Showing posts with label obsession. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obsession. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Obsession: Lilly Pulitzer Wristlets
The wristlets from Lilly Pulitzer are a huge staple here at Wake Forest. They are the perfect size to carry your ID, money, keys, and cell phone! My friends use them to take to class, to go to lunch, and to go to parties. There are also a ton of cute patterns and prints to choose from!
Do y'all have a Lilly wristlet? Let me know!
Have a great day!!
xoxo, Hannah
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Stack 'Em
Hi y'all! I hope everyone is having a lovely week! I leave for college tomorrow (ahh!!!) bright and early so here is an extra long post to keep y'all extra happy! I'm not going to be posting a ton since I have move-in day, orientation, and the beginning of classes all in the next week. I might queue a few posts but we'll see! It's a crazy time!!
Anywho, recently everyone has become obsessed with bracelet stacking. I have joined the "stacking movement" and I absolutely love it. It's such a simple concept but it makes getting ready in the morning a lot more fun!
I have some favorite brands for bracelet stacking, such as Fornash, Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, J. Crew, Swell Caroline, and Angela Moore. It's fun to mix different styles from different brands, so here are my favorite bracelets that I like to choose from!
I have a store that I usually go to that has a ton of Fornash goodies, so I'm pretty familiar with the brand. They have great earrings and necklaces as well as bracelets. Bangles are the absolute base for bracelet stacking and Fornash has the biggest selection. I also love their animal snap bangles. My mom has an elephant one that I am obsessed with (but she won't let me wear it, ugh) and I have an orange zebra. They're really cute and super fun! Also, the equestrian-inspired wrap bracelets are great! One of my friends gave my other friend that bracelet for her birthday and it's really pretty in person.
My friend gave my entire friend group the Kate Spade idiom bangles for graduation and I never take mine off! It's pink and it says "hot to trot" (which I think is funny since one of my favorite Lilly prints is Hotty Pink Hot to Trot...I'm SUCH a nerd). I am obsessed with Kate Spade jewelry in general, actually. There is so much to choose from! Bracelet stacking is a lot of fun when you add a watch into the mix. I like to keep my metallics matching, but to each her own! I looove the bow bracelet. I've tried it on a couple of times in the Kate Spade store, and I like that it's small enough to fit my wrists. It's hard to find bracelets that fit!
I pretty much adore anything with elephant-themed, so this J. Crew elephant bangle is no acception! It comes in the prettiest color of turquoise or pink. I've seen Angela Moore bracelets almost my entire life and I think they're so pretty and preppy. There are a ton of styles to choose from, and I love that they're all handpainted! Lastly, Lilly occasionally has some great bracelets, like these multicolored bamboo-inspired bracelets.
To find inspiration for bracelet stacking, I like looking at Pinterest. There are so many great ideas on it!
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Soo if I get a really good job and make lots of money I'm definitely getting Hermes and Yurman bracelets to add to a bracelet stack!
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LOVE the monogram cuff!
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Again, love the monogram! That blue color is also so pretty for summer.
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Have a wonderful day y'all!! North Carolina TOMORROW!!
xoxo, Hannah
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Monograms, Monograms...and more monograms...
My mother has had a deep obsession with monograms her entire life, and (fortunately for us, unfortunately for everyone else) she passed it along to me! Here are some of my favorite monogrammed items.
(1) My monogrammed Derby hat from Marley Lilly is perfect for summer!
(2) I wear my monogrammed necklace from Moon and Lola almost every day, I love it soo much.
(3) My mom just got this monogrammed cake carrier from Pink Magnolias. Isn't it adorable? We originally found it from my Pinterest page, and now she can't wait to use it!
(4) My mom loooves to needlepoint, and I have a few needlepoint belts that she made me. We had them finished with a monogram on the ribbon part of the belt!
(5) Madre also needlepointed this Nook cover a couple of years ago.
(6) There is an adorable store in New Canaan that sells the cutest items, like this orange and navy tote bag! They also offer monogramming options, so of course I jumped at the opportunity.
(7) Here is a Vineyard Vines bag that I had monogrammed this spring.
(8) My mom is an avid needlepointer, and a long time ago she needlepointed pillows for my old room before we moved. The first pillow has espadrilles on them with my monogram in the corner, and the second pillow is a pink Lacoste polo with the monogram under it!
(9) Monogrammed Lilly shorts are the best!
