Among The Wildflowers

 

maxi dress: Ross // knit top: tj maxx // belt: lane bryant // clutch: iPad case from Target // booties: barefoot tess // sunglasses: target

 

As a kid, my favorite colors were purple and yellow. Much like the weeds that grow all Spring long. I always call them flowers because they're so beautiful, I hate the weed connotation. Trust me, my allergies are the only reason I don't straight up frolic in the fields and Maria Von Trapp spin my heart out.

I'm pretty obsessed with how this haphazard outfit came together. We have had a "cold" front the past few days and I needed to layer up last minute. Being a tall gal, the length of this dress looks weird with flats so I threw on the black wedge booties to toughen up the look. I'm especially fond of layering over maxis here lately.

Have a merry weekend, my little chickens. It feels fabulous to be back.

 

Quite A Pattern

dress: rainbow // clutch: ENiT design // wedges : target (last season) // bracelets: target, accessory auctions

 

I wanted to name this post, The Bitch is Back, but as much as I love Elton, I was slightly afraid of the google searches I would pop up in. But the sentiment is still here! Breaking back in to the swing of things with one of the most happy patterns! One of my merrymaking secrets is that I frequent some cheeeeap fast fashion stores. Rainbow is a bit like F21, but a more urban vibe. You have to dig through some club clothes to find a gem, but they are there. And for $19.99, the search is worth it! I love the one of a kind pieces I have added to my closet from places like Rainbow.

Also, any excuse to tie in my red wedges and I will take it.

I hope May treats all of my little chickens well. Thanks for the comments and emails during my absence. It definitely boosts my merriment to know that I was missed. Spring is in full swing in Memphis, so I hope to bring you nonstop merrymaking.

Xo.

 

Sunshine + Threads

vest (old): old navy // dress, as skirt: cynthia rowley // boots: target // coral boyfriend tee: target // 

fringe purse: target (here ON SALE) // necklace: gift // bracelet: THREADS // sunglasses: target (here ON SALE)

Happy Wednesday! No really, it is! My camera and my body are both back and in fighting form.  I think it has a lot to do with the fantastic sunshine that finally popped out and showed itself!  I'm recharged, rocking my trusty vest, and a new fabulous bracelet.  I shared this adorable, dainty bracelet on my Instagram the other day, but I'm here to share a little bit more about THREADS and the fantastic story behind it!  I've been following Ashley and The Shine Project for years now, but more recently she has started this jewelry endeavor.  THREADS employs at risk youth to make jewelry and earn a fair wage to help the students pay for their school to better their future.  

Here is some more info about them, from their website:

As a blogger, I love getting behind companies that I truly believe in!  

THREADS is offering a special discount code to my readers.  

Enter MATTERS10 at checkout for 10% of your purchase! There are tons of gorgeous styles (and necklaces!!) to choose from, check them out here.  Purchasing something beautiful and giving back at the same time is truly merry! Xo

Friday Pet Peeves

dress: cynthia rowley // cardigan: dots // necklace: gift //
 clutch: enit design (HERE!) // booties: lane bryant (similar)

Sure... everything looks fine right here, right now.  Flash forward to one hour later, when the seemingly lovable cardigan stretched out and became almost twice as long.  With huge bat wings as sleeves, I was basically wearing a sheet draped across my shoulders.  Don't go and judge the beloved blue cardigan just yet.  It has definitely been well-loved and is probably on its last leg.  Clothing that stretches out and betrays you is definitely one of my major pet peeves... which got me to thinking about the other facets of daily life that make steam come out of my ears.  

Let's see there is rush hour traffic, or just basically ALL Memphis traffic/drivers/interstates.

When people drag their forks across their teeth... I will seriously COME AT YOU.

Also, I hate hearing people chew.  At a store, when a clerk follows you around and asks over and over if you need help.  No ma'am I've been doing this for quite some time... I'm good.

When people don't use their blinkers, I turn in to Clark Griswold.

I also get majorly annoyed by "hubby" or "hubs," I mean he didn't lose his name when you got his, ladies.  I could honestly go on and on, but it's Friday and I don't want to start the weekend as a grump.

