Fall Fashion Challenge {Day 6} - Fav. Fall Trend

jean skirt made by me// plaid shirt hand-me-up// boots target// leather headband made be me

Today's theme was favorite fall trend. I picked plaid. I was feeling a little country today, besides I wanted to wear something comfy. 

I'm thankful that I was able to finish my dress late last night, at 11:59PM  to be exact {I just have to hem it after I write this post}. *grin* I'm hoping to get ready for the banquet today early, that way Gabrielle can take pictures of my dress for y'all! *smile*

Now it's your turn to show your outfit for today. Link up your outfit below {remember, to use the link of your blog post, or a photo on a image hosting site}:

What I Wore - Color Burst {Route 66 Skirt}

cream blouse forever 21/ green knit vest j.c.penny/ mixed print route 66 skirt made by me {pattern}/ pinkish tights j.c.penny/ oxford heels forever 21/ bow necklace forever 21/ brown belt forever 21/ dangle earrings forever 21  

I've been meaning to blog about this skirt since April. And look. It is almost November. Boy, is the year going by fast. I think it goes by faster each year. Anyways, about this skirt. This is my first Route 66 skirt, and only, that is made from different print fabrics. I tend to have a hard time mixing my prints when I'm sewing. But you know what? I really love this skirt. It is just very hard for my to style it. Why? Most of my shirts in my closet are either the wrong shade, or are a print. I'm thinking I may have too many print tops {and not the right mixing kind either}. I really need to start buying more basics and less trendy colors, or prints. :p 

30 for 30 Remix - Outfit 24

Summer Shade Jumper made by me / White Jacket made by me / Eiffel Tower earrings Etsy / Tan boots Target

Here is the final result of my 21st birthday dress/jumper! I used Marie-Madeline Studio's Summer Shade Jumper pattern and the buttons are from the 1940s! How cool is that? I took in the jumper a little bit on top so I can also wear it as a sundress - I just have to move the buttons up more on the straps (they are a little too low right now, if you know what I mean). If you haven't tried out this pattern yet you must! It is so easy to sew and fit! 

I want to thank everyone who wished me a happy birthday today! It means a lot to me - really it does. :) I had a wonderful birthday today. While at work today, I was able to spend the day with a dear friend of mine. We were able to talk during our little breaks and drink tea. It was wonderful! My party was a blast! My sisters did a wonderful job decorating the room. I'll try and post pictures tomorrow of the party - it turned out very vintage-y. =) I also received wonderful gifts from my family & friends! 

21st Birthday Giveaway Gala - Marie-Madeline Studio (CLOSED)

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Ah, look girls! We have Marie-Madeline Studio back for another giveaway! Isn't that simply delightful? But before I divulged in what my friends the lovely Long ladies are donating. I must share with y'all my favorites. 

Their patterns are charming. We own the two middle ones {love them to pieces}. Someday we will own all of their patterns. Yes, indeed we will. Pinky promise.

They also sell fabric - including many of favorite brands. It's simply lovely. Want to know one of my favorite spots on their site? It's their $5 a yard page. I've bought several pieces of fabric from this page - including the fabric for my birthday dress.

I know you are all dying to know what one very lucky girl will be winning. Am I right? ;-)

One very lucky girl will be winning this set of 40 fat quarters from the Dream On collection. Yes, girls. You will own the entire collection. How simply delightful! 

Mandatory to enter: Leave a comment with your favorite thing, or things from Marie-Madeline Studio. Please include some way for me to contact you too {blog/twitter/email/Etsy username}.

::More ways you can enter:: {Please leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do, thank you! Otherwise they won't count.}

- "Like" Marie-Madeline Studio on Facebook

- Add Marie-Madeline Studio to your Etsy circle

- Favorite Marie-Madeline Studio on Etsy
- Follow Bramblewood Fashion {let me know how you follow}
- Follow Bramblewood Fashion on Twitter
- "Like" Bramblewood Fashion on Facebook
- Blog, Facebook, Tweet, etc...about the giveaway. {Leave link in comment.} {You can do all three, just leave a separate comment for each one you do.}
- Post the giveaway button on your blog sidebar.

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This giveaway is open to those in the USA only. The giveaway will end this Saturday, July 9th, at 11PM {EST}. The winner will then be picked at random and announced either the next day, Sunday. Or sometime on Monday or Tuesday. =) The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before a new one is chosen. So be sure to read the blog early next week.

Winner of Route "66" Skirt Pattern

The time has come and the winner of the Route "66" skirt pattern is chosen, via Random.org.

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The Number that was picked was...............Number 55!!!!

Now, who is number 55? That would be........
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Congratulations, Grace!!!! As I already have your address I'll just send it on to the Long ladies. =) But, could you leave in a comment your email address {I won't publish it}. That would be great! Thanks.

If you didn't win, don't worry there are still many more giveaways to enter before they end this week. Just look at the top of the sidebar ----> and you will see the list of giveaways we are hosting this week.

~Ashley

Don't Forget....

to enter all the giveaways that are ending this week!

Like the Marie-Madeline Studio giveaway for the Route "66" skirt pattern that ends tonight at 10PM {EST}. 

Or maybe you would like to win My Fair Lady on DVD? It ends Tuesday night at 10PM {EST}.

