Bramblewood Fashion: Modest Fashion blog

We are heading home today...

2012-02-11T21:19:00.002-05:00

Just letting y'all know that we are heading home today. There will be a guest post on Monday. Oh! And don't forget to enter the currant giveaway!

Giveaway - Friendship Bracelet's

2012-02-10T20:28:00.000-05:00

I have a giveaway for y'all this evening! Bekah of Simple Modest Fashion {which, by the way, is hosting a fashion event this whole month!} has donated these Friendship Bracelets for one of you to win! Aren't they adorable?!?

The bracelets are 10 inches long. And would be perfect to be stacked with other bracelets & a watch.

To enter to win these bracelets simply leave a comment saying, What is your favorite fashion accessory? And with some way to contact you if you win.

To get more entires leave a separate comment for each one you do.

Follow Bekah on Twitter, her fashion blog, or her personal blog.

Follow BF on/through Twitter, Facebook, Google Friend Connect, Feedburner, BlogLovin', Google Reader, Pinterest...

Post/Share about this giveaway via Google+, Twitter, Facebook, your blog, Pinterest, Tumblr, email your friends, etc....

Enter any of the giveaways going on Bekah's Fashion Blog, Simple Modest Fashion.

This giveaway is only open to Residents of the USA & Canada. The giveaway will end on February 16th @ 2PM {EST}.

Are you going to the SAICFF?

2012-02-09T20:10:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited! As Gabrielle, Hanne-col, and I are going to attend The Academy {Feb. 20th - 22nd} and then our whole family is going to The Festival {23rd - 25th}. I would love to meet fellow bloggers, or readers who will be there! So, are any of you going to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival?

Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

2012-02-09T08:18:00.001-05:00

Well, it is almost Valentine's Day. In fact, it is next Tuesday. I'm not sure what I will wear...hmm...nope, still not sure. *grin* But, I have put together some ideas for y'all of all different types of styles.

Keeping it Polished -

1. Black Pencil Skirt // H&M $24.95 2. Lace Trimmed Button Up Tank // Forever21 $27. 80 3. Nude Pumps // Forever21 $24.80 4. Red Blazer // Forever21 $27.80 5. Bow Tights // ASOS $14.32 6. Vintage Black Clutch // Etsy $12 7. Bow Post Earrings // Forever21 $1.50 8. Foral Hinged Bracelet // Forever21 $10.80

To recreate this look take either a pencil skirt, or full skirt {your personal choice}. Pair it with a top/tank that is either fully lace, or has touches of lace. Throw on a colorful blazer {pink or red is fun!} and wear some fun tights {bows, polka-dots, hearts...}! Instead of toting a purse, try out a large clutch for something different.

Modesty Tip: To make a lace top modest, take a shirt that is the same shade, and shape of the lace top and wear it underneath. It makes lace completely modest without ruining the effect.

For the Girl Who Doesn't Want to Go All Out -

1. Midi Pleated Skirt // Ruche $45.99 2. Faux-Leather Jacket // H&M $49.95 3. Striped Top // Forever21 $10.90 4. Taupe Heels // Forever21 $29.80 5. Mixed Colors Bangles // Forever21 $6.80 6. Ring // Forever21 $4.80 7. Lace Ankle Socks // ASOS $7.16 8. Bag // H&M $24.95 9. Post Earring Set // Forever21 $2.80

Are you the type of girl who doesn't like wearing tons of girly pieces? But would like to have touches of pink & girly-girl things on Valentine's Day? This look may be the one for you. Have your outfit be a mix of hard {leather jacket; faux or real} & soft {chiffon skirt, heels {if you want, you could do either flats, or boots}. The striped t-shirt adds a touch of Audrey Hepburn. While all of the accessories are on the girly side: rose post earrings, sparkling ring, lacy socks, and bold bangles.

Modesty Tip: Before going out that door in the chiffon skirt, be sure to wear a slip underneath. Even if the skirt is lined, I would still wear a slip.