(10) As y'all know, I just love Marley Lilly. Over the summer, Madre ordered a navy and pink monogrammed scarf and black and gold monogrammed scarf. They're great for the fall and can be dressed up or down! Marley Lilly has so many options for colors and monogram styles that every person can find a great scarf for them!
(11) Tervis Tumblers are so great. Here is one with Mommy's initials!
(12) To fit in with my growing black and gold obsession, I got a monogrammed cuff from Skirtin' Around in New Canaan.
(13) I actually just got this back from the monogrammer: a monogrammed PFG! Can't wait to wear it next summer!
(14) Monogrammed norts may be taking my obsession a little too far but they are the best! I have most of mine monogrammed and I always get compliments on them.
(15) My friend hDb ordered me this custom iPad case for my 18th birthday! It was the perfect birthday gift, especially since it was monogrammed!
WHOA. That was a lot of monogramming! What are y'alls favorites? Let me know!!
Have a great day!
xoxo, Hannah
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favorites,
monogramming,
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Frizzy Hair? Pshh...
Many people don't think that Connecticut is a very humid place, but I can tell y'all first hand that it gets sticky and muggy in the summertime! I have very curly, frizzy hair when I don't spend time blow drying and straightening it. As girls with curly hair know, humidity is the number one biggest enemy when it comes to our appearance!
I started using the complete line of the Garner Fructis Sleek and Shine products at the beginning of the summer and I cannot even begin to explain how much the condition of my hair has improved. It sounds cliché, I know, but I'm completely serious! My hair never frizzes up anymore, even when it's ridiculously humid outside. In the picture shown above, I have my "before" and "after" from using the Sleek and Shine line. In the picture on the left, I was on my senior trip to Block Island where it was crazy humid and I just didn't even bother with fixing my hair! In the picture on the right, I was at the MetLife stadium in NJ where it was grossly hot and humid, but my hair stayed perfect all night!
(1 and 2) Sleek and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner: I only use these a couple of times a week (on the other days I use other shampoos/conditioners), but they give a nice base for smoother hair.
(3) Sleek and Shine Frizz Defeat Deep Treatment: This is basically a deep conditioner...I love it. It smells delicious! I don't use this every time I wash my hair; only a couple of times a week.
(4 and 7) Sleek and Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment: My secret weapon is this smoothing oil. I think it works so well! Basically, you can apply a few drops with your conditioner OR you can use it when you're out of the shower and it's damp OR you can use it when it's dry! I use it all three times. It sounds like your hair would get really greasy and heavy, but I use a very small amount and it's great.
(5) Sleek and Shine Blow Dry Perfector Straightening Balm: When I first get out of the shower, I use a small amount of this and apply it from root to tip. It makes it easier for you to blow dry your hair straight.
(6) Sleek and Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk: I love this a lot because it has "anti-humidity" in the title! I apply a small amount of this from about the middle of my hair to the tips.
(8) Sleek and Shine Flat Iron Perfector Straightening Mist: I don't use this as much as the other products. But, when I do use it, I'll lightly spray the ends of my hair before I use my flat iron.
(9) Sleek and Shine Sleek Finish 5-in-1 Serum Spray: This is my newest purchase and I've only used this a couple of times, but I like it so far. You lightly, and I repeat, LIGHTLY, spray all of your hair with the serum spray. I accidentally used a little bit too much once and I did not like the results!
It sounds like a lot of products...and it is...but I use very small amounts of each products so that my hair doesn't get overpowered by everything. If I were to give y'all my must haves from the Sleek and Shine line from Garnier Fructis, they would be the Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment, the Blow Dry Perfecotr, and the Smoothing Milk.
I hope this helps everyone who has frizzy hair problems!!
Have a lovely day!!
xoxo, Hannah
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Needlepoint Baseball Caps, Oh My!
My mother has been needlepointing for most of my life, so I'm pretty aware of all things needlepoint. I love needlepoint belts, wallets, and headbands...but I was totally shocked when I saw a needlepoint baseball cap! Basically, the little logo at the front of the hat is needlepointed. I am so obsessed!
Of course, the wonderful and lovely Smathers and Branson has a collection of needlepoint baseball caps.
These are my four favorite hats from Smathers! They mostly have hats in navy and red.
Harding Lane is another brand that I've found that carries needlepoint hats. They are eco-friendly, and a portion of the profits from the hats goes to various environmental organizations in New England!
