The Soubrette Brunette's 11th Blogiversary Giveaway: Garden Party Time!

It's hard to believe that another year of blogging has gone by! While I'm not nearly as active on here as I once was (working full-time, owning a home, and having several creative projects on the side will do that to you), I still cherish this space – the outfits I've shared, the friends I've made, and the opportunities that have fallen in my dressed-up lap. 

When I started this blog 11 years ago, I didn't have any idea I'd still be publishing posts more than a decade later... or that I'd be writing for a living... or that I'd be interviewed in several publications... all as a direct result of starting The Soubrette Brunette! I'm thankful I took the leap all those years ago – and that there are still folks who take time to follow along and feel inspired by my personal fashion philosophy.

Every February, I host a big "blogiversary" giveaway to commemorate the start of The Soubrette Brunette and to thank you all for your support along the way. This year is a fun and flowery one! So without further ado... it's (garden) party time!

With help from my friend Val at Sungrove Blossoms, I've really leaned into the floral theme for this year's giveaway and curated a prize package that feels like a garden party in a box! My 11th blogiversary giveaway winner will receive a beautiful, blooming bounty. Keep reading to learn what's up for grabs and how to enter the blog giveaway. 

One (1) winner will receive:

• $50 Ivy City Co. gift card (for the perfect garden party dress!)
• a dried bouquet, artisanal crackers, and Katie Daisy sticker from Sungrove Blossoms
• Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers
• vintage floral veil hat and vintage decoupaged floral purse
• lady head vase brooch by Lipstick & Chrome
• Colourpop "Heavy Petal" eyeshadow palette
• Rifle Paper Co. floral stationery set
• The Secret Garden book vase
• forget-me-not necklace
• pink tulle gloves
  
• assorted teas + other goodies

But if you want to win, you must follow all the giveaway rules below!

All giveaway participants must enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. (If you have trouble getting the widget to load, please try on desktop instead of your mobile device!)

** You MUST complete ALL REQUIRED ENTRIES EXACTLY AS WRITTEN to be eligible to win. I do and will disqualify folks who fail to follow directions, so triple-check to make sure you've completed all necessary entries! **

This giveaway is open worldwide and will close on 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday, February 11th, 2024. One (1) giveaway winner will be chosen at random through the widget and contacted via email; no other platforms will be used to contact winners for this giveaway. Remember to include a valid email address in your blog post comment (btw, I'll never use your email address for any other purpose!). Anonymous commenters must identify themselves clearly so I can contact them. The contacted winner must respond to my email within 48 hours of message receipt or a new winner will be chosen. Once confirmed, the winner will be displayed via the widget. 

This giveaway is hosted and sponsored by The Soubrette Brunette, with generous contributions from Sungrove Blossoms. No other brands or businesses represented in this giveaway's prize selection are associated with or have contributed to the giveaway. Note that in the event of stock or availability issues, comparable prize selections may be made.

Now that you've read the rules, you can enter the giveaway:

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The Soubrette Brunette's 10th Blogiversary Giveaway!

I cannot believe it's been 10 years since I started this blog.

Holy cow.

When I began toying with the idea of blogging, I just wanted a way to show off all my outfits and stay creative when I wasn't performing. This space still fulfills those desires, but it's become a much more important part of my life than I anticipated.

And although some things haven't changed much (like my love of pink dresses and novelty prints, for example), I look back and see a lot of growth.

Both my photos and my poses have improved a lot (thank goodness). But beyond that, my career trajectory and priorities have shifted. My relationships have grown and evolved. People have entered and exited my life. I've loved and lost. I moved into my own apartment. I started a business. I bought a house. 

Things look different than I thought they would. But I'm grateful for that. And I'm grateful that you've joined me on the journey. I can't wait to see where it takes us next.

You've come a long way, baby.

Of course, it wouldn't be a blogiversary without a big giveaway. I racked my brain for weeks to figure out what the prizes would be for this momentous occasion. Then, I thought: why not curate a prize package based on my most important memories and events from the last decade?

