Call for Sponsors + Shabby Apple GC Winner

We finally have a winner for the Shabby Apple GC giveaway! I've been crazy busy cleaning & organizing my bedroom which is/was filled with a bunch of stuff I no longer need. And the winner is..... Samantha of Simple Delights! Congratulations girl! Lauren from Shabby Apple will be contacting you sometime next week about your prize via email.

Since September is just around the corner it is time to call for sponsors. I'm doing thing a little different now for my sponsors {to help them get more exposer instead of just an ad on my sidebar}. Let me explain below.

$30 for 35 days

$20 for 35 days

$12 for 35 days.

$7 for 35 days.

For this weekend only I have a 10% off coupon code for all ads: DW2012

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for September just go to this page, and you can buy & upload your ad in the little widget thing. If you need me to make an ad button for you, just email me at: bramblewoodf at gmail dot com.

I ♥ Thursday {no. 42}

It's I ♥ Thursday time! There are rules for your post and I've listed them below:

1. Be sure to have I ♥ Thursday in your post title.

2. Have the button in your post, or link to back to me and have the button in your sidebar.

3. Share anything that you are loving right now. Tutorials, fashion, crafts, music, movies, recipes, quotes, what ever.

4. Have fun!

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Lauren & Danielle's duet of Popular from Wicked on the British TV Show, Over the Rainbow.


Danielle sings Mambo Italiano on Over the Rainbow.


Jenny singing Feeling Good on Over the Rainbow.


The Dorothy's sing America from West Side Story on Over the Rainbow.


Lauren sings I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady on Over the Rainbow.

As you can tell, this week I've been really into the British television talent show, Over the Rainbow. Which all the girls compete for the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz West End production. The girl who the competition, Danielle Hope is now playing Eponine in Les Misérables {as she stopped playing Dorothy in February of this year}.

What are you loving this week?

What I'm Wearing - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

What I'm Wearing: Bright Multicolor Striped Sundress c/o OASAP // Chambray Tunic J.C.Penny's // Flats Steve Madden // Bow Ring Lauren Conrad for Kohl's // Grey Bias Tape Post Earrings Pink Lemonade // Statement Necklace c/o OASAP

I had a lots of fun picking out what I wanted from OASAP.com this month. Cause guess what?! They have a dress JUST like one Ruche had last summer {one that I was going to buy, but they ran out of my size before I could place my order}. To say the least, I was ecstatic to find this on their website. *grin* It arrived the day before we left for vacation {or was that two days?} which was awesome, as I wanted to bring it on our trip. It was perfect for our trip. On our trip I wore a military jacket, sandals, the necklace, and simple post earrings with this dress. It was a nice mix of hard with soft {as the dress is made out of chiffon}. Today I took a more relaxed country-ish take with my outfit {though I am missing the cowgirl boots} with the tied chambray shirt. I like it both ways and can't wait to style this dress into the autumn.

I ♥ Lip Balms

Hello everyone! I'm back from vacation and had a wonderful time down in Tennessee & Georgia! On Wednesday the Shabby Apple GC giveaway winner will be chosen. Also, the Blog Party winners have been picked, you can see them here in the widget.

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I don't know about you, but I love my lip products. Lip gloss, lip butters, balm stains, lip balms, chap sticks, etc...I love them all and always carry at least five to six lip products in my purse - everyday. Yes, I may be obsessed but I don't care. Everyone has their beauty weakness and mine is lip products.

Today I'm going to share some {not all} of the lip balms, three in fact, that I've tried out over the past year, or so.

Maybelline Baby Lips - I just bought my first one yesterday after hearing a ton about it on YouTube, twitter, and on beauty blogs. I really wanted to try the mint one, but our Kroger didn't have it so I tried the Quenched one out. It is alright, but the scent isn't my favorite. I do like that it has a SPF of 20, which is great! Since you don't want to get your lips burnt. All in all, this product isn't that bad, just not a big fan of the Quenched scent. By the way, only the Peppermint & Quenched are clear lip balms, the others have a slight tint in them. 

