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Interview with 305 May 2014 Well, if you’ve been on any of the streetwear and men’s fashion sites over the last week or so then you most definitely saw the Been Trill and Pac Sun “No Boys Allowed” lookbook. The photoshoot featured a model that everyone was looking to track down. Well…we found her. Her name is Taylor Hannum and she’s a former 305-resident that is currently living her dreams in Los Angeles working as a model represented by Nous Models and you can follow her on Instagram at @taylorhannum_. But we decided to reach out to Taylor to get to know her a little bit and to introduce ourselves. We learned a little bit about her experience with Pac Sun and Been Trill, her love for Miami and her love for Publix Subs. She had me at Publix Subs, bro. Plus, she took the above 305-inspired sorta-selfie for us. Get to know the beautiful Taylor Hannum. Read the interview below… 1. So, you got caused quite the stir with your work with PacSun, specifically the Been Trill No Boys Allowed shoot? How was that shoot? Taylor: I know, crazy right?! I’ve been working with PacSun for roughly 6 months now, probably longer and I absolutely adore them. I always look forward to the days I find out I’m booked with them. James, Chelsea and Angel make it such a blast every time that actually calling it work is a stretch. We had fun with the Been Trill [shoot] specifically because we were channeling the vibe of the clothing brand which made for such a good time in the studio. I’ve heard all great things about the final product and absolutely love the images myself! 2. This is so corny of me to ask…but…you most definitely keep it #trill right? Haha! I try to keep it trill. I feel like I never put on a front, I’m just me whether you like it or not. 3. What was the coolest job you’ve ever got booked for so far in your career? Ooh that’s a tough one because I have a couple projects that top the list that I can’t speak of, but you will know so soon. I worked with amazing people and they were just wonderful experiences that I’m so thankful for. I’m so excited for you all to see! 4. What are your top three goals right now for the immediate future? I feel like all of my goals are career oriented at the moment. I’m starting to dip my toes in the acting pond, so I’d love to see myself advance in that field. I of course want to continue with print work and booking another campaign would awesome. And just as a whole, to be able to collaborate and work with creative and inspirational people. There’s nothing better than feeling the fire you get when you create something unreal with a great mind. 5. What’s your typical Monday morning like when you’re not booked for a shoot. Run me through a day in the life of Taylor in Los Angeles? I’m a relatively early riser so I get up around 8am and typically walk to Starbucks to grab a coffee. And usually I’ll have castings/auditions if I’m not booked, so those take up my day from 10am-4pm, on and off. So basically I’m driving and looking for parking about 70% of the day, but if I find myself with free time in between, I’ll go catch a movie and a bite to eat. It’s one of my favorite things to do because there’s no one there to try and talk to you during the movie. It’s heaven. And then I usually end up taking a catnap for an hour at some point while watching Sex and the City reruns. I love my sleep. Then I might grab dinner later with a friend or two nearby and then call it a day around 9pm or so. I’m pretty boring, haha. 6. What is your absolute favorite food in the world? Answer honestly, we won’t judge you… I love everything, honestly. But Tex-Mex is my go-to. I’m from Texas and every time I go home, no matter what time, I stop at El Bosque and get chicken enchiladas smothered in queso with rice and refried beans with extra queso and salsa. I just die. I’m salivating just [thinking about it]. 7. What about In-N-Out Burger or some good ole’ fashion Texas BBQ? Love them both!! BBQ obviously over In-N-Out, but that’s because I was raised on BBQ chicken (my dad makes the best in the world), pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, brisket and any other animal you can eat. Deer for instance. Deer is yummy! 8. Whoa, Deer? Caught me off guard with that one. But I have a feeling Ms. Taylor Hannum has some skills in the kitchen? If so, whats your signature dish? Yes 100%! However, I’m a better baker than a cook and make bomb desserts that will put you in a coma. I love to make apple pies, birthday cakes for friends and honestly any kind of item you’d find at a bakery. 