I think I've outdone myself with this year's prize package, if I do say so myself. It's a big giveaway for a big milestone! This awesome prize package is a little sentimental and a little symbolic – but I hope you'll love all these goodies as much as I do. 

There are prizes to represent my theatre background, my cat, my jobs, my hometown, my portrait photography business (Dear Blossom Studios), my house and garden, things I love doing (like fruit picking and going to Trader Joe's), and things I've learned, as well as my blog and the important relationships I've formed with so many brands and creatives over the years. I think it's a pretty good representation of what The Soubrette Brunette is all about. 

With that, here's a breakdown of the important stuff: what's up for grabs and how to enter the giveaway!

One (1) winner will receive:

• Kate Gabrielle white Ella cupholder purse
• $50 gift card to Heart of Haute
• Winner's choice of Sophie skirt from Timeless London
• Betsey Johnson pink camera necklace
• Rifle Paper Company floral journal
• House of Disaster house-shaped planter
• I Heart Revolution Tasty Peach eyeshadow palette
• Break an Egg!: The Broadway Cookbook
• Pink ceramic cat mug and spoon set
• "Sip Tea and Set Boundaries" sticker 
• Typewriter and telephone salt & pepper set
• Lilac flower lapel pin
• Assorted snacks from Trader Joe's

Yes, 1 person will win ALL of those prizes! But if you want to win, you need to pay attention to the following guidelines. 

As per usual, participants must enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. (If you have trouble getting it to load, please try on desktop instead of your mobile device!)

** You MUST complete ALL REQUIRED ENTRIES to be eligible to win. I'm a stickler about this and will make sure you've done them all. I've disqualified a lot of folks in the past for not following directions! :( So be sure to triple check that you've done everything you need to! **

This giveaway is open worldwide and will close on 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, February 12, 2023. One (1) winner will be chosen at random through the widget and contacted via email (and not through any other platform). Remember to include a valid email address in your blog post comment; anonymous commenters must identify themselves so I can contact them! The winner must respond to my email within 48 hours of being contacted or a new winner will be chosen. Once confirmed, the winner will be displayed via the widget. 

This giveaway is hosted and sponsored by The Soubrette Brunette, with generous contributions made by my friends at Kate Gabrielle, Heart of Haute, and Timeless London. Note that in the event of stock or availability issues, comparable prize selections may be made.

I can't thank you all enough for your support over the past decade. Best of luck and lots of love!

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The Soubrette Brunette's 9th Blogiversary Giveaway! [CLOSED]

It's hard for me to believe... but I started this blog 9 years ago this month! 

My relationship with blogging (and with many of you!) goes back nearly a decade. I've made so many friends through this community. I probably wouldn't have gotten into marketing if it weren't for my blog.  And this creative outlet has been absolutely priceless. I may not have thousands upon thousands of followers or made much money from it... but I feel really thankful that I took the risk and started my blog.

Of course, as I do every February, I have to celebrate my blogiversary by giving back to you! Although I would probably still be creating and blogging even if no one else cared, it means so much more because there are people who do care! And as a thank you for being here, I'm giving away three different prizes this year! Keep reading to find out all the details.

For this year's blogiversary giveaway, there are 3 separate prizes – so you have 3 chances to win! If you're a fan of Selkie, Trixie Cosmetics, or Pusheen, you're in luck because...

I'll be giving away:

• $50 Selkie gift card
• $25 Trixie Cosmetics gift card 
  
• $25 Pusheen Shop gift card

While I love giving away physical prizes, I opted to go with gift cards this year for the sake of both convenience and variety. These are all digital gift cards, which means they can be sent via email and enjoyed right away! These are also 3 of my favorite brands at the moment and I'm excited for 3 followers to win something special. 

As always, you'll need to enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. (If you're having trouble, please try on desktop! I've heard a few people have issues with this on mobile.) 

