the soubrette brunette: May 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019

Friday Favorites #161: Memorial Day Deals

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I don't know about you, but I'm really excited to have an extra day off – and to do a little bit of shopping. Here are just a few things that are sitting in my shopping cart (plus a bunch of promo codes for you to reference before you check out!):

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Aerie: 40-60% off Aerie collection
American Eagle: 25-60% off everything
Anthropologie: extra 40% off sale items
ASOS: 40% off new arrivals
ban.do: 25% off summer favorites
Bernie Dexter: 20% off site with code 20foryou, 60% off Last Chance with code BIG60
Betsey Johnson: 30% off with code HOT
Betty and Veronica: 55% off everything with code MDW55
ColourPop Cosmetics: up to 30% off sitewide
Gap: 40% off everything with code READY
Hearts and Found: 25% off dresses and skirts with code MEMDAY
J.Crew: 40% off with code SHOP40
Macy's: 20% off with code MEMDAY
ModCloth: 30% off full-price + 40% off sale
Old Navy: 50% off all tees, tanks, shorts, and swim
Sourpuss: 20% off with code MEMENTO
Steady Clothing: 20% off with code MEMORIAL 2019
Unique Vintage: 20% off everything with code FRESH
Vixen by Micheline Pitt: 25% off select styles with code MEM25

I'll keep adding to the list above as more codes become available, so be sure to check back before you confirm any orders this weekend! Do you have your eye on anything specific for summertime?

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Have a great holiday!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Sweetie

If you've followed me for a while, you'll know what a sucker I am for anything novelty. Even as I get a little older, I can't quite give up the kitschiest, campiest parts of my wardrobe. It's a good thing that there are a lot of other people who feel the same way I do – and that Vendula London keeps on making the most adorable bags for me to lust after.

I've reviewed other handbags from Vendula in the past (see those posts here) and have been a fan of their brand for the past few years, so I was thrilled when they sent me this fun box bag to review from their "Sweetie Caravan" line. The design features a retro camper filled with candies and sweets (wouldn't you like to have one of those in real life?). There's even a little corgi inside waiting to greet you! It's surprisingly roomy inside and the lining has a macaron print. The attention to detail is, as always, so impressive. While I chose to hold this purse by its handle, there's also a long, detachable shoulder strap that makes the bag a bit more practical.

These vegan(!) handbags are designed in London, but I'm so glad I've been able to get a few of them across the pond to me. Even better was the fact that this bag matched one of my Gal Meets Glam dresses perfectly. Although this style is no longer available, GMG just launched its May collection yesterday and I'm eyeing at least one dress from it. If you've been waiting to try these dresses, I seriously can't recommend them enough. Some of my GMG dresses from last year are actually a bit big on me now, but they're such nice quality that I will probably try to get them altered just so I can hold onto them – that's how much I love them!