Monday, August 15, 2016

GIVEAWAY // "The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress" from Le Bomb Shop! [CLOSED]

polka dot dress le bomb shop

It's been a little while since I hosted a giveaway here on the blog, but I have a special one in store for you today! I've really enjoyed working with Le Bomb Shop in the past, so you can imagine my delight when they told me they had named a new dress after my little blog! The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress is an adorable retro frock that comes in several vibrant colors with a variety of pretty prints. Le Bomb Shop sent me two colors in the polka dotted style to showcase here, and the best part is: one lucky follower will win her choice of The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress!


polka dot retro dress
kate gabrielle cat lady brooch
Betsey johnson garden necklace
polka dot pinup dress
Outfit Details
The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress in Fuchsia and Mint: c/o Le Bomb Shop
Necklace: Betsey Johnson  ||  Brooch: Kate Gabrielle
Flats: Aerosholes  ||  Heels: similar  ||  Belts: old

the soubrette brunette dress
le bomb shop dress
vintage blog giveaway

Firstly, since this is a completely new style for Le Bomb Shop, I wanted to include a brief review for sizing and quality. I'm wearing both the fuchsia and mint colorways of the polka dotted style (the other colors include black, royal blue, light pink, navy and red), and this same dress also comes in two lovely floral prints (a deep blue with pink roses and a green with yellow roses). All versions are unlined and are a cotton/spandex blend, which makes them ideal for the warmer months. The spandex already provides stretch, but there's also an elasticized waist panel in the back that makes them even stretchier; I'm wearing the size medium here, and there's still quite a bit of room (so much that I could have possibly sized down to a small!). Suffice it to say, this style definitely runs a bit large, but it's nice to not feel restricted and uncomfortable like I do in some of my vintage-inspired garb. The dress comes in sizes S-3X (but could potentially accommodate larger sizes because of said stretch), and I love the fact that it can be styled in so many different ways, as it can easily be dressed up or down. The quality is on par with many of the other dresses Le Bomb Shop carries, which means that they're an affordable, mid-level option that I'll wear quite a bit; I love my fancier, pricier items, but they don't get as much wear as some of my more casual cotton dresses. So are you excited to win one of your own?? Read the giveaway rules and enter below!

le bomb shop the soubrette brunette sweetheart dress

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. One (1) winner will be chosen at random through the widget, and will win her choice of "The Soubrette Brunette Sweetheart Dress," courtesy of Le Bomb Shop. Entrants must complete all mandatory entries in order to be considered eligible to win; entrants can choose to complete as many of the optional entries as they choose to increase their chances. Entrants must be a follower of The Soubrette Brunette to enter (no unfollowing after the giveaway ends, as this will disqualify you from future giveaways!). This giveaway starts at 12:01 a.m. EST on Monday, August 15th and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, August 21st. The giveaway is open worldwide. The winner will be contacted via e-mail (so be sure to provide a valid e-mail address!) and must respond within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be publicly announced on the blog within one week of the giveaway's end, and only after the winner has sent a confirmation reply. Best of luck!! <3


Friday, August 12, 2016

Cupcake

unique vintage cupcake skirt

Goodness, I'm glad it's Friday. Normally, I kick off the weekend with a Friday Favorites post, but I just couldn't wait to show off this adorable cupcake skirt from Unique Vintage! You all know that I love a healthy dose of kitsch (and I have a wicked sweet tooth!), and I thought this skirt would look perfect against the backdrop of my little pastel kitchen. I'll be giving you a full tour at some point soon, but since I still have quite a bit of decorating to do, hopefully you'll make do with this little sneak peek.

cupcake skirt
cupcake skirt vintage
kawaii cupcake skirt

I was honestly a little afraid this skirt would be a bit too over the top for me (which is saying a lot!), but I ended up liking it a lot in person. It'll definitely make for a great birthday outfit – but I'll be getting quite a bit of use out of it until October rolls around. I've found these skirts to fit true to size, and they have a nice weight to them; I might not wear them with a full crinoline (they're actually a gathered A-line, not a true circle skirt), but I think that makes them a bit more wearable. This skirt is the same style as the watermelon skirt I wore here on the blog earlier this summer. Unique Vintage keeps coming out with new seasonal designs for them, and I look forward to seeing every one. This carousel version is adorable, and I'm freaking out over this Haunted-Mansion-inspired design – a definite must-have for Halloween!

birthday skirt
Outfit Details
Pink Cupcake Swing Skirt: c/o Unique Vintage
Top: c/o Unique Vintage

anthropologie modcloth housewares

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Vanity Fair

emily and fin

I admittedly have a soft spot for numerous types of novelty prints, but there's just something about a beauty-themed print. This perfume bottle print from Emily and Fin is one of my new favorite acquisitions. Emily and Fin consistently carries some of the best novelty prints around, and their newest collection is no exception. 