EOS Lip Balm - I've tried two of these easter egg like lip balms, Sweet Mint & Strawberry Sorbet. My favorite is the Sweet Mint, perhaps because I'm obsessed with anything mint? But I just didn't like the Strawberry Sorbet, now my little sister loves this one so I just gave her mine since I'll never use it. Why don't I like? The flavor was just not my cup of tea, even though I love strawberries, it wasn't me. I'll just stick with my mint, thank you very much. Now, one great thing about the EOS lip balms is that they are organic, contain Vitamin E, and are Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free, Petroleum-Free, and Paraben-Free. Awesome!

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm - I've been using this one for several years now, and I'm sure most of you have either heard of it, used to use it, or are using it. This is my little go-to lip balm once those winter months hit {mostly because I JUST tried the EOS lip balm this past spring} and it starts it get really cold and windy. I love this product, as do my sisters & mom and can think of nothing negative to say about it.

Well, those are three lip balms that I've tried. What are some that you've tried & love? Or, what are some that I should ovoid trying out at all? Go ahead and share below in the comments. I can wait to see YOUR lip balm list! Also, if you have ideas for other beauty posts I should do, let me know!

Sponsor & Guest Post - Courtney {Thoughts From the Birdhouse}

Today y'all are going to hear from one of my sponsors for August, Courtney. Enjoy!

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Hey there! I’m Courtney from Thoughts From the Birdhouse. Nice to meet you lovely people. 

Thoughts From the Birdhouse was born based off of my
nickname, Angry Bird. Don’t even ask why, my parents think it’s funny. So does
my swim club. And my leaders at church. And my teachers at school. And
basically everyone I associate with. I guess word got around that I’ve got one
of those pesky Irish tempers and the sarcasm to go right along with it.

In case you were wondering, which you probably weren’t but
I’m going to tell you anyway, I own all 5 Angry Birds plush toys, an Angry
Birds blanket, an Angry Birds lanyard, Angry Birds PJs and an Angry Birds water
bottle. Thanks, Dad. It was a great Christmas. Have I ever played Angry Birds?
Nope, not even once. Oh, the irony.

My blog has evolved into encompassing all the things that I
love: reading, writing, travel, Pinterest, and my thoughts on life in general. Don’t
worry, there’s still plenty of sass. I absolutely LOVE the blogging community
that I happened to stumble upon and everyone who blogs is just so inspiring to
me. Link-ups, guest posts, DIYs, giveaways; I love it all. I’m so happy for the
friendships I’ve made in such a short time and the ones I’m certain will come
in the future!

I'd love it if you stopped by and said hi! I'm really not as mean as I look in that picture, I promise ;)

Sponsor & Guest Post - Callie {Creations by Callie}

I'm so excited to have Callie as a guest poster today {she is also a sponsor}! She is a pretty awesome girl that I think y'all would love to get to know her better. BTW, her post for today is pretty epic & fun!
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*ATTENTION ALL READERS OF THIS AWESOME BLOG.* You may think that I am a normal girl who blogs about fashion and puts together really cute, modest outfits and encourages other young ladies to do the same. In reality I'm NOT (normal, that is)!

JUUUUUUST kidding! That's my twin sister, Caylee. She's kinda weird. Just saying.....

Actually, I'm Callie from Creations by Callie. On my website I sell hand knitted garments and accessories, as well as blog about fashion, my walk with Jesus, and everyday life. I'm a passionate knitter, and I enjoy incorporating my knitted creations into my outfits. Some of my hobbies include playing soccer, singing, crocheting, reading, making movies with my siblings, shopping, writing, and playing the bass guitar.

What I'm Wearing -- Jewelry: Gifts Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch Dress: Banana Republic Belt: Goodwill Shoes: Garage Sale

I tend to stick closely to the "rules" (though in reality there aren't really any rules in fashion) and play it safe when it comes to prints, so this outfit is more on the daring side for me. But staying in your comfort zone sometimes becomes boring; there are times when you need to jump out and do something out of the ordinary. I find this true in fashion and in many other areas of my life. My favorite part of this outfit is the dress. It's loose and flowy, but cinched at the waist, which makes it very flattering. I also love how the color of my belt matches my shoes, tying everything together with a polished look.

Caylee agreed to assist me in pointing out some fashion dos and don'ts.

DO: Mix prints in a subtle way, or mix prints with a related color scheme. Or go bold.
DON'T: Have more than two bright prints going at one time. You may stop traffic.

