Life in Memphis

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Memphis, well Tennessee in general, is known for its BBQ so of course Mom and I had to try it out before she left town! Let me tell you, Central did not disappoint! I got the ribs and Momma got the pulled pork and we both left with Happy Bellies!IMG_1814

The Peabody hotel is famous for its duck ceremony that occurs every day.  I was luck enough to go on a private tour as we studies the evacuation routes for an event we were hosting! This is me on the outside maintenance area with their duck logo, many of the rooms can see this view from their window! IMG_1863

St. Jude is the patron saint of Lost Causes. Danny Thomas donated this statue when St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened its doors in 1962. It remains outside the front doors as a beacon of hope to all who enter. This photo was taken after I received my hospital tour certification, and yes, I got made fun of for Gigging it in this photo!IMG_1876

Memphis was the heart of Cotton growing back in the day. You can even take a tour of the cotton factory drag! I spent an afternoon in their cotton museum to learn some rich history!IMG_1890

Memphis has the most spectacular Fire museum.  They have fire trucks on display that were pulled by horses in the 1800s.  This museum also provides fire safety training through a simulation room that replicates the feeling of being in a fire (no real fire- I was safe Mom!) Also!! I got to drive a fire truck, okay it was just a simulation, but still so cool!IMG_1909

As interns we had a social at the Memphis Redbirds baseball game.  Everyone got these hats and I just had to show it off!IMG_1927

Check out this sweet group of girls! I am so blessed to found such wonderful friendships in them this summer. Each one of them has made the transition to a new city alone so easy and they fill everyday with joy and excitement!IMG_2021

Late nights with Gina are always filled with random adventures! We started off wanting ice cream  and ended up with donuts- same thing right?IMG_2026

This is us on the Memphis/Arkansas bridge.  Why is standing in two state at once so exhilarating???IMG_2044

Another adventure was to Ole Miss! I’ve heard for years what a beautiful campus it is and the rumors were SO true! We couldn’t get enough of the breath taking views!IMG_2048

Just hanging out in the Grove with a Magnolia flower, too bad it died before we even made it home to Memphis!IMG_2058

Couldn’t miss a photo under the iconic Walk of Champions!IMG_2078

Once a Theta, always a Theta. Couldn’t not take a pic (that was worthy of a double negative!)

 

There is so much more to come in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back in to see what I’m up to!

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Worn This Week

Okay so this actually has two weeks worth… because oops! It didn’t happen last week… forgive me! These last two weeks have been filled with such fin activity! Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez came for a patient visit and we celebrated our 60th Anniversary with a huge gala and silent auction!

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|Top: Anthropologie (Old) | Skirt: Banana Republic, Similar |

| Earrings: Neilson’s Department Store {Oxford Find!} | Shoes: Kaitlyn Pan |

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| Dress: Sabi Boutique | Jacket: J.Crew | Earrings: Kendra Scott | Shoes: Lucky |

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|Top: Anthropologie (Old) | Jeans: J.Crew | Necklace: Abejas Boutique |

| Shoes: Steve Madden |

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|Top: The Ivory Closet {Memphis Find} | Jeans: J.Crew | Earrings: Kenra Scott |

| Necklace: Emily Elaine Designs | Shoes: Steve Madden |

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I styled this vest in the fall- you can read the post here. I wanted to show how it is versatile and can be worn in the spring too!

| Top: Lululemon | Vest: Old | Jeans: J.Crew |

| Ring: Zara (Old), Similar | Shoes: Steve Madden |

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| Dress: Shein ($17!!!) | Necklace: Nordstrom |

| Earrings: Kendra Scott | Shoes: Sam Edelman |

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Today I was told I looked like a fairy princess… I’ll take it!

| Dress: Anthropologie | Shoes: Kaitlyn Pan | Necklace: CaiIMG_2157

| Dress: Banana Republic (Old), Similar | Earrings: Pearls (Gift) |

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Fashion Friday – Sundress

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| Dress: Target | Shoes: Jessica Simpson (last season), similar | Sunglasses: Madewell |

| Purse: Tory Burch | Necklace: Kendra Scott |

 

Praise for a summer roomie who will put up with taking photos for me! lol! My mom actually bought this dress for herself and when she showed it to me I said “Can I get it too?” haha That never happens!

I wore this a few weeks ago to a festival in Memphis, and it was the perfect summer dress! Bonus: it has pockets!!! I think all dresses should have pockets! Girls need to tuck their lipstick away somewhere! This dress was perfectly breezy and enjoyable to be outside and it’s light-weight so you can wear it in the heat and not swelter!

I’m having the best time in Memphis this summer! I’ll be working on a post about my adventures thus far to share with you!

