the one after lunch

hey there everyone!

this past week has been incredibly stressful for many different reasons.
but, yesterday I was able to de-stress and go out to lunch with my dad.

then, on a whim we decided to scout locations downtown and found this super awesome wall.

outfit details 

top : target

jeans : h&m

shoes : nike 

sunnies : urban outfitters 

lipstick : nars

earrings : kate spade (bottom) & H&M (top)

there's something about the juxtaposition of the athletic shoes, and jeans & a blouse that I just love.

have a great weekend, yall! 

xxHannah 

"work hard, stay humble." 

the one with if only - summer version

Hey there everyone!
Gearing up to go to Coachella?
No?
Me either.

But I am gearing up for summer.

Yeah, I know it was officially Spring as of, like last week, but "I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now." ( name that movie in the comments & I'll love you forever. )

So, because I got such good feedback from Monday's 'If Only' post, I decided to do another one!

So I went 'shopping' for summer and this is what I gathered up. It's my dream beach vacation/music festival shopping spree.

1. Felt Hat via asos.com 

$40.00

2. Toga Black Booties via Shopbop

$516.00

3.Cat Eye Sunnies via asos.com

$22.00

4. Clare V Mini Bag via Shopbop

$289.00

5. Vince Sandals via Shopbop

$295.00

6. Acne Boots via Shopbop

$550.00

7. Zoe Karssen Suit via Shopbop

$195.00

8. Mara Hoffman Bikini via Shopbop

$250.00

9. Current / Elliot Cutoffs via Shopbop

$176.00

10. croptop via asos.com

$14.50

11. shopper via asos.com

$32.00

12. Current/Elliot denim skirt via Shopbop

$208.00

So, I'm not gonna even bother counting the tab on this one.

Pretty sure the only thing I can afford is that crop-top. 

& maybe those sunnies..... mom? 

So, even though I won't be attending Coachella, or jetting off to a tropical destination ( who wants to send me to Bora Bora? ) but a girl can dream, right? 

thanks for scrolling, everyone!

{ all inspo images taken from pinterest or my instagram }

xxHannah 

"Surround yourself with people who get it." 

the one with if only

Hey there everyone!
So, one of my favorite things to do is shop, but on little budget, I like to window shop. But, being back in Brownsville, I can't just walk to H&M or Zara. Or take an uber to The Grove or the Beverly Center.

So what do I do? Online window shop!

I end up with so many tabs open that my computer starts to freak out.
So, here's what I ended up with this morning:

1. Just Femme

Came Leather Skirt

$258.00 via Shopbop 

2. See by Chloe

Vicki Cross Bag

$ 365.00 via Shopbop

3. Roxie Ankle Strap

$285.00 via J.Crew

4. Stuart Weitzman

Rivet Ceasar Short Gladiator Sandals

$450.00 via Shopbop

5. Loeffler Randal

Luz Tassel Sandals

$450.00 via Shopbop 

6. Illesteva Leonard Mirrored Sunnies

$177.00 via J.Crew

7. Won Hundred Sriped Sallie Top

$155.00 via Madewell 

So if you were doing some mental math ( no? I wasn't either- I just pulled up the calculator on my phone ) it comes out to a grand total of *cue drum roll* $2,140.00

Should I start a GoFundMe Account? I think yes. Those snake print heels are to die for. 

So my dear readers, I hope you had a wonderful Easter / Passover / Weekend.

xxHannah

all inspiration images from my tumblr ---- click me

the one with rosé all day

So I like really cool doors. I found this one while driving with the 'rents through Downtown Brownsville. 

My dad didn't get the appeal, but I liked how it was unfinished and dirty. And how the red of the frame had faded in the sunlight. 

Also the wind was really working for me that day.

Once again I'm wearing these awesome jeans from Wellbinder. 

& thanks again for the shoes mom <3 

Outfit details:

top: Nasty Gal 

jeans: Wellbinder

sunnies: urban outfitters

bralette: urban outfitters

shoes: gianni bini 

pictures by the pop-sicle. check out his work ----> here

xxHannah

"Never hope for it more than you work for it." - Sonya Teclai

the one in the alley

I've always been drawn to cities, so after living in Downtown Los Angles for as long as I have, it was only natural that I felt at home in Downtown Brownsville. Well, I mean, you know. 

So when deciding what to wear, I had to remember that I was no longer in Downtown Los Angeles, so it was A. fathomable for me to wear heels because I'm not walking everywhere. and B. stupid of me to wear a sweater because its hot and humid in Brownsville.

outfit details: 

hat: brandy melville 

sweater: gap

bag: forever 21

shoes: gianni bini 

sunnies: Polette 

I'm also super stoked to be rocking my newest Polette sunnies! 