Girly Without a Ton of Pink & Red -

1. Dark Skinny Ankle Jeans // Forever21 $10.50 2. Mint Blouse w/ Bow // Ruche $34.99 3. Striped Flats // Forever21 $16.80 4. Bag // H&M $24.95 5. Lace Dangle Earrings // Forever21 $3.80 6. Sparkling Cuff // Forever21 $5.80 7. Polka Dot Band Fedora // Forever21 $9.80

You might think that Valentine's Day might mean you have to wear pink & red to get in the spirit of the day! I think you can still be dressed for Valentine's without wearing a ton of pink & red - but, with only one piece that is either pink, or red. For this look I picked out jeans in a dark wash {you can easily switch this out for a skirt} and a feminine top {tops with either: bows, florals, polka-dots, lace, or are in soft colors are all good choices}. Added my touch of red in the shoes. And have all the accessories be in soft neutral colors.

Modesty Tip: If you love the look of skinny jeans, but not sure how to wear them modestly, here are my tips for you. Buy a pair that is a size up from your normal size {this will make them looser, and you may have to wear a belt to keep them up}. Find a style of skinny jeans that aren't too tight to begin with {I've found some nice ones at Forever21. In fact, I own a pair that featured in this set.}. You can also wear shorter dresses, and tunics over skinny jeans for an adorable look.

Date or Party Ready -

1. Red Dress // ModCloth $159.99 2. Black Pumps // H&M $24.95 3. Lipstick in Fearless // e.l.f $1 4. Pearl Necklace // Etsy $27 5. Pearl Post Earrings // Forever21 $1.50

A red dress is perfect for either a date, or a party on Valentines. {You could also wear a LBD and add touches of either, red or pink.} Add a peal necklace & post earrings, pumps, and red lips and you have a very classic look.

Beauty Tip: Not sure how to make your red lips last, and for the color to not bleed? Check out this handy tutorial, which, by the way, was the way I was taught at Costume College 2011.

Nerdy Style -

1. Red Skinny's // Old Navy $31.97 2. Embroidered Gauze Dress // Forever21 $14.50 3. Black Pumps // H&M $24.95 4. Nerdy Glasses // H&M $7.95 5. Bow Post Earrings // Forever21 6. London Tote Bag // Forever21 $1.50 7. Grey Cardigan // Forever21 $12.80 8. Watch // Forever21 $24.80

This look could easily be switched to a different look. Instead of wearing the red pants, you could wear a red skirt with a button down oxford shirt. That would totally add to the nerdy look. As you can see, there are many non-traditional ways to dress for Valentine's Day.

What I Wore - Very Audrey Hepburn

2012-02-08T20:08:00.000-05:00

Striped T-Shirt F21 // Skinny Ankle Jeans {rolled up} F21 // Dangle earrings gift {Lauren Conrad for Kohl's} // Polka-Dot Band Fedora F21

Today's outfit is inspired by Audrey Hepburn - minus the fedora {that is inspired by Frank Sinatra.} I've put together a little mood board to show my inspiration - the picture of Audrey in the white striped top is from the set of Roman Holiday {which is one of my many favorite movies}.

Today I've included a picture of this evening's sunset. Isn't it pretty? I'm going to miss these sunsets when we get back home. Of course, we will only be home a few days before we are on the road again {you'll see where we are going in an upcoming post}. I promise y'all we don't normally travel this much so close together. *grin* But, it sure is fun!

You know what? I've been noticing that most of clothes I've been wearing lately are from Forever21. Hmmm...well, their clothes are cute & affordable for my wallet. It has definitely become one of my favorite stores these past couple of months.

Oh, and by the way, I'll be make Old Sewing Projects a regularly series from now on. In fact, you'll see a good number of my old projects this month. Yay!

Who inspires YOU fashion wise?

Old Sewing Projects - 1950s Walk-Away Dress

2012-02-07T19:03:00.001-05:00

Back in late June & early July of 2007 I sewed my first Birthday dress {I now sew one for every birthday}. It was my seventeenth birthday and I wanted something vintage & easy. Also, the theme for my birthday party that year was 1940s/50s. Hmmm...things haven't changed much have they?

Anyways, I used the very popular pattern: Butterick 4790. {In the 50s it was B6015.} Here is some history of the pattern from Butterick's site:

During the 1950s, Butterick experienced a phenomenon it had not known since the 'Garibaldi Suit' of the late 1860s. It was pattern 6015, and it was dubbed the 'walk-away' dress, because it was so easy you could "Start it after breakfast... walk-away in it for luncheon!". It's simple yet flattering wrap design and easy construction were what made it so popular. Sales of the pattern were so great, that at one point manufacturing of all other patterns ceased, and only the 'walk-away' dress was produced until all back-orders for this dress could be filled.

