Friday, March 11, 2016

Friday Favorites #126

It's finally Friday again, and that means I'm rounding up everything I've found + loved this week... starting with these awesome novelty print skirts by Banned Apparel!
banned apparel skirts
a   ||   b

And the print on this Emily & Fin dress is wonderful!

emily and fin dress
These dresses are lovely, too:
review australia
a   ||   b

This bag is pretty egg-cellentent.
nila anthony egg bag
I love these LBDs!
LBD
1   ||   2

I'm in love with this Hedwig brooch (though I'm hoping she makes a smaller and less expensive version in the future)!!
hedwig brooch
And this skirt is perfect for any makeup-loving girl:
ruche skirt

These salt & pepper shakers are adorable!
salt and pepper shakers
Bryony & Co. just released their zoo-inspired collection, and I love so much of it – but this giraffe dress is especially charming!
bryony & co zoo collection
I can't get over how great Kate's chocolate-scented(!) Easter bunny brooches are!
These shoes have me swooning!
bettie page shoes
This Kitten D'Amour dress is incredibly classy:
kitten d'amour dress
I'm excited that Amy Schumer is writing a book! (Available for preorder here.)
(image via)
And finally, I think you need to read this very hard-hitting article containing 17 puppy bellies that will turn your frown upside down.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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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
george eastman museum
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.

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

Have a great day!

Monday, March 7, 2016

Masquerade

trashy diva rosalind mardi gras

I'm such an eBay lurker these days, mostly because it seems to be paying off – like with this lucky find! I've missed out on so many great novelty printed dresses from Trashy Diva, but I'm glad I was able to grab this Mardi Gras print one. I didn't get it in time to wear for its namesake holiday, but it's actually a pretty subtle print and will be great for so many occasions. The silhouette is a departure from my full skirts, but I think it's super-flattering and I love the change of pace!

trashy diva dress
trashy diva mardi gras
trashy diva mardi gras rosalind

After coming down with a horrible cold last week, I'm feeling back to my normal self. Plus, the weather is supposed to be beautiful this week! I hope spring is here to stay! I have so many spring outfits to style, and I'm definitely tired of seeing snow. Fingers crossed for sunshine and warmer temperatures!

trashy diva dress
novelty print dress
trashy diva mardi gras
Outfit Details
Trashy Diva Rosalind Dress in Mardi Gras: eBay
Mint Mary Janes: ASOS (similar)
Opal necklace: gift (similar)

mardi gras print dress

Have a great start to your week!

Friday, March 4, 2016

Friday Favorites #125

I've been a bit absent this week, as I've been battling a pretty nasty cold, but I'm back with today's Friday Favorites post! Here's what I've been loving these past few days...

Kate Spade never lets me down. I want literally all of these things:
kate spade

a   ||   b   ||   c   ||   d   ||   e   ||   f

I might need these skirts in my life.
pastel modcloth skirt
1   ||   2

Isn't this cosmetic bag the cutest?
retro cosmetic bag

I'm all about separates lately, and these pretty pastel tops caught my eye:
pastel tops modcloth
a   //   b   //   c   //   d

I'm crying because this perfect vintage dress isn't my size.
vintage dress

I start rehearsals for Heathers later this month, which means I might have to get this pin set:
heathers pin pack
This Trashy Diva dress is giving me spring fever!
trashy diva clover
And so are these ModCloth beauties!
modcloth floral dress
a   ||   b

This brooch is calling out to me.
the soubrette brunette: friday favorites #125

These phone cases are adorable!
fun iphone cases

1   ||   2

I've never been a big fan of wedges, but I'm swooning over these:
wedge heels modcloth

1   ||   2

And finally, here are some goats in pajamas.


Have a great weekend!

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