What Lola Wants

Happy Weekend!

2012-03-09T18:38:00.003-06:00

To celebrate this weekend, I thought I'd share some moments from last weekend, hee hee. Really though, I've just been slacking on blogging. Sometimes, there just aren't enough hours in the day, sigh....

Aron snapped a few photos for me, then we headed out to lunch....

Dress: Torrid

Cardigan, Leggings, Bow Flats: Mossimo

Cherry Necklace and Sunglasses: Target

We ended up at Your Burger, a local chain. They serve classic burgers, but also have some healthier options. I chose the turkey burger on wheat, and Aron and I split the fries. It was yummy!

Later that night, we headed out to dinner with Ben and Tracy. We always have so much fun that I forget to snap photos :) We had drinks and dinner at Genghis Grill, and the fro yo at Sweet Cici's. It was a fun night :)

Sunday, it was time to put together the love seat we picked up at IKEA a few weeks ago. Yea, we have been super busy playing catchup from our Megacon trip. Which reminds me, I need to blog about it:)

So here is the finished product. Sweet, patient Aron put it together all by himself.

I am pretty stoked at how our living room is coming together. Just a few final touches, and it should be completed.

I also wanted to share our cool photo collage thingie. I like the off center, spiral deisgn.

Well, I am off to enjoy my Friday night! Aron and I are having dinner with friends tonight, then I'm having a girls day with Tracy and Steph tomorrow! Hope y'all have a fab weekend!

Adrienne

Vegas Day 3: Atomic Testing & Cheeseburgers

2012-03-02T07:00:00.003-06:00

Yep, I am finally going to finish these Vegas postings!

By now it's no secret Aron and I strayed off the beaten path a bit on our Vegas trip. But I don't want you to think it was all educational! We started Day Three at the Mirage casino.

Me in front of my favorire slot, 1,000,000 Degrees. I won some, and lost more.

Aron at his fave slot, Batman (of course).

Then we moved on to The Atomic Testing Museum. Yeppers! It was an extremely windy day, but I was determined to get in a fashion shoot in front of the museum.

Dress: Forever 21 Plus, Cardigan: Mossimo, Leggings: Mossimo, Boots: Marshal's, Purse: Jessica Simpson Collection, Sunglasses: Target

Ahhh, the wind got the better of me. But, can I tell you how much I love this dress! The color, print, and fit are fab-thanks Forever 21+.

The Atomic Testing Museum was informitive....and disturbing.

Aron standing next to the Atomic Themed products of the 1950s

Me looking a bit scared

Typical office in Mercury, NV, one of the first testing sites in the US

Photographs of testing in Las Vegas in the 1950s

Underground bunker and creepy vintage manequins

After the museum,we stopped by an In-N-Out Burger. This was our first visit to an In-N-Out burger, as there are none nearby us in Tennessee. Can I say I was impressed? I think these would be great drunk eats. But, it was only noon, so we weren't intoxicated as of yet. They were still yummy :)

We tried to visit the Burlesque Hall of Fame, but they were closed for an off site event :( So, we headed on over to the Pawn Stars shop. It was a tourist thing, we just had to go.

Well, there was this line we stood in.

After waiting in line to get inside, we made our way around the store. It seems different than what is portrayed on television. I guess they shut the store down for filming,or only let a few people inside?

We took the scenic route back to the main strip.

Later that night, we headed out to see The Beatles Love Cirque de Soilel at The Mirage. We were lucky enough to see this show back in 2008 on our honeymoon, and we knew we had to see it again. Here is a trailer of the show, but it doesn't really do it justice.

Hope you are all enjoying your week!

Adrienne

Peplum Power!

2012-03-01T10:35:00.001-06:00

Hello Again!

I apologize for my long absence. We returned from selling our wares at Megacon early last week, so life has mainly been about playing catchup.

I know I am super late to the Oscars fashion party, but I have to discuss the peplum dresses spotted on the red carpet. My favorite dresses of the night belonged to Michelle Williams and Tina Fey.

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

Tina Fey in custom Carolina Herrera

Michelle's dress was jaw dropping in my opinion. I adored the color, the fabric, and the little details of the bow pin and pink clutch. Tina's look was rich and sophisticated, and looked stunning on her. What do both of these dresses have in common? They are both peplum style gowns!

I have never been a fan of peplum styles. I was under the impression that they gave women a bulky, hip-y appearance. I was hesitant about trying out this look, but decided to take the plunge a few weeks ago and try this Torrid skirt. Boy was a wrong about peplum!

Cardigan and Tank: Mossimo

Skirt: Torrid

Flats: Report

Bag: Betseyville

Sweater Clip: Vintage

Necklace & Hair Flower: Lola's Lovelies

I love this skirt immensely! It is flattering, highwaisted, and one where you can tuck in form fitting blouses. But....I must say that I am not proud of the quality of these photos! The only decent one is the first, which Aron took with my IPHONE. I have been saying this for a while now, but I will be investing in a decent camera...soon. I need to save up a bit longer, but it will happen. I've heard the Cannon Rebel is a good one. Any thoughts?

The day I wore this outfit I had lunch with Aron at Chili's. It was an emotionally draining day, but it felt good to get dressed up and spend time with my sweet husband. I also stopped off at Ross for a bit of shopping. I found 2 Betseyville bags, both for a third of the retail price! I adore roomy, crossybody bags. My other leopard Betseyville has seen better days, so I thought it was time to replace her.

I need to add a disclaimer to my purchase postings. I am a big time bargain shopper, I refuse to pay retail for most things. So it might look like I am breaking the bank at time, but trust me, I am not. Still, I guess I should have put this money towards a new camera, huh?

I hope you are all enjoying your Thursday!

Adrienne

On The Road Again....& a Slacker Valentines Day

2012-02-15T13:56:00.001-06:00

We are on our way to Orlando, Florida to sell our wares at MegaCon. MegaCon is a ginormous comic and pop culture convention that we set up at every year. I'm trying out the mobile blogging again, but don't worry, Aron is driving :)

We were so busy getting ready for the convention, that we ended up slacking big time on Valentines Day. Me and Aron exchanged cards & candy, and had a yummy lunch at a local Mexican restaurant. I wore my Forever 21 heart sweater, because that's how I roll.

I ended up staying up late last night to make more Lola's Lovelies creations. I hope these sell at the convention.

Well, I don't think you can insert pics in between text on this mobile app, so here are some pics of Valentines Day and the beginning of our road trip :)

Adrienne

Endings and Beginnings

2012-02-13T23:11:00.004-06:00

I try to keep my blog content light and happy, full of fashion nuggets, food, and good times. But I also believe in being honest with my readers, and occasionally sharing some of the less pleasant times in my life.

A close friendship of mine ended recently. I am still confused on exactly how or why it ended, and I guess I may never really know. An event took place a few months back that hurt my feelings deeply. I tried to ignore how I felt, and let it go, but I could not. I expressed (nicely) my hurt feelings to my friend. She didn't like what I had to say, and I suppose that was the end of our friendship.

From what I've gathered, this friend has moved on nicely, has a bunch of new friends, and is doing just fine. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I felt this disposable. She was one of the first people I knew when we first moved here, and I was very close to her and her family. It really broke my heart.

I've lived in Tennessee for about 2 years now, and have made some great friends as well. But it is always traumatic when a close friendship ends, especially among women. It is something I have not experienced since I was 16 years old, as I value my girlfriends so very much.

Well, there it is. Honestly, I think I posted this for myself more than for anyone else. I am letting this friendship go with love and well wishes. It is time to remember the good times, and move on towards the future. I think the below quote sums it all up.

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” - Dr. Seuss

Thanks for reading,
Adrienne

Waiting on A Grilled Cheese

2012-02-09T03:36:00.000-06:00

Hello Again!

The first Friday of February, the Nashville Farmers' Market hosted a Meet 'N Three. This event brought together crafty vendors, local artists, and fabulous food trucks. Our friend Steph of Wicked Little Shinies was there selling her wares, so we decided to check it out. My first questions was, as always, what do I wear?

Like most of the country, Tennessee's weather has been unseasonably warm. I was able to get away with my top, cardigan, and skirt with no jacket.

Cardigan: Merona, Top: Forever 21+, Denim Pencil Skirt: Torrid, Boots: Old, Necklace: Forever 21, Hair Flower: Lola's Lovelies

These photos are evidence how much I need a new camera. They also let me know it was time touch up my roots :)

Steph selling her pretty flowers

Me and Tracy

This cool lady makes hats for kitty cats!

Me and Aron

After we said hi to Steph and Fred, we headed over to the food trucks to check out the grubs. It was madness I tell you. After wandering around for a bit, we decided on The Grilled Cheeserie. It was a long of a wait for all the trucks, so we toughed out the hour and a half wait for our grilled cheese. The grilled Brie and Bacon was sooo worth it. Besides, the waiting was fun since we got to hang out with Ben & Tracy!

May I have my grilled cheese? Please?

Hope you are all having a fab day! We are busy getting ready for our HUGE convention of the year, Megacon in Orlando, Florida. Stop by Twisted Heroes' booth if you are in town!

Adrienne

Vegas Day 2: Desert Fashion in The Valley of Fire

2012-02-02T17:00:00.000-06:00

I am back to share Day 2 of our Vegas trip with you.The majority if this day was spent about 50 miles outside of Vegas, in the Valley of Fire State Park. Yep, I am going to be the obnoxious person showing you a gazillion vacation photos, so prepare yourself!