The floral fabric was from Joann Fabrics and was only 88 cents a yard {back when you could find fabric for real cheap!}. Everything else was from my stash - so it counts as free! Making the grand total of my dress - $3!

Would y'all like me to make this into a series? Where I show the old sewing projects I did before I had Bramblewood Fashion? Let me know.

What I Wore - I Wanna Wander

2012-02-07T12:20:00.000-05:00

T-Shirt Target // Jean Cut Off Shorts Refashioned by me // Sandals F21 // Anchor Earrings F21 // Lip Gloss Jouer in Birchbox Pink {this was from my January Birchbox}

Well, we have been down in Florida since Saturday. But I decided to take a short blogging break whilst down here. Actually, this whole month you will hardly see me post. As I'll be having guest bloggers when I'm traveling this month. I will pop in once an awhile with a post of my one. *grin* Like the rest of the week I'll be doing my own posts. But the next two weeks I'll be having guest posts {and maybe my Birchbox post next week if I have time between trips}.

Guest Post - Natasha Atkerson {What I Wear, What I Do And Why I Did It}

2012-02-06T10:15:00.000-05:00

Hello! You're probably wondering who I am, or perhaps you already know who I am! My name is Natasha Atkerson and I blog over at What I Wear, What I Do And Why I Did It-I'd love if you stopped by! I'm a Christian, modest fashion blogger, amature artist, lover of music and a pastor's daughter. I believe I first "met" Ashley during the Maid Marian event at Amanda Beth. Ashley was also one of my first followers. I was so excited that Ashley asked me to guest blog for her! This is my first time guest blogging, so please be kind! : )

I don't really have a set style, I wear what I'm in the mood for. One day I'm in the mood for vintage, the next casual. I strive to keep modest while still mantaining my personal style. I've never been of the opinion that modesty equals frump. It's just not true, and lots of bloggers are proving it! I'm just one of the many!

I'm wearing: Old Navy striped button up shirt ($9) Maurices lace crocheted vest ($4.95) Vanity black belt ($9) Thrifted ruffle skirt ($3.99) Verses Watche (c/o Verse Watches) Go Jane black Boots ($20)

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Thank you, for doing this post, Natasha! Your outfit is simply adorable, dear! I love the lace vest. I hope all of my readers will check out Natasha's wonderful blog. ~Ashley xxx

11 Things {tag}

2012-02-04T10:26:00.001-05:00

I was tagged with this award by Mary.

RULES:
1. post these rules.
2. post 11 random things about yourself.
3. answer the questions set for you in their post.
4. create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5. go to their blog and tell them they are tagged.
6. tag 11 people.

My Random Questions:
1. I scare easily, yet I love Hitchcock films. {Strange, no?}
2. Frank Sinatra is my favorite male singer.
3. I used to not really like chocolate, besides white chocolate. Now, I adore all chocolate, but not white chocolate. Weird I know.
4. My most favorite trips have been to conferences. {more weirdness.}
5. I adore mustard yellow, kelly green, tiffany blue, and soft pinks right now.
6. I really want to find a pair of nude colored heels this spring/summer that have a 3 1/2" or shorter heel.
7. I'm obsessed with polka-dots.
8. I LOVE shopping & styling outfits. I sometimes think I want to be a kind-of stylist. I guess that's why I love blogging my outfits {well, when it is not winter, but when we have warmer weather}.
9. I can't wait for baseball season to start. {I'm a big baseball fan.}
10. I don't like the cold.
11. I used to not like tea or coffee until about two months ago. Now I like both.

The Questions Mary has for me:
1. Do you want to go on vacation in France or the Bahamas? France, pretty please.

2. How late have you ever stayed up reading a book? *whispers* 4AM on a Sunday morning.

3. Princess or Famous singer? Princess.

4. Can you make hot chocolate without the mix? Yep, I do it all the time.

5. How many places have you visited? Gosh. A ton. I've been to at least 38 States. Canada for a few minutes. And London, UK for a week.

6. Why do we have to write 11 questions? I've been wondering why too.

7. How would you tell some kid who loves santa that Santa Claus isn't real? I wouldn't have the heart to tell them. I guess I would just tell them the real story of Saint Nicholas.

