Summer Reading

One of the main things that I do in the summertime is reading! I absolutely love it and I am always looking for new books to read. Unfortunately, it's super hard to find interesting books! I use my wonderful nook to read books, and I've started to just get samples of books so I can determine whether or not I want to actually buy the books! Here's what I've read so far this summer.

1. I caught up on the Pretty Little Liars series, and I've read #9, #10, and #11! They are not hard to read in the slightest, but they make for a fun, quick summer read!

2. I came across Sorority Sisters when I visited Barnes and Noble in June, and I was pleasantly surprised by it! It was about the friendship of a group of girls in California and I had a great time reading it.

3. The Fixer Upper is such a chick-lit book, but it got a lot better as it went along! It's about a lawyer who is forced to move to Georgia when her boss frames her for political bribery. She ends up renovating an old house that her family owned. It sounds ridiculous but I liked it!

4. Gone Girl. All I can say is BEST BOOK EVER. I am completely serious, I am so so so obsessed with this book it's not even funny. When I finished it, I was in a state of shock for the 24 hours following. I could not stop talking about it. It's about a kidnapping/murder case...that's pretty much all the information I can give away without giving too much away! READ IT!

5. I'm currently reading American Wife. The author, Curtis Sittenfield, wrote the popular book Prep, so I was interested to see what else they had written! It's very good so far, and I hope to finish it soon!

Other books that I have downloaded previews of are The Next Best Thing, Heat Wave, Summer Breeze, Savannah Blues, Something Borrowed, and Beach Music! If anyone has any suggestions, PLEASE let me know!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

Happy 4th of July!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

Summer Movies

During the summer, there's so much more time to do fun things that you don't have the time to do during the regular school year. My brother and I usually watch a ton of movies, especially those at the movie theater! Last summer, we saw at least 8 movies (they were all AMAZING!), so this year, we're planning the ones we want to see most. Here are the movies that look good this summer!

Men in Black 3

Last weekend in North Carolina, my grandmother, brother and I all went to go see Men in Black 3. I haven't seen the first two Men in Black movies, but I caught on right away! You really don't have to see the other two to understand the third! It was very funny and clever, and I definitely recommend it!

Spider Man

I AM SO EXCITED FOR SPIDER MAN. First off, my favorite movies are superhero movies (no joke). Secondly, Andrew Garfield + Emma Stone = perfection. I love the two of them so much! I didn't like the other Spiderman movies because I am hugely opposed to Tobey Maguire in anything, so it'll be fun to see the new movie with a leading man being someone I like!

The Dark Knight Rises

I love the Batman movies, and while it's sad that this is the last one, I am sooo excited for its release! The only word that comes to mind when I watch the trailer to the Dark Knight Rises is epic. It honestly looks absolutely amazing! Tom Hardy is the villain, and while no one can beat Heath Ledger as the Joker, he seems to be a close second! My brother wants us to go opening night, but it's going to be way too crowded since this movie has such a HUGE fanbase!

Magic Mike

...I probably won't see Magic Mike, but I want to. Matt Bomer. As a male stripper. :)

Brave

I love Pixar! I've seen (almost) every single Pixar movie (except for Cars 2...I didn't like Cars 1 and I really don't like cars in general), and one of my friends who has seen Brave said that it was fantastic! I can't wait to see it!

What do y'all want to see? Let me know!!

Have a great first of July!

xoxo, Hannah

Fun in the Sun!

In preparation for when senior spring really starts (meaning when it actually gets sunny and warm), I've made a list of my favorite things for hanging out outside!!

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen

1. Sunscreen: I would be as red as a tomato if I didn't use sunscreen when I tan. I have fair skin that burns somewhat easily (though I do get really tan in the summer), so I need sunscreen to protect my skin in the sun. I love the Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch sunscreen because it smells so good!! They also have a kind that has shimmer in the sunscreen which I think is a great idea!

2. Sunless Tanner and Bronzer: For those who try to tan and fail (I'm calling out my best friend and my father here...), there are always alternatives to the actual sun! As y'all know, I am a huge fan of Benefit Cosmetics, so I would go straight there to purchase some bronzing products! I like Sun Beam, which is basically a liquid bronzing highlighter, and Hoola, a basic bronzing powder. For the rest of the body, I've used Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer. It does look really natural when you apply it, just remember to wash your hands afterwards!

3. Beach waves: I have been loving curly hair lately, and to make hair less "perfect", I recommend the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. It really works!

4. Lilly Lifeguard Press Gear: If anyone knows about summer, it's Lilly!

5. Bikini: I am a huge lover of Lilly Pulitzer, J. Crew, and Vineyard Vines swimsuits. They're my personal favorites and I couldn't imagine summer without them! I recently just bought an American Flag bikini and I can't wait to wear it for senior-themed pool parties in the next couple of weeks! I also like seersucker bikinis and the monogrammed bikini top at Marley Lilly!

6. Towel: Your beach towel should always be brightly colored and super fun! Lilly Pulitzer has done beach towel giveaways in the past (which my family has stocked up on), but Ralph Lauren and Vera Bradley also have some great options.

What are y'alls favorite items for hanging out in the sun? Let me know!!

Have a great day!! 30 days until graduation!!

xoxo, Hannah