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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Friday Favorites: Holiday Song Collection

It's so crazy how many holiday songs get stuck in your head when you are power shopping for some important gifts for your loved ones. I am kinda obsessed with Shazam-ing the new tunes and adding them to my holiday playlists. But... Lets not forget the importance of a classic. I want to share a few of my favorite holiday songs today and I want my dear dear merry chickens to share their favorites with me. I have been polling some of my friends lately --I think that someone's favorite Christmas time song says a lot about it. Who knows? Maybe I missed my calling as a music psychologist.  Anyway- here goes. Favorite classic/ALL TIME favorite:   Newly discovered favorite song (love her!) 

New release favorite: 

                                          

Just for fun: 

                                            

I hope you enjoyed listening to some/all of these! I hope they made your day merry. It is Friday after all... So go have the best weekend ever. My fam and I are having a panama cookie baking party (fueled with gin and tonic) and I am very very excited! And feel free to share your favorite Christmas songs with me!!! 

Navy Blue & Some Tunes

How have you been little chickens? I am returning from a week vastaycation off of work, where I frequented the pool (excuse the tan lines), caught up with old friends, and tons of time with my DVR.
I have a new obsession with navy blue accessories and clothes.  Mostly due to this amazing one shoulder find! One shoulder! Lace cutouts! Scalloped edges!Yeah... I am just a little obsessed.I wore this dress to catch an Memphis label artist, Amy LaVere, at a venue in Midtown Memphis.  It was such an amazing (and HOT HOT HOT) show!  Check back tomorrow for a glimpse in to this merrymaker's staycation :)

 {dress: ross | shoes: payless | clutch: thrifted | bangles & necklace: dots | watch: michael kors}

Amy LaVere - You Can't Keep Me