9. What about your background? You’re not hispanic right? I get [that] all the time along with Middle Eastern, Asian, Brazilian etc. But my dad’s side is English/Italian/Polish and my mom’s side is Spaniard/Native American/French. Mostly I just choose two of them to say to people or just say ‘yeah’ to whatever they assume because I hate rambling everything out. I’m like ‘I’m just a little mixed mutt’ haha. 10. All the guys reading this are probably reading this just to know if you are happily single or happily taken? Single! 11. Okay! Well, what does that future Mr. Right have to do get your attention? I really just enjoy someone who is intellectual and can hold a hearty conversation and make me laugh, of course. Manners are important. I was raised in the south where the men open doors for women, that’s just how it is. And you gotta love Jesus! But please do not ever make a comment about my height in heels. I’m a model bro, deal with it or leave. Most importantly, don’t ask me out to lunch or dinner and then conduct ‘business’ on your phone. I will leave the table. 12. I’m dying here at your “I’m a model, bro” comment…very Miami-ish. So you lived in Miami for a bit though? Yeah Miami was the first place I traveled to for modeling. I moved in Sept 2010 after one year of college. I decided to dropout and pursue my dreams. Miami ended up being my college, haha. But I absolutely loved it. You learn so much about people and the real world. It was such an eye-opening experience that I wouldn’t change for anything. I met some of my best friends there and had some of the greatest times. Miami will always have a piece of my heart. 13. In another interview you did, you mentioned that Miami is THE BEST place in the world. What makes you say that and why’d you move so far away then if that was the case? You abandoned us!!! How can anyone say it’s NOT the best place in the world?! The temperature rarely gets ‘cold’ and you have some of the most beautiful people full of love and life all around you. If you live there, it’s like you’re on a lifelong vacay. But unfortunately the opportunities weren’t there for me and I had to venture to a larger city and found myself in Cali a couple years later. It was so hard to leave!! 14. What do you miss most about the “305”? I just miss the feel of Miami. Anytime I walk off the airplane at MIA, I literally have not one care in the world. I’m just happy. And even happier about the food I’m about to eat. Go-Go’s is my number one. I would eat there everyday if I could. Pura Vida is also bomb and the Publix subs are just fuego. If I have all of those with at least one night at Catch and Wall, I’m complete. 15. Well next time you’re back in Miami, we got you on the Publix Subs or anything else you need to welcome you back! Absolutely I will take you up on that offer! Thank you so much for thinking of me! the305.com

Interview with Ao-Ao Interview by Lewis Wilde in April 2013 Towards the back end of last year, we came across the work of Houston born model Taylor Hannum through the guys at Nous. Since then, we’ve been keeping track of all her work and it’s easy to see why she’s so in demand right now. It’s with her inevitable explosion onto the scene, and her highly entertaining Twitter feed, that we had to secure Taylor for our ‘One on One with a Model’ interview series. In it, we spoke about getting hit on, owning a bakery, models to look out for and Tex-Mex, of course. Check our interview with Taylor below and be sure to follow her on every social media site under the sun. Name? Taylor Marie Hannum Age? 22 Where were you born? Houston, Texas Where are you based? Los Angeles Agency? Nous Model Management / FORD NYC When did you start modelling? I was first signed with an agency when I was 17. What’s been your proudest moment so far? Everything I have accomplished I am proud of, but I am not sure I can speak of my proudest moment so far .. You’ll find out soon. 3 Highs and 3 Lows of Modelling? Highs: I’ve gotten to see so much of the world that I never in a million years thought was possible for me. I’ve met so many amazing people that have all affected my life in some way. I’m living out my dream! Not many people get the change to do so, and I feel so privileged to be able to do what I do. Lows: It’s so hard being away from my family. I miss them everyday. Not truly having a ‘home’. I feel like a little nomad just wondering about month to month. I miss all all of the food back home in Texas, haha! That is probably the lowest low when it comes for me and my job. All of the Tex-Mex, BBQ, Whataburger, Shipley’s Donuts, crawfish, kolaches, mmm