Even though I knew we would be hiking through the desert, I still wanted to play with my Sephora goodies the purchased the previous day. Hey, I was feeling glam :)

Fresh Soy Face Cream, Sephora Brush, Tarte Lip Stain, Kat Von D Ludwig Eyeshadow Palette

I generally don't play around with eye shadow colors, but I loved the soft greens of the KVD palette.

We headed out to the Valley of Fire in the morning. Courtesy of the park's website, here is a quick summary of the location:

"Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography."

Aron drove us out to the park :)

We stopped at a large valley right before the park entrance. A nice family was snapping photos as well, and we took turns taking each others picture.

I gasped when I saw the red sandstone-the photos really don't do it justice!

Here are some photos of us in the "honeycomb" formations.

The petroglyphs blew my mind. I love imagining what these images really mean, what stories they are trying to tell....

After the Valley of Fire, I subjected poor Aron to the mall ( I was searching for brown tights to no avail). Afterwards, we headed back to the room to freshen up before dinner.

I tried to get a cute pic of my outfit, but the indoor lighting was a nightmare. Wearing a shrug, Tripp dress, and a Perlina forest green clutch. I really need a decent camera. Sigh....

We walked over to the Venetian for dinner at Bouchon. I can't really say enough good things about this restaurant. Aron's brother recommended it to us when we were on our honeymoon 3 years ago. I was worried about the "snooty" factor, but I always feel very at ease at Bouchon. 5 stars all the way. I am part French, so I love cheese very,very much. And there steak and fries is out of control.

I made Aron take a photo of the cheese.

Here are some rad Winter Wonderland nuggets outside of the Venetian.

Thank you for reading this photo obnoxious post!

Adrienne

My New Lovelies

2012-01-31T08:50:00.001-06:00

First, I want to thank everyone for their kind comments regarding Aron's grandmothers passing. We flew to New Jersey on Wednesday for Emma's funeral, and spent time with family and friends. Can I just say how amazing Aron's family is? They are such a tight knit and wonderful group of people. Even with the support of family, it was still a very rough week.

Though it feels strange to blog right now, I am easing back into it with a quick post on my recent purchases.

ASOS Curve Knitted Sweater w/ Faux Fur Collar

I fell in love with this sweater. It has a great pinup/rockabilly feel to it. I'd been watching closely to see how low the sale price would go. $29 was low enough for me :)

Forever 21 Sweetheart Bird Print Dress

This lovely item is now out of stock. I haven't received this dress yet, but I hope it is a winner.

Forever 21 Plus Striped Bow Sweater

This lightweight sweater has such a French, gamine feel to it. It will be great for Spring.

Forever 21 Plus Skinny Bow Belt

I'm not much of belt person, but I couldn't resist this one. Slap quaint little bow on just about anything, and I will buy it! The price is pretty amazing as well.

Old Navy Pop Culture Graphic Tees

I'm not a big white tshirt fan, but I figure I can layer this one with a cardigan. I love the vintage Barbie design.

Old Navy Plus Flutter Sleeve Dress

I like the fit of this dress, except it is about 4 inches too long. I will be getting it hemmed, and wearing the heck out of it this Spring.

As you can see, I have gone on a bit of an online shopping spree. This has forced me to look at my budget and curtail my spending a bit. I installed a budget app into my iPhone to keep track of my personal spending habits, business spending, and dining out budget. As far as personal spending, I will allow myself $150-200 per month to spend on myself. That includes not just clothing, but haircuts, pedicures, makeup, and even lunch out with friends. I think that is realistic and doable.

I hope Tuesday is treating you right :)

Adrienne

Taking a break

2012-01-24T08:21:00.000-06:00

Hello,

I will be taking a break from blogging for the next week or two. My husband's grandmother Emma passed away, and we will be traveling to New Jersey this week for her funeral.

Emma was a remarkable woman: strong, beautiful, kind and feisty :) She will be greatly missed.

Adrienne

A Lunch Break

2012-01-20T09:10:00.000-06:00

Hello Again!

I haven't had time this week to prepare my Vegas Day 2 post, so I wanted to share the lunch adventure I had with Tracy. Hey, when you work from home, getting out of the house IS an adventure!

We met up at the O'Charley's close to her house, and spent a good three hours talking, eating, and ....drinking. Hey, everyone needs a vodka and cranberry now and then :)

I forgot to take food pictures, but Tracy took an outfit photo for me outside of the restaurant.

Jacket: Xhilaration from Target, Dress: Simply Be, Leggings: Torrid, Boots: Amazon

Tracy and her husband Ben own a badass T-Shirt company called World of Strange. You HAVE to check out their designs!

Wheeeee cell phone face pic! (I am saving up for a REAL camera soon, promise!)

Went home a took a few pics of my accessories.

Hair flower: Andy's Eye Candy on Etsy

My Pamela Love Eagle Claw Necklace

When I look a these pics, I see the 5-7 pounds of holiday/Vegas weight I am carrying around, mainly in my face! This is not a body bashing blog in any way, but I am anxious to get healthier again. Stupid high blood pressure.

Hope y'all are having a fab week!

Adrienne

Vegas Day 1

2012-01-17T15:01:00.003-06:00

Hello Again!

We returned from Las Vegas last Monday-booo! I want to go back right now! I love sharing my adventures with y'all, so here is the lowdown on our first day. This post is very image and link heavy, so consider yourself warned.

We arrived in Vegas hungry and ready to gamble. Food or slots? Hmmmm...well, my hungry tummy won, so we had lunch at the famous Carnegie Deli. This place doesn't play around. You can expect mile high sandwiches & huge portions of authentic New York deli fare. Did I mention the cheesecake?

After lunch, we played around with penny slots. I think I won about $40 on the Wheel of Fortune 25 cent slots. Woot!

We decided to walk around for a bit, and wandered over to The Venetian and Cesear's Palace. The Venetian still had their Winter Wonderland up, it was very cool. The tree in made of LED bubbles. Our fabulous hotel, The Mirage, is in this photo as well.

Aron made the mistake of letting me close to a Sephora, so in I went. Several cool things were purchased, which I will share in a later post. I'm wearing my Mossimo cardi and leggings, Pure Energy Dress, Pamela Love Necklace, Jessica Simpson Bag, boots I scored from Amazon.

Ceiling at The Venetian

Haaaaa only in Vegas!

Beautiful rose garden at The Wynn

The Wynn, the moon, & the Blue Man Group

Woot Gigi's cupcakes! We have these in Nashville too :)

Goddess Statue at Caesar's

Caesar's had an H&M, but I was disappointed because they didn't carry big girl clothing. I thought they did, at least maybe an XXL? Oh wells...

We grabbled dinner at BLT Burger, yummm!

My "Naked Cowgirl" cocktail

The strip

The Mirage at night

Our room, awful photo

So, that is our first day in Vegas-Land. I will do my best to share the remaining 4 days over the next week, but I can't make any promises. Last weekend we made the drive to South Carolina to visit Aron's grandmother Emma, who is very sick. She is who is on our minds and hearts, so blogging is much less of a priority right now.

I hope you are all having a good Tuesday :)

Adrienne

A Moment's Peace

2012-01-09T08:39:00.001-06:00

Hello Again!

Two days before we left for Vegas, I headed over to A Moment's Peace Salon & Day Spa to treat myself to a facial. Well, my husband Aron is the actually the one who treated me-via a gift certificate he bought me for Christmas in 2010. Yep, we were so busy in 2011 that I couldn't find the time, or the right occasion, to use it. Boy, I'm glad I fit it into my schedule, because it was an amazing experience!

When I walked in to my appointment, I was lead to the lovely sitting room below.

After a few moments my esthetician, Christie, came to take me for my facial.

The room was warm and relaxing, and they even had a heated bed!

Christie did an marvelous job! She was very sweet, and made me feel comfortable and at ease. I chose the Vitamin C Therapy Facial. Here is the description courtesy of A Moment's Peace's website:

"We recommend this treatment for reducing fine lines and restoring a youthful, luminous appearance to your skin. A deep pore cleansing with a high-potency concentration of Vitamin C is applied, followed by a high-tech formulation of freeze-dried seaweed. Great for dehydrated skin."
(Approximately 60 minutes)

After the facial was over, I took a glimpse in the mirror and couldn't believe my eyes! My skin was dewy, hydrated, and glowing. I've had a couple of facials in my life, but this one was the best experience by far. I left feeling relaxed and serene.

Here's a photo of my face post-facial, looking all bright and shiny :)

If you live in the Middle Tennessee area, I would definitely recommend checking out A Moment's Peace!

Adrienne

Maybe Tights Were a Bad Idea....

2012-01-06T09:00:00.010-06:00

Hello Again!

I was freezing my arse off in these photos. Maybe because I decided to wear a dress and tights on one of the coldest days of the season thus far! Not my brightest move...

Dress & Sunglasses: Xhilaration, Cardgian & Bow Flats: Mossimo, Tights: We Love Colors, Purse: Jessica Simpson Collection, Bracelet: Forever 21, Necklace: Pamela Love

Who else has a habit of wearing floral dresses with tights/leggings in the Winter? I know I do...
Oh yea-don't forger to enter our giveaway!

