Black Friday Discounts!

It's Black Friday, which means one thing: it's time to shop! I'm *trying* to keep my spending in check this year, but in case you have less willpower than I do, here's a list of my favorite sales & discount codes:

A Classic Paradise: 20% off $75+ with BLACKFRIDAY20
ASOS: 30% off site-wide with code THANKFUL30
B.A.I.T. Footwear: 30% off site-wide
Betsey Johnson: 35% with code BLACK
Bettie Page: 35% off site-wide
Bernie Dexter: 35% off with BlackFriday35
Campbell/Crafts: 25% off with BLACKFRIDAY
Cheshire Vintage: 25% off store-wide
Chicwish: 25% off site-wide
Collectif: 25% off with BLACKFRIDAY16
Crown and Glory: 20% off with BLACKFRIDAY
Doll Me Up: up to 60% off
Geronimo Vintage: 20% off
Glamour Bunny: 30% off with BLACK30
Hearts and Found: 30% off with BLACKFRIDAY30
Heart of Haute: 25% off site-wide with BLACKFRIDAY
Kate Gabrielle: 25% off $15+ with MISTLETOE
Miss L-Fire: 20% off all full-priced items
ModCloth: FRIDAY40 for 40% off $200+ / FRIDAY30 for 30% off $100+ / FRIDAY20 for 20% off everything
Modern Girl Blitz: 25% off with GIFTIES
Pinup Girl Clothing: 35% off site-wide
Retro Glam: 25% off with BF25
Silly Old Sea Dog: 25% off with BLACKFRIDAY
Sourpuss Clothing: 25% off with BLACKEST
Trashy Diva: 30% off everything with GOBBLEITUP
Unique Vintage: 25% off site-wide with BEST25
Vixen by Micheline Pitt: 20% off with BLACKFRIDAY

Happy Shopping!

Mahjong

Well, this park looked fall-like when I took these photos... you'd never know here that it's now covered in snow! We had a decent run for fall, so I guess I can't complain too much. The snow is getting me excited for Christmas, but until then, I can't wait for Thanksgiving tomorrow! I'll actually be having two thanksgivings this year, as my guy and I are celebrating back-to-back with our families. That's something I haven't done in a long time, but I'm looking forward to it. That, and lots of mashed potatoes.

I wasn't sold on this Trashy Diva mahjong print when it first came out, but it ended up growing on me quite a bit. I got it for a really great price, though I wish I had sized up. It just zips – which means that I definitely won't be wearing it for Thanksgiving (I want to EAT!). But I really like the fall color palette, and I'm glad I got a chance to wear it before winter really arrived.

Outfit Details

Mahjong Circle Skirt: Trashy Diva

Black leotard: similar

Cardigan: similar

Flats: Amazon

I'm thankful for many things this year: a job and a boy I love, a lovely apartment of my own, my friends and family and cat. Although this month has been tough, I know I'm very fortunate. I'm worried about the future, but for now, I'm giving thanks for all the things I have. What are you thankful for this year?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Commuters

You might remember my dear friend, Henry, from other posts here on my blog (like this one from last fall or this springy set of photos). Henry moved to New York City and is now out on tour, so I don't get much of a chance to take photos with him anymore. But he happened to be home for a weekend in September and I was lucky enough to spend a fabulous day with him. We went to a really good estate sale, did some vintage shopping, had a delicious lunch, and then took these photos on my cute little street. As I get older, I seem to get more selective with the people I choose to spend my time with. But spending an afternoon with Henry is always an absolute delight. I just wish we could see each other more often!

In an effort to utilize more of my existing wardrobe – rather than constantly buying new stuff – I decided to remix this Mary Blair commuters print dress from Pinup Girl Clothing for the fall. One of my favorite way to get more use out of my dresses is to layer a top or a sweater over it. It works especially well with tops that look a bit too short with jeans, but a regular-length tee can work just as well if you roll up the bottom hem and tuck it into a wide belt. Ta-da! Your dress becomes a skirt, and no one will ever know!

