Hard Rock Tutus

dress as skirt: c/o eShakti // van halen shirt: torrid // 

blazer: gordman's // clutch: vintage // wedges: payless // lipstick: NARS heatwave

I'm not the kind of girl to just throw around the word 'love,' but I love love looooooove the juxtaposition of this outfit.  I am a major sucker for a tutu or tulle skirt (see here & here) so when eShakti send me this dress, I knew I could work things in many ways!  I can't wait to dress it up right, but for now I just had to pair it with the shirt I adore.

I'm not even ashamed to tell you that I only know one and half songs by Van Halen.

eShakti Bridesmaids Dress Review

If you did not catch yesterday's post, my little precious baby sister got married in June!  I was serving as co-MOH with my other sister in the bridal party, along with some other good looking ladies! When the bride, Sarah, told us she wanted green dresses we search HIGH and loooooow for a dress we all liked, in green, that we wouldn't hate wearing in 100 degree weather at an outside wedding.  It was hard, hard, hard.  Not to mention we are all different ranges of sizes, heights, and skin tones. Long story short, and a lot of Google searches later, the Bride decided a variety of shades of green and different styles could be fun and fresh for the ceremony. WINNING!

emerald green bridesmaids dress: c/o eShakti // gold sandals: payless

I've talked about eShakti a few times before (here, here, and here.) They have customized dresses in a HUGE variety of sizes that can be made specifically just for you, your mom, or your great Aunt Sally. They have a line of bridesmaids dress, y'all.  Seriously, you could outfit a Duggar wedding with this site.  I cannot explain my excitement when they sent me a dress from the line to review!   I picked the Hailey style in emerald green, and I was thrilled from the get-go.  It is hard for me to order a generic bridesmaid dress because i am not a generic size nor height.  eShakti did not disappoint and I totally give them a five star review for making this MOH's duties a little easier and A LOT cuter.

My other sister (far right) and my sister-in-law (far left) loved the idea of picking their dress, adjusting the hem and neck line, etc.  All three bridesmaids above rocked eShakti on Sarah's big day! ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF BELISARO PHOTOGRAPHY

St. Patrick's Day Gift Guide 2013

Ladies and geese, we have it super easy this year.  With emerald being the color of the year, the gift giving possibilities are endless this March seventeenth. But, if you are scratching ye olde irish noggin in confusion on what to get... here are some of my favorite merry gift ideas for all ages.

eShakti retro style color block dress

customizable and the perfect little spring dress for wearing whilst sipping on green beer on a patio.

Top O' The Mornin' Bitches card via Cardstore 

 Cardstore.com sent me a free promo code to try out their online store- it was so cool to customize a card and they send it to your addressee! All from online!  Some lucky gent is getting that greeting in the mail come St. Paddy's Day!

Green velvet cupcakes 

 a merrymaking favorite recipe, only in green form. magically delicious.

Bottega Veneta satin knot clutch 

 How affordable! (not)  but it is gorgeous.

Jade is the New Black by OPI nail polish 

dear OPI, I love you.

J Crew girl's glitter ballet flats 

 Some little lady in your life would trade her lucky charms for these.

The Best Kind Of Blues

 {dress: c/o eShakti | tights: we love colors | booties: lane bryant | studded blazer: gordman's | necklace: dots | clutch: navoh}

Bear with me, but as this month ends- I am suffering from the winter blues.  I just want it to end!

The weather outside may not be cooperating with me, but my closet is so ready for warm weather, candy colored accessories, and spring dresses!  When one of my favorite online shops, eShakti, contacted me and wanted me to review something from their Spring line- first stop... dresses!  They carry their entire stock in size 0-36W, and they believe that every one is a different shape and size, and that your clothes should be able to be as unique as you are. (I picked out this fine number right here) My faaaaaavorite thing about eShakti is that they offer customizations to every style. Shorter? Higher neckline? Add some sleeves? Pockets/no pockets? SURE THANG! I wanted a sassier style for nights out ((I wore it out just last Saturday)), so I opted to go for a shorter, tunic length.  It gives it more of a tutu look than a church dress- and that's prime merrymaking material right there, chickens!  LOVE IT! 

See my previous fabulouness from eShakti here and here.

GOOD NEWS:

: eShakti is offering 20% off your order today JUST for readers of Matters of Merrymaking!  Give yourself, or someone you love, with the gift of customization!

Enter the promo code: MTTERSFMER at checkout!!!

Promo code expires 3/10/13 so pick out a fancy new outfit soon!