DO: Keep the waist defined with a cute belt.
DON'T: Hold up your britches with suspenders (unless you're going for the nerd look, but then be sure to have the glasses).

DO: Accessorize with jewelry that accents your outfit. But only use enough to compliment the overall look. One good rule is to put on all the jewelry you want to wear, and then take one piece off.
DON'T: Let the jewelry take over your outfit. Jewelry is not meant to be the main focal point.

DO: Be yourself!!!
DON'T: Dress to please others.

Thank you so much, Ashley, for having me...and my twin. =)
~Callie

Going on holiday...

Source: coutureallure.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Hello everyone! We are leaving for a week long vacation tomorrow, meaning I won't be posting {except for some scheduled guest posts} next week. Talk to y'all later soon!

Also, the blog party winners will be announced soon.

One more thing, I have a new blog email. It is bramblewoodf {at} gmail {dot} com

I ♥ Thursday {no. 41} + Blog Birthday!

Today is Bramblewood Fashion's 3rd blog birthday! It was today 3 years ago that I did my very first post {you can read it here}, signed up a blogger account, and just set BF up in general. Of course, back in those early days I really didn't know the direction I wanted to take with Bramblewood Fashion. But it was fun nevertheless finding my way as a blogger. If y'all want, you can check out my 1st B-day post & 2nd B-Day post too!

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It's I ♥ Thursday time! There are rules for your post and I've listed them below:

1. Be sure to have I ♥ Thursday in your post title.

2. Have the button in your post, or link to back to me and have the button in your sidebar.

3. Share anything that you are loving right now. Tutorials, fashion, crafts, music, movies, recipes, quotes, what ever.

4. Have fun!

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Source: puttingmetogether.com via Ashley on Pinterest

This would be really cute for fall.

Source: themetapicture.com via Ashley on Pinterest

I LOVE baby otters and just otters in general. In fact, I wouldn't mind having one for a pet. *grin*

Source: lol-sotrue.tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest

LOL

Source: fanpix.net via Ashley on Pinterest

*sighs* I've now seen all of the Sandra Dee & Bobby Darin films. I wish they did more films together as they are so cute!

Source: 9gag.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Hehe...I'll be doing this tomorrow night.

Link up your post below:

Just give y'all an heads up, there won't be any I ♥ Thursday next week as I will be gone on vacation.
Also, I did a guest post yesterday over at, Delightfully Feminine that you might want to check out.

What I'm Wearing - The Brown Polka

What I'm Wearing: Brown Polka-dot 1960s Dress made by Gabrielle // Lace Vest c/o OASAP // Mustard Heels borrowed from Hanne-col {Target via Thrift Store} // Pearl Drop Earrings Etsy

Hello everyone! Life has been busy around here. Went to our State Fair on Saturday {OOTD} which was tons of fun! My baby sister turned eleven on Sunday {Boy, does time fly!}. I've also been busy planning a 1950s themed Seniors Luncheon for our church, which is tomorrow {that should be lots of fun!}. Then this weekend we will be leaving for a week on vacation and no, I'm not ready to leave - yet. *grin*

What I Wore - Ava Gardner inspired Outfit {Mogambo}

What I'm Wearing: Blouse Borrowed from Hanne-col {H&M} // Jean Pencil Skirt made by me // Belt Forever 21 // Neck Scarf ?? // Leopard Wedges Payless Shoes // Faux Pearl Earrings Claire's 

I don't know what it is, but with shorter hair I love dressing more highly vintage inspired {instead, of just touches of vintage when I have longer hair}. For example: yesterday I wore this 1950s dress and I styled it very 1950s. Then last night, while I was looking at me & Hanne-col's closet {we share a bedroom & closet}, I stumbled across this H&M blouse of Hanne-col's. I immediately thought of Ava Gardner in Mogambo {1953} and her African safari outfits. With Hanne-col's help we styled this Ava inspired outfit {and I let Hanne-col borrow one of my skirts in exchange}.

I've never used Ava Gardner as a style inspiration before. But since my best friend, Kay {Achaia}, is always saying she is her style inspiration I decided to give her a try for myself. You know what? I'm finding her style rather cute {methinks, she might be the next person for my Who Inspires Me (Fashion Wise) post}.