Adventure Packs

This summer, all of my friends seemed to be acquiring small backpacks that made carrying necessities much easier, and I loved the idea. Purses are not my jam...they're annoying to keep on my shoulder and lug around, but a backpack is small and compact and fits nicely on your back so that you can be hands-free. 

These friends coined the term "adventure pack" to describe the bags' functionality when it came to, well, going on adventures!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 

I actually have #1 in a bright turquoise rather than a hot pink, and I love it. It's big enough to fit anything I might need, but looks a lot smaller than it is. If you're looking for a bigger backpack, 3,5, and 6 may do the trick. They're not adventure packs so much as they're bags you could use as overnight bags or book bags. 

Which do you prefer: backpacks or purses?

xx

Hannah

Clinging to Summer

Have I mentioned my aunt's farm before?

If not, you should know my aunt and uncle are organic farmers in rural Maryland. Every year, they invite their customers to picnic on their lawn and enjoy live music and the beautiful scenery. Anastasia's family joined us on Sunday evening for this year's event and we couldn't stop ourselves from documenting the most beautiful angles of the property. 

The farm dog, Easy

ft. my younger brother in the back of the Gator

Even though the chilly temperature was an indication of the impending fall/winter, we couldn't help going jacket-less and frolicking through the fields or sitting out on a picnic blanket eating watermelon. It was one of those final days of warm weather where you can pretend it's still summer.

Shirt&Shorts: Thrifted, High-Tops: Converse, Earrings: Bought in Rehoboth

 

I made homemade cookies 

all pictures taken by either myself or Anastasia 

 What are you doing during these last days of summer?

xoxo

Hannah

Calling all Food-Lovers

Perhaps it's my teenage nature, perhaps it's simply the fact that food is amazing, perhaps it's the fact that I'm super hungry at the moment, but I'm swooning a little over all the adorable food-themed attire available right now.
 

Junk: Bobby Pins / Hot Sauce Pin / Fries Pin / Pizza Tank / Fri-Days Tee
Sweets: Ice Cream Shorts / Donut Clutch / Ice Cream Pin / Donut Sweater
Breakfast:  Egg Sweatshirt / Egg Pins 
Fruits: Baby doll dress / Pineapple Pin / Banana Pin / Peach Patch

Pins, dresses, tees, you name it, it probably comes in a food print. To be completely honest, fried eggs and pineapples and donuts and fries make super graphic and relatively colorful prints that also say something about your personality. Much like wearing a tee shirt to support your favorite band, wearing your favorite food shows that you have good taste.
(this is where you laugh at my horrendous pun)
How do you feel about food prints? (If you haven't guessed already, I'm dying to buy all of this. If you have any suggestions, let me know!)
xoxo
Hannah

Buttons, Pins, Whatever you wanna call 'em

I'm not really sure what spurred this, but I've developed a bit of a button addiction.

And as awesome as my dad's vintage band buttons are, I was inspired by someone at school to make some designs that were more my style. 

A few trips to Michael's later...

• Wooden Disc ( mine are 1.5" in diameter)
• Circular image (I'll show you how to acquire this)
• Paint/Paintbrush
• Pin Back
• Hot Glue Gun
• Mod Podge

STEP 1:

Hit up the interwebs for some sick pics that you could easily crop and make into circles. 

Here are a few of my faves: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Step 2:

Crop the photo you want into a circle and resize it so that the length and width are both 1.5". I formatted on PowerPoint because I don't have Photoshop, but if you'd rather use Photoshop, go for it. After you're done formatting, print and cut it out.

STEP 3:

Paint the entire wooden circle. One side can be lightly painted or only painted around the edges as the picture will go on top. 

STEP 4:

Drop some Mod Podge onto the side where you plan to place the photo and spread it around (I used my finger, you could probably use a paintbrush or something). Place the picture on top.

STEP 5:

This is a weird one and I somehow neglected to photograph it, but you're going to put a drop of Mod Podge on top of the image and put a sort of coating. You only want about a drop so the image's ink doesn't start to blur. You'll also want to target the edges so they fold over the sides nicely if you made it a teensy bit big. Obviously, let it dry before proceeding.

STEP 6:

Hot glue the pointy part on and you're done!! Mix and match colors and even glue on letter beads to make a cool 3D word feature.

For those of you not so much into the crafty scene, here are some super adorable options that I'm dying to scoop up myself:

Pineapple / Ban.do Flair / Life Lessons / Custom Buttons (the big pile of them you see there) / The Smiths/ Cats / Eight Cat Badges / Cactus pin / Cubes / Banana / Fingers Crossed / Geometric Deer

Check out these awesome button shops: buried diamonds, butt 'n booty (lol it's not what it sounds like...), best player ever, sketch inc, asilda store, I like cats, Georgia Perry

Happy Crafting!

xoxo

Hananh

Before Technicolor

striped shirt / harem pants / flower skirt / sneakers / scarf / head wrap / hair clips / Keith Haring tank / Ban.do Flair Pack

