Hanna Marie Lei

Casual Summer Outfit

2013-05-18T13:48:00.001-04:00

It seems like I'm starting to change the outfits that I wear. Not really the style, but just the casualness. I used to do a lot of posts like How to Look Classy in Jeans, and How to Look Classy in a Mini Skirt but lately I've done a lot more summer dresses, jean shorts, sweatshirts and tank tops. Take for example my Guide to Wearing a Denim Dress. I think that all this has to do with the

Review: Hyatt Suds Well

2013-05-17T18:54:00.000-04:00

Remember when I blogged about going to the Hyatt in Chicago? Well this is the shampoo and conditioner that they had in the bathroom. They also had a bar of soap with this same brand, so maybe I'll write about that at a latter date. It may seem a little weird that I'm doing a review over hotel shampoo and conditioner, but this is my third one, I've done one over Disney Resorts Orange Blossom

Review: Loreal Total Repair 5

2013-05-17T16:33:00.000-04:00

Loreal is a well known beauty brand that has everything products ranging from perfume and makeup to hair products. I received these sample size containers of their Total Repair 5, a set of hair products including shampoo, conditioner and serum. I did something similar to this with my Nexxus Hair Products review These are specifically made to help repair damaged hair specifically for those who

Casual Day Date

2013-05-16T23:30:00.000-04:00

What to Wear on a Casual Date I've done a guides before that give you ideas for how to dress on a formal date, like my guide to a winter date, but this outfit guide is for more of a day time date, or just something a casual date in general. For me, this is a much more common occurrence then getting all dressed up for a night out on the town. The main focus of a day time dress is comfort

Paparazzi Jewelry

2013-05-16T17:26:00.001-04:00

Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? Set your own hours and decide how much you're going to make? Or maybe you just want a little extra income on the side so you can contribute to a family vacation or a home renovation. With Paparazzi Jewelry anything is possible. Just be yourself and go out there and sell. Paparazzi Jewelry is a different kind of Home Based business, making it easy for

Funny Faces

2013-05-14T23:02:00.000-04:00

It seems like school just started (just a week ago actually) but I already have so much school work. I'm starting to think that these summer classes really aren't worth all the trouble. Even if they are a part of my "life plan". Forget about the plan, I need to LIVE. Today I went to the school bathroom and noticed something, the lighting was amazing. I mean I had about five hours of sleep,

Review: Hydroxaton Wrinkle Complex

2013-05-14T19:21:00.000-04:00

I'm normally not one to worry too much about wrinkles and the overall health of my skin. I'm a college student, I always think, I have exams to worry about. That may be true but later on am I going to say that I'm an adult and have bills to worry about? Probably so. I can and should start now, because its never too early to begin. I did a review over Hydroxatone Anti-Aging BB Cream so this

Mother's Grunge

2013-05-13T11:12:00.002-04:00

I think this is the first year ever that I've actually bought my mother a present for Mother's Day. Its not that I don't love her or anything, but I'm terrible at remembering, and until recently I haven't had my own money to spend. I'm starting to think maybe I should have started this a long time ago because she was so happy that I bought her something and it really wasn't that hard. To tell

Low Tide Toss

2013-05-12T14:21:00.001-04:00

I absolutely love the beach. The smell of saltwater, the wind blowing in my face, and the feel of sand under my feet. The only thing I don't like is just sitting around and "hanging out". I'm not one for laying out, but I really do like to be able spend some time out of the water. I mean I don't plan on swimming the whole time. That's why I was so happy to find out about Low Tide Toss, a

Home Made Pizza

2013-05-12T13:21:00.003-04:00

For most lunches and dinners I'm on my own. I used to have family dinners every night and eat lunch at school, but with my new schedule this isn't really possible. Near where I live there isn't exactly anywhere other than fast food restaurants to eat at so you can expect a whole lot more of these kind of easy to make meals. Yesterday that meal was pizza. I found these personal pizza crusts

How to Wear a Denim Dress

2013-05-10T20:40:00.001-04:00

Jean Dress Outfit I've always loved jeans, so when I saw this denim dress trend, I had to make an outfit featuring the a dress like this. Although I wouldn't do this as a normal summer dress outfit I think that a jean dress is a great addition to any summer wardrobe. Its durable, easy to clean and very comfortable. A denim outfit can come across kind of country, and not in the cowboy

Review: Tea Tan Glow

2013-05-10T11:52:00.002-04:00

Beautisol Tea Tan Glow, instant tan. It seems like everyone everywhere wants a tan this summer, but if you do even a simple internet search, you'd know that it really isn't that healthy to even lay out in the sun for a few hours because of skin cancer. Not only that, but you have all those wrinkles to worry about. I mean you don't want to have to be using something like Lancome's

Review: Hydroxatone BB Cream

2013-05-08T11:10:00.002-04:00

Hydroxatone BB Cream is an all in one skin product for sure. Not only does it hydrate conceals and brightens skin, but also to help fight aging through its high SPF protection. Originally I was a little apprehensive about trying this product out because I thought it was an "old person thing" to worry about aging skin, but after reading more about how the sun damages skin I was more than