Outfit Details

Jenny Dress in Mary Blair Commuters Print: Pinup Girl Clothing

Vintage hat: Jane Vintage (online store here)

Black boatneck top: Target

Heels: Aerosoles (similar)

Belt: from another dress

This month has been hard, but it's also been filled with some good things. I'm getting to work from home this week, Thanksgiving is almost here, and I feel refreshed and ready to get back to blogging. :) I may not love all the snow outside today, but I'm definitely looking forward to the holidays!

Have a great start to your week!

Shop My Closet update!

Happy Friday, everyone! I know I've been severely slacking on posts. I'm sort of considering the month of November to be a wash, you know? BUT I've been meaning to do an update to my Shop My Closet store for months now -- and I finally got a chance last night! There are lots of pretties that need a good home. Check out everything that's up for grabs in my Shop My Closet store.

Oh, and you can use the code SOUBRETTE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order! :)

Friday Favorites #144

This week has been hard. It's undeniable. Understandably, I haven't felt much like posting. But at a time like this, we do need to remember there are good things in the world. Amidst all the fear, sadness, and anger I feel... there are still things that make me smile. Although they don't make everything okay, I hope they'll make you feel better for a moment and remember that there is still love and light.

(via Introvert Doodles)

Here are 22 nice things to make you feel better:

This Kate Spade purse:

These 17 stories will make you believe in true love:

These snowflake twinkle lights:

This Christmas cat dress:

More cute things to remind you the world isn't all bad:

These self-care ideas:

(via Introvert Doodles)

Realizing that there's hope for the future

Some other nice thoughts:

- kitty cat purrs
- a delicious cup of coffee or tea
- snuggles on a chilly evening
- a hug (or several)
- a hot shower
- getting a manicure or massage
- packages and letters
- the holidays
- the season premiere of your favorite show
- laughter
- falling in love
- a good book
- your favorite song
- dessert
- springtime
- breakfast food
- sleeping in
- freshly changed sheets
- sweatpants, right out of the dryer
- taking off your bra at the end of the day
- spending time with your best friend
- fresh flowers
- taking a vacation
- Aaron Sorkin's letter to his daughter
- this Facebook post
- knowing that nothing lasts forever

I hope you have a good weekend <3 

Happy Halloween!

I'm just popping in quickly to say Happy Halloween! I had a busy birthday weekend and the weather has been too rainy to take a full set of photos in this dress. But I'll be wearing it at work today – and apparently I'll be going trick-or-treating with my guy's nieces and nephews later. I'm not going to wear a costume, per se (though I could create about 10 different ones just with what's in my closet). But thematic dressing is kind of my specialty, which can be just as fun. :)

Outfit Details

Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing (thanks to Ashley!)

Sweater: Heart of Haute (other colors here)

Shoes: similar

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Happy haunting!

28 on 28

Well, it's official: I'm 28... and on the 28th, too! The past few months have been filled with a lot of change and I feel like I've done quite a bit of growing up (or catching up) in a short amount of time. I'm finally starting to feel like I'm supposed to feel at this age, though I realize that there are people who are younger than I am who have accomplished much more. But as I've gotten older, I've stopped trying to compare what other people are doing to the path I'm on. It's not that I don't care that other people are getting married, buying houses, and having babies. I do. It's just that I've come to realize that I'm happy taking things as they come – and I believe that it'll all work out in the end.

So, to sum up, I may not feel 28 (aka two years away from 30 ahhh!!?)... but I just feel content about where I am at this point in my life. I haven't felt that way in a long time. Of course, there are still a lot of things I want to work on – new skills, getting in better shape, working on a side hustle – but all in all, I think 28 is gonna be a good year. I can't wait to see how it pans out.

I wanted to talk about this dress from Hearts and Found for a second. How cute (and appropriate) is this balloon animal print? I really love all the customization options Marjorie offers, and I love the design of this dress. My only qualm is that the shoulder straps are slightly too short for me, but other than that, it's such an adorable piece. Absolutely perfect for a birthday!

Outfit Details

Penelope Dress in Party Animal Print: c/o Hearts and Found

Cardigan: Pinup Girl Clothing

Necklace: similar

Flats: 6pm

Have a great weekend!