I hope your weekend is full of happiness and people who eat their food like normal humans.

XO

Boho Flow

dress, worn as skirt: target // wedges: payless (similar) // top: target 

 necklace: versona accessories // sunglasses: target (here) // ring & bracelet: gifts

        I don't know if it is the mass amount of Lana de Rey I have been streaming lately, but I have felt much more free-spirit when getting dressed.  Plus, we have been blessed with a glorious warm spell when it comes to weather, so I'm taking full advantage.  Initially, I centered this outfit around the loose flow skirt (it's actually a dress, not a real shock to any longtime readers,) but in the end I love how to draped top looks accompanying it.  One step away from one big potato sack, but I like living life on the edge like that.  The sunglasses were just a natural fit for the look... Do you think Vanessa Hudgens would want to be friends? This is about as boho as I get, but me likey!
        Speaking of weather, I feel like Spring is in my sights!  I will have some of big Spring wish list items up this week.  Happy hump day and best Wednesday wishes to all of my little chickens.

Closet Cabin Fever

 skirt: talbots via tj maxx // vest: old navy // button-up and bag: target // 

booties: lane bryant // necklace & bracelet: gifts

 When I put this look together and looked in the mirror, my first thought was that I looked like a paleontologist.  Is it the scholarly socks?  Okay, okay, so maybe I don't know exactly that they wear, but I could fit in at a Jurassic Park themed party, right?   It's the vest. Can I make that happen? (Searching Pinterest now...)

I am so over winter that I am rocking bare legs despite the cold and 30% chance of snow.  Crazy, I know, but I am so tired of tights and the frustrating static electricity that goes along with it.  I am experiencing Closet Cabin Fever! I am ready to rock my frocks and booties without threat of frostbite.  I live for leggings most of the time, but I am just so OVER them.  I kind of always get restless and rush in to the next season before the weather begins to properly cooperate!  So, in true Bekah fashion I am already scouring websites and store shelves for must-have items for the approaching Spring.  Keep your merrymaking eyes peeled for a round-up in the coming few days!  Am I the only one experiencing Closet Cabin Fever?!  If you live somewhere with temperatures above 60 degrees... HUSH IT and have a daiquiri for me!

Merry Christmas Waldo!

 turtleneck tunic (old) & leggings: target // booties: barefoot tess // vest: old navy //

 necklace: crack in the walk

Hey look, it's me getting dressed again! Feels good.  I love this turtleneck with every fiber of my being, it has to be like almost seven years old.  Thank Baby Jesus for stretch fabrics...

A little Where's Waldo and a little holiday color combo, I like the idea.

Perfect comfortable outfit for a day running errands and eating lots of macaroni & cheese.

C'est la vie.

denim jackets & stripes

 black skinnies: GAP // striped tee: target // denim jacket: jc penney // 

scarf: gift // watch: c/o timex // shoes: rocketdog (here) // bracelet: i made it :)

Double the Dots

 jeans: h&m // peter pan collar shirt: target // coat: lane bryant (old)

leopard flats: rocket dog // headband: ???

Good morning, little chickens! How was your weekend!!!!   Mine went by WAY too fast because I had to work on Saturday AND a little of Sunday.  I did pencil in some time for fun.  My BFF and I grabbed some brunch & Bloody Mary's, then we caught the musical West Side Story at the Orpheum.

Side note: When I was a little girl, there was a made for TV movie about Natalie Wood and I was so incredibly intrigued by it.  I rented her biography from the library & watched every movie she ever made.  So there was the birth of my West Side Story obsession.  Seeing this play in person was EVERYTHING I thought it would be.  I got to see it twice and I am so lucky and happy about that!

Sunday, I celebrated a special four year old's birthday and hit up a TJ Maxx (or two) and put those gorgeous Ugg's on layaway!  I love driving down the rural streets near my house in the fall time when all of the leaves are changing and falling.  Something about the fall weather just immediately energizes me and makes me very excited about the upcoming holidays! YAY!

I'm linking up with Sami's Shenanigans today.