Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Dutch Connection 2017

dutch connection george eastman museum

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you might remember this post from last year, where I visited the George Eastman Museum during their Dutch Connection event. It's an annual tradition that honors one of Rochester's most important figures and provides a welcome respite from our long winters. I was actually asked to write a guest post for the museum's own blog about the event, which you can find here. Because of that post, I was able to get into this year's event for free, so of course, I jumped at the chance to go and see some pretty blooms.

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dutch connection
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pink tulip
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george eastman museum dutch connection

I won't go into too many details about the event's history (you can read more about that in my Dutch Connection post from last year or my post on the George Eastman Museum blog), but I do think it's pretty amazing that it's been happening for more than 100 years. My favorite offerings are probably the hyacinths and the daffodils (did you know their real name is narcissus?), but I love the tulips, too. Although we had a fairly mild February, March has been especially brutal, so it's really nice to look back on these photos and remember that spring will arrive... eventually.

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pink hyacinth

I didn't take outfit photos for this, but my mom did capture this quick snap of my outfit (which was themed, of course!). I really want to get this dress hemmed; it's too long for me right now, but the print is so gorgeous that I can never part with it. 

The Soubrette Brunette: Dutch Connection 2017
Outfit Details
Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing (similar)
Cropped cardigan: available here
Flats: Aerosoles (similar)

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Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Dutch Connection

the soubrette brunette: dutch connection

The snow is finally almost gone (hooray!), but just a couple of weeks ago, spring was nowhere in sight – except indoors at the George Eastman Museum. Every February, they fill the rooms of the Kodak founder's historic mansion with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and much more. The Dutch Connection floral display has been a tradition for over 100 years; George Eastman was inspired to create an annual display after a visit to Holland in 1860, and the current collection is based off the original orders he made with the Dutch bulb companies! I'd only ever been inside the museum once before to take promotional photos for a show I did this winter, and being able to escape the cold and take in these fragrant flowers was such a treat. I have lots of outfit posts on the way, but for now, enjoy some snaps of these beautiful blooms!

the soubrette brunette: dutch connection
the soubrette brunette: dutch connection
the soubrette brunette: dutch connection
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george eastman museum dutch connection
george eastman museum library

Not only did I love seeing the lovely flowers, but being able to explore George Eastman's residence was such a cool experience. They have some really beautiful displays (shown in the photos below of cameras and film dyes), and I really enjoyed exploring the rooms – especially the library and George Eastman's mom's quarters (with an incredible walk-in closet) – and seeing the beautiful architectural details everywhere. I wore this dress for the occasion, but since they don't allow tripods in the museum, I'll have to share that outfit another time this spring. I'm definitely going to visit again when the beautiful gardens are all in bloom! It'll be a perfect location for photos.

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george eastman museum
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the soubrette brunette: dutch connection
bernie dexter daisy dress
the soubrette brunette: dutch connection
the soubrette brunette: dutch connection

Have a great day!

Monday, August 17, 2015

Popcorn Love

popcorn dress

Have you ever wished for an imaginary dress to exist... only to have your wish come true?? This was the first time that's ever happened to me – with the kooky novelty print of my dreams! I had been hoping to find a popcorn dress for a while now, and when this one showed up on ModCloth, I had to get it immediately. Because my dear friend Rusty (who is not only one of my favorite people but is also one of the biggest supporters of my blog) is my kitschy kindred spirit, I asked if he'd like to tag along for a day of film-themed fun!

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original penguin carnival food shirt
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popcorn print dress
the little theatre rochester ny

I originally wanted to take a trip to an older drive-in theater in Avon, NY for this popcorn post, but because it's quite a drive and they weren't showing anything we were interested in seeing, we decided to nix the long trip in favor of visiting a couple of old movie houses right in the city. Although many of the older theaters are long gone, we're lucky enough to still have the Cinema Theater and The Little Theatre here in town; both have such beautiful and charming features, and I think it's so important to keep independent theaters like these alive. Rusty and I took some photos at the Cinema before heading over to The Little to see Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (which I highly recommend!). I bet you can tell from Rusty's outfit that he and I are like two style peas in a pod (or kernels on a cob?)!

popcorn purse
the little theatre
popcorn necklace
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Sammi's Outfit Details
Tonight's Pop Story Dress: ModCloth
Popcorn purse: available at Unique Vintage
Popcorn neckace: ASOS
Mel by Melissa wedges: similar
Pettiskirt: Amazon

junk food shirt
Rusty's Outfit Details
Carnival Food Shirt: Original Penguin
Shorts: J.Crew Factory (similar)
Hat: similar  //  Belt: similar
Sunglasses: J.Crew Factory
Shoes: Aldo

popcorn outfit

Have you seen any good movies lately? I've recently seen Inside Out, Trainwreck and Shaun the Sheep (all of which I really liked). Amy and Mr. Holmes are on my list, but let me know if there are any others you think I should add!

Have a great start to your week!
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