8. Have you ever broken something in a store you hadn't bought or didn't want to buy? Not to my knowledge.

9. Have you ever written a story? Yes, a good number of picture book stories. Those are more my speed for writing.

10. How many blogs do you follow? *gulps* Way too many. I think about 500+. I really need to cut down my list.

11. If you had to design someone's wedding in the winter, what colors would it be? Indoor or outdoor? Indoor {can't stand the cold} and the colors would be navy blue, kelly green, and with splashes of mustard yellow & gray.

My eleven questions for y'all:
1. What is your favorite movie?
2. Do you like sports? If you do, what are your favorites to watch? Play?
3. What are your favorite stores to shop at?
4. Favorite food?
5. Have you started buying/making spring/summer clothes yet?
6. How many states and/or countries have you visited?
7. What is your favorite band/artist?
8. What do you like to do when you are sick in bed?
9. If you do your nails, what is your favorite nail polish brand? Color?
10. What is your favorite movie soundtrack?
11. Do you like coffee or tea?

I tag anyone who wants to do this. You can answer the questions either on your blog, or in the comment section below.

Happy Birthday, Gabrielle!

2012-02-03T09:39:00.001-05:00

Even though we are driving down to Florida right now...I still wanted to say, Happy 18th Birthday, Gabrielle!

We do everything together. We are best pals. We love to laugh together. We run a blog together. Happy birthday, Gaby dearest! {{hugs}}

I ♥ Thursday {no. 21}

2012-02-02T10:38:00.000-05:00

This week I've really been loving Lauren Conrad's style, make-up, and hairstyles. Two of her sites have also been added to my "must read" list too. The Beauty Department & Lauren Conrad's website/blog.

This past Saturday I bought Lauren Conrad Style. I read it cover-to-cover in about 1-2 hours. It is packed full of tips & I'm hoping to write a book review while in Florida. Because guess what? I'm going to read it again while on the beach. *grin*

What have you been loving this week?

We are leaving.....

2012-02-01T10:33:00.000-05:00

Once again we will be headed down to Florida. We leave tomorrow afternoon and will arrive on Saturday. Like last time, I'll only have internet connection at Starbucks & maybe at some of the hotels while driving down. The place we are staying at in Florida does have internet. Also I will have two scheduled posts going live tomorrow {Thursday}, and on Friday.

Giveaway Winner

2012-01-31T16:32:00.000-05:00

The winner for the book, A Nation Apart is.....

Samantha! Congratulations! If you can send me an email right away with your mailing address that would be great. My email is: bramblewoodfashion {at} hotmail {dot} com.

Also, since I haven't had much time to do this earlier, be sure to check out my sponsor's for January on the sidebar! Life has been hectic and I haven't had much time to do a real sponsors post.

Q&A Session

2012-01-27T15:24:00.001-05:00

Kelsey asks, "Where did you get the idea to start a modest fashion blog?"

Bramblewood Fashion was started in August of 2009. When BF first began, it was just a random place filled with mostly sewing posts & patterns that had just came out. Oh, yes. And my High-School graduation gift - a trip to London, UK with my mom. In January of 2010 I made the decision to have the focus of BF be more of a modest fashion blog. {Back then there weren't many modest fashion blogs out there.} I wanted BF to showcase my everyday style and encourage other girls/ladies to dress modestly. To show that you don't have to dress frumpy to be modest. And that you can in fact, follow the trends and dress modestly - it is all about adapting the trends for your standards & style.

Lilic Bud Girl asks the following questions, "When did you first begin sewing historically/vintaged clothing?"

My first two articles of clothing I ever made was a pioneer dress {this was my first project & I made it out of an old 1970s sheet that was plaid}, and a costume I copied from Felicity: An American Girl Adventure {once again made out of a sheet}. This was in January of 2006. I was fifteen and a half at the time. I didn't sew any modern clothing until July of 2007.

Here is my first article of clothing I ever made.

The dress on the left is my first formal I made back in March of 2007. It was a 1800s regency dress. While the dress on the right is my 17th birthday dress {July 2007}, the 1950s walk-away dress.

Left dress is a 1914 afternoon dress that I made while on vacation in Florida back in Dec/Jan of 2008/09. The outfit on the right is one my Jamestown 400 costumes from June of 2007.

My first 1860s outfit I made back in either 2006, or 2007.

"What is the craziest thing you have ever done?"