I hope you are all having an awesome Friday!
Adrienne

Viva Las Vegas!

2012-01-04T08:05:00.000-06:00

Hello Lovelies!

Tomorrow my husband and I will be headed out to one of our fave places on the planet-Las Vegas! I am super excited for the trip, but struggling to get all of the Twisted Heroes/Lola-Rocks orders out before we leave. Not to mention do a TON of laundry so I can pack! Why do I always put packing off until the last minute, when I've been planning outfits in my head for months? Hee hee.

We are planning on visiting some interesting attractions on this adventure. Here's the lowdown:

The Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil

Aron and I caught this show on our honeymoon back in 2008, and it is simply amazing. Beatles songs + Cirque du Soleil=AWESOME! We just have to see it again.

Here is a pic of me (platinum hair and all), outside of Love in 2008.

Because we are a bit, ummm, offbeat, we know we have to visit the Atomic Testing Museum.

Right outside of Vegas is the Valley of Fire State Park. I can't wait to do a bit of hiking through the park and take in some of the desert beauty.

Aron want to ride the roller coaster at New York, New York, and he will be doing so without moi. I don't do roller coasters :)

With my love of all things pinup and burlesque, I know we are going to have to stop by The Burlesque Hall of Fame.

I have a couple of blog posts ready to roll in my absence, so stop back by and check them out. Oh, and don't forget to enter our giveaway!

Adrienne

Happy 2012 Giveaway!-Closed

2012-01-02T09:54:00.013-06:00

Hello Again,

Hope each and every one of your New Years Eves were marvelous!

Are you guys ready for 2012? I sure as heck am, so I wanted to celebrate with a giveaway for my sweet readers.

Here is what you will receive:

1) Hello Kitty Universal Audio Speaker (you can use this with pretty much any MP3 player or smartphone)
2) Essie Trophy Wife polish
3) Elf Bronzer
4) Elf Glossy Gloss in Berry Blush

You must follow this blog via Google Friend Connect in order to enter. This giveaway is open to international readers as well :)The last day to enter is January 16th.

To enter, please use widget below. Simply sign into the widget with your email or Facebook account and start entering! This giveaway has a ton of extra entry opportunities :)

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Thank you for being such wonderful readers, and a Happy New Year to you all!
Adrienne

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T17:01:00.001-06:00

I hope you all had a wonderful New Years Eve, and are having a relaxing New Years Day. Here are a few random pics from Our New Year's Eve. We spent the night drinking, eating, and playing games with our friends, and had a truly great time. Here are a few drunken cell phone pics for your amusement.

For some reason there are no photos of Fred or Ben, dangit.

Hope you are all recovering from your festivities. Will be back tomorrow with our giveaway!
Adrienne

Oh 2011....

2011-12-31T10:02:00.001-06:00

2011, I wish I could say I hate to see you go, but....well, yea. I don't.

2011 hasn't been the best year in the world for me, but it definitely hasn't been the worse. Had a couple of health issues, some disappointments, and so on....but that's life, eh? I must say I am really looking forward to what 2012 has in store. Besides that pesky apocalypse.

I have a few New Year's Suggestions for myself. Yes, I will deem them Suggestions because the minute I declare them Resolutions, the procrastination will begin :) This is a mix of personal, blog, and business ideas :)

1) Live more in the moment I am a constant worrier, planner, doer. I rarely take the time to stop and smell the proverbial roses. Or real, live roses for that matter. What is the point in success if you haven't enjoyed the journey?

2) Stop looking to others for happiness I have been guilty of this for a good portion of my life. Yes, much of life's joys come from spending time with friends and loved ones, but you have to find the joy within before you can truly be happy and at peace.

3) Learn to sew/do more crafty things My friend Tracy said she would teach me to sew, and I might have to take her up on that. My Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother were all excellent sewers. In fact, they made most of their own clothing. You would think that the sewing knowledge would be passed down via DNA, but no. My Mom tried to teach me to sew when I was a teenager, but I remember being intimidated by the machine and the patterns. Now, I hand sewed/reworked several garments in my youth, but I know a machine is the way to go for most things.

Also, I am determined to be a more crafty individual; hand making gifts instead of buying retail, and so on. I updated my blog a bit, and now have a DIY and Recipes tab under my header. Wheeee!

4) Speaking of blogs, I have a goal to spend more time blogging and reading other blogs. Blogging is something I enjoy immensely, so it makes more sense to spend time doing what I love.

5) Last but not least, improve my health. I do not mean this in an anti-plus size way. Even if I lose 40 pounds I will technically be plus sized. I am mainly looking to improve my health, and get off the high blood pressure medicine I currently have to take. I know that means exercise and eating a better quality food, and less of it. Drat.

I didn't feel up to a fashion recap, but I have added a tab called "Fashion Nuggets" under my header that highlights my favorite 2011 fashion jams :)

So these are my resolutions, errrr suggestions. What are yours?

Our kitty Sebastian says Happy New Year's Eve! And so do I :) Have a happy and safe one. Check back with me on the 2nd for a rad giveaway! There is some Hello Kitty involved, just sayin' :)

Adrienne

My First Recipe Tutorial: Tortellini Salad

2011-12-30T17:52:00.005-06:00

Hello Again!
This year, one of my blogging resolutions is to mix up my posts a bit to include recipes and DIY projects. I even made a nifty little tab under my blog header to collect these golden nuggets. Hey, I love food more than most, so it makes sense that I would blog about it :)

This is a family recipe from my sweet mother-in-law, Karen. She makes this dish during the holidays and, while it is not diet food by any means, it is chocked full of nutrition. This is a very simple recipe-easy enough for those that don't care to spend much time in the kitchen.

Note: This is pretty much a double recipe, it makes a large bowl with at least 8 servings.

You Will Need:

2 Bags of Frozen Tortellini

4 Roma Tomatoes

One Can of Olives (you can use less olives to taste)

1 bunch of scallions (just use the green tips, not the bitter white portion)

Large package of fresh mozzarella

3/4 bottle of Italian dressing (may use a Light dressing, just don't use Fat-Free)

Boil tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool for about 20-30 minutes.

Chop up your mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, and scallions. I generally core out the seedy, mushy center of the Roma tomatoes and use the firmer part, but that's just me.

Also, you can omit ingredients if you wish (if say you are not much of an olive or scallion person), but it will affect the taste quite a bit. But, maybe for the better, according to your tastebuds :)

After the pasta has cooled, add all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour in about 1/2 the bottle of Italian dressing and stir. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.

After 2 hours check the salad, and if it seems a bit dry, add about half of the remaining dressing, stir, and let refrigerate for a bit longer. The salad tastes best when it has absorbed all the yummy dressing goodness!

The finished salad. Who out there is a food Instagram-er? I know I am. Follow me on Instagram at "lolarocksme".

I'll be doing one of those New Year's posts here shortly, so stay tuned!

Adrienne

Christmas Loot

2011-12-29T01:30:00.005-06:00

Hello Again!

I know that I promised a Christmas gift post yesterday, but life got in the way, sigh....Here are a few of my Christmas goodies!

Jessica Simpson Collection purses from my Mom. I had to Instagram this one. Do you follow me on Instagram? If not, check me out at "lolarocksme".

Pamela Love Bird Claw Necklace from my husband. I've wanted this one for a looonnngg time.

Assorted Hello Kitty goodness. Yes, I received even more HK loot than this :)

Scarves and Mittens from my sweet in laws. I love how these fingerless gloves are convertible into mittens.

Some gifts from my besties Shawna and Misti. I also had some gifts from my other besite Leah, but I think I accidentally left them at my Moms. :(

Awesome apron Tracy made for me that I discussed in my last post.

Adele CD from my hubby.

A gift to the house-a new light fixture!

Here are a couple of things I snagged while in Florida

A fab pair of motorcycle-esque boots

My Mom passed down to me this tapestry purse that was my Grandmother's. Isn't it amazing?

Ok, Christmas isn't just about receiving, so here are a couple of presents I gave to Aron.

Molly Crabapple piece I picked up from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's eBay auction

Crazy Kitty Cat Bank I bought for myself...errr..my husband from Think Geek.

So, did y'all make out with some cool Christmas loot?

Adrienne

Christmas Cheer

2011-12-26T20:26:00.001-06:00

Hello Lovelies!

I hope you all had a great Christmas! Our Christmas was wonderful this year; relaxing, festive, and fun. There was good times and cocktails with friends, sweet times with the hubby, and (of course) a bounty of yummy food.

Christmas Eve was spent cooking and watching our favorite Christmas movies: Love Actually and the 80s classic, Better Off Dead. So maybe Better Off Dead isn't exactly a Christmas movie, but a portion of it takes places during the holidays, so that's good enough for us :)

We decided to go for a walk to work up an appetite for Christmas Eve noms. I am wearing my old Old Navy coat, Old Navy hat, and Forever 21 gloves.

I made some Jalapeno Cornbread on Christmas Eve as well. My friend Leah shared this family recipe with me years ago, and it has been a favorite ever since. But it is a secret recipe, so no sharing......but...

....I think I can share this recipe for tortellini salad, a recipe that Aron's Mom shared with me. I will be doing a recipe tutorial for this dish this week :)

Aron watching Better Off Dead

Christmas Day was filled with presents, food, and good times with our friends Ben and Tracy.

