Prom Dresses

It's that time of year again!! I have my final prom in June and girls in my school have already started stressing about prom season. We have a Facebook group so that there are no dress repeats, and it's so much fun to keep track of what everyone is wearing! I have already had my dress for a while now (about a year!) and I am absolutely in love with it. But, I'm not going to post it for a while!! 

I've been looking at dresses for my friends, so here are my favorite picks for prom!!

Vineyard Vines Bailey Ikat Dress

I think that the neckline on this dress is so pretty!! It comes in two colors (light blue and navy), and it's semi-formal without being too serious. My prom is (oddly) very casual, so this would be perfect to wear!!

Vineyard Vines Bouquet Dress

I love this dress. The color and the shape are both universally flattering!!

J. Crew Ella Dress in Medallion Paisley

My best friend wore this dress in a different print for last year's prom, and it was so pretty!! Of course I like the pink and orange!!

J. Crew Silk Petal Dress

This dress could actually work for prom and graduation!!

Lilly Pulitzer Amberly Dress

For the more adventurous prom-goers, I LOVE THIS DRESS. First, it's pink and green. Second, it has a bow. Third, it's strapless. It's perfect!! It's so much fun!!

Lilly Pulitzer Darleena Dress

It is a very rare occurrence that there a long dress makes an appearance at my high school's prom, so I never really webshop for them. This dress by Lilly Pulitzer is very pretty and great for a relaxed, summery-y prom!

Lilly Pulitzer Bloomy Dress

Lovely, lovely dress. The embellishment is pretty and it helps you choose which metallic for your jewelry! 

What do y'all think? What are y'all wearing for prom? Let me know!!

Have a great day!

xoxo, Hannah

FINALLY!!! I'M GOING TO COLLEGE!!!

I AM OFFICIALLY IN WAKE FOREST'S CLASS OF 2016!!!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

Spring Break 2012 Pictures!!

Here are the pictures that were taken from my trip to Palm Beach for spring break! Enjoy!

And here are some pictures of the delicious food we had!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

Easy Ways to Get Moving for healthy Body

Easy Ways to Get Moving for healthy Body
You can do this by making your health your number one priority to start each and every day. No more excuses, no more putting yourself on the back burner while you take care of everyone else.

Walking for everybody

You can start by getting up out of that chair and simply walking for 15 minutes everyday. This will not cost you any money or any gym membership. Just get moving.

Bicep Curl for fitness

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Grip your band by the handles, with elbows in at your side. Start with your hands and waist level and slowly curl up the handle, keeping your wrists straight to isolate the bicep muscle. Repeat 8-12 times for beginners.


Plank Pose

Are you tired of doing sit-up after sit-up? A great and powerful move is the plank pose, which hits the core and fires every muscle that is connected to the core. It not only hits the core, but it will focus on the arms, chest and shoulders. When you attempt this move, don't be surprised when you also feel your glutes come into play. To do the plank pose, bring your head down in line with your spine. Then bring your knees off the floor and hold.

Triangle Yoga Poses

This move stretches the whole body from the tip of your fingers to your calf muscles. It opens up your chest and allows you to strengthen and lengthen your entire body. Focus on your breathing, and this pose will end up being of your favorites. Start out holding the triangle pose for 10 seconds. If you can, place your lower hand all the way to the floor. If you have difficulty, simply try a yoga block to assist with this move.

Tree Yoga Poses

If you are looking for overall balance and grace, the Tree Pose is a wonderful place to start. To make it easier, pick out a spot on the floor to look at to help you hold your balance. Start this pose by placing your foot beside your ankle. Focus on your breath, and slowly bring that foot to your calve, then to your knee, and finally up to your thigh, as the picture shows. This pose will increase your overall balance and peace. Relax and breathe.

Emma Graham Designs

Hey y'all!! I hope everyone is doing great. I was bored one night and I decided to get a jump start on game day attire for when I go to college in the fall, and I found the lovely Emma Graham Designs. The brand has many adorable dresses, as well as a "design your own" line for specific dresses!! From August to November, there is an additional line for collegiate wear!! Here are some of my favorite dresses from Emma Graham.

Jenn

Ellie

Aimee

Leah

Griffin

What do y'all think? Aren't the dresses cute? Let me know!!

Have a fabulous day!!

xoxo, Hannah

5 Ways to Work Your Core

5 Ways to Work Your Core
Here are fives ways to help you develop the waist that you've been working towards. Once you've already begun to clean up your diet, your next step is to start an exercise routine .