Maybe some of my food combinations. Like I adore Panera Bread's cinnamon crunch bagel dipped in Amy's mac-and-cheese. Yum. *grin* Oh, another crazy thing I've done is go to bed at 5 o'clock in the morning and then wake up at eight o'clock in the morning wide awake when I was 16.

"What is your very favorite thing to eat?"

Pizza, ice-cream, fried chicken, peach pie, buttermilk biscuits & gravy, coney dogs, milkshakes, pork tenderloin, rosemary rosted potatoes, whole chicken with lots of herbs. I could go on, but I'll stop for now.

Marie asks the following questions, "How did you learn how to sew?"

My mom taught me how to sew the basics. Hand sewing when I was about 5. Embroidery when I was 7 or 8. Then she showed me how to use the sewing machine when I was 8 or 9. I learned to sew clothing mostly from books, tutorials on-line, online classes given by Mrs. Chancey, and just by doing it.

My first sewing machine that received for my ninth birthday {1999}. It was a Kenmore and I adored it until it blew up {2007}.

"What is your favorite era?"

I don't have one favorite era. {You will notice that whenever you ask my favorite I give a whole list.} *grin* But I adore the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s {and not just for the fashion, but everything}.

"How did you get into blogging?"

Back in 2008, our mom came up with the idea that us three older girls {Gabrielle, Hanne-col, and myself} could run a blog with her. It was called, Vintage Home Life and was hosted on Wordpress {the blog is no more, by the way}. Except, I was the only one who would blog on it. It was a good experience for me to learn the ropes of blogging, as not many people read it. In August of 2009 I started, Bramblewood Fashion and stopped blogging on Vintage Home Life. Then in October of 2009 I started, A Girls Guide to Home Life {it is the basically like how Vintage Home Life was}.

"What are your favorite blogging tools?"

Google Analytics, Google Alerts, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Picnik....I think that it is all of my favorites.

Madeline asks the following questions, "Where do you find sewing inspiration?"

Period Dramas, Old Hollywood movies, TV Shows, Pinterest, Historical & Vintage fashion, Online Catalogs, and other Designers.

"What kind of camera do you use?"

A Sony Cybershot DSC-H10 8.1MP

Caroline asks, "What's your favorite place to find vintage jewelry?"

I buy all of my true vintage jewelry at Antique malls & stores. But I can also find vintage inspired jewelry at stores like: Forever21, Kohl's, J.C.Penny, Claire's, etc....

Lauren asks the following questions, "What is your testimony concerning your journey to the modesty standards you have today? Have you always held the same standards or has it changed, and why?"

Alright, I always struggle with how to answer this question when asked. As I've always had ingrained in me to dress modestly & do what God desires - even at a young age. I remember my mom talking to me about modesty & clothing when I was really young, about 5 or 6. We as a family have gone in phases of different standards. But we were just growing in Christ. Like there was a time I wore pants, shorts, dresses, and skirts all the time. Then we switched to only wearing pants on weekends and after church. There was also a phase when we only wore dresses & skirts. Now I wear skirts & dresses during the "school & work" week. Pants & shorts on the weekends & I'l wear them during the week when we are on vacation, or if the day calls for it. Also, I sometimes wear my more dressier pants on Fridays.

The one standard I've always kept is that if I don't feel comfortable about wearing something either out of the bathroom, or around my dad & brother. I know that it is not modest at all on me.

"How do you balance creativity in fashion with contentment with what you already have?"

This one that I struggle with right now. As I've had most of my clothes most of my teen years. And my style has changed a lot since then. So, I'm slowly changing out my old clothes with stuff that is more my style right now. Now next year, or even this fall will be a good time to see my answer to this question. As I'm almost done redoing my fall/winter wardrobe. Next up is my spring/summer wardrobe.

"What's your favorite era of fashion, and any special tips on achieving that look in real life?"

Like I said above, my favorite eras are the 40s/50s/60s. One of my tips on achieving a vintage life in real life, is to pick out clothing that has the same basic look/lines as the era you are wanting to replicate. For me, it is all about capturing the look/mood/feel of the era when copying vintage styles.

Maren asks the following questions, "What sparked your love for everything vintage? Or have you just always loved those styles?"

You know what, I grew up watching old TV Shows {50s/60s/70s} and old movies that I just fell-in-love with their clothing at a young age. So, I guess I've just always loved these styles.

"What are blogs YOU love to read? What do you recommend?"

