Backyard Overalls

Hi guys! Just stopping in with a low key outfit from a few weeks ago, hanging out and grilling in our yard.  Our beautiful peony bush has since turned white and wilted into a mess.  I think it may have got inundated with rain and the flower heads were just too heavy to be held up!  Anyone whose garden savvy think it can come back again this season?

Outfit Details
Overalls & Boots- thrifted
Blouse - c/o American Apparel
Glasses - c/o Firmoo

This weekend was over in the blink of an eye, but I played a fun softball game last night and we also got to play mini golf and check out a new brewery on Saturday.  Also, for any Game of Thrones fans, I CAN'T EVEN with last night's episode.  Don't want to spoil it for anyone, but let's just say I was left pretty devastated! Hope you guys have a good start to your week!
xo Hannah

Pink Plaid

Hi guys! Just stopping in quickly with a really comfy and casual outfit from the other week. 

Outfit Details:
Pants - c/o American Apparel
Pink Plaid - c/o Oasap
Sunnies - c/o Sunglass Warehouse
Necklace - Vintage
Shoes - Minnetonka Moccasins
Venice Beach Shirt - Ross

I got these moccasins for christmas and guys, its true love.  They have been on my wishlist for such a long time, and they definitely didn't disappoint!  Also wanted to say hello and welcome to any new readers, I'm so happy you're here!
xo Hannah

Pizza Pizza Pizza

Hi guys!  Back from my trip home from New Jersey and trying to get back into the swing of things here in Colorado, which is proving difficult knowing I am leaving again in five days for Hawaii! New Jersey was a whirlwind of Christmas, New Years, my friend's wedding, and way too much food (especially right before Hawaii!) And even though I arrived back in Colorado sick and with lost luggage (which has since been found), I am still super happy I went and saw so many of my best friends that I miss so dearly!

Outfit Details:
Shirt - Alphonnsine
Jeans - c/o American Apparel
Hat - Amazon (gift)
Scarf - Vintage (gift)
Boots - DSW

These pictures were taken a few days before I left for NJ, and while I brought my camera home with me, I did not take it out of the bag the whole time I was there.  Still not completely convinced I want to keep taking outfit photos this year, but I am also not ready to let it go completely.  I am hoping to maybe add a few more travel, food, and lifestyle posts into the mix to see if I can find a blogging balance I can still feel passionate about. Any suggestions would be welcome!

Anyway, thanks for continuing to read even through my phase of sporadic blogging, I always read and enjoy every single comment you guys leave!

Hope you're all having a great start to your 2015.
xo Hannah

Pink + Burgundy

Hi guys, just dropping in with a few photos from back in the day (last week) when my photos were still tinged blue and my hair was still tinged pink.

Outfit Details:
Maroon Pants - c/o American Apparel
Vtg Plaid Blouse - in the shop here!
Floral Shoes - Target (similar)
Sunnies - gift

Anyway, going to keep things short and sweet today. I hope you guys are having a great week!
xo Hannah

Cape of Good Hope

I have a confession.  I wasn't really wearing this outfit in real life, but just stepped outside to snap these while shooting this darling vintage cape for the shop!  Its seriously one of the most beautiful sweaters I've ever laid eyes on with folk/ fair isle motif complete with hearts!  Anyway, now the secrets out- send out the authorities for a fake blogging outfit alert ;)

Outfit Details:
VTG Cape Sweater - for sale in the shop here!
Loafers - thrifted (similar)
Blouse - c/o August Wrinkle (similar)
Maroon Pants - c/o American Apparel

I've been busy with a bunch of different fun collaborations this week and am really excited to have some of my very favorite bloggers wearing The Braided Bandit Vintage in the upcoming weeks!  I'm also super excited about having my vintage in a local salon here starting next Monday, especially since the two salon partners are also small business owners around my age.  I'll have to snap a few photos of the rack I'm bringing over, so many cute dresses!  It will be so nice to have a small in-personal local retail presence, as its something I've never got into before.

Hope you guys are having a wonderful week!
xo Hannah

Garden Stripes

Hi guys.  Monday's here trying to ruin all the fun. Did everyone have a good weekend?

I spent mine riding my bike, making up cocktail recipes using things found in our garden, going to R's family bbq, and catching up on some Orange is the New Black.

