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Introducing our July Muse of the Month, Hannah Hagler, @hannahhagler. Hannah does it all - from YouTube to blogging and everything in between - and is passionate about living a more conscious lifestyle while still enjoying all the little luxuries life has to offer. Her lifestyle blog, Hello Hannah, is the ultimate go-to source for fashion inspiration, beauty product reviews and so much more, and is centered around celebrating life's little luxuries without breaking the bank. We're obsessed with Hannah's retro-feminine style and love how she styles her Criscara jewels!
I hope you enjoy learning more about Hannah in our interview, and be sure to follow along on her adventures! XO, Crista
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I am a blogger, YouTuber, actress, and host! I share vegan and cruelty-free fashion and beauty products on my own blog and YouTube channel, and I also co-host a talk show on YouTube called "The Vegan View". I started my blog while working a full-time job in finance. After years in finance, I realized it wasn't the best fit for me and that my passion was geared more toward content creation. My blog inspired me to follow my dreams, and here I am today! It's a grind, but I love it.
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I like to say many seeds were planted throughout my life that lead me to the ultimate decision to go vegan. I really started to question my ethics when I was rescuing dogs from my local shelter and finding them forever homes. I realized I valued their lives so much more than the animals on my plate but yet I couldn't really come up with a good reason why that was. I was also dealing with health issues and after many doctor's visits and tests, they could not find a solution. I started doing my own research and came across the documentary "Vegucated". After watching that, there was no denying that going vegan was going to be the best thing to do for the animals, the environment, and myself. I went vegan that day and have experienced so many benefits since then (including improved health), that I can honestly say it's the best decision I've ever made.
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I try to have a very practical approach to veganism, and realize that I can only do the best I can. Nobody is perfect. I definitely abstain from using any animal products in my life, and that includes fashion, makeup and skincare. That's been a really fun challenge as well -- I have found some AMAZING products that I might not have tried before.
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There really aren't many challenges... it's improved my life in so many ways. But I think the hardest part is trying to explain yourself to friends and family who don't understand veganism. I try to be compassionate and patient and realize that while I've done a lot of research, and seen many things that lead to my decision, not everyone has seen the same things as me. Everyone is on their own journey and that's ok!
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I would say my style is retro-feminine. I tend to gravitate towards really girly pieces with a nod to the 1960's and 70's. I love anything with ruffles, tie-necks, and big sleeves and I tend to accent almost everything with gold jewelry. The jewelry really is the finishing touch to any outfit. It brings it all together.
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Find what inspires you. I love Pinterest and the bookmark tool on Instagram and I'll go crazy saving images that get me excited. I can go back and look at what I've saved and start to see a trend. I also just say go for it. So many times I'll have friends say "Oh I love that, but I could never pull that off", and I disagree. Confidence is KEY. If you like it, and you feel good in it, it will look good to others.
"Find what inspires you ... Confidence is key! If you like it, and you feel good in it, it will look good to others."
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Right now my favorite are the Many Moons Hoop Earrings and the Shooting Star Choker. I'm kind of obsessed with anything space-related at the moment (for some reason it reminds me of chasing your dreams), so I always feel special wearing these pieces.
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Wow, thank you! Sometimes it feels hard to keep up. I try not to get discouraged by comparing myself to the sea of content that is already out there, and stay focused on what inspires me at the moment. I love Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube for the days when I'm feeling uninspired, but I also find that travelling and getting out of town can inspire me too. Right now I'm feeling extra inspired by summertime and am loving the beachy, pastel vibes that are floating around.
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That's a really good question! Now you have me thinking. I've been really obsessed with the musical "Hamilton" lately (I know, SO cheesy) but there are so many inspiring quotes in there. One is "I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable, I am an original" which I feel like has really stuck with me lately. I can't control the world around me, I can only control how I react to things, learn from them, and move forward. I really love that. It inspires me to handle life's challenges with positivity and to remember I shouldn't compare myself to others. Another Hamilton quote, "If you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?" inspires me to speak out for those who cannot or who have a smaller voice. I just really love Hamilton if you can't tell...haha!
"I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable, I am an original."
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Photo Credit: Hannah Hagler
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