Gosh. I read too many blogs to list all of my favorites. So I'll just list some of my weekly "must reads."

I ♥ Thursday {no. 20}

2012-01-26T10:50:00.000-05:00

I'm in love with Dior's 2012 Spring collections {Both Haute Couture & Ready Wear}. It looks like the Dior house decided to take a cue from the 1950s this season.

I'm really loving Elizabeth Olsen's style. I wouldn't mind if some of the clothes she wears just appeared in my closet. *grin*

Kelly Green + Navy Blue = ♥

What are y'all loving this week?

Sewing Bee - Color me Confident {Book Review}

2012-01-24T17:46:00.000-05:00

For today's Sewing Bee link-up post I'm going to do a book review.

Color Me Confident by: Veronique Henderson and Pat Henshaw - I know this isn't a sewing book, but it does help you pick out what styles & colors look best on you. Which is helpful when sewing your own clothes.

My version {2006} isn't the new updated version. So the clothes & celebrity styles they use are a little outdated, but it does serve its purpose: to help show you what colors look best on you, what clothing looks best on you, and to help show you what your design style is.

What I loved about this book is how it is written in a checklist & pictures format. It makes it so easy to find your colors, what clothes look best on you, and what your design style is. Like I found out that my coloring is Deep & Cool. I'm a triangle. My design style is Creative, Romantic, and Classic. Now, some of this information I already knew. But having a list of dos and don'ts with pictures I found most helpful for me personally.

Giveaway - A Nation Apart by: Rebekah Wall {closed}

2012-01-23T23:17:00.001-05:00

Tonight's giveaway is for a novel written by one of Bramblewood Fashion's readers, Rebekah Wall. Her book, A Nation Apart looks really good and I'm sure who ever wins it, will adore it. Here is what Bekah has to say about her novel....

One was white...

One was black...

They were like a nation apart...

Rebekah Stevens was your average, 16 yr. old white girl, growing up in the mid-1800s. The Civil War was just about to begin. Slavery had always been a part of her life. To Rebekah, it was just the way things were. But in the back of her mind, there was a question...

Nathaniel was your average, 16 yr. old black boy, growing up on a plantation in Southern USA. Slavery had always been a part of his life, because he was a slave. To Nathaniel, it was just the way things were. But in the back of his mind, there was a question...

Together, they would discover the answer to that question. A question that turned into a dream, and a dream that turned into an adventure of a lifetime. An adventure that taught them that what was really important in life wasn't "things".

Join them on their journey of faith, to a place where no one was...

Doesn't it sound just peachy-keen? Keep reading to find out how one of you can read a copy of A Nation Apart.

- Mandatory to Enter the Giveaway -

Leave a comment with your favorite novel and some way to contact you.

- Ways to Get More Entries -

{Please leave a separate comment for each entry you do. As I'll be using random.org to draw the winner.}

- Follow Bekah's personal blog. 2 entries {leave 2 comments}

- Follow Bekah on Twitter. 2 entries

- Follow Bramblewood Fashion via Blogger/Feedburner/Blog Lovin'/etc, Twitter, Pinterest, and/or like on Facebook. 1 entry for each {leave 1 comment for EACH way you follow BF}

- Post/Share about the giveaway on your blog/Facebook/Google+/Twitter/Pinterest/Tumblr, etc... 3 entries for each one you do {leave 3 comments for each way you share} If you tweet, could you please tag me & Bekah. @BramblewoodF & @Miss_Mousie

This giveaway is only open to Residents of the USA & Canada. The giveaway will run until 10PM {EST} on January 30th. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced the next day.

TV Fashion Inspiration - Jane By Design

2012-01-23T11:02:00.000-05:00

Alright, there is a new show that just started, Jane By Design. And I've already fallen head-over-heels with Jane's wardrobe. I found out about the show on a blog I read and I just had to find more pictures. Now, I'm eagerly awaiting for every new episode so new pictures will be released on the show's site.

Reddish-Orange polka-dot blouse {hers is by Marc Jacobs}, Black trousers {hers is by Tory Burch}, Gold chain bracelet, Brown satchel bag, Statement heels {hers are Betsy Johnson}, and Medium sized silver{?} hoop earrings.

Right now I'm like obsessed with this outfit. I have a blouse that is similar {it is the same color & polka-dotted}, and trousers that have the same basic same lines as hers. Hmm...maybe I should do an outfit post of me recreating this outfit for myself.