So these sunnies are called PARISIENNE and I find that oh so very fitting because this is totally an outfit I'd wear in Paris! (less than 100 days!!!!!) 

They fit super well and are incredibly comfortable and I love the square shape and the gold details. 

If you haven't checked out Polette yet, seriously do. 

website: http://www.polette.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polette.eyewear?fref=ts

Instagram: @poletteeyewear

Twitter: @poletteeyewear

xxHannah

"do what makes your soul shine" 

also, check out my Society6 shop! 

--> click hereeeeeeee <----

the one with blue

The best part about being home, besides the food, and the family, and my big bed, and watching the season finale of The Walking Dead with my mom instead of calling her during commercial breaks, is the fact that my closet expands.

While helping my mom pick an outfit for my brother's Style Show (what did she do when I wasn't home?!) I stumbled upon this blouse from Forever21 that she bought a couple of season ago & I was instantly drawn to it.

If you know me, you know that I steer clear of most color and all prints. No not steer. Run. But for some reason, this blouse just screamed summer and I couldn't help but sneak it out of my mom's closet.

The blouse paired perfectly with my new jeans from Wellbinder. The dark wash skinnies are super soft and comfortable, and I love that I can cuff them. They fit super well and the wash was really flattering. New favorite jeans, if I'm being honest.

 Also, notice something different? That's right everyone. If you haven't seen on my Facebook or on my isntagram, I am officially a blonde. And I LOVE IT.

I've been wanting to go blonde for some while now, and I'm so glad I finally did. It lightens up my whole face and makes my eyes look SO GREEN.

It honestly makes me wonder why I wasn't born with this as my natural hair color. Also, looking at my moma and I next to each other, we're pretty much twins.

outfit details:

top: forever21

jeans: wellbinder

shoes: target

sunnies: urban outfitters 

Another fun thing about being home is scouting new locations to shoot!
My incredibly talented photographer, who just so happens to be the best dad ever, suggested this abandoned amphitheater on the grounds of UTB or UTRGV (whatever it's called now).

check out my dad's photography ----> here 


Also shout out to my mom, the best lighting assistant ever.

& if you're on the hunt for new jeans, check out Wellbinder & follow them on instagram at @WellBinderLA

xxHannah

"I would rather die of passion than of boredom." Van Gogh 

the one with the chocolate chips pt. 2

Hey there everyone!

Another food post for you today. I made these a few weeks ago, and let me tell you, they're amazing.
After it was official that I would be traveling to Paris this summer, I began craving fresh croissants, and Crepe Nutella, and baguettes (more than I do on a regular basis at least).

So, to temporarily satisfy my craving, I made some regular Pillsbury croissants, but with a chocolate twist! They were super easy and quick to make!

All you need is a can of Pillsbury croissants ( I got the extra buttery kind cause butter ) and a cup or so of chocolate chips!

Put them on a foil lined cookie sheet and sprinkle as many chocolate chips as you want! Before you roll them up, press the chocolate chips in to the dough so they'll stick.

Then, follow the directions on the can, and cook!

To jazz them up a bit, I melted some chocolate and drizzled it on top of the croissants.

Hope you enjoyed!

New posts from Texas coming at you soon!

xxHannah

also, if you haven't already, check out my Society6 shop!
http://society6.com/vivalahannahdesigns

"chocolate is the answer and the question is irrelevant"

the one where I say thank you

I was walking home from class the other day, stressed to the point of tears and exhausted to the point of having to remind myself to open my eyes after blinking.

These past few weeks have been crazy. With the realization that I’m finishing my first college degree- an Associate in Visual Communications- going back to Brownsville, and being blessed with so many amazing opportunities, it was as if life was crashing over me like a tidal wave.

And then I saw a young girl; she must have been about 7, riding through Grand Hope Park (which is right outside of the main FIDM building) on a scooter. She looked at me intently as I put on my sunglasses to cover up the tears welling in my eyes

And suddenly I remembered what life like at 7 years old. When I was seven I wasn’t worried about finals or presentations. I didn’t care about boys or finding a job to support myself in one of the biggest and most expensive cities in the world. I wasn’t responsible for buying myself groceries, or cleaning my bathroom or washing my sheets.

But then I realized how incredibly blessed I am. I am living in one of the biggest cities in the world. I've met so many amazing people in the almost two years that I've called Los Angeles my home. 

I've done so many things that I never even fathomed I'd be able to do.

 Like, sitting front row at NYFW? Or casually passing Glenn from The Walking Dead on Runyon Canyon. Or crashing a celebrities surprise birthday party on Cinco De Mayo. Or getting stopped at The Grove for a Japan Street Style magazine. Or ending up at a big house in the Hollywood Hills for an after party after seeing the Kardashians at a club on a Tuesday night. And then some. 

So thank you. 

Thank you for following everchic when it was LA Lady or Kick Up Your Heels. 