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Apartment Tour

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| Pillows: stock, but from Target |

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| lotion: EOS | Candle: Voluspa |IMG_1901

|Jewelry Tree: The Container StoreIMG_1902IMG_1903IMG_2008

Toiletry Bag: Henri Bendel | Perfume: Marc Jacobs, Fragonard |IMG_2009IMG_2011

I have been thinking about this post since I new I was moving to Memphis for the summer! I am a stuff person, I like my things and decorations because they make a place feel like home! Moving to a fully furnished apartment I wanted to give my room a person touch so that it felt like mine and not just a rental!

I tried to be simple because I didn’t have room to bring a lot of things with me, but I think I was able to do a good job bringing some personality to my apartment! I have a King bed- it’s so big! I’ve never slept in something bigger than a Twin! The nightstand on the side I sleep if fairly simple, my daily devotionals, lotion, and a small candle.

The other nightstand I made into a makeshift workstation. My stationary is in the drawer, and on top are my pens and pencils, note pads, a candle, and a Texas art piece. My mom give it to me when I arrived in Memphis and marked my hometown and where I go to school! How sweet!

My dresser is home to my jewelry, I like to hang the necklaces and bracelets I wear most frequently, and keep others in a box under my earrings. Then I made it a little makeshift book shelf with books I’m wanting to read this summer. I had a mentor pass away this year and as I packed up my house I realized how much of my living room decor she had given me so I had to bring a touch of her with me through this vase. It makes me smile when I see it each morning!

I haven’t had my own bathroom since before college! I feel so spoiled not having to share this one! I keep my toiletry case on top of the counter because I use it so frequently. Then my two perfumes, my parents gave me this little motivational sign for Christmas, it was in my kitchen this past year, but I really like it in the bathroom in this apartment! Behind my mirror you can see my daily hair, skin, nail vitamins!

What would you take to make a rental feel like home???

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Worn This Week

This week was a bit unusual because Monday and Tuesday were Tee Shirt days while I set up for the St. Jude Jam- Half pairing party for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, half music jam session with 6 incredible artists! It was unbelievable to be on the planning team and see such a large scale event be implemented!

So, no pics for Monday and Tuesday Tee Shirt wear, but I have my Jam outfit, and Wednesday and Thursday outfits for you!

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|Top: Ann Taylor | Skirt: Anthropologie | Shoes: BCBG |

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| Top: St. Jude Sweatshirt | Jeans: J. Crew | Shoes: Mia |

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| Top: Ann Taylor | Skirt: Old, Similar, Similar | Shoes: Vince Camuto |

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Worn This Week

This was a short week at work with the Memorial Day Holiday and my off day! I took my free day to visit a few museums around the city I knew no one else would want to go with me! lol the Cotton Museum and the Firehouse Museum!

Thursday, all of the interns were invited to the Memphis Redbird’s Baseball game- it was a fun time to meet more interns and get to know the ones I was already friends with better! Let’s just say we have officially reached the “be sassy” with one another phase!

This week is pretty busy with a major event on Tuesday night and prepping for a patient event next Monday, but I love it more and more every day!

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| Dress: Anthropologie | Shoes: Jack Rogers |

| Bracelet: J. Crew | Necklace: J. Crew, Similar  | Fitbit: Tory Burch |IMG_1870

| Top: Anthropologie, Similar | Necklace: Vintage | Jeans: J. Crew | Bracelet: Kendra Scott | Shoes: Jack Rogers | Fitbit: Tory Burch |IMG_1931

Top: Banana Republic, Similar | Pants: J. Crew | Shoes: Kaitlyn Pan | Necklace: Starfish Project | Fitbit: Tory Burch |

Look out for my apartment tour Wednesday, and a recap of what I’ve done in Memphis this weekend!

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Fashion Friday- Leopard Clutch

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|Top: J.Crew (Old), Similar | Jeans: Vigoss | Shoes: Sam Edelman |

| Necklace: Kendra Scott | Clutch: Nordstrom | Sunglasses: Madewell |

|Earrings: Kendra Scott | Bracelet: Kendra Scott | Fitbit: Tory Burch |

Happy Friday!!! Something about Friday is so much sweeter when it comes at the end of a work week rather than the end of a school week! And living in a new city means it represents the opportunity to explore and have adventure!

If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know about my love for leopard print! So here is another leopard print post for ya! I have lusted after the Clare V. Clutch for a while, but I couldn’t justify the price for a clutch I knew I wouldn’t be able to use all of the time! My mom would send me links to all sorts of similar clutches and we finally found this one over the Christmas holiday – and it was SOLD OUT! I was crushed. But Nordstrom is good and eventually restocked and I snatched it right away!

Carrying this clutch when I go out makes my introverted self feel bold and confident! Plus it has several pockets inside which makes it very organizable and easy to reach in a grab your lipstick or credit card when needed!

I am excited to continue my Memphis explorations this weekend! What fun do you have planned?

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