Floral top {her's is from Anthro}, Blue cardigan {her's is from Zara}, Metallic tiered skirt {her's is by Diane Von Furstenberg}, Orange belt, and Classic leather band watch.

This look is just adorable. I love how the belt picks up colors that are in her top.

Novelty printed blouse {Corey Lynn Calter}, Tulle skirt {BCBG}, Black pumps {Steve Madden}, Black tights, Large red belt, and Black lady bag.

Just make the skirt longer and it is just too cute! Oh, yes. And change the print of the blouse.

Here I love how she is wearing a blue button-down with a statement necklace underneath. I would normally wear the necklace out under the collar. But of course, then it pulls up on the collar.

Sneakpeeq Gift Card Giveaway Winners

2012-01-22T21:51:00.000-05:00

Sorry this is a little late. The winner's were supposed to be announced on Friday, but it just slipped my mind. At least I'm doing it now. *grin* Anyways, onto the winners.

The Three Grand Prize winner's for the $25 GC are the following:
1. Emily N.
2. Grace S.
3. Caitlin I.

While the Five Runner's Up for the $10 GC are:
1. Emily H.
2. Rachel W.
3. Michelle H.
4. Lelah P.
5. Dana M.

Congratulations everyone! Your prize money will be added to your Sneakpeeq accounts sometime this week.

I ♥ Thursday {no. 19}

2012-01-19T21:06:00.000-05:00

This video of Andy Williams, Bobby Darin, and Eddie Fisher singing Do-Re-Mi is hilarious!!

I've also been watching this video of Jimmy Durante & Bobby Darin a lot this week. {When ever I see singers snapping their fingers I think of Jimmy Durante and what he said in this video.} *grin*

Wearing chambray shirts under sweaters....

This adorable vintage pink ruffle fabric from Marie-Madeline Studio. {I can't wait for it to arrive in the mail & I can make a ruffle skirt.} *sighs* Oh. I also can't wait for spring and summer. *grin*

I adore this aqua velvet sofa!!

What have you been loving this week?

Movie Reviews {No. 1}

2012-01-19T11:28:00.001-05:00

I decided to do a new series to help me do more movie review posts on the blog. It is just simply called, Movie Reviews - nothing fancy.

The Milkman {1950} Starring: Donald O'Connor & Jimmy Durante - Roger {Doanld O'Connor} wants to work at his dad's company as a milkman but he won't let him because of his lingering war trauma: when he is stressed he quacks like a duck. Determined to go to work as a milkman he goes to work for his father's arch-rival. The movie then follows his crazy adventures as a milkman. I have been wanting to see this movie for awhile now - maybe a year now? So I was thrilled to find a channel with Donald O'Connor movies on YouTube earlier this month. The first movie on my list to watch was, The Milkman. It is awesome, hilarious, and just plain wonderful. What can be better than a movie with both Donald O'Connor & Jimmy Durante? Maybe another movie with my favorite actor/singer & Jimmy Durante? *grin*

Yes Sir That's My Baby {1949} Starring: Donald O'Connor, Charles Coburn, Gloria DeHaven - A group of ex-GIs are attending college and they want to play football. But their wives say they need to grow-up and help them with the baby when they attend their classes. Eventually the husbands win over their wives to letting them play football. This movie was very cute! It was fun seeing Donald O'Connor as a young father too. This could be considered a light heart romantic comedy - you will see why when you watch it. As I don't want to giveaway too many details of the movie. But I dearly loved this movie. But then again, how can you not like Donald O'Connor?

That Funny Feeling {1965} Starring: Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, and Donald O'Connor - Joan Howell {Sandra Dee}, a maid-for-hire and actress on the side, keeps bumping into Tom Milford {Bobby Darin}, a wealthy New York businessman, while going around town. They finally decide to go out on a date after they keep bumping into each other. After the date Tom wants to escort Joan back to her place. But Joan is embarrassed of tiny apartment that she shares, so she takes him to one of the apartments she cleans saying it is her place - the catch is, she doesn't know that the owner of that apartment is in fact her date, Tom. He plays along with the charade, while not knowing who Joan really is. The movie then follows all the crazy process of them finding out who each other really is. This is one of those light hearted 1960s romantic comedy movies that are just adorable! Every line that Doanld O'Connor said throughout the movie had me & Gaby rolling with laughter. Sandra Dee has an adorable wardrobe - and she is just too cute herself! {I saw many outfits I wanted to copy!} And be warned, the main song: That Funny Feeling will get stuck in your head.

