Friday Favorites #114

I'm living for the weekends these days, so I'm really glad it's finally Friday again. I did most of my Christmas shopping during the Black Friday bonanza, so I'm [mostly] on a bit of a shopping ban... unless I see something I just have to have... ;)  Here are some of the things I'm coveting this week:

The red version of these heels haven't arrived at ModCloth yet (they'll eventually be available in 4 different colors), but I'm eventually going to need a pair of these scalloped beauties!

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I love these scalloped holiday-worthy heels, too!

Christmas party dress alert!

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This snowman sweater is so cute!

These Christmas shoes are tacky in the best way possible:

I might need these pjs (and matching stocking)!

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It's sort of too late for this year, but I really do want this inappropriate Hanukkah sweatshirt:

I adore this present purse!

I want to get one of these cat packs for Pumpkin!

You can read more about them here and find the full assortment on Amazon.

This coat is everything:

If you really wanna #treatyoself this holiday, you can order these amazing Star Wars themed ice creams online! This company also has some other amazing-sounding flavors. 

I've really been struggling with anxiety lately, and I've been hearing so much about these types of adult coloring books and how they can help. These two are on my wish list for Christmas, but let me know if you might have other recommendations!

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These illustrations by Philippa Rice are wonderful. I really want her book.

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Three really good reads from this week:

The Five Stages of Ghosting Grief – this is all too real!

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How To Hygge (Or: 29 Ways To Actually Enjoy Winter) – although I'm not ready for the cold, these ideas make the thought of wintertime sound much more bearable!

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The Radical Potential Of A Woman Crying In Public – as a woman who cries a LOT, I found this incredibly captivating.

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And finally (speaking of crying), I love this story of a husband writing down things that made his wife cry. So sweet and funny!

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Have a great weekend!

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Breana

When you live in Upstate (or Western, to some) New York, you learn to appreciate long-sleeved dresses. It's starting to get really chilly up here, and my light cotton dresses are no longer cutting it. Fortunately, I recently added this adorable (and practical) dress from Voodoo Vixen to my collection. Although the sleeves are only 3/4-length, this baby kept me warm while snapping these photos (no easy feat!), and unlike a lot of my other pieces, it looks great with tights and boots. Plus, who could resist that collar?

I found this dress to run true to size, and although it features a (dreaded!) side zipper, I actually had no trouble zipping it up. (Fellow busty gals, you know what I'm talking about.) The collar actually unbuttons a bit as well, which is a great feature when you want to keep your 'do looking picture perfect. The skirt portion is less full than what I'm accustomed to these days (even my thin pettiskirt didn't look right underneath it, so I opted for a slip instead), but it's actually a nice change and means that it's more versatile and work-appropriate than many of my other pieces. It's always pleasant to realize you'll wear a dress more than you initially thought you would!

Outfit Details

Breana Dress: c/o Voodoo Vixen

Boots: B.A.I.T. Footwear (gift)

Charm bracelet: vintage (Grandma's)

Tights: similar

In case you missed Voodoo Vixen's huge Black Friday sale (or you had your heart set on a new arrival dress like this one, which were excluded from discounts), I'm offering my readers 20% off the Voodoo Vixen website with the code SB20! I've personally got my eye on this sunflower dress and this snowflake cardigan.

Have a great day!

By the book

I hope you all had a nice holiday weekend! We had a pretty low-key Thanksgiving and decorated our (unfortunately fake) Christmas tree, and I saw the movie Suffragette with my friend Rusty. I'm dying to see Brooklyn as well, but maybe that'll happen another weekend. Though I've got film on the brain, today's outfit is all about books!

Although I actually own another book print dress, I like that this one is a little more colorful – and since my other one is currently too small on me, this one's way more comfortable too. My sense of style has definitely evolved over the past couple of years; although I'm usually drawn to fuller, longer skirts these days, this outfit reminds me of my early blogging days. It's both fun and practical, which can't always be said of my more retro-inspired looks. I don't consider my style to fit into any one category... I just like what I like. I guess my style isn't really "by the book." I don't really overanalyze it. If only that could transfer to other areas of my life.

Outfit Details

Archive Got the Power Dress: ModCloth

Book necklace: Treasured Charms

Cardigan: thrifted (similar)

Tights: similar

Boots: similar

Have a great start to your week, and don't forget about my favorite Cyber Monday deals:

Unique Vintage: 30% off site-wide (including sale) with code OMG30
ModCloth: 25% off site-wide with code FUNDAY

Friday Favorites #113: Black Friday Edition

Black Friday is finally upon us! Every year, I do a Black Friday post that contains all of the necessary promo codes for your shopping needs. This year is no exception, but I'm also highlighting my wish list items from my favorite online shops (hint-hint to anyone who might be shopping for me!). Along with the featured shop selections, there are lots of additional promo codes and info at the bottom of the post, to which I'll be adding throughout the day as more information becomes available. I hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Shopping!