I cannot help but be obsessed with black and white right now.
I love that the two colors work as neutrals whether they're separate or combined, not to mention they're super high contrast (which I love). Plus, when you throw in another color, especially a neon, the aesthetic elevates exponentially. Right now, I'm really into more geometric prints in black and white like those right angle pants, but I'm always a sucker for some classic dots or stripes (or both).
What's your favorite color combo?
xoxo
Hannah
Also, so glad there's a day to remember those who have fought and continue fighting for the freedom we enjoy. Happy Memorial Day!
(no school=crafting all day)

So Ready For Spring

Kimono//tee//flair packs//peasant top//heart clip//romper//scarf//pink blouse//bobby pins

Spring is almost here, I promise. The piles of snow are swiftly diminishing and most days reach at least 50 degrees. All of this thawing that’s going on is making me excited for warmer days and spring break and with those daydreams comes what I plan on wearing during those warm days and spring break. I’m actually going to California for spring break, specifically Yosemite and San Francisco (don’t worry, they have In ‘N Out Burgers there), so I’m feeling a very boho yet colorful look, hence the embroidered kimono and peasant top. I’m also seriously obsessed with Ban.do’s flair packs (those adorable little buttons) and frankly, all things Ban.do. It’s this perfect little boutique that features all things cute. I mean, just look at their site:

I’m pretty sure all they do is make pretty GIFs and throw around confetti so…

What styles are you looking forward to this spring?

xoxo

HBM

What a Week

Buckle up, Ladies and Gents, because we're entering the busiest time of the year.

Because we're nearing spring break (rather rapidly), all of my teachers decided to bestow every essay, test, and project to be due on the same week. On top of all of that, I'm preparing for a state latin convention, a marching band performance (we have to remember music we last had memorized in November), and I joined stage crew...one week before opening night. 

Needless to say, I've been rather busy. Balancing out my schedule has become quite challenging, but it's worth it. I love band, convention is super fun, and I've basically dedicated my life to theater for the next week. All I have to do is survive through these next two weeks...and I do mean survive...

Top&Boots: Forever 21, Jeans: American Eagle, Scarf: Banana Republic, Tote: Old Navy

I wore variations of this outfit throughout this weekend: to Saturday health class, 2 tech crew meetings, church, and a Sunday night dinner. It's comfy and majorly cute, but I'll sometimes swap out my booties for a pair of brown leather flats because, as much as I love them, 3 inch heels are not meant for standing for long periods of time.

What's your go-to outfit for crazy weeks?

xoxo

HBM

Spring Vibes

via

We have hit above 30 degrees! I repeat, we have hit above 30 degrees! This is not a drill! That is basically everyone right now. The snow is melting, winter jackets are hung up, and capris are coming out.

We are on the eve of warmer weather and brighter days. What better way to celebrate than browsing around for some spring picks?  

Red t shirt, / Topshop bib overall / H&M high waisted jeans, / Forever 21 striped socks / Forever 21 striped socks / Nike sneaker / H M pink purse, / Urban Outfitters leather watch / Long necklace / Fantas-Eyes fantas eyes sunglasses

   First off: Mom jeans are back and its fabulous. I want a pair, but I'm hoping to find some that are a little more flattering on top like the ones pictured above. I am basically trying to rebuild my spring/summer wardrobe and I need to get back to the basics. Having quality and versatile pieces has become a priority in creating outfits. I've also embraced the pop culture/art trend that has produced some unique garments that can go casual or a little fancier with skater skirt. I'm also really loving the varsity look including crew socks, Converse (I like the Nike ones above, and tee-shirt dress which are comfortable and adorable. Hopefully I'll hit the shops soon and grab a few of these items just in time for the warm weather to hit.

Is there anything you've been loving lately? Anything you've already gotten in your shopping cart for spring?

xoxo,
Anastasia

Lovely

 

Too many hair-touching photos? Yea I thought so too...I'll work on it
Tee: Land's End, Pants: H&M, Bracelets: Kate Spade/Alex&Ani, Ring: Kate Spade, Shoes: Land's End, Headband: Target, Belt: H&M

Why I love stripes: It's the neutral of the pattern world. Stripes can be paired with nearly every solid color as well as nearly any other print. Especially if the stripes are black and white

Why I love pink: In the world of symbolism, it represents femininity, love, romance, and beauty. It's bright, it just so happens to be my favorite color, and it makes up 60% of my wardrobe. 

Why I love eyeliner: I can finally get the wings to match (let me know if you want a how-to!!). Also it makes my eyes look huge and much more blue than they really are!

Why I love this outfit: It was casual and easy to wear while making me look like I actually put effort into my appearance that morning. 

xoxo

HBM

PS: Do any of you have any suggestions on taking pictures for outfit posts? It's chilly so I don't always want to go outside. When I do, I'm usually in my own backyard as I'm either at school or at home and the nearest attractive location is a good quarter of a mile away. In addition, my little brother who photographs for me only will help me out 20% of the time not to mention that my camera is ok, but far from professional. I need lighting, editing, and location suggestions! If you've got 'em, I wanna hear 'em!