Do y'all have any questions for me?

2012-01-18T22:45:00.000-05:00

I would like to do a Q&A post next week {and the most commonly asked questions will be posted on my brand new about page} but first, I need y'all to ask me some questions. Just so you know, I may or may not answer all of your questions. {I'll do my best though. It depends on how many questions I receive.}

So go ahead leave your questions either in the comments below. Or, you can email me your questions @ bramblewoodfashion{at}hotmail{dot}com {Be sure to leave your blogging name, or blog in your email so I can credit you!}

How Pinteresting Wednesday - Dream Wedding

2012-01-18T16:02:00.000-05:00

I used to never have an idea on what my "dream" wedding would look like. I had no clue. Nada. Zilch. Nothing. Until Pinterest came around and I started repinning wedding pictures, did my "dream" wedding come about into being. Here are some ideas that I would like to incorporate into my someday wedding.

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Vintage themed engagement pictures....

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These wedding invitations are adorable....

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I simply adore mix-matched vintage styled bridesmaid dresses....

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Groom & groomsmen dressed in a vintage style....

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Something different for the groom. He wears a key on his boutonnière and the Bride has the lock the key fits on her bouquet.

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I adore this wedding dress....

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This is cute too though....

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This is cute beyond words for the ring bearer....

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I would also like a Bible bearer....

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Right now I adore peonies for my bouquet.....

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I love the idea of having the reception in an old barn....

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Got to have lemonade & serve all cold drinks in mason jars....

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And old-fashioned coke bottles {or dr. pepper, root beer}....

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vintage servers that don't match...

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mismatch everything....

Sewing Bee - A-Line Skirt Tutorial

2012-01-17T14:47:00.000-05:00

Rebecca over at Country Mouse Musings invited me to join her weekly blog linkup, Sewing Bee. I was really excited to join in the fun! Since the weather is awful, I won't share my latest sewing project. Instead, I'll share an old video tutorial I did back in early 2011.

How to Draft an A-Line Skirt Pattern (size 8) from Bramblewood Fashion on Vimeo.

This is the skirt we are making: etsy.com/listing/50552230/susan-a-line-skirt-size-2-4

Math for Skirt Pattern-

(Size 8)
Waist: 27"
Hips 37 1/2"

Waist 27" + 2" SA + 2" ease = 31 ÷ 4 = 7.75 (7 3/4") A
Hips 37 1/2 + 2" SA + 4" ease = 43.5 ÷ 4 = 10.875 (10 7/8") B
Waist to hips 9" + 1" SA at waist = 10" C
Desired Length 30" + 1" hem + 1 SA at waist = 32" D

SA = Seam Allowance

If you are wondering, this is the basic idea that I use for all skirts I draft myself. Like you can use the top part of this pattern to make yoked skirts. But, I'll share more how to do that another day.

What I Wore - Vintage With A Country Twist

2012-01-12T23:25:00.000-05:00

I have a surprise for y'all today. My other sister, Hanne-col, joined me today for a sisters outfit post. Isn't that exciting?? *grin*

What Hanne-col is wearing: Dress Anthro// Cardigan Kohl's// Belt Claire's// Boots Bass Shoe Outlet

What I'm wearing: Grey Pleated Skirt ASOS {seen here}// Cream Lace Blouse F21// Pink Cardigan {borrowing from Gabrielle} Old Navy// Belt Target// Brown Boots Target {seen here}// Burgundy Floppy Hat Target// Grey Heart Tights Target

The reason you see us with coats is because of, well, several reasons. One - It was only 20 degrees. Two - There was a bitter cold wind. Three - It was snowing. Four - It was freezing!!! But, I really want a picture of this outfit.

I ordered the skirt last week off of ASOS and it arrived yesterday. I LOVE it!! I can't wait to copy the design and make some more for this summer in a bunch of colors. *smile* The boots & floppy hat I bought yesterday in the clearance section of Target. I've been really wanting these boots since August when they first came out, but in grey. Sadly, they were all out of my size in the grey at the store. So I just went with the brown pair.

Hanne-col has made brief appearances before on BF. And since her outfit kinda had the same theme/style has mine I begged her to join me. As you can see, she agreed. *grin*