GIVEAWAY: Holiday Memories with RetroViewer! [CLOSED]

Happy December, everyone! I don't know about you, but I'm already gearing up for the holidays. My tree is trimmed, I'm planning to bake cookies and make latkes, and I've done pretty much all of my holiday shopping. I absolutely LOVE finding the perfect gifts for people I care about. But if you're stuck on what to get one of your nearest and dearest, I may have the perfect solution.

Some of you may remember this post from October wherein I talked about RetroViewer – a nostalgic viewfinder that you can customize with your own images and text. I filled mine with photos of my closest friends and had a ton of fun creating it. I commented at the time that I thought this would make THE coolest gift. And now, you'll have the chance to get one for yourself (or for someone on your list)!

Here's the deal: one (1) lucky winner will receive their own Image3D RetroViewer. You get to choose the body color and customize your reel with seven (7) images – and you'll get free shipping, of course. You can include the photos that mean the most to someone you love and give it to them for the holidays... OR you can treat yourself and put it under your own tree to open! It's totally up to you. Learn more about how to enter below (it's easy, I promise).

Giveaway rules: This giveaway runs from now until 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, December 6. Because you'll need to get your order in by December 10 to get it in time for Christmas, I made this giveaway a bit shorter in length than others – so don't wait to get your entries in! This giveaway is open worldwide, but you must be a follower of my blog to enter. The winner will be contacted via email (so provide a valid email address, please!) and must respond to that email within 24 hours; otherwise, a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced via the widget after their acceptance has been confirmed. It will be up to the winner to place the order for their RetroViewer (with the complimentary promo code provided by Image3D) in time to comply with holiday shipping restrictions. Thank you for your support and best of luck! 

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Sammi's Not-So-Scary Merry 30th Unbirthday Giveaway! [CLOSED]

Tomorrow, I'm off to Walt Disney World to celebrate my 30th birthday in the most magical way. But every year, I like to make my birthday something to celebrate for my lovely readers and followers, too. So for this milestone birthday, I'm putting together a Mickey-approved prize package of goodies that any Disney fan would wish for! There's a bit of mystery to this year's giveaway, since I'll be choosing some of the prizes myself from what's available at the parks... but doesn't that make it even more exciting? I personally can't wait to see what I find. Read on to see what I'm planning to give away!

One (1) lucky winner will receive:

• Happy Haunts button duo from Kate Gabrielle
• Mystery pair of Mickey ears
• Surprise Disney trading pin
• Small Disney plush
• Other assorted goodies!

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, October 31 (the last minute of Halloween!). You must leave a blog post comment to be eligible to win. All other entries are optional (but will increase your chances of winning!). One (1) winner will receive all of the prizes listed above. Please note that while I will make every effort to include in-demand items, prizes are subject to availability at the parks. Other than the Kate Gabrielle pin duo, there are no guarantees for specific items and I will make comparable substitutions as needed. The winner will be contacted via e-mail (be sure to provide a valid e-mail address!) and must respond within 48 hours within being contacted. If no response has been received at that time, a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced via this widget after the winner has been confirmed. Thank you for entering! Your support means so much and I wish I could give a prize to each one of my followers.

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Best of luck and be sure to follow along with me on Instagram during my trip – you might see some sneak peeks of prizes (and other fun adventures, of course)! See you soon, mouseketeers!

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!

The Happiest (Birthday) Giveaway On Earth! [CLOSED]

It's my birthday week, and long-time followers know what that means... it's time for a giveaway! I always like to host a giveaway around my birthday to celebrate it with all of you. After all, what's better than giving and receiving presents? This year, I decided to go with a theme that's a bit *magical* in nature. If you love Disney as much as I do, this is definitely the giveaway for you! Here's what's up for grabs this year:

The winner will receive...

• "Clock Face" skirt from Vintage Inspired By Jackie x John Varvir
  (original colorway, custom size)
• Bundle of Disney embellished sunglasses, earrings, and bows from Bow Bow By Kyle
• Too Faced Peanut Butter and Jelly eyeshadow palette
• The Art Of Disney: The Golden Age card book
• Your choice of one (1) Disney princess Funko Pop (from options pictured)
• Minnie Mouse cosmetic bag

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. You must be a follower of my blog and leave a blog post comment to be eligible to win. There are also a few other mandatory entries you must complete, as well as several optional ones that will increase your chances to win. One (1) winner will receive all of the prizes listed above. The winner will be contacted via e-mail, so please provide a valid e-mail address and be sure to respond promptly to the e-mail if you win (if you don't respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen)! The winner will also be announced via this widget once the giveaway has ended. This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, October 30th.

