Strawberry phosphate

Fair warning: you're going to see a lot of pink on the blog this week!  I originally intended to wear this Lindy Bop dress for my birthday back in October, but it ended up coming on my birthday, so I had to wear something else.  Luckily, it's a great Valentine's Day dress.  I love the unique cut-out detail with the peter pan collar!

This vintage milkshake brooch is one of my absolute favorites.  I stumbled across it one day on Etsy and took it as a sign that I needed to own it.  Etsy is one of my go-to resources for a lot of things, but it's especially great for finding kitschy vintage items (like novelty brooches).  I'm always on the look-out for new additions to my collection, and fortunately for my pocketbook, there are usually lots of inexpensive listings.

Outfit Details

Lindy Bop dress: available here

Brooch: Good Goody Girls Jewels

Petticoat and belt: eBay

White heels: similar

I don't think I've mentioned that I'm in a show right now called The Hit Factory, which opened this weekend.  It's an original musical revue of sorts and has a ton of great music from the 1950s and '60s.  Revues and jukebox musicals aren't typically my favorite shows to be in, but this one has surprisingly been a lot of fun.  My friend Henry (who will eventually be featured here on my blog -- he has such a great eye and sense of style, and I've been dying to take photos with him forever) drew these awesome caricatures of the whole cast!

(via Henry DuRocher)

Have a great rest of your weekend and don't forget: you have until midnight (EST) tonight to enter my 2-year blogiversary giveaway!  Prizes include gift cards to Modern Pinup and Braided Bandit Vintage, plus a huge prize package of retro goodies!  You don't want to miss out, so be sure to enter here!  

xox Sammi

Friday Favorites #81

Happy Friday, kiddos!  It's hard to believe another week has flown by -- and even harder to believe that Valentine's Day is next weekend!  I don't have any plans for the holiday (I have a performance of the show I'm in that night, which is just as well since I am sweetheart-less), but it's always been one of my favorite holidays to plan my outfits around.  You'll be seeing a couple of Valentine-themed outfit posts from me next week, but in the meantime, here are some of my favorite pieces that are perfectly-suited for February 14th:

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These pullovers are so cute (I especially love the carbs one):

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This matching top and skirt set is great!

Valentine decorations are among my favorites!  This garland is adorable.

This heart print dress from Vivien of Holloway is gorgeous:

These new brooches from Erstwilder would make the perfect Valentine's gift!  These brooches (and more) are currently available here.

I "heart" these metal hooks!

These wacky boots by Irregular Choice are wonderful:

I love this chart on the healing power of cat purrs!

(via)

This sweat-dress is both comfortable and sweet!

The extent of my Valentine's Day plans involve wearing this robe & eating this ice cream:

Here are three springy favorites from this week:

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And finally: 24 Ways Monica And Chandler Ruined All Other Relationships For You

 

Have a great Friday!  And don't forget: you have until Sunday night at midnight (EST) to enter my 2-Year Blogiversary Giveaway!  Prizes include gift cards to Modern Pinup and The Braided Bandit Vintage & a huge package of fun and retro goodies.  Enter here!

xox Sammi

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Balloons & Blogiversaries

After two years of blogging, I finally fulfilled my (admittedly cliché) desire to do an outfit post with balloons!  Of course, I didn't realize just how windy it was until I got outside... it was a bit of a struggle, to say the least!  But I managed to snap enough decent-looking photos in the end, and even though my toes were frozen, it was worth it!

I inadvertently matched my outfit to both the balloons and my blog layout, which seems sort of fitting for a blog anniversary post.  I wear so many kooky prints on here that it almost seems strange to play with just color!  I hadn't worn this dress in a while, and it makes me wish it came in more solid colors.  I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of PUG's spring line, so who knows, maybe they'll expand their range of Jenny dresses!  I'm also pleased with this little record player brooch I made (though I use the term "made" loosely, since all I did was hot glue a pin on the back of a dollhouse piece I found on eBay).  Even the name of the little record felt right for this outfit -- it reads: "Give Myself A Party," and I guess I decided to do just that!

I mentioned this in my 2-year blogiversary giveaway post (if you haven't entered yet, get on that!), but I wanted to reiterate how thankful I am for all of you who continue to follow and support my blog.  When I first started blogging, I often felt the need to downplay or apologize for it; I was worried that people would think it was a really superficial and silly thing to pursue.  But over time, I realized that while my blog isn't something that'll change the world, it certainly makes my own little world a lot more joyful -- and that is more than enough of a reason to feel proud of it.  I've chronicled a lot of ups and downs on my blog, and I truly appreciate all of you who've left such kind and encouraging comments and decided to stick with me through it all.  Getting to connect with all of the people who love to have fun with fashion has been the most rewarding outcome of this entire venture.  I'm excited to see what this next year has in store for my blog, and thank you all for taking this journey with me!  </sappy blabbing>

Outfit Details

Jenny Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing

Cardigan: gift from Kate (similar)

Petticoat: ModCloth (available here)

Hair flower: Forever 21

Brooch: made by me

Shoes: similar

Belt: ASOS

Have a wonderful Wednesday, and make sure to enter my blogiversary giveaway!!  The prizes are pretty major (if I do say so myself), and it ends on Sunday at midnight!  Enter here!

xox Sammi

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

Friday Favorites #80

My week went by super-quickly for a change, so it's hard to believe it's Friday already... but here are some of the lovely little things that have caught my eye lately:

Heart of Haute's spring line is absolutely gorgeous, and I've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their hydrangea print dresses, which became available on Wednesday.  I'm torn between these two styles.  I know the first one is more versatile, but I do love the silhouette of the halter dress!

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It isn't even February yet, but I'm already in the beginning stages of spring fever.  It doesn't help that there are so many pretty floral pieces coming out now!

This pansy print dress is incredibly darling:

What a cute romper!

I'm not really into a high-end brands, but this dress by Dolce & Gabbana is truly special:

I love pastel coats for spring (or any time, really)!

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This jumper is so adorable!

This Care Bears skirt and top set is fantastic:

And I need these Miss Piggy and Kermit socks!

I love this subtle Mickey Mouse print blouse:

I adore these prints that Kate came up with for Pi Day!

This lavender dress is so pretty and fairy-like:

How cute are these house-shaped hand creams?

While totally impractical for me, this pink scalloped swimsuit sure is dreamy:

I have often said that a girl cannot have too many polka dotted dresses, and when it has mint polka dots, how can one possibly resist??  This is such a great spring dress!

Chronicle Books carries such wonderful card sets, and this teacup one is at the top of my wish list!

Is it possible to justify buying this wedding dress, even though I'm very much single?

And finally, as I am a Friends addict, I love this list of 21 questions Friends fans still want answered.

Have a great Friday, and be sure to check back here on Sunday!  I have something very special planned, and you will not want to miss it!!  :)

xox Sammi

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, I may receive a small commission, which helps to run my blog.  I link only to items I absolutely love, from companies I wholeheartedly support.  Thank you for supporting The Soubrette Brunette!

Checkmate (Flock Together)

Good morning!  I'm posting over on the Flock Together blog (for the first time in forever!) today, and I'm remixing this great black + white checked dress that I borrowed from Elana of Room 334!  Check out my full post (and see how Elana styled this adorable piece) here!

Have a great day!

xox Sammi