Sheer Genius

{the best dress ever: c/o eShakti | studded blazer: Gordman's | red wedges: payless | necklace: F21}

It's not secret that this Merrymaker goes goo-goo over a dress every now and then!  It's now and then again! eShakti sent me this sheerly amazing dress a few months back, and it was the perfect dress for my first holiday party of the season! (p.s. POCKETS!!!) I am in LOVE with the sweetheart bust & sheer top.  Matched up with a studded, cropped blazer = bingo bango bongo! Oh, and no soiree is complete without my go-to red wedges.  Go check out eShakti! They have an amazing line of fall/winter dresses that are all FULLY customizable!  I wanted this to be a lady-like dress so I chose to have it hit right above the knee.  Gotta love that!!! You will NOT be disappointed, my little chickens!  Let me know what fabulous finds you discover.  I want to add this gold one to my collection of happy party dresses. Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend, your family and friends, and the upcoming festivities! Cheers!!!!!

eShakti *GIVEAWAY* {CLOSED}

As summer approaches, (judging by the 100% humidty, it's already here in TN,) stocking up on dresses and skirts in florals and fun prints is my favorite part of the season!  You are in luck because I am hosting an eShakti giveaway! You could win one item of your choice form their website!It is the perfect time to get your hands on some new items for Spring and Summer!
*GIVEAWAY RULES*MANDATORY:1. Be a follower of Matters of Merrymaking through GFC and visit eShakti.com and scope out the item you would pick if you won!2. Follow eShakti on Facebook 3. AND follow eShakti on Pinterest!Leave me a comment and let me know you did ALL THREE!BONUS:1. Follow me (@missbekah) on Twitter2. Tweet about the giveaway! Be sure to include @eShakti and @missbekah in the tweet!Comment and let me know!
That is it!  They have so many great items, what a hard decision it will be!Here is what I have my eye on:

photo 1, photo 2, photo 3
Giveaway ends 5/31, winner announced 6/03

fall must-haves + double discounts

As the fall weather is creeping in to my neck of the woods, it has got me thinking about beefing up my fall wardrobe.  Luckily, eShakti has me covered.  I am drooling over every single dress they have! Here are some on my MUST-HAVE list! (Remember: if you purchase any item from eShakti before October 31st, you can use this code, BEKAH0811, and save $20 off your next purchase. That is $20 OFF the sale prices listed below! Even my frugal ladies will flip for that!)


Viennese coffeehouse cardigan - $49.95
Retail Price: $59.95
You Save: $10.00

1000 blue moons skirt - $59.95

Retail Price: $69.95

You Save: $10.00

Stretch knit leggings - $49.95
Retail Price: $59.95
You Save: $10.00


Country to city coat dress - $89.95
Retail Price: $99.95
You Save: $10.00


Sunset silhouette shift dress - $99.95
Retail Price: $109.95
You Save: $10.00



Rocknrolla dress - $99.95
Retail Price: $109.95
You Save: $10.00


Aren't those some lovelies?! Use the code above and get in on the savings! Are you head over heels with eShakti yet? Have a lovely evening :)

eShakti Product Review

When I was contacted by eShakti to review a product from their online store, I was more than thrilled to scour the pages and pages of their wonderful items.  Upon visiting, I was sold by the fact that the eShakti offers CUSTOM clothes ALL available in sizes 0-26w. 

At eShakti they believe that:

  "One size does not fit all and all sizes are not created equal."

 HOW EMPOWERING! In addition to that gloriousness, they offer customizations to fit YOUR body!   Fashion should be for everyone, not just for my sample size gals.  Whether you are chest heavy or rockin' some trunk-age... you can order clothes made to fit your measurements.  We all know I am a tall chick and I prefer not to show everyone my goodies when I wear a dress.  I entered my height in the measurement form to ensure that my custom-made dress was perfecto! 

So you bet your candy apples, it was hard for me to pick an item to review.  I decided on this ruffle waterfall dress, because we all know how I feel about ruffles.

I got my package in the mail just about a week after ordering and FELL IN LOVE.

The fit is perfection & the custom length is juuuust right.

 The quality is excellent and this dress, and soon MORE eShakti items, will be living in my closet forrreeevvveeerrrr.  Be sure to check out all that eShakti has to offer you and YOUR body today.

I promise you will not be disappointed because after all- they design + you customize :)

{dress: c/o eShakti | belt, gold bangles: dots | blazer: old navy | wedges: nine west | clutch: vintage, thrifted | necklace, leather bracelet: Mama Chickie}

Hope you guys are having a super cool Monday.  XOXO.

 If you are interested in having me review your product or shop, shoot me an email!