I wore my Pure Energy dress, Mossimo cardigan, and Forever 21 plus leggings. Please excuse the kitty dishes in the background. I wanted to be cute yet comfortable, and I have been obsessed with floral dresses for a while now-maybe forever :)

Aron gave me the Pamela Love bird claw necklace I've be dreaming of :)

Ben and Tracy came over, and we ate yummy food and opened presents.

Aron and me with our presents from Ben & Tracy. He received some awesome World of Strange shirts, and Tracy made me an amazing, retro, reversible apron with with my name monogrammed on one side, and "I Wanna Baked Potato", on the other. "I Wanna Baked Potato" is a joke from several conventions ago. When asked what I wanted to eat (or how I was doing for that matter), I would say "I Wanna Baked Potato". I have a tendency to go catatonic at comic conventions :)

I cried when I received this beautiful apron. It meant so much to me that she made it, and that it was a personalized to fit my crazy personality.

So, we had a wonderful Christmas! It is difficult to be away from our friends and family in Florida, but spending time with our friends in Tennessee is delightful. How were your holidays this year?

I will be back tomorrow to share more of my Christmas loot!

Adrienne

It's Christmas Eve!

2011-12-24T12:02:00.000-06:00

The next few days are sure to be a flurry of activity! Friends, presents, and a food coma await! I am so excited :)

On Christmas Eve Eve, we met up with our friends Ben and Tracy (co-owners of World of Strange), to check out Gaylord Opryland Hotel's Country Christmas. The Gaylord Opryland offers Nashville a yearly treat of holiday entertainment, decorations, and an amazing display of Christmas lights! I believe this is the Gaylord's first year back after the horrible Nashville floods of 2010, and they did an incredible job.

We didn't partake in any of the shows; the hotel's lights and decoration are entertainment enought! Here are some photos I snapped:

Incredible lights outside the hotel

Sure, we'll park your car :)

Some inside decor

Me and Tracy looking cute

Tracy told Ben to make his "Sean Penn Face"

Lights weeee

Stained glass dome in the lobby

Dale Chihuly artwork

I wish you all a magical Christmas Eve! I will be back in a few days to share the good times :)
Adrienne

Good Times in Florida

2011-12-23T15:32:00.003-06:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, been busy catching up from my Florida trip last week. I went down to see my Mom for her birthday, and was also able to catch up with family and friends.

Wearing my fave ASOS dress to go shopping with Mom.

My beautifull Mom and me. It's hot as hell in Florida, so I had to wear dresses the entire time.

Carvel Ice Cream Cake.

Me and my bestie Shawna at Whiskey River.

Me and my bestie Misti at Whisky River

Naked Cowgirl cocktail at Whiskey River. They confiscated our table at 10pm, because the place turns into a nightclub. Geez I'm getting old :)

Shawna walking through the wall of balloons at Winn Dixie.

Cake Vodka + Ginger Ale=Sugar Bomb in your mouth

My bestie Leah and me

Chuck, Leah, and Justin, great peeps

On my plane back to Nashville. Had to Instagram this one-my Instagam is lolarocksme, so check it out!

I had the best time in Florida, and miss everyone so much. But it feels good to know that my close friends and family are just a plane ride away!

Hope you are all having a great holiday season. It has been a bit of a stressful time for me, but I am looking forward to spending time with my sweet hubby and our great friends here in Tennessee!

Adrienne

Up in The Air

2011-12-15T13:10:00.002-06:00

Yep, I'm on my way home to Florida to celebrate my Mom's birthday and visit some friends and family. I stopped at the Nashville Airport Tootsies and had a yum sandwich before I boarded. Have I ever mentioned how much I love to fly? Being up in the air is relaxing for me. Well, we are approaching my hometown, so I better go.

Pssst-I'm using the mobile Blogger app on my iPhone; it's pretty basic, but gets the job done. Until next time :)

Adrienne

Holiday Con Office Party

2011-12-14T22:59:00.001-06:00

Last Saturday, World of Strange (our friends Ben and Tracy) and Twisted Heroes/Lola-Rocks (that would be me and my hubby) hosted a holiday party at a fab venue in downtown Nashville. We wanted to host an "office party" for us convention folk: vendors, promoters, artists, guests and so on. I think the party turned out great, if I do say so myself :)

I wore my Forever 21 bling-bling. I love the hell out of this bracelet.

You know it is a good party when there are a ton of crappy cell phone pics. Here we go:

Another sign of a good party: Arm Wrestling

Here is what I wore:

Dress: Forever 21 Plus

Shrug: eBay

Tights: We Love Colors

Necklace & Bracelet: Forever 21

Shoes: Target

A good time was had by all. Maybe too good of a time. I ended up hanging out on the couch Sunday with our kitty Sebastian, suffering from a wicked hangover.

Hope you all are having a marvelous day :)
Adrienne

My Favorite Thing: Redheads

2011-12-11T20:47:00.001-06:00

So, my favorite thing/people this week are redheads. I realize that sentence might sound a bit pervry, but I promise I don't mean it in that way! I am just a bit obsessed with the beauty that is red hair.

Redheads have endured quite a bit of grief throughout early history, with accusations of witchcraft, volatile tempers, and uncontrolled passions. At least modern times have been a bit kinder. Here are some of my favorite redheads:

Christina Hendricks

Isla Fisher

Amy Adams

Ann Margret

Rita Hayworth

I was not lucky enough to be born with red tresses. My natural color is a dark brown, but I took care of that when I was 15 years old. I spent the weekend with my friend at her family's beach condo, and decided it was time to become the redhead I had always dreamed of being. So, I bought a bottle or two of L'oreal's Copper Penny, and made it happen. I lied to my mom and told her I had just put a bit of Sun-In in my hair. Somehow that seemed more innocent.

Over the next 20 years, my hair was been dark brown, platinum blonde, and now back to a copper red. What hair dye do I use? It is Feria #74, Copper Shimmer.

Hope you are all enjoying your day :)

Adrienne

Gingerbread House Day

2011-12-10T01:15:00.000-06:00

We attended Gingerbread House Day last weekend in Nashville and had a blast. What is Gingerbread House Day you might ask? It is a holiday event hosted by local friends....and yes, the sport of gingerbread house making is featured. Everyone brings a dish of yum noms, and some candy and graham crackers for construction. Much fun is had by all :)
Here is what I chose to wear to the event.

Sweater: Forever 21 Plus

Jeggings: Old Navy Plus

Shoes: Me Too

Glasses: Bealls Outlet in Florida

I wanted to be comfy, yet festive in my attire. I am pretty sure I achieved that, at least the comfy part, I am obsessed with these Me Too shoes. They are so comfortable (they even have padded insoles!), and I love the jeweled embellishment on the toe.

I made stuffing with chicken sausage for my dish, and it was rad as hell. Just thought I'd throw that in there.

My house construction always starts on the right foot. A little wonky maybe, but nothing tragic.

But it ends up like this. Did I mention my roof caved in and I had to make a flat roof, with a toaster like slot in the center?

To quote the dad from A Christmas Story- "It's a pink nightmare!" Well, it is kind of cute. Especially with the baby on the roof. That was my husband's idea.

Doesn't Aron look sweet with his little gingerbread house? Ummm yeaaaa

Well, this is what the inside of his deranged mind..errrrr...gingerbread house looks like. It is a baby gym. With speared gummy bears. Moving on....

Here is me and Tracy getting goofy from all the sugar fumes.

This is Tracy's house. Didn't it turn out beautifully?!

Here is Steph and her fabulous house. I nominate this photo for Cutest Picture of the Year.

Ben didn't feel like partaking in house construction, but decorated the back of Aron's baby gym.

As you can see, much fun was had by all. So what fun holiday events do y'all have planned?

Adrienne

A Nugget of Snowfall

2011-12-08T20:28:00.003-06:00

Hello Again!

I have been a busy bee this week packing orders for our businesses. Yes, the holidays are here, and as the song says, it's "the most wonderful time of the year"! Really? I'm not so sure how I feel about that..... Honestly, I love this time of year, but we are usually too busy to enjoy it. But I really shouldn't complain :)

We did have a few flakes of snow yesterday. None of it stuck, but it was very pretty nonetheless. Being from Florida, I am still fascintated by the snow. Here is a quick little video I shot with my phone:

We attended a fun Gingerbread House Day on Sunday, much more on that later. Here is a snap of my husband's gingerbread house. His creation is a "baby gym", complete with eyeballs to babysit the little ones while they work out. Good grief.

I'll be back with more later, hope you are all enjoying your holidays!

Adrienne

My Favorite Thing: Forever 21 Plus

2011-12-05T09:49:00.000-06:00

I have a not-so-secret addiction to Forever 21 Plus. I know I am 35, and I know that the many of their styles are not for me. But, I manage to fine some goodies regardless! Here are some that I am currently lusting after:

Studded Georgette Button Up

Stretch Leatherette Top

Tonal Fleece Stitch Jacket

Scalloped Lace Shorts

(If I had the balls-and the legs-I would totally wear these)

I've been a fan of Forever 21 Plus since they were Faith 21, a couple of years back. In the Faith 21 days, their sizing was pretty sketchy. But now I can generally wear anything in a 2X, which is my standard size.

