I have a new friend.
Her name is Brooke.
Brooke White.
You may have heard of her,
from this little show called American Idol.
I’ve watched every season.
But this was the only season where I actually voted.
And it was for her.
She made me smile then,
and she makes me smile now.
About a month ago I met Brooke in person.
Like a total goof ball, I confessed my infatuation with her on Idol,
and I even ended with “I totally voted for you like a hundred times, I think you are so great”.
She graciously thanked me.
But on the way home I cringed with embarrassment at my confession.
Oh boy, she must think I’m crazy.
Ben just laughed. Well, you are.
But she wasn’t scared off by my juvenile gushing.
At least not enough.
So we hung out some more.
And we clicked.
Shared love for crafting.
Shared obsession with fashion blogs.
Shared addiction to multi-tasking.
Unlike me, however, Brooke is an insanely talented singer, song writer, musician and artist.
She laughs with her whole heart.
Tickles and plays with your kiddos on the floor of your living room.
Swoons over your button collection and admires your stencils.
She’s the kind of girl you can devour an entire carton of ice cream with.
She’s real.
And I like a girl who’s real.
Watch Brooke over here, you’ll see what I mean.
Oh, and she’s not afraid to mix patterns and wear chunky jewelry with a thrifted t-shirt.
Brooke literally throws together the perfect outfit in just minutes,
the same outfit that would have taken me an entire week of planning.
It’s a gift she has. One of them anyway.
So that’s why Brooke is here today–to inspire us with her mad fashion skills.
On Wednesday, Brooke showed up at my house with a suitcase packed full of shoes, accessories and fabulous thrifted finds. It was good times.
And here’s what we came up with:
Top: vintage thrifted, Skirt: Joie thrifted, Belt: thrifted, Tie: vintage thrifted, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Cuff: garage sale, Sunglasses: Super’s
Top: Jones of NY thrifted, Pants: Marc by Marc Jacobs c/o American Idol, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Scarf: vintage thrifted, Necklace: Target
Top: Tucker, Blazer: Modern Amusement, Cargo Skinnies: J.Brand, Shoes: Steve Madden, Watch: Michael Kors, Earrings: Urban Outfitters
Top: thrifted and cut-up, Skirt: Forever 21, Boots: Rachel Comey, Necklace: Buffalo Exchange Re-Sale,
Jeans: Zoe skinny Lucky Brand, Shoes: Kalliste
DAY:
TO NIGHT:
This girl is stunning, I tell ya.
I am still swooning over every outfit.
And if we wore the same size shoe, you can bet some of these bad boys would be living at my house for a while.
So what are you guys doing on September 19th?
Because I will be at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles singing along at Brooke’s show for her new fabulous album called Gemini.
Brooke collaborated with the talented singer-songwriter, Jack Matranga–to create this modern, relevant and classic album.
I’ve heard it. On repeat. And I’m in love. Inside Outside might be my favorite track.
The album comes out on August 23rd exclusively at iTunes {digitally everywhere else on the 30th}.
You can pre-order your album here.
Get a sneak peek at these crazy kids here–you’ll sing along for sure.
Visit them on facebook here, and say hi.
And if you want to get to know Brooke better (which trust me, you do),
then you can find her being silly and artsy fartsy at these fun places:
facebook, twitter, blog, girls with glasses show
***GIVEAWAY***
Today Brooke will be giving away a SIGNED copy of her album to one lucky winner!
Entries: leave a separate comment for each entry complete
1. Leave a fun and/or sweet comment on this post.
2. Become a follower of Brookie Babble and leave a comment that you stopped by from LMM
3. Like Brooke White on FB and leave a comment on her wall that you came by from LMM.
4. Follow Brooke’s tweets.
5. Facebook, tweet, and/or blog about this post and include a link.
6. Follow LMM and leave a comment saying you do.
WINNER will be announced on facebook on the 23rd.
one of Brooke’s favorite quotes:
{source unknown, unless you know, then share please}
Ashley Stock
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I’ve been a fan of Brooke White sinie I discovered her a couple of years ago. In fact -this may sound funny- I discovered your blog because of her. She tweet you as one of her favourites blogs, although I didn’t know you had met each other. She definetely has a great style and I want to win this giveaway so bad, I’m such a fan of both of you!
I follow Brooke White on facebook and leave a comment!
I follow Brooke’s blog from Bloglovin
I follow Brooke tweets, she’s so inspiring!