Perhaps you would like a home-made bath set? The giveaway ends on Wednesday, once again at 10PM {EST}. 

How about winning a free pair of tights? Ends Thursday night at 10PM {EST}.

Only three girls have entered so far for the 90-Day Devotional. So be sure to enter! It ends Friday night at 10PM {EST}.

The CreativeKates {cadet blue mum ring} & Kellie Falconer Designs {Audrey Hepburn pin} giveaways both end on Saturday at 10PM {EST}.

~Ashley

CLOSED Marie-Madeline Studio Giveaway {Route "66" Skirt Pattern}

Guess what, girls? The lovely Long ladies have agreed to sponsor a giveaway for the Keeping it Classy {Modest Fashion Week} that's going on this week. If you are like me and my family, you will adore the Long ladies and their delightful store & blog, Marie-Madeline Studio {blog}.

We love the fabric selection they sell. They are all such beautiful fabrics! I have a mile long wish list from their site of fabrics I love. ;-)

 

Aren't these two fabrics just so unique? The first is, Springtime in Paris. While the second is, Old Script. 

Besides fabric they sell patterns {they designed them themselves}, trims, aprons, quilts, and custom skirts/girls clothing. 

Here is one of their quilts. This one is actually mine that I won in a giveaway from them. It is wonderful, and has been so warm during these cold winer months.   

We own several of their patterns, but my favorite has to their Route "66" skirt pattern. It is so easy to sew, and it has the right amount of flowy-ness in the skirt. Always a huge plus in a skirt! =) I have pattern review of the Route "66" skirt posted here on the blog. You can find it here. Also the skirt has been worn by both me and Gabrielle here on the blog several times. {1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.} 

You are now wondering, what are we giving away? Right? Lol. =) Well, we are giving you a chance to win the Route "66" skirt pattern for yourself. Hurray!  

This giveaway is now CLOSED!!


Here's how you can enter into the Marie Madeline Studio giveaway for the Route "66" skirt pattern:

1. Leave me a comment telling me what's your favorite thing from their website. {Also include a way to contact you, blog or email will work.}

More ways that you can enter {Please leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do, thank you!}:

1. "Like" Marie Madeline Studio on Facebook and let me know.

2. Subscribe to Marie Madeline Studio on their blog HERE.

3. Add their button to your blog sidebar.

4. Follow my blog.

5. "Like" Bramblewood Fashion on Facebook and let me know.

6. Blog about this giveaway on your blog. (Leave a link in a comment.)

7. Tweet about the giveaway. (Leave a link in a comment.)

8. Link to the giveaway on your Facebook. (Leave a link in a comment.)


This giveaway will end on February 21st at 10PM {EST}. The winner will then be chosen at random {using random.org} and will be announced the next day.

~Ashley
p.s - This is also our 400th post!! =)

Christmas Goodies

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas! I know I did. We had just a quite day at home. I read my new books over, and over again. :) And gazed at my new sewing patterns trying to find supplies to make them - and I did. The blessings of having a huge stash. :) I just need to buy boning and zippers.

1. Blueprints of Fashion 1940s & 1950s

2. Vintage Hairstyling

3. Costume Close-Up

4. Costume in Detail

5. Summer Shade Jumper (Marie-Madeline Studio)

6. Ladies' 1780s Portrait Dress Pattern (Sense & Sensibility Patterns)

7. Mint Chocolate Bar

8. 3 Pairs of Earrings (one pair I will be returning)

9. Bracelet (made by my sister, Hanne-col)

10. Gluten-Free Candy Canes 

11. Snowman Brooch

One of my new tea cups from Starbucks. I LOVE them!

             1. Necklace made by my sister, Hanne-col.         2. Robe

And on Christmas Eve the Astaire & Rogers DVDs I won arrived in the mail! It was like receiving another Christmas present. I've already watched Shall We Dance and Follow the Fleet. 

So how was your Christmas? Right now, I'm making two 1780s dresses. One will be made out a white on white cotton fabric for a day dress. While the other one, will be made out the leftover fabric from my formal for a ball gown. :)  Also I can't wait to buy supplies to fix my hair in vintage styles - mostly 50s & 60s. :) 

~Ashley

I ♥ Thursday {no. 3}

I just realized that today was Thursday and not Friday. Silly me. Meaning it's time for I ♥ Thursday! :)

I love this bundle of fabric that I bought last night @ Marie-Madeline Studio! I can't wait for it to come in the mail. :)

I'm excited to receive these five Astaire & Rogers movies in the mail sometime soon from a giveaway I won. These will be the first five Astaire & Rogers films that I have ever watched. But I love dancing, so I should enjoy them!

I LOVE this picture!!! The hair. The DRESS! Oh my! It's polka-doted AND has a Peter Pan collar! It's making me want to dress 1940s tomorrow. Umm, maybe I will. First I'll have to go set my hair tonight. :)

This darling little puppy is so cute! :)

Pocket watches. I would love to own one - someday.

Roman Holiday.

Hot Chocolate with Whip Cream. Yum.

This darling hat @ Molly on the Rock's.

And finally, this beautiful necklace from Autumn Art.

So, what are your favorites for this week?

~Ashley