I managed to snag the bottom two sweaters before they sold out. They are a bit youthful for me, but hey, it's the holidays :)

They still have this dress in stock. I truly love this one; very flattering and great with leggings and a cardigan.

Ruched Lace Front Dress

Hope you are all having a marvelous Monday :)

Adrienne

Product Review: Anjolee

2011-12-03T17:37:00.003-06:00

Hello Readers!

This week I received a lovely diamond necklace from Anjolee for a product review.

Anjolee is an online fine jewelry retailer with a wide range of gorgeous designs, including assorted styles of tennis necklaces and bracelets. One of the coolest things about Anjolee, is that the customer is able to "build" their own diamond look by choosing the type of gold, carat weight, and so on. How marvelous is that? UPS delivered the necklace last night, and I was excited to check out the design!

First off, I must say that the presentation was amazing. The necklace came in a gift box with ribbon, which opened to a lovely wooden box that held the necklace.

I am quite impressed with the white gold necklace I chose to review. The teardrop shaped pendant hangs on a delicate yet sturdy chain, and rests near my collarbone. This necklace was the perfect compliment to the Dorothy Perkins lace tunic top I wore to dinner that night. Anjolee has a ton of fabulous diamond necklaces to choose from.

This pic reminds me of a Sears Portrait Studio shot. Not that there's anything wrong with that!

The tunic top is kind of insane-oh so bright and lacy.

I definitely recommend checking out Anjolee, especially if you want to do a bit of holiday shopping for yourself!

Adrienne

My Favorite Thing: Instagram....and Lola-Rocks Cyber Monday Sale!

2011-11-28T05:24:00.012-06:00

Yes, I am a bit late to the Instagram party. Once we upgraded our iPhones (and I now have a camera with a flash) it is on! I tend to overdo it a bit with the filters.

Does anyone notice how Instagram compells you to take photos of randomness?

Before I forget, our website, Lola-Rocks Clothing, is having a Cyber Monday Sale! 20% off of all items, just use coupon code CYBER at checkout.

Enjoy the random Instagram images below, and follow me on Instagram at "lolarocksme":

Me and Aron, smiling because the lights are up.....and we are getting Pei Wei for dinner

Fave childhood ornament

Artwork which sums it up

Anniversary roses from Aron

Our reindeer

Hope you all had a fab Thanksgiving, and have as rad a Monday as possible. For me, I will be packing orders for about 6 hours, and trying to limit my diet to yogurt and salads, at least for a few days :)

Adrienne

Turkey Day Love

2011-11-26T22:41:00.000-06:00

Since our Vegas trip has been postponed, me and my husband Aron decided to partake in a night out for our Thanksgiving celebration. I forced him to particpate in "picture time" before we left.

Shrug: Lola-Rocks Clothing

Dress: Tripp for Torrid

Leggings: Mossimo last year

Boots: eBay

Moonstone necklace: Target clearance last year

Muah

Pretty cabbage rose creature we spotted at the restaurant.

Dinner was yummy, but we consumed so much stuffing and mac and cheese, that a movie was out of the question. Home we went, and passed out soon thereafter. Ahhhh, the gluttony of Turkey Day.

This year, I am truly thankful for my husband, my home, and my friends and family. I thiink this list stays the same every year :) What are you thankful for?

Well, the holiday season is upon us, wooo hooo! I will share some Christmas nuggets this week, as well as an exciting new blog sponsor!

Adrienne

A Change of Plans

2011-11-24T21:00:00.004-06:00

Hello Lovely Readers!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Turkey Day! Today Aron and I should have been in Vegas gambling and eating at a massive buffet, but we had to postpone the trip until early January due to (my) health. I am OK in general, just some flare ups of an old problemo. That's life, eh?

Last weekend I went to see Breaking Dawn with my friend Cristal. Yes, I watch the Twilight movies, so frickin' sue me, heh heh. This one was a bit cheesier than the rest, but it was entertaining. Here is what I wore:

Cardigan: Torrid

Dress: Forever 21 Plus

Cameo Necklace: Lola's Lovelies

Leggings: Mossimo

Boots: Woman Within

Sorry about the crappy lighting in this photo. We recently upgraded to the iPhone 4S, and it takes excellent snapshots, but for some reason these were a fail.

Hope you are all having a wonderful holiday!

Adrienne

Pictures from the weekend

2011-11-14T08:45:00.000-06:00

Hello again my lovely readers! Yes, I have been away for too long, but I have an excuse. We are in the process of getting our lives and businesses in order so we can head out to LAS VEGAS!

Me and my husband Aron visited Las Vegas on our honeymoon back in 2008, and wanted to make the trip again for our 3 year anniversary. So, life lately has been all about getting inventory listed on our eBay/websites for the holiday season, before we head out of town for some fun!

I tried to take some decent outfit photos this weekend, but the wind had other ideas in mind. Here is one photo that is ok....

Top: Old Navy

Jeggings: Old Navy Rockstar

Necklace:ASOS

Glasses: Target

That day I went to a 31 purse party with Cristal and Melissa, and had a great time! After many, many tries, we managed to get one good shot of ALL of us!

We also hung out with Ben and Tracy this weekend, but I have been awful about remembering to take photos. But here is a picture of my cute autumn drink I had at Mellow Mushroom:

I tried again to take photos of a different outfit, but again the wind was angry. We tried to take some inside, but they didn't turn out so great.

My seashell necklace

Sweater & Top: Mossimo

Jeans: Old Navy Plus Jeggings

Boots: Wide Calf Scrunch from Woman Within

Necklace: Bealls Outlet in Florida a million years ago

I hope you all have a wonderful Monday, I am off to pack orders :)

Adrienne

My Favorite Things: Halloween Edition

2011-10-31T11:44:00.003-05:00

Happy Halloween my lovely readers! This weeks My Favorite Thing is Halloween, of course :)

First, I want to share some Halloween party photos with you. Our friends The Ellers were nice enough to invite us along to the The Pate's Halloween Party last Saturday. The Pate's throw an amazing Halloween party every year, and this years' theme was White Trash. For whatever reason, I wasn't really feeling a costume-I played it safe with a skeleton tee and jeans. Boo to me!

Me dancing toward Tracy and Aron making his Muppet face. Tracy says this photo captures our essences perfectly, and she is correct :)

Me and Tracy

Ben has light up fingers!

The dancing

Too much fun was had by all, and I woke up Sunday with a wicked hangover.

So, let's discuss Halloween movies, shall we? What are your favorite horror films? Here are my top five:

1)The Shining

2)The Exorcist

3)The Grudge (both the Japanese and American versions)

4)28 Days Later

5)Shaun of the Dead (but that is more comedy)

Happy Halloween!

Adrienne

I'm Still Here: Random Fashion Nugget and Lola-Rocks Giveaway!

2011-10-28T09:01:00.002-05:00

Hello Sweet Readers!

Yes, I am still here. I managed to get sick a couple of weeks ago, and the cough and fatigue is lingering. I do feel better today than I have in a while! I tried the "rubbing Vicks Vapor Rub on your feet" home remedy for my cough last night, and it worked. Seriously, you rub it on your feet, put on your socks, go to sleep, and you wake up feeling better! So hurrah!

I have been wanting to share this Fashion Nugget for a bit now. It is a casual outfit I wore over to a friends house for the premiere of American Horror Story on FX.

Knit Blazer: Forever 21 Plus

Top: ASOS

Jeans: Old Navy Rock Star Jeggings

Necklace: Mark Ryden Rose Necklace

Shoes: Mossimo

So, have y'all checked out American Horror Story? It is pretty trippy stuff, and scary to boot.

One more thing-the fabulous Amber Rose is hosting a giveaway on her blog for my website, Lola-Rocks Clothing! Go check it out, I think today is the last day to enter :)

Happy Friday everyone!
Adrienne

My Favorite Things: Pamela Love Jewelry

2011-10-17T09:51:00.001-05:00

I have recently stated that I need to start a new blog feature titled "Shit I Can't Afford". It looks like Pamela Love Jewelry falls into that category. But a girl can dream, can't she?

I am fascinated by Pamela Love's Classic Collection: the bird claws, talons, and the snake necklaces have such an amazing, organic feel. Maybe the eagle claw necklace will be a Christmas present from my fabulous husband? We'll see.....

Thanks for stopping by :)
Adrienne

Giveaway winner!

2011-10-15T10:40:00.001-05:00

The giveaway winner via Random.org is Cristina!

I will be emailing you shortly Cristina, congratulations! Thank you to everyone who entered :)

Adrienne

Nuggets of Fall and LAST day to enter our giveaway!

2011-10-14T11:49:00.018-05:00

Here are some random Fall nuggets from yours truly.

Found this lotion on sale at Bath and Body Works. It smells like pumpkin heaven.

Ran into her at Halloween Town. Isn't she lovely?

Our friend Amy sent us these eyeball salt and pepper shakers-we love them!

Tracy made candycorn cupcakes for a recent horror movie night. They were yum!

You can't really tell from this photo, but the colors are changing on our back yard trees.

The tree in our front yard has gone scarlet, and quickly dropped most of it's leaves.

Halloween decorations

Today is the LAST day to enter our giveaway, so do eeet!

Happy Friday!

