MY FAVORITE SUMMER OUTFIT | BREAKFAST STYLE

Let's face it, I am not a brunch person. Sure, the idea of brunch is incredibly appealing to me. Who doesn't want to sleep in, get ready, put on a cute outfit, and eat pretty food? But, I am just too picky and don't really enjoy brunch foods. I would MUCH rather sit down at a staple fast food joint and order a gravy biscuit and treat myself to an iced coffee afterwards. That's exactly what Gabe (my boyfriend) and I did. He is my go-to-breakfast date and honestly, I'm not mad about it! :)

I like to make sure I am comfy for breakfast dates, but also somewhat put together. That's why this outfit is LITERALLY perfect.

First off, I am OBSESSED with Bre Sheppard and her blog! I love her casual style and feel like I can actually see myself buying/wearing similar outfits that she posts-she inspired this outfit! Birkenstocks are an ABSOLUTE necessary item when going out for breakfast, especially in the summer. I love these all-white Birkenstocks-they are comfortable, stylish and only $99.95!

Running shorts are something I wear literally every day during the summer months. This pair was definitely a splurge for me, but I am so happy with them. These running shorts are from Lululemon and are honestly the most comfortable pair I own (and I have like 15 pairs of nike running shorts). I went up one size in these. I typically wear a size 6 in the lululemon leggings and I purchased a size 8 in these because they were a little looser and more comfortable. This specific pair of shorts is called the Tracker Short V and they are $58. I highly recommend them if you want to splurge on a nice pair of running shorts.

I am most excited to share with you all the details about this CUTE top!!!! Another youtuber/lifestyle and fitness guru that I love is Sarah's Day. If you need any fitness/lifestyle/healthy living tips, she is your girl! Sarah recently collaborated with White Fox Boutique and released her own activewear line (both a pink line and an olive green line-which most items are currently sold out but should be restocked in the near future). This top is incredible. It's lightweight, soft, and I swear I will most likely wear it every day, especially in the colder months when I venture to the gym. I love the saying on the back, "Listen to your body" and the white color (they also have this in a black)! It is so cute and such a functional top. I highly recommend checking out Sarah's instagram and keeping up with the next restock so you can snag one of these shirts!

I hope you all enjoyed this easy and comfortable summer outfit! Make sure you hit that follow button and also check out my instagram page as well for more outfit posts! 

xo,

Hannah

THE MAKING OF MY DEBUT SINGLE | DID YOU EVEN LOVE ME

GUYS-MY DEBUT SINGLE IS FINALLY HERE!

I am overwhelmed and humbled by the love and support on my debut single "Did You Even Love Me"!!! My heart is exploding with happiness and gratefulness. I am so excited for what is to come and for each and every one of you to hear my song.

The process of writing an original song, for me, is incredibly difficult. I always begin the process by having a few thoughts written in the notes section on my iPhone. Sometimes, I have lyrics that I want to include. Sometimes, I just have key words written down or emotions, colors, ideas, etc. My goal when writing a song is to make others feel something. This song was actually written about a year ago, but it took me months to perfect it musically and lyrically. After I have an idea of what I want the song to portray, I start writing the music on the piano. I choose the piano over guitar because it is such a simple, yet beautiful instrument. I love the rawness of a piano and vocalist. Once I am at the piano and in a groove with the melody, I press record on my voice memos app and just sing along. Sometimes it is just "oohs" and "ahhhs" and other times, I sing random words. I try and be completely vulnerable in the moment while also incorporating my original ideas and feelings. I absolutely love the creative experience of songwriting. I have hundreds of half-written songs in my notebook, but I've learned that writing hundreds of songs can eventually lead to one incredible, meaningful song.

I hope you all enjoy "Did You Even Love Me" and that it will resonate with you. If you haven't heard it yet, check it out on Spotify and iTunes!!! Thank you all so much for your support!

You can also check out the vlog here and on my youtube channel to see the behind the scenes footage of creating this single!!! Huge thank you to Embur-Emily Burton for filming, editing, and producing this video!

xo,

Hannah

QUAY "ODIN" SUNGLASSES | REVIEW

HAPPY TUESDAY LOVIES!

I wanted to talk to you guys about my favorite pair of sunnies by QUAY! The sunnies pictured above are the "Odin" style. I got this pair last summer and have been OBSESSED with them. I kid you not, I wear these every. single. day. They literally frame my face PERFECTLY and they are just the perfect amount of snug on my ears. One of the things I love most about them is the matte black color. They look so chic and really go with any outfit. I cannot count how many compliments I have received while wearing these sunnies. I have also beaten this pair up from wearing them everywhere and throwing them loose in my purse and they are still in almost new condition. Another thing I love about QUAY is that the sunnies are cheaper than other brands like Ray-Ban, etc. I believe last year this pair was around $50, which is a lot cheaper than other high end brands.

There are SO many options and styles on the website for all kinds of shapes, sizes, and colors of sunnies. They even have the SICKEST collaboration with Desi Perkins (I want like all of them but have to have self control). I highly recommend checking out QUAY sunglasses if you want a higher end brand at a more affordable price.

Let me know in the comments below if you have a pair of QUAY sunglasses or if you plan on getting a pair for this summer!

xo,

Hannah

HEY, HAVE YOU MISSED ME? | LET'S CHAT

Hi there. It's been entirely too long since we have chatted. Let's catch up.

Since we last spoke:

• I have moved cities. Boone --> Winston-Salem
• Completed an internship at my dream job
• Graduated from graduate school and recieved a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Accepted my first job as an SLP - I start in August
• Recorded a single in a local studio
• My single, "Did You Even Love Me" is set to release on June 1, 2018 on iTunes and Spotify
• And I am enjoying life

I decided that this summer will be the summer of exploring life and accomplishing goals. Releasing a song that I have written and loved for months scares me. And even though I am incredibly nervous to hear the many opinions, I am so excited to finally conquer that fear of mine. For years, I have wanted to record my own music and I am finally putting myself out there and doing it. You can pre-save my song on Spotify and pre-order it on iTunes. So, be on the lookout for updates regarding new music and potentially an EP.

This summer, I want to explore. I want to travel (even if it's just here in NC). I want to experience new things. Try new foods, new bars, and explore what is right in front of me. I want to try this whole blogging thing and actually stick to it. I want to continue to upload on YouTube and eventually have a set schedule - I am working on this, but am considering Sundays and Wednesdays in the morning (maybe 10 am). I want to set goals for myself and establish routines, but also be flexible. I want to enjoy every single day. And I want to take you guys along for the ride. I can't promise consistency, but I can promise exciting things. I want this to be a place of growth and learning from one another. I hope you all decide to join this journey with me - to find myself, explore life, and accomplish goals. 

xo,

Hannah 

Shoutout to Embur for the amazing photo!