I am doing a series this month on finding me in my 30's and in my new living situation, single momma in her 30's. I am starting off the series with a review on a fitness routine that will give me a healthier body after baby and... some toning for becoming single in my 30's! Let's face it, this momma of two needs to have confidence and give herself some self love to nurture back to my 20 year old, "I can conquer the world!" brain. Don't get me wrong, I can still conquer the world, but trying...

Read More

This Valentine's season we enjoyed an early galevtine's date at Porcellinos, a craft butcher restaurant with the sweet aroma of Holliday flowers, and dressed in super cute fashion from Mozelle's Boutique. ...

Read More

This month we are making an appearance at the much anticipated event for the pre-spring season, The Children's Museum of Memphis' Cirque du CMOM. This shoot was very special for me as I got to ride, once again, the Libertyland carousel, a huge piece of Memphis history resurrected once again.  ...

Read More

We had so much fun with our first ever live Bluff City Lights Instagram Show last week! We all shared our picks this year for holiday gifts and you all were so sweet to share your compliments. We are so glad you enjoyed! Here is a recap of my gifts as well as a link to the other ladies' picks! ...

Read More

I always have a BLAST with these ladies and this month, you can get the incite on our dynamic in Click Magazine's Technology issue where we tell all on blogging, how it is important in the digital world today, and our daily life as a blogger. I always have a BLAST with these ladies and this month, you can get the incite on our dynamic in Click Magazine's Technology issue where we tell all on blogging, how it is important in the digital world today, and our daily life as a blogger. ...

Read More

I had such a great time during my last photo shoot with Joseph's as a pregnant momma. I am in love with this beautiful Tibi Dress from Joseph's boutique. It is lovely on a baby bump and just as beautiful with no bump underneath! Checkout my Fall evening wear look and also learn more about our fashion event with Joseph's this Thursday! ...

Read More

I am so super excited for the fall and winter months because the fashion is amazing! This month Bluff City Lights has partnered with high-end classy women's clothing store, Joseph's, Memphis' exclusive shop for all of the runway's hottest brands such as Chloe, Tory Burch, Gucci, Valentino, and more! In this post, I will preview a few of fall's trends. This was also my last photoshoot while I was prego. Turns out, Joseph's had pieces to fit an 8 month, carrying mommy! ...

Read More

With football season quickly approaching Bluff City Lights partnered with Caramelized Supper Club to set up the ultimate tailgating table spread! In this post, we will share some yummy unique recipes for your football parties! ...

Read More

  This month the ladies of Bluff City Lights enjoyed good food, great company and summer vibes on Second Line's fabulous Midtown patio! In this post I will be blogging about our experience and also hosting a $100 Second Line gift card giveaway!   This month the ladies of Bluff City Lights enjoyed good food, great company and summer vibes on Second Line's fabulous Midtown patio! In this post I will be blogging about our experience and also hosting a $100 Second Line gift card giveaway! ...

Read More

This month Bluff City Lights paired up with The Caramelized Supper Club for a scrumptious dinner party using our Caramelized Supper Club subscription box! The Caramelized Supper Club is a curated "dinner party in a box" subscription service for everyday entertainers. And well...if you are like me and lack in the "hosting department" then you will fall in love with Caramelized's theme boxed to guide you through the perfect dinner party set up! ...

Read More

  This month, the ladies of Bluff City Lights were invited to Eye Society's East Memphis location to get a sneak peek of their new spring/summer designer glasses collection. I am so excited to tell about our experience and to show off some of Tom Ford's best. And of course, to offer you lovely readers a fabulous giveaway! ...

Read More

  If you haven't tried Lola pull on slimming jeans, you are SERIOUSLY missing out! When I think of denim in fashion, I think of the all American style. A trouser created for the lower working class for durability and wear in labor intensive jobs, clothed many men while building the foundation of our cities, agriculture, etc. Now the pant has become a staple in the closets of men and women all over the world. Comfortable as maternity jeans without looking like you have a belly band and great for all ages with stylish seasonal washes, my Lola...

Read More

This year The Ivory Closet with Bluff City Lights sponsored Memphis Fashion Week! We had such a blast showcasing our IC fashions and Kacie Cooper Design floral crowns while getting a girls night out! Checkout each Bluff City Lights blogger's individual The Ivory Closet styles in our blogs and don;t forget to sign up to win a $50 The Ivory Closet gift card!!! ...

Read More

 Memphis Fashion week is upon us and the ladies of Bluff City Lights are sure to wear our most fashionable garbs for the show! Looking for high fashion at an affordable price for the weekend's events? Sugarplum Consignments has your designer tags very gently used! ...

Read More

Talk about the ULTIMATE GIRL'S NIGHT! Part 2 of Bluff City Lights staycation at The Peabody had us girls up until 2 am and .... NO... we weren't up partying...well, we were partying but not to the extent that most would imagine. It was truly like a teeny-bopper sleepover, and I must admit, it was the most fun I have had in a long time! ...

Read More

Pure Barre, PURE WORKOUT! Want a challenge while still feeling feminine? Pure Barre is where it's at. There are two studio locations in Memphis, one in East Memphis and one in Germantown. Live in a different city? No worries, Pure barre is a franchise with locations all over the US! ...

Read More

This month the ladies of Bluff City Lights got the pleasure of experiencing a FABULOUS Memphis stay-cation with the historic Peabody Hotel. We had so much fun that we had to make this one a two part series! Part, our lovely, relaxing gals night evening. ...

Read More

I always love the time I get to spend with my fellow Bluff City Lights ladies. This month we got the opportunity to work with a fabulous local boutique, Indigo. Indigo has incredible brands and very fashion forward pieces. I always love the time I get to spend with my fellow Bluff City Lights ladies. This month we got the opportunity to work with a fabulous local boutique, Indigo. Indigo has incredible brands and very fashion forward pieces. ...

Read More

This month the Bluff City Lights are styling in suede with unique pieces from The Ivory Closet. We each chose faux suede fashion items that compliment our style and personality. Be sure to check out our monthly Bluff City Lights post to see what the gals are getting into and our fashion/beauty/lifestyle choices. This month the Bluff City Lights are styling in suede with unique pieces from The Ivory Closet. We each chose faux suede fashion items that compliment our style and personality. Be sure to check out our monthly Bluff City Lights post to see what the...

Read More

I am so excited to introduce my new blogging gal pals in our monthly series, launching January 2017, called Bluff City Lights. Each of us have a vested interest in the city of Memphis, in particularly small business, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. We would like to invite fellow bloggers to link up in our monthly post topics and encourage our followers to enter into our monthly giveaways. Now introducing....The BCL Fashionistas. MARY CONLEY The fashion blogger behind Living LeReve, Mary Conley, earned her bachelors in Biology from The Ohio State University. Spending her whole life in Ohio she...

Read More