Fabulous Friday - Fall Fun

Fall is quickly approaching and I am loving some of the new trends!!!

PATTERNS

Splendid London Stripe Jacket

Marc by Marc Jacobs Onyx Silk Top

Kate Spade New York Carnegie Hall Carlyle Satchel

GRAPHICS

Kate Spade New York Abstract Signature Bow Wool Scarf

LOW/ANKLE BOOTS

Rachel Roy Echo Boot

DV Dolce Vita Wedge Booties - Phillipa

TRENCHES

Burberry London Buckingham Trench

Sam Edelman Double Brested Trench

Happy soon to be fall :)

Adrienne

Fabulous Friday - Accessory Love

A pop of color in an accessory can make an outfit.  Think about it...an all black outfit with a chunky red bracelet or an all tan outfit with a chunky turquoise necklace.  If you did not have that pop of color, your outfit could still be chic but it will lack pizzaz!

Here are some of my favorite accessories:

A good piece of jewelry

Hot Rocks Vermeil Earrings Green Onyx



Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace in Turquoise

Kirra Tate Green & Pink Chandelier Earrings

*all jewelry can be found on laylagrace.com

Handbang or clutch

MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Preppy Nylon - Sasha' Crossbody Bag

kate spade new york 'gold coast - lilou' satchel

Tory Burch 'Robinson' Envelope Wristlet

Happy Friday!!  xoxo

Would you rather...

I always have the argument about sweets vs. other "bad" food, so I thought we could play a game of "would you rather"...

eat ice cream or french fries (not fast food ones)

Me: Def french fries although I love cookies and cream ice cream

gym or run

Me: definitely run...rather run 5 miles than go to the gym

beach or adventure vacation

Me: Pre kids I would say adventure (i.e. Europe) but now I would like a relaxing beach vaca

cook or clean

Me: def clean

buy shoes or a purse

Me: Def buy a purse but I do love shoes

coffee or tea

Me: Coffee even though I should drink more tea

watch tv or read

Me: Depends - reading 50 shades now and the Olympics are over so I would say read

Let me know what you would rather do!!!



Bye Bye Olympics

I already miss the Olympics.  I have truly enjoyed coming home every night with something interesting on TV.  On the flip side, it will be nice to get to bed before midnight :)

A few of my favorite highlights:

The fab five winning gold



Kery and Misty winning their last medal together

Kirani James of Grenada exchanging bibs with Oscar Pistourius

Oh I will miss men's swimming



New fav women's swimming

Women's 4x100 WR breaking event

Congrats to everyone and I guess I will see you in four years :)

Miss you already...

When I was 9 years old, I was blessed with the BEST little sister anyone could ever ask for.  There was a pretty big age difference between us and I never thought we would be as close as we are today.  We even shared a room until I went to college.  Although at that point, I was more concerned with my high school dance or football game than my little 7 year old sister.  As she got older, we just got closer and closer. 

She is the not only my sister but my best friend and the godmother of my daughter.  She is the first person I run to tell exciting news.  But best of all, she knows how to make me laugh.  Whether it is by her freakishly long hugs or dancing around the house.  She also makes me a better person...more relaxed about life, more fun and of course more loving.

Little E is so lucky to have her as an aunt and godmother.  Lauren sat in the hospital with us the whole few days we were there AND also sat with me while I got my epidural (my husband was wandering around as usual haha).  We were so lucky to have her work up in our area this summer, so she was over our house a lot.

But now she is moving on into a new chapter in her life and moving to DC.  I am SO happy for her and I know this new chapter of her life will be fun and exciting.  BUT I am still allowed to miss her.  I will miss our Sundays hanging out over mom and dad's, her stopping up for dinner, and MOST of all her long hugs!  However, I look forward to her daily texts and our visits to DC.  I look forward to hearing about this new chapter in her life.

Lauren - Thank you for being such an amazing sister, friend, aunt, maid of honor, godmother.  We will miss you but enjoy every second of your new journey in DC.

Adrienne xoxo

The little things...

Sometimes we go through life so fast that we forget the little things.  A crazy life with an 11 month old and two parents working fulltime leaves little room to enjoy life.  BUT I have come to realize that we HAVE TO start slowing down and enjoying the little things.

Playing on the beach...

Family...

Fun...



Baking Christmas cookies...

Best friends...

Laughing...

Too many drinks (= more fun haha)...

Love <3 ...="...">

Babies...

Life is precious and enjoy everyday, even if some days are harder than others.

Adrienne xoxo

Working out...not so much

My workout regime has gone from 5 times a week to maybe one or two. Prior to being pregnant, the ONLY reason I would not workout is if I had to work late or was going to happy hour. Then I got pregnant...

I did pretty well for the first 6 months. As my belly got bigger, my runs got slower and less frequent. Then I was on bedrest the last month of my pregnancy. Then little E arrived...

Late nights, early mornings, little sleep and my obsession with my new bundle of joy put working out on the BOTTOM of my list. Once I realized I needed to go back to work soon and NO clothes fit, I snapped back into reality.

I went on Weight Watchers and made an effort to workout more, even if it was running with he jogger stroller. Luckily the weight came off ... Give or take those last 5-8 lbs.

Now little E is almost 1 and I am back in a rut. She is going through a mama's girl phase and there is no time once I get home from work, make dinner, put E to bed, etc. I know all you mom's know exactly what I mean.

However, I vow to do my best to workout when I can BUT first and foremost is my family. Sitting down for a nice family dinner, pushing E in her wagon or just playing around the house is my #1 priority. Working out will happen... at least that is what I tell myself :)

 Adrienne xoxo