2-year Blogiversary Giveaway! [CLOSED]

I can scarcely believe that my little blog is two years old!  The Soubrette Brunette has grown quite a bit over the last two years, and I'm really pleased with what I've managed to accomplish in that time.  So much of what I've done with this blog has been complete trial and error, and though I've made mistakes (style-related and otherwise!), I've always tried to keep learning -- and to keep having fun with fashion.  What started out as just a way to showcase my ever-growing collection of dresses has evolved into something about which I care very deeply.  The friends I've found through the blogging community are incredibly dear to me, and being able to connect with all of you has been such a rewarding bonus.  As a thank you for being such an important part of my blogging life, I'm hosting my second annual blogiversary giveaway!  I hope you'll be just as excited as I am about this year's prizes (a package worth over $250!).  Here's what's up for grabs!

One (1) lucky winner will receive:

- $50 gift card to Modern Pinup (formerly JBR Clothing)

- $40 gift card to The Braided Bandit Vintage

- Lime Crime Lipstick in Glamour 101

- a retro TV brooch from Poison of Choice

- New Look milkshake clutch

- a copy of Style Me Vintage: Hair
- a pink faux fur tie-on collar

- a 3-pack of hair scarves from Hey Viv!

- DVDs of Grease and Pretty in Pink

- a pack of typewriter note cards

- a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses

- a cake print cosmetic bag

- an adorable pink hair bow

- Taffy-scented gel pens

- Pink flamingo paper clips

Entering the giveaway is easy!  Just use the Rafflecopter widget below.  You must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter (no unfollowing after the giveaway closes, please!), and you can earn additional entries in several ways.  This giveaway is open internationally, and will close at 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday, Feburary 8th.  The winner will be chosen at random through the widget and will be contacted via e-mail by Tuesday, Feburary 10th.  If the winner does not respond by Wednesday, February 11th, a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks for entering & best of luck!  <3

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Mistletoe

This is the second out of four Christmas-themed outfit posts that I've planned.  (If you missed Saturday's post, it contains a great novelty print holiday dress + clutch!).  I really love vintage square dance dresses.  I think they're so charming and unique.  I certainly can't wear them for every occasion, but I'd had my eye on this one from The Braided Bandit forever, and I knew it'd be perfect for Christmastime festivities.  I feel like a storybook character in this dress!  Hannah has so many gems in her store, and I'm always impressed with the amount of care and thought she puts into both her curation and packaging.

While trying to come up with a name for this post, I started thinking about the holidays -- specifically, what it's like to celebrate them alone.  Well, I'm not really alone; I'm incredibly lucky to have great parents with whom I can celebrate.  But the fact is that I spent quite a few holidays with someone who I thought was the love of my life.  And even though it's been more than a year since we broke up, I'm still adjusting to celebrating sans boyfriend.  It's still weird to not be buying him presents or to be making plans for New Year's Eve.  And even though kissing is something I miss during the rest of the year too, it seems like those holiday kisses are a little more important, somehow.  When you're faced with constant reminders -- whether they be sprigs of mistletoe or the ball drop -- it's hard to forget that you're single.  I came to the realization recently that the issues that plagued my ex during our relationship will probably follow him for his entire life (it's a long story, but if you feel like googling "Pure OCD," you might get the gist), and I know that I deserve to be with someone whose mind doesn't make him question whether or not he loves me or is attracted to me.  But there is still a significant part of me that misses what we shared, and it hits me especially hard around this time of year.  This is not to say that I think I need to be with someone for the holidays.  I don't want to be with someone for the sake of not being alone.  I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by people who love and care about me.  All that I'm trying to say, really, is that I wouldn't mind being kissed this Christmas -- with or without the presence of mistletoe.

Outfit Details

Dress: The Braided Bandit Vintage

Hair bow: American Apparel
Shoes: estate sale store

Petticoat: eBay
Bracelet: old

Have a marvelous Monday!
xox Sammi

French Lavender (Flock Together)

 Hi, everyone!  First of all... HAPPY ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK DAY!!!  I will be busy binging my brains out over the next few days, I'm sure.  Secondly, I'm posting on Flock Together this morning, remixing this beautiful lilac dress from Hannah!  I really ended up loving this outfit (and it finally gave me a chance to wear my lady tie!).  Check out the rest of my photos and see how the other FT girls styled this dress here!  Thanks so much again to Hannah for letting me borrow this!

 

 

Have a fantastic Friday!

xox Sammi  

Speakeasy (Flock Together)

Hi, everyone!  Today, I'm styling this awesome vintage dress from Hannah of The Braided Bandit over on the Flock Together blog!  I really love the way this one turned out.  You can check out the rest of my photos, see my outfit details, and take a look at how the other girls have styled this piece here!

Have a wonderful Thursday!

xox Sammi

PS: Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a free Blogger template, portrait doodle and 3 months of ad space from Silent Daisy!  :)