Just like my last giveaway, you will need to complete ALL ENTRIES in order to be eligible to win. (Yes, I will check to make sure you've done them all! Don't risk disqualification!)

One (1) winner will be chosen for each of the aforementioned prizes at random. That means 3 winners will be selected in total, 1 for each prize. *Note that I cannot accommodate requests for specific prizes – it's all the luck of the draw!* In the unlikely event of availability issues, comparable selections may be made. Limit 1 prize per winner.

This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, February 7, 2022. Giveaway winners will be chosen through the widget and contacted via email. Remember to include a valid email address in your blog post comment! I will never contact giveaway winners via any other method. Winners must respond to the email within 48 hours of being contacted or a new winner will be chosen. Once confirmed, winners will be displayed via the widget. 

This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any brand or business other than The Soubrette Brunette. Please note that I am not responsible for international shipping unavailability or costs related to shipping, taxes, or related fees.

Thanks for entering and best of luck!

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[CLOSED] The Soubrette Brunette's 8th Blogiversary Giveaway!

It's hard to believe that I've been blogging for 8 years(!). A whole lot has happened during that time. I've found and left jobs, been promoted, fallen in love, experienced immense heartbreak and grief, performed in shows, moved into an apartment I love, made and lost friends, learned a lot, changed my personal style... and, of course, figured out what it's like to live during a pandemic.

Acknowledging your progress is a funny thing. I know it's important to do. And yet, it's not something that necessarily comes naturally to me. Sometimes, celebrating yourself feels selfish and somehow wrong. But it's a little easier when someone else recognizes your worth and encourages you to do the same.

That's actually what inspired me to come up with this year's blogiversary giveaway. I put up an Instagram poll and found out that most people really like curated collections of prizes (which I love putting together). Since we've spent nearly one year in relative isolation – and I think it's more important than ever to show ourselves some kindness and TLC – I decided to create a "self-care package" to send to one of you! Keep reading to find out what you can win and how to enter.

One (1) follower will win:

• $50 paid via PayPal
• Pusheen-icorn sleep mask
• Velvet throw blanket
• 100 Cookies book
• jade face roller
• bubble bath powder
• World of Flowers coloring book
• Harney & Sons tea sampler
• assorted treats 

I thought these would be the perfect prizes for anyone who could use some pampering while they stay home! Now that you know what you could win, here's what you need to know to enter.

Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. Note that you must be a follower of my blog and Instagram to win. You also must include your email address in your blog comment in order for me to match that comment to your other entries! 

This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until Sunday, February 7 at 11:59 PM EST. The giveaway winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email. Once confirmed, the winner will be displayed through the widget. The winner must respond to their email within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. In the event of product unavailability, comparable substitutions will be made. This giveaway is sponsored only by The Soubrette Brunette and by no other brand or business. Best of luck and thank you for supporting my blog!

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[CLOSED] The Soubrette Brunette's 7th Blogiversary Giveaway!

I can't believe that my blog is seven years old! When I started The Soubrette Brunette, I really just wanted a place to document the fun clothes in my closet. I didn't imagine that it would turn into such an important part of my life. Thanks to my blog, I've made so many friends and was lucky enough to have a consistent creative outlet. I've never made much money from blogging, but it's meant a lot more to me than a source of income (and it was at least part of the reason I was able to do the full-time work I'm doing now). Blogging isn't as popular as it once was, but I'm really glad I have this little corner of the internet for my fashion and for my musings – and I'm really glad you're here, too!

If you've been following my blog for a while, you probably know what's coming: a giveaway! I always like to give something back during this time of year. One follower will win a really fun prize package that I've put together just for the occasion:

You can win...

• $25 gift card to BoxLunch
• Colourpop "Truly Madly Deeply" eyeshadow palette
• copy of The Great British Baking Show: The Big Book of Amazing Cakes
• Pusheen travel mug
• 14-ounce bag of pink Starbursts
• pink heart sunglasses
• and other assorted goodies!