Unique Vintage

* 25% off site-wide with code OMG25– valid thru 11/29 *

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Doll Me Up

* 50% off sale section + 25% off everything else – valid thru 11/30 *

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full selection of cropped cardigans

Betsey Johnson

* 35% off + free shipping with code GOODIE – valid thru 11/29 *

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Bernie Dexter

* 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY25 *

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ModCloth

* 40% off tons of new + favorite items – valid til 11/29 (12 PM EST) *

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Voodoo Vixen

* 50% off site-wide (excluding "New In" section) – valid thru 11/30 *

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Pinup Girl Clothing

* 30% off site-wide – valid til 11:59pm PST *

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Additional promo codes:
Aldo: 20% off new arrivals with code BLKFRI (thru 11 AM only) + 50% off select items
Amazon: 30% off select clothing, shoes, accessories + jewelry with code 30BLACKFRI
Anastasia Beverly Hills: 25% off all brow products
Anthropologie: 25% off everything with code SHOPTOIT
ASOS: 30% off everything with code BLESSED
Audrey Star's Boutique: 20% off with code BLACKWEEKEND
B.A.I.T. Footwear: 30% off everything (including sale) with code yayshoes30
Bettie Page: 35% off entire store (50% off swimwear + jackets)
Boohoo: 70% off everything
Book of Deer: 40% off with code BLACKFRIDAYDEER
Cath Kidston: 25-40% off select items
Cats Like Us: 30% off with code HOLIDAY25
Chicwish: 15% off site-wide + extra "spend more, save more" discounts
Coco Fennell: 15% off site-wide with code BLACKFRIDAY
Collectif: 25% off with code PINKFRIDAY
Crown and Glory: 20% off everything with code CANDYCANES
Dear Creatures: 50% off your order with code DCBLACKFRIDAY
dELiA*s: 40% off + free shipping with code SWAG4U
Dolls Kill: entire site marked down
DSW: 30% off 2 pairs of shoes
Everyday is a Holiday: 25% off all diecuts with code SHOPSMALL
Femme De Bloom: 10% off $10+ with code 10OFF; 20% off $20+ with code 20OFF; 30% off $30+ with code 30OFF
Forever 21: Black Friday deals (up to 70% off select items)
Geronimo Vintage: 25% off store-wide
Gypsy Goth Vintage: 35% off everything with code VINTAGEBLACK
H&M: Black Friday deals starting at $4.99
Heart of Haute: 15% off site-wide with code BLACKFRIDAY
Hello Holiday: 20% off new arrivals with code BRIGHTFRIDAY
Honey and the Hive: 30% off (plus free gift for orders $100+) with code HANDMADEHOLIDAY
I'm Your Present: 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY
Irregular Choice: up to 30% off select items
Julie Mollo: 20% off with code THANKS
Jump From Paper: 25% off 1 bag; 30% off 2+ bags
Kate Gabrielle: 25% off any $15+ order with code MISTLETOE
Kate Spade: 25% off with code MERCI
Lady Vintage: up to 60% off everything
Lazy Oaf: 30% off everything with code THIRTY30
Lindy Bop: 50% off select items
Little Arrow: 40% off with code BLACK
LuLu*s: up to 90% off select items + free shipping
The Oblong Box Shop: 25% off orders of $65+ with code thanks25
Old Navy: 40-60% off everything
Macy's: 20% off with code THANKS
Malco Modes: 20% off orders up to $99; 25% off $100-$200; 30% off $200+
Match Accessories: 20% off (plus a free "D" brooch with orders $100+) with code THANKYOU15
Mischief Made: 20% off with code Mischief
Miss L-Fire: discounts up to 15% off
Modern Girl Blitz: 30% off with code KARMA (portion of sales donated to Planned Parenthood!)
Nasty Gal: take an extra 30% off sale section, plus 30% off black styles
Oh My Honey: 20% off dresses with code BLACKFRIDAY
Red Dolly Swim: 60% off with code BLKweekend
Retro Glam: 30% off with code BLACKFRIDAY
Ruche: 30% off site-wide with code BLKFRDY
Silly Old Sea Dog: 20% off all full-priced items with code BLACKFRIDAY
Sourpuss Clothing: 25% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY
Steady Clothing: entire store 30% off; Black Friday discount section with items up to 50% off
Sugarhill Boutique: 30% off everything with code SAVE30

Summer Blue Jewelry: 15% off everything; 30% off sale section

Tatyana: 35% off everything with code GIMMIE

Trashy Diva: 30% off everything with code BLACKFRIYAY
Tuesday Rose Vintage: 25% off store-wide

Urban Outfitters: 30% off sale section + other select deals
West Elm: buy more, save more deals with code MOREISMORE
What Katie Did: 20% off with code black8c
When Decades Collide: 30% off store-wide

Have a great holiday weekend!