emily + fin dress
perfume bottle purse
modcloth emily and fin

The full fall line hasn't arrived yet, but this "Vanity Fair" print dress is available in two different styles. The Abigail style I'm wearing is a great fit-and-flare with a scoop back (a detail I love!), pleats and pockets. Unlike the other Emily and Fin cotton dresses I own, the shell of this dress is polyester crepe, which gives it a more formal feel (it is, however, lined in cotton like the rest of their dresses). It's a fantastic take on an LBD, and would be great for work events, interviews or a night out on the town. (Plus, it gave me an excuse to wear this cute little novelty bag that's been sitting in my closet forever!)

perfume print dress
Outfit Details
Abigail Dress in Vanity Fair: c/o Emily and Fin (also available here)
Perfume purse: Aldo (similar)
Heels: ModCloth (similar)
Belt: old (similar)

perfume print

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Monday, August 8, 2016

Clown

pinup girl clothing harlequin dress

I feel like I'm finding a bit of a stride in my new life, even though a lot of things are still up in the air. Maybe I'm just learning how to juggle them better now. And speaking of juggling... I'm finally wearing my harlequin Jenny dress! This was actually the first harlequin colorway I purchased, but I never ended up styling it here on the blog. I felt it was high time to showcase this adorable dress. I honestly don't have a ton of commentary about it, but I find that I wear the patterned Jenny dresses a bit more often than the solid color ones, and I've gotten quite a bit of use out of this one (even though I wouldn't exactly classify it as one of my favorite dresses of all time). Is that strange? I sometimes wear my less-favored dresses more often than my favorite ones... I think because I tend to save my more special dresses. I apparently practice dress favoritism. Oops.

pinup couture harlequin jenny dress
boater hat
harlequin dress
the soubrette brunette: clown
harlequin

I had an absolutely delightful weekend. I spent time relaxing, catching up on blogging, snuggling and eating some delicious food. Although I'm not currently at a point where I love what I'm doing for work, it helps that I really enjoy coming back to my little house every day. I can't wait to show you all how it looks once it's done!

pinup girl clothing dress
pinup girl clothing
harlequin jenny dress
Outfit Details
Jenny Dress in Harlequin Print: Pinup Girl Clothing
Necklace: similar  ||  Shoes: Amazon

harlequin dress
Have a great Monday!

Friday, August 5, 2016

Friday Favorites #138

I am so SO glad this week is nearly over. I'm really looking forward to sleeping in, catching up on blogging and having a girls' day with my mom this weekend. And I even managed to get a Friday Favorites post in this week! Here are a few things I'm obsessing over...

These kitty cat lip balms are so sweet!
the soubrette brunette: friday favorites #138

1      ||      2

This print is really busy, but I think I like it.
bernie dexter
This tee reminds me of the Renaissance Festival! I'm a little bummed that I'm not going this year :(

modcloth tee

This is the cutest little birdie dress I've ever seen!
modcloth dress
These Lola Ramona heels are fantastic.
lola ramona

And I love these ridiculous Mary Jane heels:
mary jane heels

This Mickey Mouse clutch is great!
mickey mouse clutch

And I love these Mickey and Minnie phone cases:
disney phone case

a     //     b

Do I need this Pusheen water bottle? I think yes.
pusheen

These Pinup Girl goodies may or may not be on their way to me...
pinup girl clothing
a     ||     b

the soubrette brunette: friday favorites #138

And finally... if you haven't yet tried these blueberry pie Oreos... GET ON THAT IMMEDIATELY. They're everything.
blueberry pie oreos
Have a great weekend!

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Purple Plaid

vintage plaid dress

Finding a cute vintage dress in my size is always a treat. I love a good plaid, especially in a colorway like this, and any vintage dress with oversized pockets and a matching belt automatically has me swooning. I usually like my skirts to be a little fuller, but I think this will be a great summertime go-to. This dress also provided the perfect backdrop for this adorable sparkly heart brooch from Match Accessories – which I've been wanting to show off forever, but I never had the right dress for it. Is it weird I feel sort of accomplished when I finally put together the perfect apparel pairing?

vintage dress
plaid dress
match accessories

In other news, I'm slowly getting settled into my new routine and surroundings. So is Pumpkin, though I feel incredibly guilty leaving her alone all day while I'm at work. She's used to being around people most of the time (since both my parents and I were working from home), and I know it can't be easy for her to adjust to all of these changes. It's not easy for me either, but I'm sure it's more confusing for a little kitty cat. I know things will sort themselves out in good time... but patience is not a virtue I often possess, truth be told. Just another thing I need to work on...

purple plaid dress
Outfit Details
Heart brooch: c/o Match Accessories (other colors here)
Boater hat: similar

heart brooch
Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Monday, August 1, 2016

30% off all decor at ModCloth!

I've been CRAZY busy working on my apartment this weekend, so I wasn't able to get an outfit post together for today... but there's a very timely sale happening at ModCloth right now, so I wanted to take a moment to highlight it! I'm a bit decor-obsessed these days, so I'm stoked that ModCloth is offering 30% off ALL decor thru Thursday – just use the code DECOR8 at check-out! I have about 50 things in my cart right now (but then again, when do I not?). Click the links below to shop my favorites, or click here to shop the entire sale!

quirky cute decor

Telephone  ||  Mug  ||  Coasters  ||  Record clock  ||  Synth pillow  ||  Jewelry tray  

Happy shopping!