I’ve shared this post on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/angela.alzina
My partner and I stumbled over here from a different web address
and thought I should check things out. I like what I
see so now i’m following you. Look forward to finding out about your web page yet again.
I follow your blog and i love it! I’ve already said that, but I really want to win this giveaway. I’m from Spain and I’ve never had the chance to go to a Brooke White concert, and I honestly don’t know If someday I’ll have the chance to meet her. Thanks for this post, you two are amazing!
Ok…I’m gushing! I can’t believe you know Brooke White. I loved her on American Idol and voted for her. Ahhh!
I like her on facebook and left a comment!
I am an avid follower of you blog! I’d probably gush like a tween/teen if I met you in person!
I’m following her now at Brooke Babble and left a comment!
Wow! At first I thought look #1 was my fave, but then I liked #2, then I went to #1, then #3… AhhhhH! They were all PERFECTION! Love what you guys did together!
I was a big fan of hers on AI too… so glad she’s living her dream and doing what she loves!
I’m a follower of LMM
omg that’s SOOO fun you met/are friends with her!! I couldn’t see all of the pictures
BUT the pictures I saw are SUPER cute…I LOVED her on AI!! This is so fun!!
I follow Brooke on Twitter!!
Just tweeted about it!!
BTW…now I can randomly see the pictures…weird?! But they’re AMAZING!! I follow LMM
Thanks for the chance!
and I follow this blog, thanks again!
Brooke was my absolute favorite contestant that season! I also voted for her hundreds of times. She just seemed so sweet and genuine, not to mention her voice is AMAZING. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I was beyond pumped when I saw her name in the title of your post today
I follow “Brookie Babble”
I “like” Brooke on Facebook
I follow LMM
I loved brooke on american idol!
I became a follower of Brooke Babble
I follow you!
Following Brooke on Twitter
Such great fashion sense!
Brooke is beautiful and definitely can put gorgeous outfits together! Love the post!
I am now following Brooke via Twitter!
I follow your blog religiously
LOVE LOVE LOVE her! Can I go to her show with you?
Seriously drooling and so jealous that you got to hang out with her! She was my fav on idol that season for sure and I love her music! Drooling over the fashions, totally the way I would love to dress if I had that much fashion sense! Love it and thank you for sharing, I had no idea she was so much more than the beautiful and talented singer we see….
Magnificent items from you, man. I have keep in mind your stuff prior to and you are simply extremely wonderful.
I really like what you’ve received here, certainly like what you’re saying and
the way in which wherein you say it. You make
it enjoyable and you still take care of to keep it wise.
I can not wait to read far more from you. That is actually a tremendous web site.
You always have the cutest post! And it seems like you always have a new friend! I love it! I Want to grow up to belike you.
haha if I ever grow up!
Sydney
I want outfit #5! Love it! Brooke is adorable!
I follow LMM on FB!
LOVE her! She was my favorite that season! I loved her barefoot on the piano!!
I follow LMM!!
Brooke’s sound is lovely and I adored her on the show. But more importantly, it is women like her that have inspired my 8 year old daughter to take guitar lessons and sing more. And THAT is awesome!
I loved Brooke!!! I am so thrilled to see this post! She is stunning and talented. Can’t wait to pic that album up!
I fell in love with her since I saw her audition on American Idol. Actually, season 7 was the first one that I actually saw since the begining until the end.
Oh, I love look #1 without the tie! And #2 is pretty awesome, too.
whaaaaaat?!!! brooke white was at your house! i thought maybe this post was about a girl with the same name – but THE brooke white?! i love her!!!!!! she made me cry when she was missing her little baby.
okay that was my sweet comment – but i promise, it’s legit. i’m freaking out!
totally left a comment (gushed) on her blog and am now a follower!
i stalk…ahem, follow you, ms ashley!!
I love Brooke!!
I’m already a follower of Brookie Babble, love reading her stuff.
“Liked” her on FB and left a message
I know this web site offers quality depending articles or reviews and additional stuff, is there any other website which gives these stuff in quality?
Follow Brooke on twitter
And I follow LMM!
