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.

Let's Try This Again...

top: gibson // skinnies: h&m+ (similar) // wedges: payless (similar) // 

necklace: crack in the walk // gold clutch: marc jacobs for target

Boy, that Monday sure was a bummer, huh?  They just don't get easier, little chickens.

On days when I need some extra pepping up (like today, I was still kinda in the funk) I always try to go above and beyond in my appearance.  It is a hope that if my clothes and makeup (the hair is usually a lost cause) are on pointe then hopefully my attitude and energy level will follow.  My heart wanted sweat pants, but my head insisted on my new favorite top and red wedges.  If you asked me a year ago if I would be rocking dressy sweatshirts (here and here) with a passion... I would have laughed at you.  This is my third one, and there's no coming back from this. As far as the funk is concerned, I'm a firm believer in the healing power of a good lipstick and a statement necklace.

What do you reach for when you need to cure the blues?

Assuming it is too early in the day for a cocktail... :)

Linking up with Laura and Erin today!

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

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!

Purple, Pink, & Red

 dress: ross (similar) // cardigan: gap (similar) // clutch: enit deisgn (here) // 

booties: lane bryant (similar) //necklace: oNecklace // headband: shop of worldly delights

  

A few days early for Valentine's Day, but what can I say... I love the color scheme, hate the holiday.  I'm actually working this February 14th, but once I get off I will be kicking back with some vino, a delicious, cheesy supreme pizza and House of Cards season 2 on Netflix with all the happiness and drugstore candy that strikes my fancy.  This is definitely my got-to dress that I wear around this time of year, check out last year.  A different variation a year later, but still the same indifference for the holiday.  What are your Valentine's weekend plans?  What do you like on your pizza?

Xo

Linking up with Trend Spin today with Laura and Erin

Olympics Spirit & Skater Skirts

 skater skirt: asos // booties: dolce vita // sweater: thrifted // 

necklace: accessory auctions // clutch: navoh

Decided to throw on my favorite skater skirt, just in time to catch the figure skating on the Winter Olympics!  it is definitely my favorite sport to watch!  I can barely walk on rainy streets, much less balance on two blades on frozen water-so this is the closest to a triple toe loop as I will ever get.  I do love Ashley Wagner though! How cute it she?  Love the girl's lip color.

Are you following the Olympic events at all? I am catching a couple a night, and I hate the time zone difference, but I love rooting for the events!  The women's snowboarding was intense, and the words "ice dancing" just sound like the most fun ever.  I always forget how much I love the Olympics until they are here.  I'm all for the rhinestones and ruffles of a good skating outfit!  Have a fabulous Monday!

Girls & Grizzlies

First, I just want to say thanks a merrymillion to everyone who commented, messaged, tweeted, and reached out to me after yesterday's post.  It is great to know I am not the only one who dreaded the enivitable and I know it is opening myself up for such a great future in blogging.  Now, if you really love me you will continue to excuse this cold weather almost-dusk horrible quality of pictures along with some super fuzzy ones, right?!  You know you reallllly love me, right? Xo

 dress, as skirt: dots // top: grizz store // leggings: dots // boots: ugg (HERE) // 

purse: target (HERE) // necklace: crack in the walk

Here is some wild news you just may not know about me! I am a contest addict.  If I see a twitter contest, a Facebook share it to win it, or a radio station call in... you bet your sweet Aunt Sally I will do my best to win that mofo.  I guess the fact that I have racked up some pretty sweet prizes (second row Sheryl Crow, an Xbox 360, theatre tickets, etc) keeps me going at it again and again.  I didn't even remember entering a contest for sweet Memphis Grizz tickets and free dinner and drinks at a local downtown restaurant but lo and behold! I get a call telling me I won a few weeks ago and I was FLOORED!  I took my red-headed sister and we had such a good time.  We stuffed our faces with fried food and local brews.  And almost immediately regretted it, but we were soon focused on cheering our hometown boys.  Sadly, they lost, but it was such an experience to have great seats and even better company.  As you can see from the sign above, I kept my section cheering until the final buzzer!

I love dressing up a t-shirt!  I wanted to bring out a tulle skirt or two, but decided it was best in this freezing weather to keep it a bit more casual.  Yes, casual for me is normally a dress so this was perfect!  I love my new Grizz shirt I picked up in anticipation of this night, it has a soft vintage feel and I'm so happy with it.  Who says you can't be girlie and enjoy a beer and a bball game!?

I may be able to win things, but I'm completely incapable of catching t-shirts flying from a cannon... 

WHAT IS WITH THAT?

(my boys, drinking one for my homies, and my grizz nails!)

Linking up with Ashley today!

Wicked & Wine

 dress: asos (similar) // necklace: eclectic ornaments // booties: barefoot tess // sunglasses: mossimo via target // clutch: ENIT design

On Saturday, my favorite theatre pal (resident BFF) and I headed out to see Wicked at The Orpheum.  We grabbed some pre-show local brews at South Of Beale then we were BLOWN AWAY by the show! I had seen Wicked before, but this was like the first time all over again!  I am a total theatre freak and I had to pinch myself to keep from singing along to every song.

Brace yourselves for one of the MOST exciting and fun restaurant concepts!  After the excitement, we were parched and in need of some major deliciousness.  We hit up Greencork, which is in Midtown Memphis in the Cooper Young area.  I cannot believe that I put off hitting this place up for so long!  Basically, you get a pre-paid, or personalized tab card, and you can choose from a ton of self-serve wines with different pour options.  Helloooooo!  I was smitten from the get-go, and then you add in a delicious meat and cheese plate and I was all set to move in forever.  If you're local, you have to go check it out (also, call me!)

SUCH a merry weekend!

Have the greatest week ever ever.