Saturday, March 14, 2015

Cutie π

pie dress

I think I've worn this dress more than any other on my blog, and it's not really difficult to understand why.  I waited forever for it to come back in stock, and I don't know if there's a more perfect novelty print than this one.  Since today is Pi Day, I couldn't resist wearing this scrumptious dress for the occasion.  Kate even sent me the sweetest Pi Day package ever, which included this little button (plus 5 others) and another Pi Day brooch (which I didn't wear with these photos but am wearing today)!

modcloth pie dress
kate gabrielle pin
pie print dress

You'll notice that it is still incredibly snowy in my backyard... much to my frustration.  There is simply so much snow on the ground that it's taking forever to melt.  The weather is decidedly more springy, which I'm thrilled about, but I'm very impatient and tired of wearing boots for photos.  I can't wait until I can go bare-legged in my ballet flats again!

pi day
pie novelty print
modcloth dress
Outfit Details
Dress: ModCloth
Cardigan: Trashy Diva
Pin: c/o Kate Gabrielle
Pettislip: Amazon
Belt: Forever 21
Boots: eBay

Have a great Pi Day!
xox Sammi

Friday, March 13, 2015

Friday Favorites #86

Ahh, it's Friday again!  Thank goodness. Here are some of my favorite finds from the past week:

novelty purse

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Most of Heart of Haute's spring line is now on their website, and oh my goodness... so many pretty pieces!
heart of haute estelle blouse
(Find all of the Estelle blouses here!)
heart of haute dresses
        
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This flower pot print dress from Retrospec'd is just darling:
retro dress
I heart this Tara Starlet coat!
tara starlet heart coat
I have a sizable collection of makeup bags (mostly because I always manage to spill makeup in them), and this retro fast food one is on my wish list:
asos makeup bag
A high-waisted, classic car print swimsuit!  What more could a girl want?
modcloth car swimsuit
Top  //  Bottoms

Not only do I love a gingham dress (with ric rac trim!), but this neckline is so unique:
modcloth gingham dress
I need this sweatshirt immediately.
let's stay in bed sweatshirt

I adore this sweet baby kangaroo who just wants to cuddle!
kangaroo

I Love Crafty's Cinderella collection launched this week!  There are so many adorable pieces, but I'm especially taken with the glass slipper necklaces.  You can see the whole collection here.

i love crafty cinderella
This dress reminds me of Sleeping Beauty!
asos lilac rose midi dress

And what good is a princess without a castle (iPhone case)?
castle iphone 5 case

I'm fascinated by these vintage ring boxes that were turned into realistic, tiny dioramas!  Find more here.
vintage ring box diorama
ring box diorama
vintage ring box
(via)
I'm pretty obsessed with lavender.  I can't really justify getting another dress in this color family, but eShakti is making it difficult to resist with these two beauties:
eshakti lavender dress
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I love these clover hair pins!  They'd be perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
hey chickadee clover hair clips

And finally, how breathtaking is this dress made out of flowers?!  You can find more photos of it here.
flower dress
(via)
Have a great Friday!
xox Sammi

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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Fictional Fashion Plates: Romy and Michele

romy and michele

I was recently struck with inspiration for a new series here on The Soubrette Brunette -- the first installment of which I'm launching today.  So much of my aesthetic is inspired by fantasy and costume, and I realized that there are so many characters in film, television and literature that have shaped the way I have cultivated my personal style.  I wanted to pay homage to these fabricated figures in a monthly series that I'm calling "Fictional Fashion Plates."  I'll be sharing some of my favorite style moments from whatever source material I can find, as well as some style boards and links for those who feel inspired to infuse some fiction into their wardrobe reality.  For my first post in this new series, I've chosen to honor Romy White and Michele Weinberger, from the late-'90s film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.

romy & michele

Some of you might be surprised that I didn't choose characters that are a little more retro in aesthetic, but I've always been obsessed with the costumes in this film.  In fact, costumer Mona May is responsible not only for Romy and Michele, but for two of my other favorite 90's flicks: Clueless and Never Been Kissed.  Mona May's creations in these films are larger-than-life in the very best way, and my fascination with the wardrobe of the central characters hasn't waned since I first watched these films as a kid.  As we all know, fashion is cyclical, and the late-'90s are having a bit of a heyday right now -- so if you're looking to draw some inspiration from Romy and Michele, you don't have to look too far!

