Friend Friday: Gratitude

First of all, let' say Happy Birthday to Fashion Beauty Friend Friday! I am a recent member to this group, but am amazed that it is only one year old. It has many active members, and is so very well organized. The topic this Friday is gratitude. Here we go.......

1. When it comes to me personally – I owe a lot of who I am to:

My mom. She was a strong single mother who raised me to be a unique, independent woman. She taught me it was OK to me who I truly am, to be an individual. For this, I am eternally grateful. Not to mention she is my best friend :)

2. When it comes to me professionally – I owe a lot of who I am to:

My sweet husband, Aron. Why you might ask? Well, we was the one who inspired me to be an entrepreneur. I started by listing a few things on eBay back in 2006, then moved to an eBay store, website, and now run his eBay and website full time as well. I am grateful to him, always, for showing me that life doesn't have to exist inside a cubicle.

3. When it comes to the art of blogging, I’m grateful to these people for helping me through some rough spots:

I'm not sure if they are aware how much they helped me, but it is V from Grit and Glamour and Kirstin from Kirstin Marie. V's "What V Wore" posts are so inspiring-very high fashion but somehow accessible. She has laid out the Dos and Don'ts of blogging for newbies such as myself, and that information has proved invaluable! Kirstin is a very open hearted blogger. She is always encouraging and kind, and I am truly grateful for that. Her outfit and slice of life posts are consistently inspiring and gorgeous.

Also...I somehow frgot to mention the lady that inspired me to blog in the first place-Cristal "Pinky" Hobbs. She is a fabulous friend and an amazing blogger.

4. One blogging challenge I’m grateful happened because it made me stronger was…

Fashion Beauty Friend Friday! I love meeting all of my fellow fashion bloggers through this group. Also, I am grateful because this group has inspired me to become more regimented in my daily blogging.

5. To my readers, I’d like to say…

Wow, you are still here? Hee heee. I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. It means so much that you take the time from your daily grind to read and comment on my silly posts. It means so much :)

For more info on Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, visit Modly Chic

Hope you all have a fabulous Friday!

Pssstttt... I will be posting a new giveaway this weekend....

Adrienne

Fashion Nugget of the Day: City Chic Tropical Bird Dress

Good morning! I wanted to share with you this fab City Chic Tropical Bird dress. As many of you know, they were having a fab sale a few weeks back, and I was able to pick up a few retro inspired looks.

Dress: City Chic

Bolero: Ross

Hair Flower: Etsy

Seashell Necklace: Silver shop in St Augustine :)

I really can't say enough about the quality of this dress. It fits like a dream, and is made beautifully. My only issue was the bust size; for larger busted girls, go a size up. Aside from that, everything was great. Yea for City Chic!

For lunch,Aron and I stopped by one of our fave restaurants here in Tennessee-Newks! Cheesy name, but they really do have the best food. Here is a pic of my yummy veggie pizza.

Here is an epic fail pic of us in the Newk's parking lot :)

Oh yea, last but certainly not least, I won Kirstin Marie's Friend's of Naturalizer event-a $100 Gift Code to Naturalizer! Woo Hoo! Here are a couple of looks I am considering.....

If you haven't checked out Kirstin's blog, do so, she is fabulous!

Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!

Adrienne

My Favorite Things: Hair Flowers

My Favorite Thing this week are retro style hair flowers. I love how the hair flower can transform your entire look from ultra casual, to full out glam. I have purchased a few recently, and I am sure they will pop up in one of my Fashion Nuggets.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Red Rose Hair Flower

Heartbreaker Fashions Daisy Hair Flower

Torrid Pink Hair Flower

If you are interested in your Favorite Thing being featured in my blog, email me at lolarocksclothing@gmail.com.

Have a great day!

Adrienne

FBFF: Spring Trends

This week's Fashion Beauty Friend Friday question is.....

What are the top 5 Spring trends that you are looking forward to seeing/sporting this season? (Can be anything from makeup, shoes, accessories, clothing, etc..)

Bold Color

BCBG

Nautical

Bestey Johnson

1970s

Marc Jacobs

Retro Femme

Moschino Cheap & Chic

Punk

Burberry Prorsum

I am personally looking forward to the bold color and retro femme styles the most :)

For more information on Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, head over to ModlyChic

Hope you have a fabulous Friday!

Adrienne

Damn You Interwebs and Your Online Shopping!

So, I've had to impose a spending freeze upon myself through April (at least). I shared this news with my husband last night, to which he grinned and nodded "ummm-hmmm". Like he knew better. Perhaps he does, because 30 minutes later I found some sweet deals on Wet Seal! (Yes I am 34 years old and shopping at Wet Seal, leave me alone!)

In all seriousness, these will have to be my last purchases for a couple of months. I tend to go apeshit with clothing in the Spring and Fall, and buy next to nothing in the Winter and Summer, so I guess it evens out?

Wet Seal Belted Zebra Top

Wet Seal Denim Sailor Shorts

Top by Heartbreaker Fashion

Torrid Polka Dot Top

Betseyville Strawberry Fields Bag via eBay (I hope the seller sends this one soon!)

So, there are my confessions. Hope you have a fabulous day!

Adrienne