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 and brands I absolutely love. Thank you for supporting The Soubrette Brunette!

Merlot + Gold

I can't believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I've always found that having pretty dresses for the holidays makes me even more excited for festivities, and this oxblood colored dress from Unique Vintage is no exception. I love the scalloped neckline and rich color, and the addition of the sleeves to this style comes in very handy for the cooler weather here. I found this particular style to run smaller than some other house brand vintage dresses, so I'd recommend sizing up – especially if you're like me and would prefer to have a bit of wiggle room in the waist to make it through Thanksgiving dinner!

I don't wear a ton of jewelry, but I do love delicate necklaces (especially in gold for the holidays!). I've featured my custom name necklace from Onecklace before on my blog, which I wear often, but when they reached out to me again to review another item, I wanted to try something different. It's weird: music is such a huge part of my life, but I don't actually own that many music-themed pieces! As a singer (and as the child of two musicians), I had to go for this beautiful treble clef necklace. It's the perfect length (which you can choose yourself, along with your choice of chain and finish), and it's of excellent quality. Although I opted to review a necklace, Onecklace also makes earrings, bracelets and rings, and they have a huge selection filled with awesome gift ideas! If you're looking for something special for the holidays (for yourself or someone else!), you can use the code Sammi10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase!

I'm also totally thrilled that I finally have some Loly in the Sky flats to call my own! I love these dressy gold flats (aren't the squared-off toes such a cute feature?), and they're going to become a staple for many of my holiday outfits. Pretty much all of their shoes are so charming and sweet – I have about five pairs on my wish list right now, like these sprinkle flats(!) and these quotation mark flats. Although I normally wear a size 9 in heels, I sometimes wear an 8.5 in flats, and I was advised to size down to the 8.5 on these; the fit is absolutely perfect, and they're super comfortable and padded on the inside. Even the packaging the shoes came in was adorable!

Outfit Details

Roman Holiday Dress in Merlot: c/o Unique Vintage

Treble Clef necklace: c/o Onecklace

Eliana flats: c/o Loly in the Sky
Hair flower: ASOS (similar)

I'm feeling very thankful for all of the new and exciting things that have come my way this year: lots of new creative opportunities, achieving personal goals, new beginnings. I still have lots of work to do on myself, but that's always going to be the case. Right now, I'm glad to be where I am, and I feel very lucky to be surrounded by lots of love and constant support. I'm also thankful for pumpkin pie and my mom's mashed potatoes. :) What are you most thankful for this year?

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Gone Glamping

I'm popping in for a quick post this morning to showcase this adorable Happy Camper brooch from Erstwilder – and to appreciate what's probably the last of the warmer weather for a while. It actually snowed last night (gah!), but I like that it's finally feeling a little more holiday-like now. At least I had time to wear my peasant top from Pinup Girl before the cold really hits! I've never been an outdoorsy type in the camping sense, but I'd be up for it in a cute little trailer like this (and maybe with more amenities than normal).

I had a much-needed, low-key weekend for the most part, which involved lots of good food, great movies and snuggly company. If you've never seen The Brothers Bloom, I highly recommend it. I'd never even heard of it before, but I ended up really loving it. In contrast, yesterday was kind of anxiety-filled. I don't want to rehash all the details, but it's the sort of thing that happens just when you're moving on and feeling happy, and something from your past decides to weasel its way back into your life against your will. It's really hard for me to shake things off sometimes (I think that's part of being so highly sensitive), but I'm trying to prioritize what really needs my energy, and figure out what will best serve me. It sounds selfish, but if it isn't beneficial or healthy for me, then I can't afford to spend my time on it. I can't be afraid to check in with myself and identify what I really need. It feels weird saying that, which is a big indication that I need to not be so worried about pleasing other people, and need to focus on pleasing myself, above all else. Sometimes it takes someone who cares about you to point out that you should care about yourself a bit more.

Outfit Details

Peasant top: Pinup Girl Clothing

Skirt: Hey Viv! via Amazon

Happy Camper brooch: c/o Erstwilder

Heels: ModCloth (similar)

Belt: old (similar)

Have a good start to your week!