romy and michele's high school reunion

glitters for dinner
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90s handbags
 a   //   b   //   c   //   d   //   e  

glitters for dinner skirts
a   //   b

90s platform heels
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Although Romy and Michele's sense of style has definite tones of tackiness, I think that can be a really fun element to work into your wardrobe every once and a while.  Bright solids and pastels, faux fur, feathers, and chunky heels are staples in their closets.  One of the first brands I thought of when looking for current inspiration was Glitters For Dinner, and ironically enough, I had no idea that they've actually named some of their pieces after Romy and Michele!  In general, co-ords are pretty popular right now, and it's a great way to create some longevity in your wardrobe (since pieces can be worn together or mixed with other items).  And if Romy and Michele were living in today's world, I bet they'd rock a pair of Jeffrey Campbell shoes.  I had so much fun putting together these contemporary takes on some of my favorite ensembles from the film!

romy and michele car
romy and michele outfit
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romy and michele gym
romy and michele outfit inspiration 
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romy michele
nasty gal dresses
a   //   b

90s co-ords
a   //   b   //   c

romy and michele coats
faux fur jackets
a   //   b

romy and michele cherry necklace
romy and michelle outfit
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Overall, though I wouldn't dress like Romy and Michele on a daily basis, I love the ever-present sense of fun they put into their outfits.  They dress like every day is a party, and that's definitely a message I can get behind!  What about you?  Would you wear any of these flick-inspired finds?

Have a Romy and Michele Day!  :)
xox Sammi

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Friday, March 6, 2015

Friday Favorites #85

It's Friiiiiday, it's Friiiiiday!  These are a few of my favorite things from this past week...

These photographic print dresses from Yumi are giving me spring fever!

yumi dress, photographic dress
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These book-shaped vases are so darling:
anthropologie book vase

These printed dresses are awesome (the second one reminds me of Kaylah from The Dainty Squid!):
flower dress

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An apple juice purse!
apple juice bag

I adore these pretty blue dresses:
blue dresses
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I saw this dress at the Tatyana store when I was in New York last weekend, and it is so beautiful in person (the photo doesn't do it justice)!  I totally forgot to try it on, but I might have to order it at some point.
frozen dress

I'm SO over winter, but even I must admit that these coats are lovely:
coats
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This daisy flower crown is so sweet:
daisy flower crown

This scalloped cake stand is perfect.
scalloped cake stand

I want these ice cream earbuds!
ice cream earbuds
What could be more scrumptious than a candy print dress?
candy dress asos

And these hand-painted lollipops from A Secret Forest Patisserie look amazing:
a secret forest lollipops
etsy lollipops
ballerina lollipops
(via)
Sugar and Vice just launched their Afternoon Tea Collection, and their pieces are so cute!
sugar and vice afternoon tea
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This oven mitt pocket skirt from Book of Deer is so... well, dear!
book of deer skirt
Why have a boring bottle opener when you can have one of these parasol ones?
umbrella bottle opener

As a Friends fanatic... I think I need this t-shirt:
friends tv t-shirt

Is this not the cutest hand cream you've ever seen?!
cute hand cream

irregular choice panda shoes
I've been thinking a lot about body image lately.  I've been struggling with my eating habits and self-confidence, and I'm determined to implement healthy eating and exercise back into my routine.  On the other hand, I also don't want to place my self-worth on how much I weigh.  So I think this book is a really nice idea, since it has lots of ideas on how to love and appreciate your body without focusing so much on appearance.
52 ways to love your body more

In the same vein, this article really resonated with me.  It's been pretty impossible for me to forget all of the mean comments people said about my appearance when I was younger, and it's certainly affected my self-esteem as an adult.  I admire the responses of these women!

buzzfeed body image

Finally, I saw this commercial the other day, and though Dove has gotten a bit of flack in the past for their ads, I thought this one was pretty great:



Have a great Friday!
xox Sammi

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