Now that I've piqued your interest, you'll need to know how to enter and win! 

Read the rules below carefully (and be sure to follow them exactly!) to ensure you're eligible to win.  

Giveaway Rules

Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. FYI, you must be a follower of my blog and my Instagram to win. This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The giveaway winner will be contacted via email and announced via the widget once confirmed. The winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Please note that in the event of product unavailability, comparable substitutions may be made. Best of luck and thank you for supporting my blog!

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[CLOSED] The Soubrette Brunette's 6th Blogiversary Giveaway!

Six years ago, I decided to start a blog where I could share my outfits and connect with others in the blogging community. A lot has changed since then, both online and in my personal life. But I am always so glad I made that decision to start. Not only has it provided me with a valuable creative outlet and some really fun opportunities, but it's also allowed me to forge long-lasting friendships with some incredible people. Every February, I like to reflect on where I began and how far I've come since starting this little blog. And every February, I like to give back to my followers with a giveaway of goodies!

This year's prize package is a bit smaller than in previous years, but I tried to pick a few items that you'd all be excited about winning. :) Because I decided not to work with any giveaway sponsors this year (to make things a bit easier on myself, if I'm being honest!), that means you'll have fewer giveaway entries to worry about (which will make things a bit easier on you, too!). Here's what you need to know:

ONE (1) winner will receive:

$50 Etsy gift card

Too Faced Tickled Peach Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Kate Spade New York: All in Good Taste book

Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. Be sure to follow all giveaway directions and note that you must be a follower of my blog to be eligible to win (no unfollowing post-giveaway, please!). This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The giveaway winner will be contacted via email and must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced via the widget within one week of the giveaway's end. Best of luck and thank you for supporting my blog! 

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The Soubrette Brunette's 5th Blogiversary Giveaway! [CLOSED]

I'm sort of in awe that this month marks five years (?!?!) of blogging here at The Soubrette Brunette. From the beginning, this little space has been a fantastic creative outlet for me and a way to connect with some of the most wonderful people I've had the privilege to meet. While I don't have as much time as I'd like to devote to blogging these days, it's still such an important part of my life that I truly treasure. Every February, I host a giveaway to thank all of you for sticking around for the fashion and my little musings. I have a great prize package this year that I can't wait to give away to one lucky winner! Read on to find out what's for grabs and how to enter.

One (1) reader will win:

• "Hitchhiking Ghosts" border print skirt from Vintage Inspired By Jackie x B-Rex
• Pink-haired pinup tee from Crazy4Me Style
• Choice of lapel pin from We Said Shop
• Choice of two (2) Sephora #Lipstories lipsticks (from available shades at Sephora.com)
• $25 Etsy gift card

Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. There are some entries that are mandatory for you to be eligible for the giveaway, while others are optional and will give you extra chances to win! Be sure to follow all giveaway directions and please note that you must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to win (no unfollowing after the giveaway ends!). This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, February 11, 2018. The winner of the giveaway will be contacted via e-mail (so be sure to provide a valid email address and check your inbox on February 12!) and must respond to the "congratulations" email within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced on the Rafflecopter widget in this blog post (and others) within one week of the giveaway's end.

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Whether you've been with me since the very beginning or you're a relatively new reader, I'm so happy to have you here. Thanks for entering and best of luck!

4th Blogiversary Giveaway: Valentine's Edition! [CLOSED]

It's pretty astounding, but in a couple of days, I'll have been blogging for four whole years! Time has flown by, and yet so much has happened since I first began. When I started, I had recently moved back to Rochester and wasn't sure what I wanted to ultimately be doing – so I filled my free time with clothes, slowly figuring out my personal style and my voice along the way. I was still living at home, was doing as many shows as I could, still thinking I'd move back to New York at some point. Now, I'm working full-time as a writer, doing shows only when I feel like it, and living in my own place here that I love. In short, my life now looks totally different from what I pictured for myself four years ago. But I really am glad things in my personal and professional life have turned out the way they have.