Outfit Details:
Vtg Woven Loafers - for sale in the shop here!
Vtg Striped Tee - for sale in the shop here!
Vtg Tribal Pants - for sale in the shop here!
Sunnies - c/o American Apparel
Hat - Eddie Bauer

These were snapped in our backyard, and you can even see our little raised garden beds in the background in some.  There are raspberries and cherries growing already which are almost ripe for the picking (if the birds don't get there first!)  Then I planted watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and mint in the beds.  Fingers crossed! I have no clue what I'm doing, but should probably figure out some sort of fertilizer (preferably natural!) to give them a little help.  Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm also making an effort to style more things from the shop other than just dresses.  These awesome vintage tribal pants are so comfortable and have the perfect high waisted fit.  I paired them with some woven loafers and a striped crop top, also available in the shop!
Have a great start to your week!
xo Hannah

Lilac + Plaid

 I am twenty-seven years old and received a fuzzy purple unicorn backpack from my brother for Christmas - he knows me so well! To make things even creepier, I unknowingly took these photos yesterday behind an elementary school right as school was letting out.  HERE KIDDY KIDDIES! I've got lots of candy in this pack! Whoops.

 Outfit Details: Dress - c/o American Apparel // Plaid Shirt - B.B. Vintage, for sale in the shop here! Unicorn Backpack - gift from my brother // Boots - thrifted // Hat - Eddie Bauer (men's section!)

Anyway, I styled this outfit for my post over on the Flock Together blog today, so you can stop by to see all of the other ways I have remixed this lilac American Apparel number! The hat I found this weekend while wandering into shops while waiting for a movie with R.  It is from the men's section of Eddie Bauer, a store I never go in and will probably continue to never go in because the sales lady was super snobby.  But anyway, its my dream hat and it was on sale for half off! I apologize in advance for how much you will probably be seeing it now.  And if you follow me on instagram, you saw that I finally decided what to do with the ugly white walls around my bed - a hat wall! If you guys would be interested of seeing more of my little studio apartment, let me know and I'll try and work on a little home tour to share :)
Have a great weekend!
xo Hannah

Floral + Chambray

A new week and a few snaps from a snowy day last weekend.  The snow makes even the most ordinary landscapes look a little more magical, but I'm happy its finally melting and its been a bit warmer here for the sake of my frozen limbs!

Outfit Details: Chambray Shirt - c/o American Apparel // Shoes - vintage // Pants - Marshalls // 

Beanie - Nixon via Swell // Cardigan - Target // Necklace - c/o Oasap

The reality is finally setting in that this week is my last full week home before I leave for Hawaii.  Its going to be chock full of gift wrapping and keeping up with shop orders!  And of course many annoying trips to the post office, which is the absolutely worst this time of year! I really need to get me a working printer and start printing postage from home.

As for the outfit, I've had these pants for quite some time but I'm not sure if they've ever made it on the blog.  But since I've been loving separates/ pants way more than my usual dresses lately, these needed to make an appearance!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
xo Hannah
p.s. Don't forget to enter my giveaway for $50 credit to my vintage shop over on Selective Potential! :)

Lavender Gold

I sit here typing this with a popsicle stick stuck to my finger wrapped in duck tape.   I had a friend point out to me that it is in fact DUCT tape, but I do still prefer my wrong version, which happens with more words than I care to admit. Anyway, I am pretty sure I broke my finger catching (missing) a fly ball at my softball game last night, which has made working at a computer a bit more annoying.  And since I am admitting things here already, I'll say that broken bones were not uncommon in my childhood as I was *a bit* of a tomboy.  The best (worst) one would probably have to be my broken nose which I got while jumping on a trampoline in the third grade.  More specifically, I was jumping on a trampoline while inside of a refrigerator box which my brother happened to be jumping in with me.  For future reference for all of you, its not the best idea.  Especially the day before school pictures.

 Outfit Details: Dress - c/o American Apparel // Blouse - c/o August Wrinkle // Flats -vintage

     Since we are on the topic of my past, in my teens I hated pink and purple and anything covered in flowers was completely out of the question, so its pretty funny that I write a so-called "fashion" blog now where I love those things and post photos of myself wearing them on a regular basis.  My mom reminded me of this after she saw Monday's blog post wearing a pink floral dress with matching pink heels and floral sunglasses.  Needless to say, its interesting how your opinions on things can change in a ten year time span. When I am in my mid thirties I will probably cringe at my mid twenties self posting all these twee outfit photos on the internet for all to see.  And since nothing on the internet is ever erased, I am going to ahead and say hello to 35 year old me reading this. Hello 35 year old Hannah! Remember when you were floundering around in your mid twenties wondering what you should actually do with your life? Oh wait you're STILL doing that? Well shit.
      Now that I have finished conversing with my potential self ten years from now, I'll leave it at that and say have a great weekend! We are off to the mountains after work to go camping and I'll be sure to take some pictures to share!
xo Hannah