Another American Idol friend, love it Ash! I always loved her on AI too, my fave was when she messed up and started over once, it just showed such a human quality and that she wasn’t some robot going out there mechanically singing every song. Anyway, I follow her twitter! Excited to hear the new album
Beautiful blog post! I adore Brooke’s sunny, vintage, California dreamer sense of style. I’ve been following her artistic adventures ever since her American Idol audition. This lovely lady’s musical talents, fashion sense and wonderful way with words inspires me! Thanks for this piece, Little Miss Momma! I just followed your blog, your Twitter and your Facebook, and I look forward to reading more great posts from you!
@ElizabethThe
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http://www.facebook.com/elizabeththe/posts/100782810027896
I just adore Brooke and am excited to have discovered your blog through her tweeting about this post.
I would love a signed copy of her new album! thanks for the opportunity and I’ll be following your blog now too. 
I have been a fan since American Idol and anxiously awaiting new music since High Hopes & Heartbreak! I found this post via her retweet
I love the fashion!
This post made my day.
I love Brooke White and her season on American Idol. Brooke totally rocks those outfits! <3 Sarah
I follow BROOKIE BABBLE and said hi!
I love all of those looks – but number 4 is my favorite. Love the shirt. Thanks for the chance!
I follow Brooke on twitter – I’m @alicedemske – thanks!
I follow LMM via gfc – thanks!
I follow LMM
Test number 2.
Great blog post. I’ve been a Brooke fan since being introduced to her by Idol. Very cool to read about how down-to-earth she is because that’s how I envisioned her.
I’m also following her on Twitter. Thanks!
I am a new follower!
I follow Brooke on twitter and have for a long time. She is one of my all time favorites on idol. I have to admit, I voted for her like crazy too. She is so precious. I can’t wait for this album to come out
I follow Brooke on facebook which led me here to LMM – Now I will be reading your blog : ) Loved Brooke on idol – Looking forward to getting this album next week.
this looks like such a fun day! following her blog
I completed all steps above!! I would love her new CD! I am already in love with it
Thanks!!
Wow, love what you two put together! And I previewed some of the music, love it!!
Brooke has great style! Love it!
Follower!
LOVE that t shirt with the super dressy/chunky necklace. Swoon
No way! I heart Brooke! Can’t wait to hear the new album… and listen to it on repeat when I win!
super-duper-adore all the outfits! cant wait to hear the album!
adore this. love all of her outfits and your writing. incredible. thanks for another amazing post. Stop by to see pics from my RACHEL ZOE encounter in Beverly Hills and see who I chose as my Fash Fave and Fash Fail for the week. xoxo
http://www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com
o my. I have not heard of Brooke White. I have been missing out for sure!!! I love her voice, and her style!! A-mazing!!! I will surely be downloading her on iTunes thanks for the introduction!!
Oh my word, I LOVE Brooke! I haven’t watched nearly every season of Idol, but from the seasons I’ve seen, she has been my favorite. She seems so genuine and sweet.
I follow your blog!
I cannot even explain how deeply jealous I am of you! I am borderline-obsessed with Brooke White! I love her songs, her voice, her style, her HAIR, etc! My husband and I both think she is the bomb-diggity, and have loved her since watching her on American Idol. Her song and video, “Free” is one of my favorites of all time, and I smile everytime I hear it play on my iPod
Can’t even WAIT for the next album!
…and if only I were a size 00 and 5’9″, I would definitely try to rob her of her super-dee-duper cute wardrobe. Still working on that one though
Follower of Brooke Babble
Follower of Brooke on FB
And of COURSE I’m a LMM follower! I’m also borderline-obsessed with you
this is such a fun giveaway! thanks to you both for offering it to us!
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i’m also following brookie babble!
Hi, this weekend is nice in support of me, since this time i am reading
this great informative piece of writing here at my residence.
OMG..I cannot believe the amazing people you get to meet in real life! I absolutely loved her on idol! This would be an awesome giveaway to win..my hubby liked her too! Thanks!
I follow Brookie Babble and left her a sweet comment!
I liked Brook White on facebook and let her know I was coming from LMM!
Oops..left off the ‘e’ in my last comment..
I follow Brooke on twitter!
I tweeted about this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/#!/ypboutique
I follow LMM!
Oh my gah Brooke was my favorite on Idol!! I’m a fan of hers on FB.
I follow you!
I really hope I win – I love Brooke’s voice and thanks for doing this giveaway!
I faithfully follow LMM!
Inspired by the thirfted fashion!!!!
I follow Brooke’s blog, thank you for sharing!
I wish I knew something fun to say. But I do like her mad fashion skills. Wish I had them.
I follow LMM.
