Beale Street Music Fest 2013

Hellloooo and welcome to the post about one of my favorite weekends ever in this lovely little town of Memphis, TN. The first weekend in May starts the fun (and usually the rain showers) and you can expect some fun and big name bands to show up. Be prepared for iPhone pics because who wants to keep up with a camera when you may fall in the mud at any given moment? Precisely.

Usually it is super hot and sticky and gross, but this year the rain brought cooler temps and a constant threat of rain. It never really showered on us until Sunday night which is a blessing. My bright orange rain coat was my trusty accessory.

Friday night I saw Sheryl Crow (below) and Bass Nectar (not pictured.)

Saturday was THE BLACK KEYS! Such an amazing show and it is one I will remember for a looooong time.

Oh, and Dwight Yoakam was life changing and super fun.

Sunday was the day I was most looking forward to because The Black Crowes were coming back! I've seen them twice before and I just love those boys!!! Definitely my favorite part of the entire weekend.

Okay, I lied. My favorite part was having my friend Alli in town from Atlanta.

Goggles just in case the stage flooded.

And meeting Billy Joel*.

 

A good time was had by all. Definitely come see Memphis in the month of May and there is so much in store for you.

\\ *disclaimer: not actually Billy Joel //

 

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crawfish and a long weekend

Hey there, remember me? Boy, I have been out of my rountine lately and it has been marvelous.  I had a 4.5 day weekend that I am still enjoying! It was an amazing Spring Break Part 2 filled with festivals, Easter time, family birthdays, cupcakes, and quite a bit of merrymaking.

This dress has become a super springtime staple in my closet.  Seriously, if I need something to look cute and I have no time to think, I grab this pleated printed maxi.  Which just shows you how out of practice I am with OOTD shots, because I have worn this dress 100,000 times and just now posting it.

My sister and I went to the Overton Square Crawfish Fest in midtown on Saturday afternoon and it was fun! Hurricanes, crawfish, and live music... doesn't get better than that.

I have like 100 more posts on my weekend coming up, so get ready for it.

Have a great Monday, little chickens.

PS the Merry Monday Must-reads will return next week!

 NAIL POLISH: SALLY HANSEN LACEY LILAC

 {DRESS: ROSS | SHOES: PAYLESS | PURSE/SHADES: MK | BRACELET: DOTS}

 SISTER: {DECKED OUT COMPLETELY IN TARGET :)  }

festival fun

These pics are from this past Saturday, where we wandered around midtown with jumbo strawberry margaritas (YUM!) and enjoyed handmade crafts & the sunshine.  Maybe, a little too much because my poor shoulders are still pink.  And don't let these photos fool you... it was completely awkward (see next photo, awkward face) posing in front of the oncoming crowds.  My sister made a fabulous photog howevs. Thanks Ems.

{jeans and top: LB | sandals: nine west | purse: ross | watch: Michael Kors | bracelet: mother's}

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