matters of merrymaking

April 7, 2013

Update

I have been suddenly absent here on the blog, so I just wanted to update all of my fabulous chickens! Also, I am super happy to find all of these new faces around here. I promise this is usually the most fun place to hang out, but things have been a little down lately. To save everyone from the exhausting details and the confusing medical terms, it is long story short time! My grandmother has been in the hospital (ICU) for a week and it was really scary at some times. Prayers are a magical thing, and so are little 99 pound one kidney Gammys. Things are steady and every small step forward is a celebration. I hope to return to my usual merrymaking this week, but please keep me and my loving family in your thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2013

Want It Wednesday

Here are a handful of things I am hopelessly wanting this lovely hump day:

Dying for these shorts, and throw in that flower headband and you won't hear a peep outta me!

I'm always down for some bubbly, but this recipe for Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Floats!

HOLY YUM!

Trying to eat healthy over here, so I can't wait to try this protein waffle recipe I stumbled upon!

Gimme, gimme!

Such a great quote, I am trying to focus on my optimism these days :)

I am really, really wanting my hair to grow because I took way too long trying to do this hairstyle resulting in a gigantic failure. One day!

Have a great hump day, my little chickens.

April 2, 2013

Neon, Neutrals, Stripes, and Studs

{dress: Eloquii via Gwynnie Bee | studded blazer: gordman's | booties: lane bryant | necklace: jewelry nut | clutch: thrifted}

I wore this outfit to my little sister's engagement party on Saturday night! It was just festive enough, but without sacrificing edge. Yes, I am that girl who thinks adding studs to a completely girly outfit makes you edgy. Aaaanywho, the party was a raging success with the most delicious food ever and a delightfully silly champagne toast given by yours truly. I rarely wear neturals, but I think with the tiny pop of neon this outfit really works for me. I love the muted tones. Do you gravitate towards neutrals or loud pops of color?

P.S. I don't know if all of you feel the same way Memphians feel about our hometown boy, Justin Timberlake, (which is lots and lots of mushy gushy love) but I love his whole CD especially the second radio release:

April 1, 2013

Fun Florals & Easter Eggs

{dress: Spense via Gwynnie Bee | shoes: Payless | belt: Lane Bryant | necklace: Eclectic Ornaments | bracelet: dots | clutch: gift}

Such a fun dress for Easter! (Thanks, Gwynnie Bee!) I saw this and I knew it was the perfect dress to bring in the spirit of Easter (the Reese's PB eggs helped a lot, too!) Although, the cold and rainy day did not really oblige. I'm not really breaking any ground here by saying that I am super obsessed with mint green lately. From my bubble necklace, to my new purse, and now this dress! I cannot get enough!! I think that mint green is even in the talks for my sister's bridesmaid's dresses.

Cue the Hallelujah chorus.

Ozzy even dressed up for the occasion... that little prince.

{bowtie: actually a hair bow c\o the shop of worldly delights, but I let him borrow it}

Happy Monday! Oh, and a brand new giveaway was posted earlier today! Check it out, my little chickens.

Group Giveaway! J. Crew, Target, & Sephora OH MY!

This past week Laura from Walking in Memphis in High Heels reached 1,000 followers on her blog! To celebrate and thank her readers, she has teamed up with some of her favorite bloggers to have a huge giveaway! Please take a moment to show these women (and one man) some love! One lucky reader will win a $300 gift card to J.Crew, a $200 gift card to Target and a $200 gift card to Sephora! How amazing is that?! You can check out each blog by clicking on the link below their name, and enter the giveaway by using the Rafflecopter below.