As is customary on my "blogiversary," I'm holding a little giveaway for all of my wonderful readers! I hope you all know how much I appreciate you. I may not always have the time to respond to comments here or on social media, but I always read them – and every one of you holds a special place in my heart. And speaking of hearts... since February is my blog anniversary month, I decided to make my giveaway Valentine's Day-themed this year! You can enter to win an adorable prize package of fun goodies. Here's what's up for grabs and what you need to know to win:

Valentine Blogiversary Prize Package:

- Red Velvet Cupcake swing skirt from Unique Vintage

- Pink rose hair flower from Stardust Dames Boutique

- "My Funny Valentine" art print by Kate Gabrielle

- Betsey Johnson heart print cosmetic bag/wristlet

- Duo of Valentine heart coffee mugs

Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. One (1) winner will be chosen at random through the widget. There are a few mandatory entries you must complete to be eligible to win, along with other options for extra chances to win. You must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter and you must leave a comment (believe me, I check!). The giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM (EST) on Saturday, February 4th. This shorter run period will ensure that the winner can get her prizes in time for Valentine's Day! The winner will be contacted via e-mail, so be sure to use a valid e-mail address or leave one in your comment. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Once the winner has been contacted, it will be announced on the blog. Best of luck and thanks to all for entering!

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3-year blogiversary giveaway! [CLOSED]

Goodness gracious! I can scarcely believe that this month marks my third year(!?) of blogging! When I started The Soubrette Brunette three years ago, I didn't really have any expectations for it – other than wanting a creative outlet where I could showcase my pretty dresses. My life looked a bit different back then, and I've gone through many ups and downs since. But through it all, this little corner of the internet has been such a gift; among other things, it's allowed me to "meet" so many wonderful people, to really cultivate my style, and to have a creative space that's totally mine. I want to express my thanks to all of you for being such an integral part of it. And because I always like giving back to my lovely readers, I'm hosting an awesome giveaway to celebrate my blogiversary – with some equally awesome brand sponsors! Keep reading to find out more about 3rd annual blog anniversary giveaway...

Much like my birthday giveaway back in October, this giveaway will have THREE different prize packages up for grabs! (I thought it was only fitting, since that's also the same number of years I've been blogging!) When you enter the giveaway, you will automatically be entered to win all 3 prize packages – so no need to choose between them. (Seriously, all 3 are amazing!) In the interest of fairness, the winner of each prize package will be assigned in the order they're picked (i.e., the first winner will get prize package #1, and so on). Here are the details about what's in each prize package:

Prize Package #1

- $60 gift certificate to Heart of Haute

- Monroe red heart wicker purse from Voodoo Vixen (shown above)

- Customized sterling silver or 24k plated name necklace from oNecklace

- "Vivian" hair flower from NicCoCo Creations

Prize Package #2

- $50 gift certificate to Erstwilder

- "May" Floral Swing Dress from Unique Vintage

- Winner's choice of Tootsie Cropped Cardigan from Doll Me Up

- Copy of Vintage Parties: A Guide to Throwing Themed Events (pictured above)

Prize Package #3

- $50 gift certificate to Cats Like Us

- Navy Ship Shape Purse from Sourpuss Clothing

- Pretty Dress Fund jar, hologram power bank + kitty mug from Ankit

- "Vivian" hair flower from NicCoCo Creations

Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. Three (3) different giveaway winners will be chosen at random through the widget; prize packages will be determined by the order in which the winners are chosen. There are certain mandatory entries you must complete in order to be eligible to win, and then there are numerous optional entries you can complete to get extra chances to win. You must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter (no unfollowing after the giveaway ends, please!). The giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, February 10th. Winners will be contacted via e-mail (so be sure to provide a valid e-mail address!) and must respond within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Winners will be announced on the blog within one week of giveaway's end.

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Best of luck!