Oh, I LOVED Brooke on Idol! She totally should have won it all
I have been browsing online more than 4 hours today, yet I never
found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me.
In my opinion, if all web owners and bloggers made good content
as you did, the net will be much more useful than ever before.
My whole family and I adored Brooke on American Idol! It’s a CRIME that she did not win! So happy to see her on here and hear that she has a new album coming out. That is really exciting!
big fan of Brooke’s — loved her on Idol, she makes me smile. how cool that you two are buds now?!? great give away *fingers crossed*
I follow along on FB and Twitter – LOVE your blog. (because I have a gluten-free blog, I have all kinds of people in my Google reader… but I always look forward to YOUR posts!)
Both you and Brooke seem like such wonderful, down-to-earth, stylish women, and that’s what makes me love reading!
I follow Brooke’s blog!
Good day! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to
give a quick shout out and say I genuinely enjoy reading through your posts.
Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that
deal with the same topics? Thank you!
I follow your blog!
I follow Brooke on Twitter!
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I love that Brooke seems so genuine. I wanna be friends with her!
I follow Brookie Babble
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I love her voice! I can’t wait to hear the album!
-kacey
I fell in love with Brooke when I saw her on American Idol. I voted every week for her! She made me smile and she was different. So sunshiney & happy
I kept loving her from Idol to her P&G movie that premiered on TV to now. She is beautiful & amazing. I’d love to win her CD!
I ‘liked’ Brooke on FB and let her a comment!
I follow LMM, of course *wink*
I absolutely LOVE Brooke! I love her music and I really liked her in Change of Plans. I’m so jealous that y’all are friends. (I’d love to be real life friends with you both : )
I follow LMM through Google Reader.
what cute outfits! i’d love to own her cd!
I follow lmm! What a great post, now I want a new wardrobe:)
I am so in LOVE with look # 2 I love those pants and the cute headband and the yellow shirt. I so wish I could pull something like that off. Maybe one day I’ll be brave!
Um, yes, PLEASE! Love me some Brooke White. You guys are great together!
No, way! Brooke White was hanging out at your house, I am so coming over.
Love the clips of the album and Inside Outside is pretty sweet, cant’ wait to hear it all.
Following Brookie Babble via BlogLovin
Following Brooke on Twitter. Her music makes me miss California.
I liked Brooke on FB and said hello, hello.
Of course, I stalk I mean follow LMM. Curious what was the cause for the password? I like it better than those one with the random swirly whirly words.
Just pulled up some of her music! Love it As soon as I get my ipod back she will be my new crafting designing music!
I heart Brooke White! She has a heart of gold! She helped my mom raise money for one of her hospice clients by putting on a benefit concert in little ol’ Ogden Utah! We are fans for life!
I already follow her blog, which is how I found you. Awesome blog by the way!
I follow Brooke on FB <3
I follow Brooke on Twitter
I love all of the outfits, especially #3 and #4, I would love her album! I’m sure it’s fantastic, I’m headed over to her blog right now!
Love Brooke!!
Can I just say I LOVE how she stood up for what she believes in National Television! Way to go for never seeing a rated ‘R’ movie!
May I just say what a comfort to discover somebody who truly knows
what they’re talking about online. You certainly understand how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More and more people really need to read this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised that you’re not more
popular given that you surely have the gift.
I’m your follower!
I just found your blog, and think it is completely sweet. I grew up in So Cal and moved to the midwest a couple of years ago, so I like that you are a little link to where I grew up. I also love how you decorate your house, it is completely adorable. We are in the process of buying our first home, and I plan to use some of your ideas! (If that’s okay, of course!)
And I love Brooke White too, I never voted before on AI, except for her too!
i love look number 3. that’s sheer brilliance right there
What a fun time you two must of had!
I am now following Brookes blog!
Following Brooke on Facebook!
I would have acted the same way—LOVE her and voted away too! Getting her album regardless if I win this giveaway1
I am now following her adorable blog
Love!
How cool! I remember watching her on American Idol. That is so awesome that you got to meet her!
I’m following Brookie Babble and left a comment on her blog.
I am already a follower of LMM.
I am now following Brooke White on Facebook and I left a message on her page.
I am now following Brooke White on twitter.
I tweeted about this giveaway.
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s Brooke, and that is a “sweet comment. I would love to win.
I LOVE Brooke! Her personality always shined through. I loved her deep at heart laugh and the realness she brought to the stage!