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Thank you 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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Big Birthday Giveaway! [CLOSED]

It's that time of year again: time for my annual big birthday giveaway! Every October, I love to give my lovely readers a little treat (much more preferable to a trick, if you ask me). My birthday is on Friday, so I'm kicking off my birthday week by giving you all a chance to win some wonderful prizes from some of my favorite brands! Read on to find out how.

I'm keeping this year's birthday giveaway a bit more *intimate* than in previous years. Really, things have just been so busy that I decided to make it a bit more exclusive and less overwhelming for myself. In the past, I've given away a bunch of smaller prizes for several people, but this year, I've opted to giveaway a HUGE prize to one lucky follower. Here's what's up for grabs!

The winner will receive:

- Red and Black Pindot "Diana" dress from Unique Vintage

- Your choice of "Estelle" blouse and circle skirt from Heart of Haute

- Purple spiderweb Backseat Baby purse from Sourpuss Clothing

- Wanda Woodward pin + "Really Good Hair Club" print from Dreaming of Johnny

- "Liv" cardigan from Voodoo Vixen

RULES: Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. There are mandatory entries you must complete to be eligible (one of these is that you're a follower of my blog – no unfollowing after the giveaway ends, please). There are also optional entries you can complete to increase your chance of winning. One (1) winner will receive all of the prizes listed above. The winner will be contacted via e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid e-mail address. The winner must respond to my e-mail within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. The giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, October 30th (right on the stroke of Halloween – spooky!).

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Thanks for entering and best of luck!

GIVEAWAY // "The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress" from Le Bomb Shop! [CLOSED]

It's been a little while since I hosted a giveaway here on the blog, but I have a special one in store for you today! I've really enjoyed working with Le Bomb Shop in the past, so you can imagine my delight when they told me they had named a new dress after my little blog! The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress is an adorable retro frock that comes in several vibrant colors with a variety of pretty prints. Le Bomb Shop sent me two colors in the polka dotted style to showcase here, and the best part is: one lucky follower will win her choice of The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress!

Outfit Details

The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress in Fuchsia and Mint: c/o Le Bomb Shop

Necklace: Betsey Johnson  ||  Brooch: Kate Gabrielle

Flats: Aerosholes  ||  Heels: similar  ||  Belts: old

Firstly, since this is a completely new style for Le Bomb Shop, I wanted to include a brief review for sizing and quality. I'm wearing both the fuchsia and mint colorways of the polka dotted style (the other colors include black, royal blue, light pink, navy and red), and this same dress also comes in two lovely floral prints (a deep blue with pink roses and a green with yellow roses). All versions are unlined and are a cotton/spandex blend, which makes them ideal for the warmer months. The spandex already provides stretch, but there's also an elasticized waist panel in the back that makes them even stretchier; I'm wearing the size medium here, and there's still quite a bit of room (so much that I could have possibly sized down to a small!). Suffice it to say, this style definitely runs a bit large, but it's nice to not feel restricted and uncomfortable like I do in some of my vintage-inspired garb. The dress comes in sizes S-3X (but could potentially accommodate larger sizes because of said stretch), and I love the fact that it can be styled in so many different ways, as it can easily be dressed up or down. The quality is on par with many of the other dresses Le Bomb Shop carries, which means that they're an affordable, mid-level option that I'll wear quite a bit; I love my fancier, pricier items, but they don't get as much wear as some of my more casual cotton dresses. So are you excited to win one of your own?? Read the giveaway rules and enter below!