Have a great day!
xoxo, Hananh
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Obsession: Marley Lilly Monogrammed Derby Hat
One of my favorite things EVER from Marley Lilly is the Monogrammed Derby Hat! I got mine last summer and I wore it all the time when I went to the pool to tan. I looove it because of the monogram, of course, but also because you can choose the color of the lining as well as the monogram color!
I unfortunately left my hat in Jackson Hole last summer, so I didn't have it until recently. Now I can't get enough of it!
Do y'all have the monogrammed derby hat from Marley Lilly? Let me know!!
Also, congratulations to Brittiany Bridges for winning the Tugs giveaway!!
Have a great day!
xoxo, Hannah
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Obsession: Wish List
I haven't ever posted a huge wish list before, so here are all of the items that I've been lusting over recently!
I have been obsessed with this Marley Lilly monogrammed bandeau bikini since the moment I saw it!
What's better than a regular Columbia PFG shirt? A monogrammed one! I've seen them all over pinterest and I'm so jealous of the girls who have them!
I need some new running shoes and these are PINK and TURQUOISE! Ahhhhh!
Perfect for bracelet stacking!
I broke my Ray Ban aviators this spring (worst moment EVER)...it would be nice if I got them replaced!
So depressed that Patagonia doesn't make this style/color anymore. So, so depressed.
This bag is perfect for college!
What are y'all obsessing over lately? Let me know!
Don't forget to enter my Tugs giveaway! Also, I still have 2 items left for sale from my blog sale! Check it out!
Don't forget to enter my Tugs giveaway! Also, I still have 2 items left for sale from my blog sale! Check it out!
Have a lovely day!
xoxo Hannah
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Oh Lord...New Lilly for Lifeguard Press!
I legitimately have an obsession with Lilly Pulitzer, and it's really serious. Now, my OCD-like tendencies are BURSTING with happiness because of the new Lifeguard Press goodies, such as their planners, sticker sets, and calculators.
As y'all know, one of my actual obsessions is sticky notes. I could buy sticky notes for DAYS. I use them mainly for my planner during the school year because they give me additional spaces to write! Look at how cute the notepad and sticky notes are! Ahhh!
Okay this is actually the best thing I've ever seen EVER. I first saw this sticker set at the wonderful Palm Garden in Wilmington, North Carolina, and I died. There is an Academic set, a Family set, and a Greek set! There's something for everyone!! I have already stocked up on the academic set for college in the fall and I can't wait to use them!
If I had an iPhone, I would buy one (or all...) of these iPhone cases. I love the fact that there is a space in the back for your ID or credit card! That's such a great idea!
I hate math, but this calculator could seriously make me like the subject!
Now onto the love of my life...my new Lilly planner. Lifeguard Press really went all out this year with a ton of different covers for the planners, as well as different sizes! There is a huge size (that my mom just got), the regular sized planner (that I won't let out of my sight), a small planner, and a soft cover planner (so smart)!
First of all, look at how decked out with Lilly I was at the pool yesterday...
MY LOVE. I looove the print so much more than I thought I was going to! It's so cute!!
I always look forward to seeing what stickers there are in the front of the planner, even though I never use them because I like to keep them perfect!
The story of Lilly...
I just had to take a picture of this print. It is the cutest thing I have ever seen!
What do y'all like from the darling Lilly for Lifeguard Press line? Let me know!!
Have a lovely day!
xoxo, Hannah
Friday, July 6, 2012
Obsession: Monogram Baseball Caps
I am always in a baseball cap during the summer (because I am always outside!), so when I saw the monogrammed baseball caps from my favorite Marley Lilly, I got really excited!
You can choose the color of the hat, the color of the monogram, and the style of the monogram to your liking. It's absolutely perfect for the preppy girl in summer!
I love my hat!!
Have a great day!
xoxo, Hannah
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marley lilly,
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Prepping for the Fourth
The 4th of July is literally my favorite holiday in the entire world, and this year my family is going all out! We are always out West for the holiday, but we still stock up like crazy for the big day! Here are some of the things that we have around our house for the 4th of July!
This technically isn't only for the 4th of July, but I have a huge wooden American flag hanging above my bed!
Flag table runner...
Flag napkin rings...
Cookie cutters and napkins...
Red, white and blue out on the porch...
Our American flag hanging off the porch!
I'll be wearing my American flag bikini tomorrow and I'M SO EXCITED!
Have a great day!!
xoxo, Hannah
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'merica,
american flag,
favorites,
holidays,
obsession
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