Adrienne

Fashion Nugget of the Day: Flakey Fall Weather & my ASOS dress

2011-10-13T16:07:00.004-05:00

I decided to wear one of my favorite dresses out on Saturday night. The weather here in Tennessee is rather flakey: low to mid 80s during the day, higher 40s at night. So, I have been doing quite a bit of layering. I wore this dress sans sweater for most of the evening, but needed one later on in the night.

Dress: ASOS Curve last year

Leggings: Mossimo last year

Bow Flats: Mossimo

I have to say, this outfit is very me. I collect dresses, especially flowy, floral, empire waist (but not too billowy) numbers, and I love to wear them year round. I have been doing this look for years, with tiny updates and variations. I believe in wearing what you love :)

Hope you are having a great week, thanks for stopping by :)

Adrienne

Oh ASOS.....

2011-10-11T01:33:00.003-05:00

I need to start a blog feature titled "Shit I Can't Afford". Today we are featuring some ASOS pieces I will be lusting after for some time, at least until they are marked down on clearance. Make that marked down 5 times over on clearance. Here we go....

ASOS Curve Coat With Faux Fur Hem & Collar

This coat is so "me", it's terrifying. Did I mention I collect coats? And dresses? And purses....

ASOS Curve Shift Dress

ASOS Curve Short Sleeve Blouse With Satin Tie

ASOS Curve Knitted Zip Back Dress

One item that I can afford is this beauty. I can see myself layering it with tights this Fall/Winter. Hmmmm

ASOS Curve Double Pleat Neck Dress

Well, enough of my whinning. Do you like free stuff? If so, don't forget to enter our giveaway, ending Friday October 14th!

Adrienne

My Favorite Thing: Love & Rockets: The Maggie & Hopey Stories

2011-10-10T07:59:00.001-05:00

My husband Aron introduced me to the world of comics, or "funny-books" as I fondly call them. Before meeting Aron, I thought ALL comics were of the superhero genre. In my world, comic books equalled dude in a cape (or God forbid a leotard) saving the world from destruction and mayhem...yawn...... Oh, good grief was I wrong about comics!

The first book to change my mind was Terry Moore's series, Strangers in Paradise. I was sitting on the floor of the comic shop "Dragons Tale" in Jacksonville Beach, waiting for Aron to look through the 25 cent boxes, when I spotted the single issue "I Dream of You". I read through it quickly, and was impressed. There was depth, story, and great art. Strangers In Paradise is considered a great book to introduce women into the male-centric comic book world.

About a year later I discovered Love & Rockets, mainly the Jamie Hernandez stories involving Maggie and Hopey. Los Brothers Hernandez consist of Jamie, Gilbert, and occasionally Mario. They have been writing Love and Rockets since the 1980s, so saying that I am late to the party is a huge understatement.

Jamie's earliest stories are known as the "Locas" stories. The stories began with the adventures of Maggie and Hopey, best friends & sometimes lovers; Latinas living in the punk rock subculture of Southern California. There is a bit of sci-fi, superhero, and ladies wrestling thrown in for fun!

I began reading these stories backwards, with the most recent (at the time) Ghost of Hoppers, which show us a grown up, fleshy, beautiful Maggie and all of the demons that still haunt her from her hometown of Hoppers. I still need to read the earliest stories!

What I love most about Jamie's art and writing is how human it is, in the best way. Jamie is not afraid to write about the sadness and silences in life, and for that, I love and respect his work. There is also a wicked, fun sense of humor in all of the Love and Rockets books.

So, even if you are not a comic lover, check out Love and Rockets, the Locas stories. Their publisher, Fanatagraphics, has re-released the earlier work into easy to follow volumes. Also, check out this page on their website, it will navigate you on how to read these in order, unlike me! This is the first volume to read....the one I need to get caught up on :)

Check out Love and Rockets on our website, Twisted Heroes.

Don't forget to enter our giveaway :)

Happy Monday to you all!
Adrienne

My Favorite Thing: Seashell Jewelry

2011-10-03T20:34:00.004-05:00

Geez, it has been quite a while since I did a My Favorite Things post! So let's get right to it, shall we?

It is no secret that I love the ocean, so it should be no surprise that I love seashell jewelry. I love the pairing of seashell jewelry and chunky knits; the play on texture is gorgeous to me.

Here are a few snapshots of a casual outfit I wore to the farmers market, then off to a birthday lunch for my friend Becca. I love my summer-y necklace paired with the gray sweater.

Sweater: Mossimo

Seashell necklace: Bealls Outlet a loonnggg time ago

Tank: Forever 21

Skirt: Torrid

Looking at these pics, I see that the sweater is a bit boxy on me, and isn't completely "flattering". But sometimes, you just have to wear what you love.

After the farmers market, I headed out to meet Cristal, Melissa, and the birthday girl, Becca, for a pedicure. Here are our pedis, my foot is the gothed out top one.

We then headed over the Chilis for lunch, and had the Chili's peeps sing and bring Becca cake.

Melissa, Becca, Me, and the cake

Cristal's husband surprised her with RAD iPhone and dropped it off at lunch.

A fun day was had by all :)

Don't forget to enter our fabulous giveaway!

Adrienne

It's Giveaway Time!....... Missoni nugget included-CLOSED

2011-09-29T08:39:00.004-05:00

Hello my fab readers! Ready for a rad Fall giveaway? Check out the yummy items up for grabs.......

A pair of fab Missoni for Target barrettes

An ELF smokey eyeshadow kit

A set of silver and gold bangles

Ok, it's time for the rules:

1) To enter, you must follow this blog via Google Friend Connect. This giveaway is open to both USA and International followers :)

2) Leave a comment on this post with your name, and email address.

For extra entries: (Note: Your must leave an additional comment for each extra entry)

1) Follow us on Facebook

2)Blog about this giveaway

3) Follow us Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

The winner will be selected via random.org on October 14th.

Good luck, and thank you!

Adrienne

My First Blog Award :)

2011-09-26T09:11:00.001-05:00

I received my First Blog Award from the fabulous Sandra at Curvy Smurfette last week! Thank you Sandra!

I am going to tell you a bit about myself and tag some of my other fave bloggers. Here are 7 random things about myself:

-I am a native Florida girl, born and raised, (though my husband and I recently located to Tennessee).
-I love (and miss) the ocean.
-Black is my favorite color. Yes, in my world, black is a color.
-I met my husband on a blind date.
-I run my eBay businesses for a living, and they keep me very busy.
-I can sing rather well, but am embarrassed to do so (except in front of my friend Shawna).
-I am a bit obsessed with fine cheeses.

Here are the blogs I am giving this award to:
Kirstin Marie
Much Ado About Nothing
Jilly BeansTALK
Crimson Rosella
The Citizen Rosebud
Old Lady Chic
Porcelain Complexion
Minn Chic

Hope you all have a great Monday!
Adrienne

Home Again

2011-09-23T22:14:00.000-05:00

I have been MIA for a bit now. We made a short trip to Florida last week, and I have been playing catchup with our businesses. It was a wonderful visit, and I was sad to leave my home state. Here are a few snapshots of my trip.

Besides my family and friends, this is what I miss the most.

Trip to Osteens in St Augustine. The best shrimp in the land, hands down.

My wonderful inlaws, Karen and Grover.

My brother-in-law Ryan and his lovely girlfriend Anna

Me and Aron

My besties, Shawna and Misti

Me and my beautiful Mom

Me and my bestie, Leah

I won't lie, it was hard to come back to TN. I love it here, but there are so many wonderful people I miss in Florida. My bird Kiwi died a few weeks ago, and I never really had the chance to grieve him, since I was stuck in the hospital and then we made the trip. I am working through the sadness now, and am feeling a bit better.

I will be back with more fashion tidbits next week. I promised a giveaway this week, but things were too hectic. I will post it next week, promise :)

Adrienne

Missoni Madness at Target!

2011-09-15T16:27:00.001-05:00

By now, I am sure most of you have heard about the insanity that is the Missoni for Target collection. Many of the items sold out within the first 15 minutes, items are being sold on eBay for 4 times the retail price, and Target's website crashed for the majority of Tuesday.

Honestly, I wasn't very excited about the clothing aspect of the line. The clothing was OK, but I wasn't blown away. Also, there was nothing past a very small size XL. I am getting a bit fed up with designers not including us plus size girls in the equation.

Now, I will admit I dropped some bank on the housewares portion of the line. I arrived at the store around 8:30 and saw this almost empty display (after I grabbed my two pillows and a throw)

A Target sales associate informed me that a customer had dropped $2800 that morning for her sister who lives in Chicago, where the lines were wrapped around the block. I think the customer was just stocking up for eBay, lol.

Here are some more Missoni nuggets.

Fabulous dishes

Obsessed with the vases

Cute cosmetic bags and hair stuff

More rad accessories

The Clothing:

What did I scoop up for myself? See my faves below:

The pillows are MINE!

I came back the next day for the vase, couldn't resist it.

So, what did you think of the Missoni for Target line? I will be hosting a giveaway next week that will feature a Missoni nugget :)

Well readers, I am off to Florida until Monday for a mini vay-cay. Can't wait to see my fam and friends:)

Have a good one!

Adrienne

Blog Sponsor: We Love Colors

2011-09-13T19:32:00.003-05:00

I am so very excited to introduce you to my first blog sponsor-We Love Colors! We Love Colors carries a wide variety of colorful tights, leggings, and socks. Since I have heard nothing but rave reviews on their products from my fellow fashion bloggers, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a pair of their tights!

