Battledish: Memphis

This weekend, all merrymaking will be amped up a notch!  I know, I didn't think that was possible either.  I was asked to be one of the judges in the Battledish Memphis competition! If you have not heard of Battledish, which is a special branch of Dishcrawl, you HAVE to check it out.  Chances are there is one right in your own city.  

Six chefs have been chosen to compete in Battledish: Memphis this October in conjunction with the 60 other chefs competing in North America for King of Battledish.

I am so excited to try dishes from six local chefs, paired with delicious cocktails!

If you're in Memphis, use code 'merrymaking' for $10 off your ticket!

Come hang out and meet new people and try fancy dishes from some of the best chefs in Memphis.

Check out the chefs and menus here.

See ya there.

Chevron & Mint

{chevron top: jc penney | shorts: dots | sandals: target | clutch: target | necklace: dots}

There is something about a spring breeze and breaking out my shorts and sandals that makes me want to run to the nearest restaurant patio and order a Sea Breeze.  Now while I have to continue working with rambunctious little preschoolers and wait for happy hour to come, at least I have outfits like this one to fall back on.  I love the short SHORT amount of time in Memphis in the Spring before it gets too hot here and you can integrate your light winter tops with your summery items!  It makes the wardrobe seem a bit bigger for a few weeks.  Thennnnn it's 101 degrees with 100% humidity in the shade.

Hey, bartender? Yeah, make mine a double.

EBEW: Polka Dots

I really like polka dots.And it would appear that most of my dots are in my summer wardrobe.Bummer.But I did a little mixing and matching to try to find something to wear today for Everybody, Everywhere.

Not to mention- it was totally windy/cold/rainy when I took these.

I really love the way purple and red look together.

(Although it is always reminiscent of the Red Hat Society to me.)

It makes me happy!

Studded Belts and Ruffled booties also make me HAPPY!

This is a dress with thin straps that I tucked down and paired it over a black shirt.

Just think of all the possibilites sitting in your closet, ladies.

purple cardi: LB, black v-neck: LB, red polka dot dress (as a skirt): RAINBOW, studded belt: LB, booties: DOTS, ring/bracelet: GIFT

Check out those ruffles.

And the bruise on my leg, how attractive.

I'm so clumsy.

If you want to check out how some of my fellow bloggers styled their choice of polka dots, Check out the EBEW website.

Now, a subject near and dear to my heart:

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

I love fat tuesday.

I hope my pals down in NOLA (shoutout to Carli-bo-barli) are having the most fun ever.

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

So, enjoy some king cake, my loves.

And a hurricane.

YUM!

Neely's Hurricane Recipe via Food Network

CHEERS!

tell me what ya want, what ya really really want...

Everyone loves some Spice Girls lyrics. 

 Here are some items I am lusting after, all of which would add some spice to my life.

I was gifted a knit headband like this one a couple days ago, and I am still trying to work it the right way.  However, it looks flawless on this model. Wish me luck on this experiment.

Perfect Valentine's Day shoes, from Nordstrom, that would spice up your favorite LBD.

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I am going to attempt to recreate this simple, yet feminine and edgy look with my own wardrobe.  I love it and it fits in nicely with my new affinity for stripes.

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I adore and hope some day to own such a wonderfully cute and organized bookshelf.  And the white deer head is a contemporary addition I enjoy.

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Kate Spade iPhone 4 case, stylish yet sleek.  Nice work, Kate.

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Oh, and I am going to have to try this cocktail soon, doesn't it look delish?

Strawberry Kiss 

1 1/2 Absolut Vanilla

1/2 oz. strawberry liqueur

Splash CranPineapple juice

Combine & top with champagne

YUM.

Cheers, its almost Friday.
B