Indigo

I have a slight obsession with vintage square dance dresses. I've worn others on the blog before (here, here and here), and I'm excited to add this one to my collection. The fit is perfect, and the color seems to be sort of rare. It's also comfortable, and I like that it isn't a super delicate vintage piece (so I can actually get some wear out of it!). A lot of square dance dresses are suitable for very specific occasions, but this one is worthy of everyday wear.

And where did I find this fantastic dress? You might remember that I recently held a giveaway with Hey Viv!, a retro clothing boutique. They carry lots of popular retro reproduction brands, and they also have their own line. But did you know they also have a vintage shop on Etsy?! I had no idea that they also sold vintage, so I was very excited to browse what they had to offer. I ended up picking this square dance dress, which I love, but it was definitely hard to choose. It can be difficult to find affordable, high quality vintage pieces – especially on Etsy, where there is SO much to choose from – but Hey Viv! Vintage has a wide array of great vintage items for sale. Although their regular boutique specializes in '50s-inspired items, their vintage shop boasts pieces from the 1940s-1990s, so there's something for everyone! Here are just a few of my favorite pieces (all currently available) from their shop:

From top left: Floral Teal Day Dress  //  1950's Fascinator Hat

1970's Embroidered Purse  //  Country Floral Dress

One more awesome thing about Hey Viv: they're offering my readers a 10% discount code (good for both their regular site and their Etsy store) when you sign up for the Hey Viv newsletter! Scroll to the bottom of their home page + enter your information, and you'll receive the code in your e-mail. Be sure to let me know you signed up in the comments here so we make sure you get your discount!

Outfit Details

Vintage dress: c/o Hey Viv! Vintage

Flats: similar

Don't forget to enter my Sourpuss giveaway! The winner will receive an awesome red sparkle clutch. The giveaway ends Sunday night at midnight, so don't wait! Enter here.

Have a great Wednesday!

xox Sammi

GIVEAWAY || Sourpuss Sparkle Clutch [CLOSED]

If you were bummed about not winning my last giveaway, you're in luck: I have another awesome giveaway for you today! The folks over at Sourpuss Clothing were kind enough to send me this adorable dress + matching sparkle clutch, and they've sweetened the deal by giving away this same clutch to one of my readers! Read on to get all of the details and enter to win!

Outfit Details

Dress: c/o Sourpuss Clothing

Red Sparkle Clutch: c/o Sourpuss Clothing

Heels: ModCloth (old)

Necklace: ASOS (old)

I have an ever-growing collection of purses, but I really love this red hot clutch for its versatility and sass! It's perfect for a night out on the town; it's surprisingly roomy, and it has a great sparkle and sheen to it. I'm definitely glad I get to keep one of these for myself, but I'm doubly glad that one of my lovely followers gets to win one, too! Here are the giveaway rules:

One (1) winner will receive this red sparkle clutch from Sourpuss Clothing (shown above). Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. You must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter (no unfollowing after the giveaway ends!), and you can earn additional entries in several ways. This giveaway is open internationally, and will be open until Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random through the widget and will be contacted via e-mail by Tuesday, May 5th (so be sure to use a valid e-mail address). The winner must respond within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Thanks for entering & best of luck! <3 

Friday Favorites #91

Happy Friday, everyone! I've found lots of things to love this week. Although spring isn't in full bloom here yet (it actually snowed yesterday – the horror!), I'm already dreaming of hot summer days. I'm very prone to dressing thematically, so I'm starting off this week's post with some wonderful watermelon pieces:

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I'm generally a big fan of fruit prints, so it should come as no surprise that I also love these strawberry pieces. The first dress is currently sold out (sob), but there's good news: it also comes in a playsuit version that just arrived!

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Talk of strawberries has me thinking of ice cream, and I'm really into these ice cream dishes:

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It's nearly picnic weather, and I'd really love to get one of these all-inclusive picnic baskets one day!

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These little paper boat bags are darling!

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I don't exactly need any new swimsuits for summer, but these three are tempting me! The two-piece is a teacup print!! 

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How perfect are these B.A.I.T. heels?? They're serving pastel mermaid realness. (Can you tell I've been watching too much RuPaul's Drag Race recently?)

Saturated plaids always say "summer" to me. This Kitten D'Amour dress is absolutely beautiful and is such a great summer dress:

I like for my dresses to have interesting necklines (just like the dress above), so naturally, I also adore theses three cherry dresses:

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I love this collection of flower fields! I want to go to all of them.

The brooches from Deer Arrow are always so darling, and I have at least five on my wish list at all times. Here are a few I'm swooning over:

Cars  //  Mixers  //  Gumballs  //  Caravans

Even though I love pastels and bright colors for spring and summer, I've gotten more into black + white lately (especially when gingham and polka dots are involved):

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This immersive production of Alice's Adventures Underground in London looks incredible.

And speaking of Alice, the Queen of Hearts dress from Pinup Girl inspired me to find some other Wonderland-themed accessories:

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Is anyone as excited as I am about the ever-growing cast for the new Beauty and the Beast movie? Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald, Kevin Kline and now Stanley Tucci?  How much better can this get!?

And finally... Amy Schumer is a perfect human being.

