Alpine Frida

The last of the photos from my mini vacation to the mountains this weekend.  Feeling a bit like Frida Kahlo in my beautiful pink embroidered dress while we explored an Alpine Garden in Vail.  Too bad I didn't have a pile of flowers on my head.

Outfit Details:
Dress - thrifted (similar here!)
Shoes - H&M
Leggings - Marshalls
Hat - Eddia Bauer
Necklace - Charming Charlie

While the leggings and sneaks wouldn't typically be how I would like to style this dress, I knew we would be doing a lot of walking around and sometimes ya just have to balance form and function! When I spotted this dress while thrifting a few weekends ago my heart may or may not have stopped beating for a hot second there I was so excited.  It reminds me SO much of the beautiful embroidered dresses mi amiga Dusana sells in her Mexican Fair Trade shop Mitla Moda. I still hope to one day get my hands on one of her classic cream colored ones as well!

Anyway, lots to get done so I can go have fun at a local brewery tonight while R's sister is in town!  And stay tuned for the exciting announcement I have been alluding to on Monday too!

Have a great weekend!
xo Hannah

Hot Pink Hibiscus

I know I know, every Monday all everyone has to say is how very short the weekend was.  But this one seemed extra super duper short!  I think it also passed 100 degrees in temperature, so this is what I wore for a quick trip to the pool.

Outfit Details:
Dress - c/o August Wrinkle
Sunnies - c/o Sunglass Warehouse
Woven Bracelet - Mitla Moda (similar)
Sandals - hand-me-downs
Necklace - handmade by me!

This dress definitely could be dressed up and seem fancy, but the light floaty layers and hot pink color make it a perfect pool cover up too.  I paired it with a pair of folding sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse (they literally fold up until their pocket -sized!), a matching woven fair trade bracelet from Mitla Moda, and a neon fringe necklace I made.
     In high school and through college, I actually had my own small jewelry line called Tropichannah (get it... Tropicana... tropic hannah...okay then).  I had a little shop on Etsy and also made custom pieces and sets for special occasions, like bridesmaids jewelry for two of my cousins weddings.  I then moved to Colorado, started my career in the environmental field, and my hobby fell a bit to the wayside.  But now that I run my vintage shop full time, I am having a really good time getting back into some of my favorite creative passions, and am actually planning on launching a handmade shop on Etsy in the next few months too! This actually has been a plan in the works for awhile now, but since I am wearing a fringe necklace that would be in the shop, I thought it seemed like a good time to mention it here!  The handmade shop will also have a charitable component as well, with a portion of proceeds being donated to a cause I feel very passionately about - can anyone guess?! Anyway, let me know what you think, and if you have ideas for other colors your would like to see, etc., I would love to hear!

xo Hannah

Orange is the New Black

A few years ago I started this blog as a networking and promotional tool for the vintage shop I was opening.  Last night while R and I were working on some rebranding materials, he asked me what my blog is for now.  While I still think it is important networking and promotional tool, this blog has also really become a favorite creative outlet of mine.  Since our recent move to a new town, I have actually liked going out to explore new photo locations and my tripod has again become more of a buddy and less of a dreaded necessity.  All that to say... I know these photos are strange, but sometimes I really like to not only use this blog to show "what I'm wearing", but also get to express a bit of creativity through it!

Outfit Details:
Dress - borrowed from Taylor
Crown - handmade by me
Beaded Necklace - Mitla Moda
Cat Pin - Albinohare on Etsy
Floral Sneakers - Target
Pink Wig - c/o Wigsbuy

Down the road from our new place is this giant abandoned sugar mill.  Even closer are these open fields with strange abandoned concrete patches and sand piles.  Most people think the mill is an eye sore, but I actually find places that these "leftover" places beautiful.   I thought it would be a fun contrast to shoot a colorful feminine outfit in this strange mix of industrial and wild. The effects are pretty but definitely eery.

On a more sartorial note, orange is definitely not one of my usual favorite colors, but when Taylor offered up this pretty textured dress for swap, I couldn't pass it up!  I paired it with a beautiful hand beaded necklace from Dus's fair trade shop Mitla Moda, along with my favorite meowmaid pin and a flower crown I made.  Dus said this necklace reminded her of my pink wig, so I of course had to throw that on too to complete the crazy sorbet colored party!

Hope you are all having a wonderful day!
xo Hannah

Watermelon Coconut

Ah, Monday.  Can't say I'm super happy to see you!  One of the things that often helps get me through a long week is waiting for fun mail to arrive, as was the case with these amazing sunglasses from Kameleonz that arrived a few days ago.