I’m now a follower of BB. Thanks for the link and another fab read!
I follow you too!
I liked her page on fb and left a comment!
I love her super cute fun and young style. I am excited to hear her music if I win. I don’t have cable so I didn’t catch her on Idol.
Wow – thanks for sharing this post. A. I love the outfits. B. thanks for a new blog to follow about someone chasing their dreams!
<3 Shay
http://www.thefailtehouse.blogspot.com
i LOVE brooke’s style..super cute inspiration! Also, that fave quote is now on my list of faves!
I am a new Follower of Brooke on FB and left a comment here: http://www.facebook.com/brookewhite/posts/10150290755482438
I am Following Brooke on Twitter as @peasandluvfrmJo
Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/105769863800303618
I am a follower of Brookie Babble and I left a comment that I was stopping by from LMM!
I Liked brooke white on fb and left her some love saying i stopped by from LMM!
i now follow brooke white’s tweets on twitter!
i follow LMM’s blog
Posted on my FB profile: http://www.facebook.com/KJMoseley/posts/251513724871054
Brooke is Precious! I voted for her every single time! many many times! How CLEVER is her blog title??
I have been trying to leave a comment for several days, but it hasn’t been working! Hopefully it will this time!
I am a huge Brooke fan! She was my favorite on her season of Idol! I voted obsessively, I downloaded all of her songs off of iTunes, CRIED when she sang Let It Be, and I was super sad when she was voted off.
I ‘like’ Brooke on FB and I left her a comment!
I follow Brookie Babble
I follow Brooke on Twitter
And I follow LMM!
Love Brooke, love her sound.
I am a follower of Brooke’s blog
Liked Brooke on FB and left a message
I follow her on Twitter.
@ciecie85
I follow your super cute blog.
Oh, Ashley, you look adorable in all of the clothes that Brooke shared with you. I love the photoshoot!!
I just became a follower of LMM!! Yeah!!
I have been following Brooke on Twitter and she is one of my very fave singers. She is so sweet, too!!
I tweeted about this giveaway with a link. Thank you for the chance to win!!
Brooke has a sweet soul and a singing voice that is warm and genuine. My favorite song of hers is her cover of Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’. Love it better than the original.
I don’t know what drew me to Brooke White, but I loved her from her first Idol audition. For me, at first she seemed like an old soul, had an original, chic look about her and was just genuinely kind-hearted. But I fell in love with the music after that. From her Idol performances to her two solo albums and now this, I think Brooke White is the kind of person I’d want my kids to like, take after and listen to. Here’s to a long, successful career in the music industry. Love you, Brooke.
So happy you posted about Brooke! She is my absolute hero: not only is she talented, but she’s beautiful and intelligent and her style reflects all of these wonderful qualities. I couldn’t agree more with the whole “life is art” stance, which is how she seems to live her life. Personal style is art, and her style is definitely a masterpiece blend of vintage clothing with modern accessories. These outfits are flawless–fantastic post! Thanks for sharing this and writing about my idol (no pun intended)!:) I love your blog!
PS- I followed you guys and tweeted a link to this post! Can’t WAIT to read more of your posts!
LOVE Brooke! What a fun giveaway!!
I follow Brooke of Twitter!
I follow Brooke on Facebook.
Brooke is the complete package including being happy.
I have admired and loved Brooke since Day 1 on Idol and every day since. She is a breath of fresh air. Had the pleasure of meeting her in Seattle two years ago, she is so sweet and genuine, and Super awesome talented. The Fashion she puts together rocks, too
She is the real deal!
Little Miss Momma rocks & so does Miss Brooke White
that is so cool you know brooke white! i have been a fan since american idol!
i follow brookie babble! and i left a comment!
i blogged about this post! baileyrae3.blogspot.com
i follow Little Miss Momma! can i just say that i think you are so inspirational! i love all the fun crafty things you do! and baby w is soo adorable!
Pick me, choose me, love me! I’d LOVE to have this!
You girls are so fun! I want to hang out with you and Brooke:)LOL
Pick me;)
Oh, I love Brooke .She was my all time favorite on American Idol. That year I thought her and Jason Castro really should have been #1 and #2. Her voice is so pure and beautiful and I knew without ever meeting her that she was as beautiful inside as she was outside!!!!
Love the shots ! I just starting following you! You are a very good writer. Keep that going! You are very good at getting thoughts and feelings we all seem to share!