5 Ways to Work Your Core

Before you begin, set some goals for yourself
    I will workout 5 days a week for at least 30-45 minutes.
    I will clean up my diet by cutting back on sugars, salts, and fats.
    I will invest in myself.

1. Bicycle Maneuver

5 Ways to Work Your Core

Lay down on your back, and place your hands gently behind your head. Slowly bend your knees until your right elbow meets your left knee. Then slowly release. Repeat the process by moving your left elbow to your right knee, and then release. For starters, try this exercise 12 times for one set.

Crunches on Exercise Ball

5 Ways to Work Your Core

This particular exercise helps you stabilize your entire muscle groups, and the core is engaged to do the work. Lay down with your mid-back on the ball. Place your hands behind your head, elbows out. Your legs should be out (like a sitting position with legs bent) to help you stabilize the ball. Slowly crunch yourself up, and hold for 3 seconds at the top. Then slowly release back to your starting position. This steps are repeat 12 time .


Vertical Leg Crunch

5 Ways to Work Your Core

Lay down with your legs extended up to the ceiling. Place your hands behind your head, and lift up your upper body off the floor. Hold for 5 seconds, and then slowly release back to the starting position. Once again, start out doing 12 reps. Do 1-3 sets, and increase to 15 reps as you get stronger.

Torso Track

5 Ways to Work Your Core

To execute this exercise, purchase an ab wheel from any fitness store. The wheel is a very small investment, but you'll be happy with it's return. Grasp the wheel by the handles, and place your knees down on the floor. Slowly extend your body out by rolling the wheel. Once extended, slowly bring yourself to the starting position. This exercise hits all your core muscles. Start out with 8-12 times

Long Arm Crunch

5 Ways to Work Your Core

Lay down as if you are going to perform a regular sit-up crunch, but extend your arms above your head. Use your ab muscles to lift your yourself up, leading with your hands and arms. This position may seem awkward at first, but with time and practice, you will accept the challenge. Start with 12, then slowly work up to 3 sets of 12.

Headbands, Headbands, Everywhere!!

It's about time that I show y'all pictures of my beloved headband collection!! As everyone knows, I looove headbands. I keep them stored in my bedside table drawers for easy access!! I'm going to have to find a better storing option for when I go to college, though!! 

Here are my spring/summer headbands...

And here are my fall/winter headbands!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

Lilly Outfit of the Week: Navy Summer

Hello!! I haven't posted a "Lilly outfit of the week" in a while, so I've decided to show y'all an adorable new dress for summer! This week's outfit is from Vineyard Vines!!

The style of the dress is incredibly flattering, and it's also nice to have a dress that isn't exploding with color!! The navy and white will look so nice with a tan. The length is also perfect as well!!

I was going to bring the dress to spring break, but due to the unfortunate realization by my mother that this dress is prone to wrinkles, I decided not to bring it. I'll wear it this spring for my last few remaining senior events though!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

Hair Headbands Accessories Fashion Trends 2012

Hair Headbands Accessories Fashion Trends 2012

Headbands Transcend age, trends and style. They are always in style and always will be effortless. Picture this: you wake up in the worst day of hair again, try every product in your arsenal. Without any problems! Slip on your head and you're ready for the day. Tease a little hair on the head or put it in a ponytail. Mystery celebrity trick has been for ages, now it's yours, too.

Check out the feathers on this one. Actually consists of many tiny, dyed feathers atop an oval base, and would look great with little-black-dress type attire.

 Adorn the basic headbands with beautiful feathers for one-of-a-kind accessories. 

Tools and materials Scissors Fabri-Tac fabric glue Scrap Ribbon Needle and thread Button Plain headband Clothespin Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks Feather pad (hackle), or an assortment of feathers to create a Nonstick surfaces, such as the hot glue mat or Leftover label backing paper Fashion headband how-to In order to feather pad (hackle)

1. Select nice looking feathers. Clip the excess Fuzz from around the pen with sharp scissors.

2. Place a small DAB Fabri-Tac nonstick surface. Arranges tops with quills meeting DAB of glue. Let dry for one hour. Peel feathers from the nonstick surface.

Create a Ribbon flower 

1. To sew a Stitch running on one side of the Ribbon with a needle and thread.

2. Pull thread between the sliding strips down to create a flower.

3. Hot glue the Center of the Ribbon flower.

Assemble headband 

1. Look in the mirror with the header specifies the placement of the feathers. Mount feather pad head Fabri-Tac or hot glue and secure with clothespin until dry.

2. Add Ribbon flower at the base of the pen hackle with hot glue and secure with a clothespin to dryness.

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