Outfit Details:
"Coconut" Sunnies - c/o Kameleonz
Red Oxfords - c/o American Apparel
Woven Bracelet - Mitla Moda
Skirt + Suspenders - thrifted
Boater Hat - Brixton via Karmaloop
Watermelon Tank - Target (girls)

     If you've been reading my blog for more than five seconds, you know that I love me some cute sunnies. My collection is ever growing and I love how they can instantly change the look of an outfit.  Cat eyes make for a retro look, oversized round frames make me feel like some sort of celebrity, and these clear mirrored pair from Kameleonz make me feel like I'm headed to the beach!  Plus with product names like Coconut, Lava, and North Shore, they immediately make me feel like I am with my one true love... Hawaii!

     What really makes this pair stand out for me over the other sunglasses I own though is the fact that they have interchangeable arms that you can switch in and out to match whatever you're wearing.  Here I am wearing the clear Coconut pair with "hemlock green" arms, but they also came with clear and tangerine arms that I can swap in whenever it suits my fancy.  Kameleonz is also offering everyone 20% off right now with the code SUMMER at checkout :)
   
These arrived just in time for me to take camping this weekend, but unfortunately they were unnecessary, as it was raining and overcast a huge part of the time.  Oh well, we still tried to make the best of it!  Have a great start to your week!
xo Hannah

Mitla Moda in Kona

Aloha!
As usual, I am matching my outfit to the surrounding scenery.  I bought this beautiful embroidered blouse from Dusana's fair trade shop Mitla Moda for my mom for Christmas in hopes I would get to borrow it a few times too!  The woven florals went perfectly with all of the Bougainvillea bushes around Kona, but the short flowy skirt didn't go so well with the extreme winds at the nice restaurant we were headed to for happy hour!

Outfit Details: Blouse - Dus's Shop Mitla Moda // Skirt - c/o Oasap // Sandals- BDG via Swell // Floral Backpack - gift from friend

Today we are off to the Hilo side of the big island to pick up my aunt.  Actually, my aunt on my dad's side lives here in Kona and my mom's sister lives in Hilo which is pretty funny.  Anyway, I have to keep this short since we have lots of driving to do today! Hope you're having a great week!

xo Hannah

Hump-day Shlump-day

Sometimes I think Wednesdays are the most difficult days to write posts for.  I usually stare at my cursor blinking on the white screen and rack my tired, mid-week, brain for a small shred of inspiration to share with you all.  On Mondays, you can regal in fun weekend memories, and on Fridays you always have something to look forward to, even if that something is doing nothing.  I think Wednesdays are just for trying to keep your chin up and head above water.

Outfit Details: Blouse - borrowed from Dusana // Boyfriend Jeans- Volcom // Hat- Target //  

Booties- Blowfish // Wooden Bracelets - gift from Salvaged Strawberry //  

Butterfly Bangle - InPink // Ring- c/o OASAP / Purse- Vintage

    As I vowed a few weekend ago to start sharing some more of my casual outfits, I am trying to deliver on that promise, and I have to admit I am enjoying it more than I thought! I think I am trying to redefine what I view as a "blog-worthy" outfit.  I am slowly learning that it is not about how many accessories you are wearing, how trendy the dress is, or how craftily you are layering prints, but more about having  quality images and just being yourself.  R even said this outfit was one of his favorite outfits of mine, so bring on the ripped boyfriend jeans!
      I borrowed this amazing handmade shirt from Dusana of Cuddly Cacti's beautiful nonprofit shop Mitla Moda.  All of the tops are just perfect for a low key bohemian look and all the sales are for a great cause-what's not to love!  You can see how I styled this shirt a few weeks ago here.  For more swaps and remixes, you can also visit our swap blog Flock Together.
xo Hannah

Chickadee in the Snow

Hello & Happy Friday!
     This week thankfully flew right by for me.  I blinked and here I am, sipping my Friday latte.  I am excited to finally go thrifting for the shop tomorrow because I haven't been in ages, and R is going to come along to look for records too.  With coffee, exploring, a bit of apartment hunting (for R), and lunch thrown in, its sure to be a good day.

Outfit Details: Blouse- borrowed from Dus // Jumper- vintage (altered) // Tights- Target // Booties- MIA via DSW // Purse- vintage (my moms from the 70s) // Floral Crown - DIY

These were taken last weekend when the snow was still deciding to grace us with its unwelcome presence here in Colorado.  This weekend however, it will be in the mid 60s, wahoo!  I borrowed this gorgeous embroidered blouse from Dusana from our swap blog Flock Together, which is the perfect thing for spring! It was made by indigenous communities in Mexico, and she sells this Chickadee blouse in an array of pretty embroidered colors in her Fair Trade shop Mitla Moda!

                    

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You can see all of the amazing ways Dus has style her Chickadee top my clicking on the number below each photo above! I think my personal favorite has to be the adorable pairing with the plaid skirt and booties in version 2!  Make sure to stop by the Flock Together Blog for more awesome remixes, and you can follow along on Facebook and Twitter too!
    Have a beautiful weekend, and if you celebrate Easter, I hope you have a day filled with family and delicious sweet treats!
xo Hannah
p.s. I would super-duper appreciate if you follow along on Bloglovin' now too since Google Friend Connect will be no more soon!