.10 at 12:01 pm }: Love this post! I’m also obsessed with bows, mostly in jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings). I love the little forget-me-not rings that are just corded bows.
65 alyssa { 02.10.10 at 12:09 pm }: bows are so girly and cute
loves them

does anyone know how to make a collage with photos as this for blogspot i cant ever figure it out or to get photos to line up together as in showing a collection? help!
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66 Noemie { 02.10.10 at 12:23 pm }: Hey !

Funny that you should post this today, I was just going through some etsy items and fell in love with a couple of bows myself!

Check out the first one for sure – gorgeous little black stone bow on black satine ribbon. Totally you!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40412339
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40444853
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40419999
67 samantha hutchinson { 02.10.10 at 12:29 pm }: The pink gloves are too cute!
68 Jaime { 02.10.10 at 1:08 pm }: Love the D&G blouse and F21 headband. Great picks!
69 Chloe @ Project Live Well { 02.10.10 at 1:15 pm }: I adore the necklace Emily!

I’m sure I could find something similar which is a little less expensive. Thanks for the idea
70 Rachel (heart of light) { 02.10.10 at 1:17 pm }: I have a pair of flats with sweet little bows on them and I love them.
71 Chessa! { 02.10.10 at 1:22 pm }: OMG! I can’t wait for spring. I’m staring out the window into the craziest blizzard ever. sigh…this is just the lovely I needed to lift my spirits.
72 Kristen { 02.10.10 at 1:43 pm }: I must have expensive taste because everything I HAVE to have on this is way out of my price range. The yellow Jason Wu dress is the stuff I dream about.
73 Kate { 02.10.10 at 1:44 pm }: Bows are my absolute favorite. Love the Lanvin flats soooo much.
74 Clare { 02.10.10 at 2:00 pm }: I adore the ring and the gloves, they are so cute. I’d probably wear them together and overload a little… Cute choices.

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75 StylishBird { 02.10.10 at 2:01 pm }: Great compilation. The shorts are adorable…and who doesn’t love a Lanvin flat!
76 Taylor { 02.10.10 at 2:03 pm }: I love the little bow flats!
77 Tiffany { 02.10.10 at 3:06 pm }: I love those gloves. So sweet.
78 Ellen { 02.10.10 at 3:29 pm }: Adorable! I especially love the Jason Wu dress!
79 Pretty Shiny Sparkly { 02.10.10 at 4:50 pm }: Oooh, I love those gloves! Great finds.
80 Renee @ eatliveshop.com { 02.10.10 at 5:17 pm }: love love love the cropped blouse from topshop!!
81 haley { 02.10.10 at 5:43 pm }: love it all, especially the perfect looks for valentines day
82 thebeautyfile { 02.10.10 at 6:54 pm }: I desire those Lanvin flats from the absolute bottom of my heart…sigh.
83 Gipsy { 02.10.10 at 7:29 pm }: Love, love, love the ring! Cant wait for the spring, this ugly new york weather needs to go!
84 Emily { 02.10.10 at 7:39 pm }: stunning pieces! the yellow is so so vibrant

xx
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86 Le 21ème { 02.10.10 at 9:46 pm }: I’m really into those pleated shorts!

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87 JaNielle { 02.10.10 at 10:20 pm }: I love the gloves!
88 ElodieVeryPetit { 02.11.10 at 12:06 am }: Love it all !
89 SB { 02.11.10 at 6:30 pm }: so so feminine!
90 WendyB { 02.12.10 at 11:39 am }: I was so into peplums in the ’80s!
91 FlashFash { 02.18.10 at 1:28 am }: Cute yellow dress!

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