Hello Lovely Readers,
After much contemplation, I've decided I will be be changing things up a bit on my blog. What Lola Wants is currently fashion centric, but from now on it will be more of a personal blog-but not in a TMI sort of way :)
My upcoming posts will focus on family, friends, music, art, and..... fashion. Yes, you will still see my posing with my hand on my hip from time to time, just not on as regular a basis.
I love all my fashoinista blogger friends, I think they are amazing and read their posts daily. But for me personally, I want to change it up a bit. I hope you will stick around to partake in some life nuggets with me.
Adrienne
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Giveaway Winner!
The winner of our Retro Spring Giveaway is the fabulous Louise from Coffee and a Cardigan! I'll be emailing you for your address info. Congratulations!
Monday, May 2, 2011
My Favorite Thing: Woodland Creatures
I've always had a soft heart for animals, all animals. My favorites tend to be woodland creatures; bunnies, deer, and so on.
One of the rad things about living in Tennessee is that you're surrounded my wild nature. Even in our subdivision, which is quite populated, there is a little patch of wood that the animals still live in. Fortunately, that patch of wood is right behind our back yard.
Yesterday morning I was taking a shower and I hear Aron say "Adrienne, get out of the shower now." He leads me to out bedroom window and there is a deer to the left of our house, nibbling on the grassy hill. Here are some pics Aron managed to capture.
There is also a brown bunny that hops around and visits different yards. Here is a blurry iPhone pic of him (or her) :)
Hope the photos of animal cuteness brightened your Monday a bit!
Adrienne
Thursday, April 28, 2011
FBFF: Fitness
April 29: Fitness and Fashion
1. Do you keep some kind of fitness routine? Why?
I was working out at the gym regularly, but my gimp knee put a stop to that nonsense. Seriously, I will be working out again in the next few weeks. I mainly exercise for my health, since I have high blood pressure. Working out makes me look and feel better, regardless of what size I am.
2. Has working out, maybe training for a marathon or something of that nature, helped with your own perception of body image?
Working out and becoming physically stronger has helped me love myself just a little more :)
3. When you are hitting the gym or just going out for a long walk what do you wear? Is it about functionality or fashion?
At this point, it is all about functionality, especially if I am hitting the gym at 6am.
4. Do you feel there is a cultural perception of what you ‘should’ be doing for your own physical fitness?
Definitely, and this annoys me a bit. You don't have to join a gym to be healthy. Walking every day, or being active in general, are great steps towards fitness as well.
5. Dream big… what would be your ultimate fitness goal.
To fit back into a size 16 :)
For more on FBFF, visit Modly Chic!
1. Do you keep some kind of fitness routine? Why?
I was working out at the gym regularly, but my gimp knee put a stop to that nonsense. Seriously, I will be working out again in the next few weeks. I mainly exercise for my health, since I have high blood pressure. Working out makes me look and feel better, regardless of what size I am.
2. Has working out, maybe training for a marathon or something of that nature, helped with your own perception of body image?
Working out and becoming physically stronger has helped me love myself just a little more :)
3. When you are hitting the gym or just going out for a long walk what do you wear? Is it about functionality or fashion?
At this point, it is all about functionality, especially if I am hitting the gym at 6am.
4. Do you feel there is a cultural perception of what you ‘should’ be doing for your own physical fitness?
Definitely, and this annoys me a bit. You don't have to join a gym to be healthy. Walking every day, or being active in general, are great steps towards fitness as well.
5. Dream big… what would be your ultimate fitness goal.
To fit back into a size 16 :)
For more on FBFF, visit Modly Chic!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Old Navy
I couldn't come up with a witty post title this early, so there ya go.....just "Old Navy". My friend Cristal facebooked me last night with this cute dress she purchased from Old Navy. Of course, I had to copy her and purchased the same dress in yellow, along with a few other things......
What I like most about these pieces is the simplicity. I can go classic to retro to (slightly) edgy with different accessories. I also love cute, knee length, knit dresses for Summer. Can you tell I am ready for the warm weather?
Oh, my knee is OK by the way, no amputation needed. Just rest, ibuprofen, and some knee sock nightmare to wear daily. Oi.
What I like most about these pieces is the simplicity. I can go classic to retro to (slightly) edgy with different accessories. I also love cute, knee length, knit dresses for Summer. Can you tell I am ready for the warm weather?
The only thing that gets me about Old Navy is their sizing. I wear anything from an XL Misses to a 3X plus. Generally I am a 2X plus, so....that's pretty insane. I always read the reviews when I order online, and if the item is said to run large, I always size down.
One item I did not purchase was the one below. I am in awe of this bathing suit. How could it possibly look good on anyone? Liquid lame over curves?.....well, maybe.
Oh, my knee is OK by the way, no amputation needed. Just rest, ibuprofen, and some knee sock nightmare to wear daily. Oi. Don't forget, Friday is the last day to enter our giveaway!
Have a fabulous Tuesday!
Adrienne
Adrienne