Funky Monday

dress: dots // shoes: rocket dog via barefoot tess // necklace: lydell nyc // cardigan: old navy

Can we talk about how utterly exhausted I am?  I'm in an overwhelming funk.  It seems like a marathon weekend has passed and little sleep can really take it out a girl.  Even a merrymaker!  Patience levels at an all time low, tired skin, and a mysterious bruise or two (??).  I think I am over February.  I need some fresh inspiration, a nap, and a vitamin c facial.  I did finally make a big purchase this weekend, I grabbed a gorgeous white desk (on sale!) that I have had my eye on at Target.  I feel much more organized and ready to blog from my new tableau! Hopefully inspiration will follow and this funk will fade.  I think more retail therapy is on the agenda.  I'm hoping a TJ Maxx and a venti vanilla latte will cure the blues this morning.  Happy Monday to my little chickens!

Scroll on down to check out a little bit of my weekend wrap-up.

1.  House of Cards season 2 released on Friday and I have almost gotten all the way through it.  I'm obsessed with Frank Underwood.

2.  I sang some karaoke over the weekend (a favorite activity, second to margaritas) probably one reason why I am so tired.  Performing is intense business :)

3.  Rocking my Christmas present from one of my best friends on Sunday.  If crystals really do have energizing properties, I am totally down with giving it a try!

4.  Loving my round frame sunglasses, from Target!

XO

instaMerrymaking

I had a friend in town from Atlanta this weekend (Hey Alli!) and I had the best time ever showing her some new Memphis places that have popped up since she moved.  We went to great restaurants, hit up the new candy shoppe, and more importantly had amazing Bloody Marys.  Girl's weekends are THE best! And I am so sad that it is over now!  I hope all of my little chickens had the best weekend ever, and I hope you'll come back tomorrow and check out the AMAZING new giveaway I will have running!  Make the most out of this Monday! Xo.

Boots With The Fringe

 tights: we love colors // boots: jeffrey campbell (here) // dress: ross // necklace: versona accessories

Ever since I bought these boots on sale, I have been wanting to wear them every day.  Unfortunately I am a realist, and they are lovely, yet non-practical boots.  I whipped them out this weekend for Saturday lunch at a favorite college sub shop, followed by impromptu day drinking at Memphis brewery.  Makeup shopping, LOTS of margaritas, family bonding time! We had the weirdest warm front, but once I fully commit to my tights collection, there is no turning back for me.  Sunday, I got to shower a really close friend from high school with baby girls for her boy and girl TWINS she is expecting in January.  Such a fun way to spend an afternoon!

 As Monday approaches, I am truly excited for the upcoming holiday activities!

First stop, Friendsgiving!  Can't. Wait.

Weekend Wrap-Up

This was me for most of last week.  I think it was a side effect of the flu shot I got the week before, but thankfully I am feeling merry once again.

I was rockin' out by the time the weekend rolled around. Braving the surprise of a super cold earrrrrrly Saturday morning, I went to tailgate and attend the Memphis Tigers football game.  We lost, but it was definitely FUN FUN! Sunday, I got to meet my new nephew puppy, Copper! Isn't he the CUTEST! I love him already. Perfect weather called for some lattes and the mall with my baby sister. I got a new dress and a new Mac lip pencil I am way too excited about.

Hope all of you guys had super great weekends!! Stay merry.

Perfect Pairs & Pizza Pies

dress: ASOS //  booties: barefoot tess //  necklace: dots //  purse: steve madden // shades:  calvin klein 

What are your favorite things to do on the perfect weather weekends? My go-to plan is DEFINITELY a patio!  Also, a shift dress and booties make the perfect pair! The weather was the definition of early fall perfection on Saturday and I took full advantage! My siblings, my mom, and I wanted to grab lunch on a patio and I knew just the place. Downtown, Aldo's Pizza Pies has an amazing S. Main St. view of the trolley, princess horse carriages, and prime people watching.  Last time I went, it was really busy so I am glad we experienced a more laid back pizza experience.  Not to mention, they have some of the BEST local beers on draft.

my sisters and me :)
All in all, a pretty perfect fall afternoon with the fam. Hope your weekend was merry and delicious!