I was sent a pair of the Plus Size Nylon/Lycra Tights in Maroon to review. The product exceeded all my expectations. First, the color is amazing; such a rich, saturated, berry hue.

The tights are soft and fine, but still opaque. They are comfortable, but still keep their shape. What more can a girl ask for?

Here are some shots I made my poor Aron capture. The maroon tights AND leopard cardigan is a bit out of my comfort zone, but I think they worked nicely together.

Top, Shrug, and Skirt: Forever 21

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Guess

Thank you again to We Love Colors! I think I will trying out your leggings in the very near future.....

Adrienne

Yep, I Am 35

2011-09-11T22:13:00.002-05:00

I had a little birthday dinner celebration with some friends Saturday night.

Looking to the side.....hey what's over there?

Vintage sweater clip

Top and skirt: Forever 21

Shoes: Guess

Leather Clutch: Vintage

We headed over to Romanos Macaroni Grill.

Foxy Ladies

Me and Aron

My Chicken Scalopini

Aron's massive flatbread pizza

Guys watching the fight

HK cake pops courtesy of Tracy. I just loved them.

Tracy looking thrilled with me

Happy Monday people-let's make it a good one :)

Adrienne

Remember

2011-09-11T18:01:00.002-05:00

It's been 10 years since 9-11. It seems like yesterday, and yet so long ago, all at once.
I remember where I was when I heard the news. I remember the rage and sadness inside of me, how I felt so alone.
It is important for us remember those who were lost that day, and all of the days following. To remember their lives that were filled with love and hope, and were taken away.
Let's show love to the special people in our day to day lives, and because all we have is now.

Nuggets of Love

2011-09-09T19:54:00.000-05:00

I am back from one of the worst weeks in recent memory. My bird Kiwi passed away, my computer died, and I ended up having surgery this Wednesday, the day before my birthday. I even spent most of my birthday in the hospital.

After the groggy fog cleared, I realized how lucky I am to have such wonderful friends & family, and such an amazing husband. I was showered with love and support, flowers, phone calls, and texts. Here are a few nuggets of love from my hospital stay:

Gorgeous flowers and card from Cristal

Ben and Tracy came to visit and got me Chik-Fil-A, and a balloon!

Becca brought pretty cookies and funny cards :)

After I returned home from hospital fun, the presents started flowing! Here are some sweet gifts I received:

Mark Ryden is one of my favorite artists. Aron found a limited edition necklace of his famous Rose painting. It is amazing, I just love it.

I am a walking cliche-I love red roses. These were courtesy if my sweet Aron as well.

Ben and Tracy gave me this awesome, vintage/earthy necklace I cannot wait to wear!

Cristal made yuuummm cupcakes and.......

....found me Italian Vogue, which is no easy feat! Loovvee :)

Though my birthday wasn't exactly what I expected, it was pretty wonderful just the same. We are going to do a low key dinner tomorrow at the Romano Macaroni Grill. What to wear, what to wear...?

Happy Friday!
Adrienne

Goodbye Kiwi

2011-09-04T22:00:00.003-05:00

This is not a fun fashion post, but a way of saying goodbye to my bird, Kiwi.

I adopted Kiwi in 1999 from my sweet friend Sommer. She had a condo full of animals, and a baby on the way, so one day Kiwi came home to live with me. Sommer and her husband loved him dearly, but they were quickly running out of room.

Kiwi was my companion for the next 12 years. He was with me through many moves, a few boyfriends, and all of life's ups and downs. He even lived with my mom for a period of time, and she grew to love him as well.

Kiwi was not a quiet birdy. He was an early riser, and made sure you were as well. He appeared to be a one person bird, but I would go out of town, he would grow fond of whoever was taking care of him when I was away. Faithful? Maybe not. But he was a sweetheart :)

He had a little song he would sing to me every morning, along with the kissy noises my mom taught him to make. He wanted me with him always, and would shriek if I left the room.

Kiwi was a rambunctious bird, back and forth back and forth on his perch all day. Always excitable and always happy to see you. But his cage was his world, and he very rarely wanted to leave it.

Kiwi became sick last week. He grew quiet, and was sleeping all day, and I knew something was wrong. My friend Cristal took him to the vet for me Saturday (I am sick and could hardly move at the time). I gave him his medicine and prayed for the best, but he succumbed to pneumonia Saturday night. I can't believe he is gone.

I am still grieving for my bird, so this is not the most eloquent post. Douglas Copeland sums up my feelings best, in his book, Life After God:

"And on the TV were still more birds! Such lovely creatures and I thought we are so lucky to have the animals. What act of goodness did we as humans once commit to deserve such kindness from God?"

So goodbye my little Australian Red Rump Parakeet, my little Kiwi, my Weester. You will be loved, missed, and remembered. My sweet little bird.

Adrienne

Sour Times & Fashion Distractions

2011-09-03T23:22:00.004-05:00

I ordered a few looks from F21+ last week, and they arrived today. Here is the lowdown.

Tiered Pleats Dress

This pleated dress is beautiful, and appears to be well made. The cut is a little off on me (because I am short waisted), but I am going to layer it up with a shrug so it should be fine.

Sheer Embroidered Cardigan

I ordered this open chiffon cardigan with embroidery as well. I have been obsessed with finding a vintage-y, bed jacket kind of piece in my size, and this is pretty close. The sizing is a bit small; the size was supposed to be a 2X/3X, but it fit more like a small 2X. But, Forever 21+ is Junior plus size, so that might explain it.

Sheer Crop Cardigan

This top is beautiful perfection. You will be seeing quite a bit of it in the future.

I try to "keep it light" in my blog, but the past few days have been rough ones. First, an old illness of mine reared it's ugly head, and I have been in quite a bit of pain. I will spare you the gory details, but it is an abscess-y nightmare that I have been dealing with on and off since 2004. I had a minor procedure performed on it Friday, but it looks like I might be making a trip to the ER in the next day or two, since it doesn't seem to be improving.

Then, my sweet bird Kiwi is sick. I noticed he wasn't eating much this week, and then he began sleeping constantly. I can't really get around right now, so my sweet friends Cristal and Andrew took him to the vet this morning. He is very sick, and has pneumonia. The vet gave him drugs, and about a 60% chance of survival-which she says is actually good for sick birds. Poor little bird. I've spent the past 2 bawling my eyes out over Kiwi.

Then, the cherry on my life sundae occurs-my laptop dies. I see the blue screen of death, and it is over. Aron thinks he can get data and pics off of it (than goodness), but the laptop itself is dead. Thank goodness I have his to use.

All of this happiness within 5 days of my birthday.

Sorry to vent, but it had to happen.

Hope you are all having a good holiday weekend :)

Adrienne

FBFF: Fall Trends from my sickbed

2011-09-01T23:16:00.005-05:00

Yes, an old, ganrly illness has come back to haunt me. I will spare you the details. I will be fine, so no worries. But expect to see some blogging to distract me from the ordeal, and keep me from dying of boredom. So here we go....

This weeks Fashion Beauty Friend Friday topic is: Name your five favorite fall trends and how you plan to wear them this season.

Florals: I plan on donning my floral dresses with leggings and a cardigan this Fall.

Mui Mui

Mod: I love the clean lines of Mod outerwear.

Alberta Ferretti

Lace: Lace is romantic and sweet. I love lace touches on dresses and tops.

Dolce & Gabbana

Polka Dots: Polka dots are forever. I have worn them every season for years, and will continue to do so :)

Gucci

Chunky Knits (and maxis): I haven't tried this out yet, but I can see this being a Sunday morning kind of look.

Max Azaria

Be sure to check out FBFF at ModlyChic.

Come on Fall, I am ready!

Adrienne

Top obssessions and crafty goodness

2011-08-30T21:23:00.016-05:00

I've been feeling a bit blah these past few days. I am done with the intense Summer heat, and ready to welcome the cool days of Fall. Last Sunday I attended a crafting class taught by my friend Cristal, AKA Pinky. This is what I wore.

Top: Xhilaration, Layering Tank: Forever 21, Skirt: Pure Energy, last Summer, Shoes: Torrid

I found this sheer little top at Target last week. It is a Junior size XXL, but is plus size friendly and would fit up to a 20/22 Womens.

I am one of those crazies that buy in multiples, and I spotted the same top in another pattern that I needed. They didn't have it in my size, so I hopped online the next day and ordered it. I can see myself layering the hell out of these tops when the weather turns cooler. Here is the one I ordered.

Xhilaration Top

Cristal's class was fun and fabulous! We made a gorgeous hair clip and a card.

Cristal looking cute and holding the pretty lily hair clip.

I hope you all have a fabulous day!

Adrienne

My Favorite Things: Natural Beauty Products

2011-08-28T23:25:00.024-05:00

So, I've decided to give the "My Favorite Things" feature a whirl, yet again. I might not be able to post a fave every Monday, but I will do my best.

This week I am discussing my love of natural, cruelty-free beauty products. I have been on an organic, chemical free kick for a while now. I try to use "green" household products, eat more whole food from the local farmers market, and now I have moved on to my beauty products.

Sooooo... here are a few products I have tried lately that I actually love:

Alba Terra Tints in Blaze

I loovvee this tinted lip balm. For one, it is actually a rich color, not a shiny gloss. Secondly, it moisturizes well, and has a minty feel. 5 stars all the way!

