SC to PA

Hey guys! So ya'll may have noticed that I've been missing for the past week (Since July 11th). I wanted to post a photo telling ya'll what was up, but I honestly didn't have enough time with all the packing I crammed in the last minute. I am so sorry for no warning, but I was on a church mission trip to Philadelphia, PA, and I am so excited to spill all the juice. We did a lot of traveling...so maybe this is a traveler's insight? 

So to start off with a little background info...My church Youth group takes an annual mission trip. I wasn't available last year for the trip to Alabama, so this was my first official mission trip. 10 hours away?! Well we left at 9 am and got there at 9 pm..so I guess you could make that 12 hours instead. We traveled through North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and made it to Philly, only knowing that we were 1, going to the correct location, and 2, had a place to sleep for the night. Here's some pictures I managed to snap on the way up...

All of the above were taken in the car on the way up

This photo above was taken in Virginia at a gas station...I have never seen a gas station in Virginia that doesn't have amazing views like this one

So back to the story...we arrived, 7 of us all together and were staying at a church in Germantown, PA, with another church from Rochester, NY. All 6 days, we saw so many murals, beautiful places, and history throughout the city, and below I'm going to show you some beautiful sights you'll want to check out if you're ever in Philadelphia. 

This is Saint Luke's Episcopal church, the church that we stayed at. We stayed with the EMC (Episcopal Mission Center) with the leader, Sarah and John, and it was the best mission trip that my friends and youth leaders have ever taken a part in. It was very well coordinated and that helped everyone relax, make new friends, and explore the poverty and issues in the city of Philadelphia that I would have never noticed or been able to experience without them...not only that, but the facility was in amazing quality, so I would recommend the EMC for anyone who's trying to find a good mission trip location to stay at and really enjoy to the fullest.

The best way to get around the city...by car or train! The train is more like a subway, but is inexpensive and takes you by beautiful sights like these: 

What's in Philadelphia? 

The Liberty bell

The best Philly Cheese Steaks (ours from Jim's- on South Street Philadelphia)...and my favorite and one of the most amazing places I've been too..

A "pop-up" park. During our trip, we had one free night out, and we found this pop-up park. Basically, it's a large park in downtown Philadelphia that's operated during the summer and it has permanent hammocks on every tree, slowly changing lights in every tree, giant chess and lego's for children, and a neon, light-up plant display by the waterfront, food and drink venders, and restaurants all around. It was one of the best parts of the trip, and it was so enjoyable. 

There are also over 3,000 murals in and all around the city. Most tell stories about the city itself, and no matter where you turn, you're always looking at a different piece of artwork. My favorite display is on the side of the Klein Life Jewish Community Center (not pictured).

One of my other favorite visits we made, was some work at a Cathedral called Church of the advocate. It is a church located in Germantown, PA, that is a maily african American based church. Building started in 1890 and the church itself was finished in 1897. The large sanctuary has 14 large pieces of artwork done by two artists who were given 14 pieces of quotes/scriptures from the bible and told to make artwork out of them. I am not usually one to enjoy artwork just by looking at it, but these are beautiful and it's amazing to see the aging of the church as some of the arcs are crumbling . 

It was really enteresting, and it's also a historical landmark. They have a huge crypt under the alter and secret graves that are amazing and grave-size with the original casket lower-er. It does not have tours, but it is something that I will never forget! 

To top of the fun-filled week, we had gutter ice cream with city camp counselors...it was so yummy! 

Here are some pictures of the scenery heading out back to South Carolina! 

These are in Philadelphia 

These were taken in Virginia and West Virginia

Over all, this week was amazing. I have to admit that when I arrived, I didn't think it was going to be nearly this good, but I have made so many amazing new friendships that I will always cherish! This is so far, my longest blog, but I think it was worth it! The city of Philadelphia is amazing, the people so sweet, and I hope to come back and reconnect with everyone I've met throughout the week! For any questions or extra details you'd like to see, let me know in the comments below! Feel free to check out my Instagram and other social media sights that can be found in the side-bar. I may post a blog with photos pacifically of me, and my friends during the trip if I can get all the photo's gathered up from everyone! I hope to be posting in the next few days! Much love, 

~ Hannah Y.