Bachelorettes & Blind Bears

Well, I am barely recovered from the last three days!  My weekend took off early on Friday with my sister's bachelorette party (the wedding is in 12 days!!!!) and we had such a blast. I planned the whole she-bang and I was super thrilled that it went so well! We had a Great Gatsby theme where everyone dressed up and it was so fabulous. The night started with a wine tasting led by one of my friends, followed by a lingerie shower, then to a fabulous restaurant in Memphis called the Majestic Grille.  Then we rented the room behind the bar at the Bind Bear, our local speakeasy, for cocktails and dancing.  If you're not familiar, it is a room with a two way mirror behind the bar so you can see everything that is going on in the bar from your own private room! SO FUN!

Cheers! I hope you had great weekends of your own, little chickens! See you soon :)

Five Things Friday

Happy March!  Now, come on Spring Break... get here PRONTO! Here are five things I am loving today!
Drinking And Tweeting and other Brandi Blunders I am loving the tragic car wreck that is this book!  Do yourself a favor and grab your kindle and a glass of wine and devour this easy read!

ASOS Curve Shift Dress in Animal Print I have been toying with buying this dress for over a week now! It is a great style, print, and color.  The best news came Tuesday when Gwynnie Bee added it to the inventory!  I can rent it before I buy it.  Check out more Gwynnie Bee fabulousness here, here, here, oh and here.

Embryolisse Lait- Creme Concetre (24-Hour Miracle Cream) I got this great goodness in my October Birchbox, but did not get around to using it until recently and I. LOVE. IT.  It soothes this ridiculously dry face skin I have to deal with until winter decides to leave me alone.

The Minty Dog Cocktail

I have acquired a newfound affinity for gin and grapefruit juice lately!  Adding a tad of mint sugar and giving it a fancy name just makes it more fun!

(Gin, Grapefruit, & Mint Sugar)

Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Sea Salt Texturizing Spray

I am testing out this product for Influenster and I love the way it adds a unique hold to my hair.  Adding some dry shampoo and NYM spray helps give me great hair on day 2 AND 3 after shampooing! Woohoo!

Books, booze, and good beauty products are a guaranteed merrymaking combination. It's definitely the best way to relax this Friday!  What are you chickens getting in to this weekend?

graphic print & gwynnie bee

{dress: Eloquii via Gwynnie Bee | belt: LB | wedges: payless | earrings: target}

Well, hello!   I have had the most amazing, relaxing long three day weekend ever! Sometimes all you need is one day extra to get the boring stuff out of the way and make time for some FUN!

I had THREE garments this weekend from Gwynnie Bee to choose from, and I wore this graphic print dress to dinner on Friday with one of my girls!  SO FUN!  It never hurts to have some new clothes to choose from on a long weekend.  I had two other dresses perfect to a night at the pub, lunch/movie date, and THEN bowling and darts with friends!  Success!  If you haven't heard me rave on and on about GB here is your chance... it is like Netflix for clothes and you fill a queue of garments from their website that you want, and they send you your items in the mail.  You can keep them as long as you want, or send them back for more the next day.  Clothing without commitment helps you try new trends and take more risks because you're not paying the price on that tag!   Gwynnie Bee is offering a FREE 30 day free trial to YOU!  Click here!
Did you have President's Day off?  Do anything fun!

TOMORROW:  Round Four of the Beauty Feature: On Your Mark!  The search is on for the perfect eyeliner!

a tad tribal, a bit bright

 {dress: dots | leggings: tj maxx | boots: nine west | red bracelet: tj maxx | clutch: thrifted | belt: LB}

It's no secret that I am a super fan of tribal print, but when it comes accompanied by bright colors... I couldn't run to the cash register fast enough.  It was the perfect festive outfit for a SURPRISE party for one of my closest friends on the lake.  Bonfires, best friends, boat docks, oh... and a live band?  Ya just can't beat it!  Hope you had the best birthday, T! 

What about all of my little chickens?  Best weekend ever, I hope!  Don't spill any good gossip because I have not seen The Walking Dead, Downton Abbey, or any of my Sunday night shows!  I did catch some of the Grammys and basically I love Mumford & Sons and I am so glad they won, I hated Adele's dress, Katy Perry had too much boobage, & Beyonce looked great!  JT is back and the good news is: he still has his sexy!  Best dressed, in my opinon, goes to Rihanna (which I never thought I would say)... She's FAB!

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HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST MONDAY EVER!