Chicago Hyatt Room

2013-05-07T20:22:00.000-04:00

Here are a few pictures of the Hyatt I stayed at in Chicago. I've stayed at a few Hyatt Hotels before and all of them have been very nice. I would consider them a low level luxury hotel but service wise they are five star. Everyone on the staff was very friendly and eager to help with quick directions and random questions. I only took pictures of the room I was staying in, a small suite, but

The Great Gatsby Fashion

2013-05-06T15:11:00.001-04:00

Last year I remember reading the Great Gatsby for school, and I thought the book was fantastic. It was a great look at the 1920's. From how the economy was to the difference between new money and old money as well as a bit about the lower class. Scott Fitzgerald offers a look from his perspective with an amazing story. After reading the book the class had a few days to watch the movie (

Bohemian Style Outfit

2013-05-05T19:58:00.001-04:00

Bohemian Cowgirl Okay so this isn't exactly just a Bohemian Style outfit, because it also has a little bit of a western influence. Kind of like my 1920's Tribal Style Outfit that mixes together two different looks. Personally I think I did a pretty nice job mixing together these two trends, but really it isn't that hard because they tend to go together. Bohemian and Western are free

Bird Fair

2013-05-05T17:07:00.003-04:00

So if you follow my blog, you know that I have an Africa Grey Bird. I used to have a Love Bird as well, but she died a few months ago. Because I have a bird, I found out about these bird fairs. Although there are a few tables that sell birds, mostly it is bird related items, like toys, food, and cages. It kind of reminds me of how shopping would be in more traditional markets with each person

Summer Outfit on a Budget

2013-05-03T17:09:00.005-04:00

What to Wear on a Budget, Summer I've been told that I do a lot of fashion posts and outfits feature items that are way out of budget, like my Finals Outfit, or the Outfit for Warm Weather for a majority of my readers. With this in mind I decided to make an outfit that costs under $100 and if you change out the shoe choice, an outfit under $50. Since it is summer I went with a few

Warm Weather Outfit

2013-05-02T20:46:00.001-04:00

What to Wear in the Summer Finally I think this warm weather is here to stay. Just in time too, since I've been making summer outfit polyvores for awhile now. It seems like everything I've be writing about lately has been about warm weather activities and things inspired by this, from my personal posts to my reviews of nail polish. I think though that after a few weeks of sweating I'll

Boxed Vanilla Pudding

2013-05-02T17:54:00.003-04:00

About a week ago my boyfriend and I decided that we were going to make Rice Krispy treats. I've made Rice Krispy treats before and they turned out fine, but this time not so much. We really did try, but they ended up burnt on the bottom and tasteless everywhere else. The burnt part was totally his fault since he was the one who was stirring but the taste problem was all me because I decide

Life It Is

2013-05-02T15:07:00.001-04:00

Just another photo dump from my iPhone like the Junk Food post I did yesterday. I really love having my phone as cleaned out as possible (like five photos or less) and I don't really like deleting the photos, so then I put them all up in my blog. If nothing else Hanna Marie Lei is a great place for photo dumping. This first photo is just of a simple candle burning. I wasn't trying to make

Mostly Junk Food

2013-05-01T18:30:00.001-04:00

I guess that I've been doing a lot of posts lately. Like a review of cherry blossom soap, sensitive skin wash, and purple conditioner, and now a post about the food I've eaten recently. What can I say? I'm on it. I think mostly though it has to do with school being out now, even if its only for a few days. I'm not sure how much anyone else likes to see what I eat. But I kind of see it as a

Japanese Cherry Blossom Soap

2013-05-01T15:32:00.001-04:00

Normally I don't review soaps, but I had to write about this one. Bath and Body Works has a ton of great products and I could make a whole post just linking to products of theirs I like. This Japanese Cherry Blossom foaming hand soap might be my favorite though. The fact that it actually foams up well, and that it's antibacterial, like my bee nice antibacterial from bath and body works make

Book Review: Fortress of Mist

2013-05-01T15:31:00.000-04:00

Fortress of Mist Book Two Merlin's Immortals By Sigmund Brouwer About the Book The throne is redeemed but the battle is just beginning. In the dark corners of an ancient land, evil lurks in the shadows. Powerful druids haunt the spaces of their lost territory. Double minded noblemen fight for domain and influence. Invaders from the north threaten the kingdom of Magnus. This land of promise

Review: Olay Foaming Face Wash

2013-05-01T14:41:00.004-04:00

Here's a great face wash for sensitive skin. Most of the time my skin is pretty easy to care for. Its not too dry or oily, or too many pimples. Another issue I don't normally have is sensitive skin, but lately I've been getting a little bit of an issue on my cheeks up to my nose. It isn't all that bad but I figured I could try Olay's Foaming Face Wash to hopefully get rid of my sensitive skin