Recent Favourites

A few photos from Flickr I'm loving right now. Whether it's for the design, the fonts (in cases of ads), or just the content itself, these images have caught my eye and I thought you'd like 'em too.

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I've always been in love with vintage make-up packaging and advertisements. I'd love a little paintbox like that today! It reminds me of a lip palette my mom had in the early 90s that I used to play with growing up. Maybe a child playing with make-up is a bad idea but the obsession has proved fruitful, I think.

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Now isn't this an interesting photo. Look at those charms! Imagine how heavy (and noisy) that bracelet must have been. The colours in here are interesting too. Pale baby pink, turquoise, orange red. All great for Spring. I don't think I'd ever wear my nails that long though, or paint a face in the palm of my hand. Creepy, sort of.

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Such cute little blouses! And I am loving the floral illustrations, reminding me of Liberty print fabric that I want to go out and buy yards of to sew with.

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Oh my gosh, these geometric blouses are killing me. And the models too. Doesn't the girl on the left look a bit like Freja? And the one on the right is reminding me so much of Anna Karina in Une Femme est Une Femme, if only her purple shadow were blue!

While the white tights for bottoms aren't particularly blowing my mind, I love these blouses. If I had them I'd wear them tucked in a bright flared mini or with some slim cigarette pants. Ah, gimme.

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More vintage make-up, with a flapper spin. I love those little pots of gloss and the scroll designs along the bottom. The extra care that went into packaging back then, even little plastic containers ...

It's all reminding me of these cute lipsticks from Anna Sui that I've been lusting after for awhile. Cute packaging always wins!

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Finally, a very punchy, very lovely vintage illustration. I love the stark contrast of the curly swirly bed frame with the background. From one of my favourite Flickr accounts.

What Flickrs are inspiring you right now? What, in general, is making you swoon?

[CLOSED] Win A $100 Shopbop Gift Card For Alexander Wang And More

Hey everybody. It's time for another giveaway. Who doesn't love free stuff? This time I've partnered with Shopbop to give away a $100 gift card that you can use to shop from designers like Alexander Wang and more.

THE RULES:

To win, leave ONE comment here (just ONE please, multiple comments will be disqualified) describing how you'd style one of these Alexander Wang backpacks. You could describe an outfit, or create one with Polyvore. Be as creative as possible! Don't forget to leave your name and e-mail address so you can be contacted in case you win. The contest will close on Sunday, June 5th. Now, tell all about/show me your cute looks and in the meantime, check out the Alexander Wang sale.

[ The Walker Doodle Print Backpack ]

Good luck!

Love,

Hannah

A round-up of sorts

Hey all. Instead of an actual update, I am just going to link to other things I am doing on the web right now. Fun, right?

First things first is a tutorial over at xoJane on how to get Kirsten Dunst's look from Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival.

Next, a skincare guide for the Spring for anyone with red, itchy, allergy-prone or sensitive skin.

There's plenty more over there, and more to come.

As for this here blog, I have some giveaways coming up and hopefully some fun posts in store. In the meantime, what's going on with you guys? Update me on your lives and what not!

Myself? I was in New York just last week, very last minute and quick and fun. Home now and feeling very home-away-from-home sick for NYC and the xoJane offices and all of the lovely people and restaurants and places.

Laia and I looking like cartoon characters.

Wearing my super lovely RM by Roland Mouret dress and drinking some celebratory prosecco. Both photos from Laia's instant camera.

I'm sure I have some photos on my camera from the trip but they are probably just of food, I haven't even checked yet. Anyway. Hope you're all well and enjoying some nice Spring weather. I'm hoping to get out and plant some tomatoes soon.

-Hannah

XOJANE.COM IS LIVE!

Yes, it's here. The new website from Jane Pratt, the amazing woman behind Sassy and Jane, has finally launched. Check it out NOW.

Even if I wasn't the Associate Beauty Editor, I would still be pumped and spamming you guys with the link, so there.

;)

ENJOY!

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things ...

Playing around with my dad's Canon Rebel XSi.

I Love Unicorns perfume available from A Beautiful Life.

Check my flickr for more.

A recent outfit:

Catherine Holstein fabulous wonderful skirt that I picked up at Buffalo Exchange last year, Salvatore Ferragamo flats, Joe Fresh tee, Old Navy necklace, and Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner in Bright Orange 17C as lipstick.

How have you all been?

I'm delighted to see all of the entries for the SkinCareRX contest. Please keep them coming! You have until May 7th to enter.

Myself, I've been a busy bee with theatre and what not, and I'm still a bit under the weather, dealing with a rough bit of a sinus infection. Yech. Oh well, spaghetti for dinner tonight so that's something to be happy about. And the first sunny day in awhile, too!

-Hannah

P.S. Today would have been Audrey Hepburn's 82nd birthday. A few favourite photos of her, an amazing woman who should be known equally for her charitable efforts with Unicef just as much as her indelible mark on film and fashion. If you have the means, please make a donation to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund and help children in need around the world.

Playing around with James Garner on the set of the Children's Hour.

Bundled up with first husband Mel Ferrer.

Again with Mel.

I'm not 100% sure butt I believe this photo was taken on location for the Nun's Story.

A press photo for War and Peace.

Looks to be a Sabrina press shot.

I would also recommend you check out the book Audrey Hepburn: An Elegant Spirit by her son, Sean Ferrer. It is a beautiful, extremely touching personal account of Audrey and a must for any fan or anyone who is just interested in learning more about her.