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. One (1) winner will be chosen at random through the widget, and will win her choice of "The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress," courtesy of Le Bomb Shop. Entrants must complete all mandatory entries in order to be considered eligible to win; entrants can choose to complete as many of the optional entries as they choose to increase their chances. Entrants must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter (no unfollowing after the giveaway ends, as this will disqualify you from future giveaways!). This giveaway starts at 12:01 a.m. EST on Monday, August 15th and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, August 21st. The giveaway is open worldwide. The winner 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. The winner will be publicly announced on the blog within one week of the giveaway's end, and only after the winner has sent a confirmation reply. Best of luck!! <3

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Le Bomb Shop Instagram Giveaway! [CLOSED]

I normally run giveaways through my blog and Rafflecopter, but I'm trying something a little bit different today: I've teamed up with retro retailer Le Bomb Shop on an awesome Instagram-based giveaway! I've listed the rules of the giveaway here on the blog and on my Instagram account, but you'll have to hop over to Instagram to repost the image + follow the instructions to enter. (If you aren't an Instagram user, I promise I'll have another giveaway you can enter very soon!) Read on to find out more...

If you aren't already familiar with Le Bomb Shop, they carry all sorts of vintage-inspired pieces and pin up style staples (often for a better price than other retailers). They have tons of popular dresses, swing skirts (like the one I'm wearing here) and the cropped cardigans we all love, and they're often offered in multiple colorways and style variations. I like to have a good mix of affordable staples and higher-end pieces in my wardrobe, and Le Bomb Shop is always one of the first places I look for inexpensive items to supplement what I already have in my closet – especially if I'm looking for separates or layering pieces in a specific shade. There's so much variety to choose from, and one lucky person will win a $50 gift card to spend at Le Bomb Shop!

Outfit Details

Sail Away With Me Striped Top in Jailbird: c/o Le Bomb Shop

Twirl in a Circle Skirt in True Red: c/o Le Bomb Shop

Belt: from another dress  ||  Hat: eBay

Flats: Jessica Simpson via Amazon

INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY RULES:

One (1) person/user will win a $50 (USD) gift card from Le Bomb Shop! You must repost the image below on Instagram, follow @thesoubrettebrunette and @lebombshop, and write #soubretteLBSgiveaway in your caption in order to be eligible. Your Instagram account must be public (private entries will not be shown), and you can enter once every 24 hours until Friday, April 15th at 11:59 PM (EST). Winner will be chosen at random and contacted via Instagram direct message and notified (via tagging) in a winner announcement post. 

Good luck & have a great day!

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!

BIG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY! [CLOSED]

My (27th!) birthday is this week, and longtime readers of my blog know what that means: it's time for my annual Big Birthday Giveaway! You guys make me feel special 365 days a year, so I like to celebrate by showing my appreciation for all of your support. This year's giveaway is extra-awesome because it features a bunch of brands and artists I absolutely love... and there are three incredible prize packages up for grabs! Read on to find out more...

In the past, I've always had one huge prize package for one winner. This time, you can enter the giveaway to win 1 of 3 awesome packages that I've put together with my amazing sponsors (which means more chances to win, yay!). I've put all of the entries into one big widget, so once you've completed the mandatory entries + whatever optional entries you'd like, you'll be entered to win all three packages. In the interest of fairness, prize package selection will be determined by the order in which the winners are chosen (i.e., the first winner chosen will be awarded prize package #1, and so on). These prizes are so good that it almost makes me wish I could enter my own giveaway! :) Here are the details on each prize package:

Prize Package #1: Cherry Tierney Halter Dress from Unique Vintage, choice of Mandie Bee Sweet Sweater + accessory goodie bag from Heart of Haute, your item of choice from Erstwilder, Disney jewelry pack from Femme de Bloom, butterfly hair bow from Beauxoxo

Prize Package #2: Choice of cardigan from Voodoo Vixen, Retroversible Crop Top from Julie Mollo, Super Floozy pink & black purse from Sourpuss Clothing, pink lucite Disneyland jewelry set from Match Accessories, vintage brooch + barrette set from Mane Message

Prize Package #3: $50 gift certificate to ModCloth, floral headphones + other goodies from Ankit, a Leslie Knope brooch from Kate Gabrielle and a unicorn brooch from I Love Crafty, disco travel mug and kissing booth + Sims hot date lapel pins from Hello Holiday, adorable cupcake novelty purse, copy of Style Me Vintage: Tea Parties, e.l.f. eyeshadow palette, 1/2 lb. bag of salt water taffy (my favorite treat!)

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. You must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter (no unfollowing after the giveaway ends, please!). The giveaway is open internationally and will run until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, November 4th. 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.

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Thanks so much for entering + best of luck!