mmm, soo yummy! How close is the sterotypical view of a model’s life to the real deal? As far as stereotypes go, I think people believe we live this glamorous life filled with lavish parties and constant free clothes. In some aspects, they are indeed correct. But what they don’t realize is all of the traveling and being away from loved ones that we do daily. Traveling alone isn’t exactly fun or glamorous. And no matter what obstacle is in front of you (freezing/scorching weather, high winds, scary props, etc.), you have to get the shot. You’re basically a life-size Barbie for the client with a whole crew staring at and touching you. It is a beautiful life, but we endure downfalls probably more than people think we do. Who would be your dream model to shoot with? Cindy Crawford is one of my idols and it’d be an absolute dream to shoot with her. Who would be your dream photoghrapher to work with? Mario Testino. All of his work is gorgeous and inspirational. Who would be your dream brand to work for? Many models aspire to be a Guess girl or Sports Illustrated model, (which would be a dream come true for any of us!), but one of my all-time dreams is to be on the cover of Vogue. There is just something so classically beautiful about a cover of Vogue. And one other dream would be a hair campaign. Hairstylists harp on me about it every time they do my hair! One day, one day. Do you prefer video / photo shoots? I love both, but I think I enjoy video just a little bit more because as a model you have the ability to be more fluid and show more personality thru the video. The consumer also has the chance to see more of you versus a two-dimensional shot. Models to look out for? She’s probably already on your radar but if not, do yourself a favor and Google Sara Sampaio. She is a stunner. Favourite city in the world? I’ve been to many places in the world and I can honestly say nothing compares to Miami Beach. If you’ve never gone there, you should buy a plane ticket now. Away from modelling, how do you spend your time? I’m pretty much a nerd and probably too smart for my own good, haha. But I love to read! Any type of mystery/suspense, love story or classic novel is right up my alley. I also enjoy writing. I went to school for journalism for a short while, so sometimes you’ll catch me with my head in my notebook. And of course, I love spending time with family/friends/pets when I have the chance. If someone said you have to stop modelling right now, what job would you do? I would start my own bakery, hands down. I could literally bake for days on end and never tire of it. It is ultimately a dream of mine later in life to have my own bakery/cafe. Not sure what I would call it yet… Taylor’s Texas Treats? Because there would be Southern influence, of course. Haha. Favourite album of this year? Paramore’s self-titled album that was just released. I’m a Paramore junkie. I could be in a terrible mood and hear just one of their songs and immediately start singing along. And I secretly want to be Hayley Williams. Three websites you’re always on? Twitter (my news source), Netflix (the only way I get my Office fix in daily) and Facebook (easiest way to stay in touch with loved ones). If you had to blow $100,000 in one day, what would you do? I honestly would give it all to my parents. I feel like doing anything else with it would just be silly. I suppose I’d give a chunk of it to a charity with a great cause for animals (I’m a HUGE animal lover). But other than that, my parents deserve to blow $100,000 more than I do. Plans for summer? I don’t have any major plans for summer just yet. For now, I’ll be going to Cancun at the end of May for vacation and frequenting Miami Beach throughout the summer. Are you constantly getting hit on? Haha, I’m pretty sure every woman gets hit on daily. I’ve learned to take it with a grain of salt, however there are those times when you’re like, “Really? Today? Are you serious?”. But sometimes I’ll throw it back in their face and ask them if that’s the best they can come up with, because let me tell you, the men in this world have some utterly ridiculous pick-up lines. Then there are the times when the poor guy is so nervous and I can’t help but feel bad and I give in. I’m too nice! And these are the pictures they put along with the interview, I tried to find the source for each but came up empty handed. itsaoao.com

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MinkPink Water Aerobics Campaign Shot by Adam Rindy Ft. Taylor Hannum & Kamilla Alnes adamrindy.com

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