Thank you for liking my pictures on instagram and Facebook. 

Thank you for your love and encouragement and support. 

As of yesterday I'm officially an Alumni of The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. 

And as of this morning, as I shared on Facebook, Everchic hit over 10,000 views. 

I created this blog to chronicle my life as a FIDM student and beyond. 

So, from the first post I wrote while I should have been studying for my finals Senior year, to my last post which got me a lookbook.nu feature, 

This has been one hell of a ride. But the park isn't closed yet and I'm in line for another. 

So, to celebrate my degree, and as a thank you for the 10,000 views ( and to make some extra money if I'm being honest ) , I've opened my own Society6 shop.

For those of you who don't know what Society6 is, its basically a place where artists can upload and sell their art on mugs, pillows, t-shrits, phone cases etc. 

So, here's mine! It's all my handwriting, and I'm really excited to share it with you! So buy something! (kidding.) (but not really.) 

http://society6.com/vivalahannahdesigns

I'll be adding more designs soon! 

thanks again & lots of love!

See you soon Brownsville! 

xxHannah

"If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies"

the one on the roof (again)

So once upon a time, way back when, the first ever lookbook post I did, I did with two very good friends Carly Beth & Drew Scott, I did on the roof of my apartment building. you can see it here.
I look like such a babyyy! Well, I had just been 19 for a few days over a month when these were taken. So much has changed since then.

Anyways, yesterday, to take a break after working on our presentations, Carly & I shot a look where it all began, right back on the roof. I didn't realize it until just now when I sat down to write this, that the first look I ever did in Los Angeles was where I did my last.

Now don't freak out, it's not my last look ever, or even my last look in LA, but its my last look as a Visual Communications student, and my last look in this apartment, and my last look in LA for a stretch of time.

I'll explain what I mean in a sec, just scroll through these pictures:

button down & jeans : gap 

shoes: forever21

bag: zara

sunnies: polette 

As you can tell, I was feeling unusually preppy yesterday. I don't know. I also put on lipstick to go to Target. Finals do things to me. 

And, if you happen to go back and look at my previous roof pictures, you'll notice that it's a tad sunnier than these pictures are. 

It decided to start raining while we were up there, so thats cool, thanks LA. 

Also, go see Chappie I guess? hahahaha 

Okay, so here's what's going on.

A lot of people have been getting mixed up with how my school stuff is going, so here's what's up:

I started my degree in Visual Communications in July 2013. 

I finish my degree in Visual Communications on Monday. 

After Monday, I'll have my Associates Degree in Visual Communications from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. 

THEN, this July, I will be returning to FIDM to get a second ( and separate ) degree in Social Media. Because classes transfer, as I will have had prior college experience, I will finish my AA in Social Media in 9 months, so, this time next year, I will finish my second degree at FIDM. 

SO, I will have two Associates degrees from FIDM, and at that point, if I so choose to continue my education, I will further my degree in Social Media to a Bachelors Degree, but as of now, that's still up in the air. 

boom.

So, after I finish school on Monday, I'm going back to Brownsville for a bit. A long bit, actually. 

I'll be home until mid-june, when I move into my new apartment and walk the stage to officially graduate with my AA from FIDM.

Did I mention the ceremony is at the Staples Center? 

Oh yeah, I graduate in the Staples Center. It's casual. 

Then, right after I graduate, I'm going back to my favorite place in the entire world. 

PARIS, FRANCE.

speaking of baby Hannah. (2011)

I'll be going with some of my best friends and staying in the City of Lights for three weeks and I couldn't be more stoked. 

Anyways, thank you all so much for your support through my journey out here in LA. You honestly don't know how much it means to me. 

But don't worry, my journey isn't over quite yet. 

More to come!

lots of love,

Hannahxx

"Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself" 

just a reminder: you can still use my code 'vivalahannahxoxo' on rocksbox.com for one month free! 

the one with zinc

hey there everyone!

I've been wanting to try this place for months now!
And when I was sitting on the couch working on homework, wanting to pull my hair out, and my roommate Urisa suggested we get out of the house and grab something to eat, Zinc was the first place to cross my mind!

Since living in LA for almost two years now (!?) I've gotten comfortable in my restaurant choices, usually frequenting the same spots. Just recently, I've been changing it up.

The restauraent was gorgeous. There was tons of natural lighting, the staff was super sweet, and the food was fabulous. 

As if today wasn't awesome enough, the weather was perfect SoCal weather.

outfit details:

sunnies: OU

sweater: gap

shorts: f21

shoes & bag : zara

 
& I seriously love the Arts District.

also: Happy International Women's Day.

okay I'm going to do homework now.

xxHannah

"We've gotta start teaching our daughters to be somebodies instead of somebody's.'' -Kifah Shah