Have a great Friday!

xox Sammi

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Dahlias + Leopard Spots || Unique Vintage Style Society

This is my second outfit post I've done as part of the Unique Vintage Style Society, and I'm a bit excited about it because this ensemble is a bit different from what I normally wear on my blog. I'd been looking for a versatile LBD that could be dressed up or down, and this black dress definitely fits the bill. I normally look for a longer hemline, but I like that this dress can transition through the seasons and isn't pigeonholed into one particular style. I opted to wear it with a new-to-me cardigan, dahlia hair flower and my Melissa jelly wedges, but I can already envision 20 other ways to remix this dress. I actually enjoyed the fact that this outfit is a bit more casual and practical than what I usually pick; it's refreshing to venture outside your comfort zone every now and then! From retro clothing to classic LBDs, Unique Vintage always has such great options.

I had the hardest time coming up with a title for this post. Normally, post titles come to me pretty quickly (sometimes I even think of them when I'm taking the photos), but this one had me stumped. Full credit goes to Amanda on this one. Aside from the #iamunique Style Society, I'm very lucky to have been a part of several little "societies" of bloggers I adore. It's been such fun to be a part of Flock Together (sadly, that blog will likely be shutting down in the near future), and I'm really grateful for my little girl gang of bloggers. We talk constantly, and it's kind of magical how deeply you can connect with people you've never meet in real life. As irritating as the internet can be at times, I'm still in awe of the sense of community and connection it can provide.

Outfit Details

Dress: c/o Unique Vintage

Hair flower: c/o Unique Vintage

Cardigan: Heart of Haute (similar)

Melissa wedges: Urban Outfitters

And speaking of community: thank you so much to everyone who entered my Hey Viv! giveaway. The winner has been announced on the widget below. And don't worry if you didn't win – I have another giveaway in the works for you all very soon!

Have a great Tuesday!

xox Sammi

Some other spring

I am seriously so happy it's finally spring. Winter seemed to last forever this year, and it was colder than even my parents remember it ever being. But little spring flowers are starting to spring up – crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils are finally waking up, and it's such a sight for sore eyes. This springy vintage dress (a permanent swap from sweet Elana) always makes me happy, and I thought it'd be the perfect thing to wear now that spring has finally arrived.

In other news, my new job working for my mom has been going well so far! I'm really enjoying working from home, and I'm feeling really good about my decision. It was definitely time to try something different, and it's fortunate that she and I are so close (and we work well together). I've been working on her website and helping with some press releases and proposals, which has been pretty enjoyable. My work load is admittedly kind of light right now since I have a lot to learn, but I'm feeling really positive about the whole thing. 

Outfit Details

Vintage dress: swap from Elana

Cardigan: available here

Pettislip: similar

Shoes: similar

Have a great Sunday, and don't forget: my giveaway with Hey Viv! closes tonight at midnight (EST)! Don't miss your chance to win a pinup peasant top + a package of awesome retro accessories! Enter here before time runs out!

xox Sammi

Friday Favorites #90

It's Friday again, and I'm thoroughly enjoying the springy weather here. Here are some of my favorite finds from this past week, starting with something I'm already dreaming about: swimsuits!

It can't get much better than novelty print retro swimwear, in my opinion. Hell Bunny has just started making bathing suits(!), and I'm dying for their seahorse printed ones. I also really love this watering can printed swimsuit from ModCloth.

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 This jellyfish print dress is electrifyingly cute:

This nail polish novelty purse is so much fun!

I adore this new style of scottie dog dress that Hell Bunny just released:

I don't think I can justify another new pair of glasses, but this Skunkboy + BonLook collaboration makes adding another pair to my collection all too tempting. I'm especially taken with the pink frames!

I really love the idea of this outfit. This Voodoo Vixen dress is so sweet, and I love this boater hat from Pinup Girl Clothing. I'm a sucker for a real wicker bag, but this faux wicker tote is a great practical substitute!

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Betsey Johnson just released a bunch of darling daisy jewelry:

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I can't believe I forgot to post this flower cart dress from Tatyana! It may or may not be currently hanging in my closet...

I could never afford the pretty Kate Spade version of this purse, so this Aldo purse might have to do:

These handmade novelty bags are amazing!

This story about spotting the only black flamingo in existence is so cool!

And this flamingo pink Trashy Diva dress is so pretty:

And finally... LOOK AT THIS KOALA FLYING FIRST CLASS!

Have a great Friday!

xox Sammi

PS: You have until Sunday night at midnight (EST) to enter my giveaway with Hey Viv! The winner will receive a peasant top of her color choice, plus a package of retro accessories. Enter here!

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Florals Galore || Unique Vintage Blog

Spring has finally sprung here in Rochester, so it's high time to break out my floral print dresses! Personally, I'm of the mind that floral prints can be worn at any time of year, but there is something that feels so much cheerier about wearing them when everything is starting to bloom. I'm sharing some of my favorite florals over on the Unique Vintage blog today, and sharing a few tips for making the most out of your floral frocks and pretty prints.  Follow me over to Unique Vintage, won't you?

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

xox Sammi

PS: Don't forget to enter my giveaway with Hey Viv! The winner receives a peasant top of her choice, plus an awesome retro accessory prize package. Enter here!