Yes to Carrots Nourishing Body Lotion

I picked up a bottle of this lotion this weekend. So far so good. It has a nice, earthy scent, and seems rich enough for my dry skin.

I am sure this is TMI for most of my readers, but here I go. I have been interested in moving away from chemical, aluminum based antiperspirant/deodorants and onto something more natural. I gave Tom's of Maine's Long Lasting deodorant a try a few weeks ago, and I am not completely sold.

First off, it is just a deodorant, not an antiperspirant. There are no natural anti-stinkers that will contain an antiperspirant. The smell of this product is nice, but I do have to apply it twice a day, it is not 24 hour protection by a long shot. I am still on the hunt for a more effective natural product.

Well, Monday is here. Let's make it a good one people!
Adrienne

Random Saturday Fun and...a Fashion Nugget!

2011-08-27T16:03:00.013-05:00

I am doing my best to get back into the habit of blogging! It is something I truly enjoy, so why not do it more often?

Aron and I had a partially lazy Saturday. Here is what I wore on our outing. It has been quite I while since I did a Fashion Nugget (OOTD)on my blog, and I figured it was about time to do another. Excuse the partially wet hair.

Tank: Target

Skirt: Lip Service for Torrid

Necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: old

I had been rocking a sort of 50s pinup style this summer, but am feeling a more modern look as of late. Modern with some vintage elements. We'll see how it goes :)

We were going to head to downtown Nashville, but were feeling low key, and decided to stay closer to home. We started with a visit to the local bakery, Great Harvest. I discovered them at the local farmers market. It is truly some of the best bread I have eaten!

After the bakery,we headed to Target to pick up a few things. I love ALL the clearance sections at Target. Here are a few things I scored:

Pure Energy top for around $5
Elf eye shadow Pallette for $3.50,
Mossimo Flats for $20

Ok, so the shoes weren't clearance, but they were still a good deal :)

We ended with a late lunch at Pei Wei. I ordered the Green Curry with Tofu, it was yum.....

I hope you all are having a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

Adrienne

"The artificial fascinates me, the bright and shiny"

2011-08-21T22:13:00.009-05:00

Aron and I headed to downtown Nashville on Sunday to see the Warhol Live exhibit at The Frist. I wasn't really allowed to take photos inside the exhibit, but I managed to sneak a few. Don't worry, I didn't use the flash :)

I managed to snag a blury pic of the Marilyn.

Aron and the metallic pillow balloons.

The Flying Saucer is next door to The Frist, this is where I will have my birthday gathering in a few weeks.

I loved the exhibit, and the ability for Warhol's art to make me smile....and to think. His work asked the question-What is art? I feel Warhol's work is art, but some people disagree.....and that is what makes it wonderful :)

The exhibit focused on Warhol's relationship with music and dance. I love The Velvet Unerground, and it was fab to learn more about them and their music.

After The Frist, we went to Sitar for some yum Indian food, and some Ben & Jerrys :)

I leave you with one of my favorite songs. Have a great week!

Adrienne

Fall Wishlist Part One

2011-08-13T07:45:00.008-05:00

Yes, like every other blogger in the land, I am presenting you with my Fall wishlist. Am I the only one who starts planning my Fall wardrobe in July? Didn't think so :)

My Fall style (and style in general) seems to be a hybrid of retro/pinup looks with a dash of earthy and hard edge stuff thrown in. I have no idea if this works or not, but let's hope it does.

ASOS CURVE Embroidered Shoulder Bed Jacket

ASOS CURVE Exclusive Katie Lace Dress

Black Cherry Lace Back Cardigan

I can't currently afford the ASOS items on my wish list, so I will be patient and hope they end up on clearance one day.

Now, onto wishes that came true. I purchased this ASOS maxi dress on sale a few weeks ago, and it fits well, aside from being about a foot too long. But then again, I am 5'5.

ASOS CURVE Exclusive Tank Maxi Dress

I purchased the sweater below with my Torrid Haute Cash. I was up in the air about the pattern/color, but I am glad I took the gamble and purchased it. The fit is AMAZING! Trust me ladies, you want this sweater. I think I will pair it with the maxi dress and boots, when it's not 97 degrees outside.

Torrid Cheetah Cardigan

ASOS Curve V-Neck Dress

The last dress was purchased last night. It is on sale for around $25, so I went for it. I love to layer shorter dresses with leggings, boots, and sweaters in the Fall and Winter.

Well, back to reality. Hope you all have a fab weekend :)

Adrienne

Blood, Sweat, and Pizza

2011-07-31T08:15:00.009-05:00

Hello Again,
Yes, I have been super busy....blah, blah, blah. I've been in work horse mode, and not feeling very inspired. But, I have a few life nuggets to share, so here I go.....

We set up at Fright Night Film Festival in Louisville, KY last weekend. The show was OK....we didn't make the profit we had hoped, but we did alright, so I can't complain too much. One thing I can bitch about is the air conditioning situation. The air was on the fritz in the dealer room, making for some sweaty moments. So, here is a sampling of some sweaty photos below:

A very overexposed photo of my table

My hair flowers taking over the table. They are on etsy at Lola's Lovelies

Me and Tracy, check out their fab tshirts at World of Strange

Snuggle

On our way out of town, we stopped by a rad pizzeria called Spinellis. They have the walls plastered with comic book covers, so Aron and the guys went nuts :) Oh, and there was no air conditioning at the restaurant either :)

Where's my pizza?

Have a great Sunday :)

Adrienne

Wish I was inspired......

2011-07-12T17:29:00.005-05:00

...to write a lengthy post, but today is just not the day for it. We spent most of last weekend doing funnybook inventory for one of our businesses, Twisted Heroes. Thank goodness Ben and Tracy helped us, or it would have taken us a month!

Here are some life nuggets from yours truly....

I have been obsessed with hair scarves, here I am sporting a cherry one from Domino Dollhouse.

I have opened an etsy store called Lola's Lovelies, sellling my handmade hair flowers. I made a Hello Kitty one, because that's how I roll :)

Yes, I am now running Twisted Heroes, Lola-Rocks Clothing, and Lola's Lovelies Heeee

On a side note, I have started a Tumblr, check it out here.
Hope you are all enjoying (or at least surviving ) your week.
Adrienne

Wish I was inspired....

2011-07-12T16:55:00.001-05:00

To write a

Red, White, and Jello Shots

2011-07-07T21:58:00.006-05:00

Hello Again!

Here are some random shots from the 4th of July party at Cristal's house. Fun was had by all, and too many Jello shots were consumed by moi :) Here are some pics I love.....

Love my HK tee

Daffy loves her stick

I love this pic of us

Aron must really love me, because I took a ton of photos

Gage loves air hockey

I love the Ellers

I loved Jello shots just a little too much, hence the green tint to my skin in this photo.

Hope you all had a fab 4th!

Adrienne

Vampire Cupcakes

2011-07-04T23:11:00.007-05:00

Hello Lovelies!

First off, I hope you all are having a wonderful Forth of July! I had a great one co-hosting a party at my friends house. Many jello shots were consumed, so I will try to stay on track with this post :)

Last Sunday we had a mini-party to celebrate the premiere of True Blood. Oh yea, we also watched quite a bit of Mad Men Season 3, as well as Mob Wives on VH-1. Quite an eclectic mix, no?

I wore my fave Target dress.

Me and Cristal

Cristal and Melissa

I put on my trusty apron to make......

Vampire cupcakes!

Yum!

Fun was had by all, and the cupcakes were rad. It was fabulous to droll over Eric on True Blood for a bit as well.
Happy 4th everyone! Hope it was a good one :)
Adrienne

A quick little birthday nugget

2011-06-28T20:26:00.012-05:00

Hello Again,

I wonder if anyone is still reading my little ramblings, as they have become few and far between. I need to make a goal to blog at least once a week, or I am afraid I will stop blogging altogether.

Convention season is upon us, and that is part of the reason for my absence. My husband Aron and I set up at a variety of comic/horror/sci-fi conventions throughout the year, but late Spring-Summer it is gets pretty hectic. Aron's birthday fell between two conventions this year, and he claimed he didn't want a party. I decided to listen to him and keep it low key :)

The birthday boy decided we'd celebrate at a local Japanese steak & sushi house, Wasabi's. I wore my City Chic cherry dress I scored on sale a few months back.

Sake sampler-the plum on the left was the best :)

Dalek Soy!

Have a fabulous day! (or night )

Adrienne

Kentucky Fun

2011-06-10T21:47:00.009-05:00

Hello out there! Long time no bloggy. Life has been hectic, but in the best of ways.

Late last month I went to Cave City, KY with my friend Cristal AKA Pinky. She was teaching all day at a scrapbook convention, as well as filming a TV spot, and I was her helper bee.
Here are some photos for your amusement.....
Kentucky is full of daisies, here is a pic of me posing with one.

Before her TV spot

Doing her thang

Tracy joined us that night, yea!

Her rad layouts from the class.

I found this at the grocery store. Seriously, it is the best thing ever. .
Found this as well.

Headed back to TN, we stopped at this amazing little thrift store/restaurant called Paradise Point.

They have a massive dog named Hank.

Had to cheese it up

Wheeeee

They just sold this Jetsons chair that day

Traveling makes me happy :)

Have a fabulous weekend!

Adrienne