Happy 4th!

Hey ya'll! 

             So for the 4th of July, I had a ton of fun getting to hang out with family and friends! I started off by celebrating with a neighborhood kick back on the 3rd! On the 4th, my family had a grill out, and we watched some fireworks! I am the type of person who likes to plan my outfits out before hand, usually one casual, one layed-back, and one fancy! Down below I have some images of all three of of these looks, plus some of my favorite accessories and pictures from last night and today! 

 This is my "fancy" outfit that I wore the night of the 4th at my family's grill out and fireworks! This outfit features american eagle (3/4 length sleeves red shirt), red camel lace shorts, a bubble necklace (tan and white), and platinum jack rogers! When planning outfits, I take in consideration that we need to always be classy, but we can have a little but of sassy in us, too :), so I try to always keep the cut of my tops never low enough to see any cleavage (let's be real ya'll, it's a thing every girl has to be cautious about), and of course, nothing to be hanging out of the shorts. 

For my layed-back look, I usually end up wearing a simple tank and some shorts. Sometimes though...I feel like I turn out looking like I have a little hipster in me as well. So I would think that this is somewhat of a "preppy-hipster-ish" outfit. Yeah, we're gonna make that a thing. So I always start off with a tank top that's comfy, this one is from American Eagle outfitters as well. Then this time, I chose high waisted shorts...I mean, who doesn't love them! I find that they show off our curves so well, and the best thing about them, is that they're easy and cheap to make...yes, I said MAKE!! First I start with a pair of "mom jeans" as I like to call them. Hey, no hate towards them, they just aren't my type. But the majority of mom jeans are high waisted, and not hard to find now-adays for little-to-no money! Comment down below if ya'll would like to see a blog about how-to, high waisted shorts! Mine are from "Capezio- authentic jeans"! Lastly I paired them with some Converse All-Star tennis shoes. And I have to tell you, I did not like this trend at first, but as soon as I purchased my pair, they turned out to be my go-to shoe for many occasions. I topped this outfit off with a pair of dangly gold detailed cut out earrings from handpicked!

Here is a photo of my casual outfit that I wore to the neighborhood kick-back! I usually go for something really comfortable so I chose to wear some cut off shorts from Lucky Brand, a blue Guy Harvey long sleeve pocket tee, and rainbow bonefish thick strap sandals. I wore this with of course, pearls, and where I'm from, it was not warm the night of the 3rd, so this outfit was perfect for hanging out with friends and playing fun yard games like corn-hole and football. 

Here are some photo's of the details of my first outfit:

I chose to add my Vera Bradley wallet on the side just to add some white and blue accents to my outfit. This wallet is great for holding everything in it...literally everything. My whole purse is in that wallet, as we speak.

Here are some photo's of my more casual, layed back outfit:

For this outfit, I added my side purse from Hand Picked. I always use it to make any outfit look a little more dressed up.

That's it for the 4th of July blog! I hope ya'll enjoyed it and had an amazing fourth because 'Merica rocks! Subscribe to my blog to be notified when I post! Tell me what you did to celebrate the fourth below! Other than that, party on while reppin' your red, white, and blue my fellow American's!

xoxo,

            ~ Hannah

About me...

Hello!

           My name is Hannah and I am a fashion blogger! I am often seen as 'Scuse My Southern Prep on instagram and pinterest! I live in Columbia, South Carolina! I dance and sing! I have a love for ALL things preppy, and I enjoy sharing it with the people around me! I have many plans in the future for my blog and I hope it helps all of my amazing followers get to know me better! I always encourage you to tell me if there is anything you want to see! I can be reached through my contact information seen in the "Contact Form" box! I'm always wanting to know more about all of you so I welcome ya'll to leave a comment below or find me on one of my social media links below by clicking the icon! Happy summer days! Just remember that "It's always summer somewhere." ~ Lilly Pulitzer

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