My Favorite Thing: Pinup Girl Style, Part 2

A little while back, I wrote a Favorite Thing post titled Pinup Girl Style which has received quite a few looksies. I thought it would be fun to do a follow up post!

I have had an obsession with retro/vintage style since I was in my teens. All through high school, I was the "odd" girl in the vintage coats & dresses, wide headbands, cats eye eyeliner. My style has evolved a bit over the years, but I am still a huge fan of pinup & rockabilly looks. This is most evident in my selections for my website, Lola-Rocks Clothing. We carry some sweet retro styles, and you can win a $30 credit through out blog giveaway here! Sorry for the shameless plug, but it had to happen :)

Here are some of my favorite pinup styles and inspiration of late:

Tropical and Tiki pinup have been huge fashion inspirations for me lately. Elvgren was such an amazing artist!

I've been hunting for some tropical pieces of clothing, and found then gem at Torrid for half off.

This dress by Pinup Girl Clothing is everything. One day it will be mine.

As always, I am obsessed with leopard.

I had to have this dress from Dorothy Perkins. It is comfortable and chic, I adore it.

At Lola-Rocks, we have this fab Bettie Page purse. It is a classic frame style bag with the traditional leopard print.

I like this pinup look I achieved for day one of the Full Moon Horror and Tattoo Festival.

 

Here are a couple of ladies in the pinup/rockabilly world who inspire me. First is Michelline Pit, designer for Deadly Dames, makeup artist, and more. I love her hair tutorial videos. I still haven't mastered these techniques, but I'm trying.

Secondly, is Go-Go Amy, founder of the Pretty Things Peepshow. I had the opportunity to see them perform back in 2008, and I'm excited to say I will see them again at the Beatersvlle Car Show in May.

Also, I am going to be taking Go Go Amy's Pinup class at Boudoir Louisville, and I am thrilled! Here is a video of a past class.




So, that does it for Pinup Girl Style Part Deux. Hope you enjoyed!
Adrienne

New Lovelies at Lola-Rocks

Happy Friday to you all!


I wanted to share some nuggets of loveliness we have in stock at Lola-Rocks Clothing. Enter our giveaway to receive a $30 credit to our website!

Zoey Floral Top

Sally Stripe Romper

Trudy Gingham Sundress

Torrid Pinstripe Shorts

Lula Polka Dot Dress

Check out our styles, and if anything tickles your fancy, check out our giveaway!

Have a great weekend :)

Adrienne

Blogaversary Giveaway Bonanza!-CLOSED

Hello Again!

How's that for a post title! Hee hee

May the 2nd marked the second blogaversary of What Lola Wants. While I slacked off and missed the date, I still wanted to celebrate by offering a 2 part giveaway for my rad readers.

For the first part of our giveaway, the winner will receive a $30 credit from our website,  Lola-Rocks Clothing! Here is a small sampling of the styles we offer:

For the second part of our giveaway, the winner will receive both a hair flower AND necklace of their choice from our Etsy shop, Lola's Lovelies. Here are some of the goodies we have for sale:

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) Follow us Twitter and tweet about this giveaway. Tweet should read "Check out @lolarocksme blogaversary giveaway bonanza!

The winner will be selected via random.org on May 28th.

Thank you!
Adrienne

The winner is Jenni from Jenni Austria Germany!

My Favorite Thing: Mac and Cheese

I thought it was time for another "My Favorite Things" feature, AND to share a recipe, so here goes!

I began making macaroni and cheese at holiday gatherings about 6 or 7 years ago. Over the years I have become somewhat well known (at least in my family) for my yummy dish.

When I speak of mac and cheese, I'm not referring to that powdered Kraft stuff, I am referring to homemade, baked, mac and cheese. There is a time and a place for the pre-fab stuff, but my opinion, it is not for special occasions.

Looking back, mac and cheese was was never one of my mom's favorite holiday dishes. I do remember my grandmother making it when I was little. Her macaroni and cheese was beyond amazing. It was a meal in itself; rich, nourishing, and comforting. My grandmother did not teach me to make her recipe, but I like to think that her recipe is recorded somewhere in my DNA, as my dish is very similar to hers.

 I last made macaroni and cheese on Christmas Day, and took a few photos to write a quick blog post. Yep, back on Christmas Day. Slacker much?

I've used different recipes over the years, but I think the best one I've made so far is the Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese I found here.

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons flour

1 cup milk

1 cup cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded good quality

1/2 cup breadcrumbs, buttered

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.

3. In a large saucepan melt butter

4. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.

5. Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.

6. Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
7. Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
8. Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.




9. Turn off flame.
10. Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.

11. Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.

12. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. (I omitted this part)
13. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown

And there you have it! Pretty and golden and yummmm! What is your favorite comfort food?

Adrienne

Full Moon Horror and Tattoo Festival Day 2

Here are some highlights from Day 2 of the Festival:

The shows hours were long-11am-11pm. I stayed up rather late Friday night making more of these necklaces to sell. I have been lazy about making more of these, and taking photos of the ones I do have to sell. It's the little things that do me in :)

Here I am Saturday morning. You can see the exhaustion on my face.

Skirt and cardigan: Torrid

Accessories: Lola's Lovelies

Here is some random coolness:

 Zombie dude on stilts getting a drink

Harley Quinn

 Zombie Pinup Pageant

Zombie Pinup and her kid

Tattoo artists doing their thing

Now for some rad tattoos....

 Little Red Riding Hood

 Other side is deranged Alice

 Bettie

Cameo

Pinup

I didn't take may photos on Day 3 of the show, so that will do it for my festival posts. Hope y'all enjoyed!

Adrienne