Ben from Starboard Clothing Co. just emailed me introducing me to his line of beautifully crafted bowties.
Now, I like women’s fashion just as much as the next girl, but there is something oh-so-charming about clothing for men. And bowties??? I am a sucker for boy in a bowtie!
Starboard Clothing Co. was started by Ben Meredith, one of the co-owners/co-writers of one of the preppiest blogs on the block Bowties and Bowshoes. It’s only fitting that he started his own bowtie company!!!
The names of the bowties are absolutely precious…. I’m thinking there should definitely be a Carly Abigail one (anyone else agree??? haha)…
Oh dear. These bowties make me really want a boyfriend. Just so that I can match him right up with me.
But really, how cute would the yellow seersucker bowtie look with my blue seersucker dress???
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If you are one of the lucky ones with preppy beaus (or, even better, a preppy beau yourself)… I think your next gift for your boyfriend must certainly come from Starboard Clothing Co!!!
Oh… and guess what! This post goes live at midnight and so does the new spring line!
I am officially in love! Starboard clothing co. your bowties have stolen my heart! Bowties make me swoon 😉 I will have to get my boyfriend one of these! too cute
SO CUTE! My boyfriend loves bowties so much he would wear a bowtie with his pjs if that were acceptable! I will definitely go take a look right now! Thanks for posting!
Have you ever worn/seen any of the Tracy Negoshian line. They sell it at either The Pink Palm or Kate Mckenzie in Tampa (my boyfriend lives in Tampa, I live in Miami. Tracy is a st. pete based designer and there was a big write up about her a month ago in the st pete times. She makes awesome, flattering dresses in tunics in normal preppy colors and SEC college colors. I have an adorable bell sleave orange and blue print dress in my beloved Gator colors. the uf football coaches wife, shelly meyer, wore one to the last uf bowl game and her picture was on the front page of the st pete times. I read that your sis goes to UF, she has to check out these dresses!! A uf sorority girl's dream!
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
I am officially in love! Starboard clothing co. your bowties have stolen my heart! Bowties make me swoon 😉 I will have to get my boyfriend one of these! too cute
Thanks for sharing, I agree, I have found my next purchase in the yellow seersucker!
I have a blue seersucker dress similar to the one you're wearing and I must agree, that bowtie compliments your dress so well!
aw i love these! my boyfriend loves bow-ties so i might have do to do some shopping. xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams
SO CUTE! My boyfriend loves bowties so much he would wear a bowtie with his pjs if that were acceptable! I will definitely go take a look right now! Thanks for posting!
My sweet beau ONLY wears bow ties….LOVE the Starboard company and all they have to offer me for wedding and horse racing season!
i just joined your absolutely adorable, fabulous and oh so cute blog! Completely impressed. Love it! 🙂
Have you ever worn/seen any of the Tracy Negoshian line. They sell it at either The Pink Palm or Kate Mckenzie in Tampa (my boyfriend lives in Tampa, I live in Miami. Tracy is a st. pete based designer and there was a big write up about her a month ago in the st pete times. She makes awesome, flattering dresses in tunics in normal preppy colors and SEC college colors. I have an adorable bell sleave orange and blue print dress in my beloved Gator colors. the uf football coaches wife, shelly meyer, wore one to the last uf bowl game and her picture was on the front page of the st pete times. I read that your sis goes to UF, she has to check out these dresses!! A uf sorority girl's dream!
xoxo
LSK
I am in LOVE with bow ties! I wish my bf wore them!
I really really love vinyard vines ties and southern proper tees too!
I love that you incorporated some male fashion into your blog! Awesome!
I am definitely buying one of these for my boyfriend's birthday in April! I'm thinking one of the seersucker ones is essential to his wardrobe!
Oh honey. You want to match your boyfriend to your outfits. That's probably why you don't have one!
Where did you get that dress? It's adorable.