Brandy Saldana – Page 24 – Will Bake for Shoes

Outfit
...
- Work

Fall Crops

Posted on November 10, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Floral Print Dress 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target (here) | Polly Plains Blouse French Connection c/o LE TOTE | Black Cuffed Bermuda Shorts Alice + Olivia | Chloe Antique Necklace Noir Luxe c/o LE TOTE | White Signature C Bangles Coach | Nude Ulltra Patent Heels Steve Madden | Cedar Street “Elissa” Leather Tote Kate Spade (here) | Le Rouge Lipstick 103 Brun Createur Givenchy (here) |
Happy Monday!
I attended Posh Fest over the weekend in SF, and I can’t believe that it is already over! It felt like it flew by, but I learned a lot of tips that should make their way over to a post soon. I know I’ll be doing a recap of photos I took and it won’t take a year to post those this time. It ended on a great note and I am so grateful to be a part of the +Poshmark community. It’s been great being able to resell items I no longer wear and make extra cash to facilitate my shopping habits, but it has been even better connecting with so many amazing people through the app and in real life. I loved being recognized and meeting the people behind the amazing closets I follow.
I had a lot of fun dressing up for the two day conference. Sunday’s outfit actually used the top I have in this post. It is from LE TOTE, and I ended up purchasing it because of how versatile it is. I have worn it so many times already, I am surprised it took me so long to decide to purchase it. I’ve worn it with cargo pants and flats, black pants and tan booties and these cuffed bermuda shorts. I also bought the necklace in this post from LE TOTE since I was able to wear it with a lot of the items thanks to it’s neutral colors.
This morning I reached for a sweater, but the past few weeks have been warm enough to ignore typical Fall outfits. I want to wear boots, scarves and sweaters, but I am still able to wear shorts and short sleeve jackets. I like that the floral pattern on my jacket/dress works with the color palette of my outfit. I am not the only one that likes to wear this dress as a jacket, as you can see from my blogger friends Carlina and Donna. It is a great transitional piece, and if you don’t have it, you can always find one on Poshmark.
From this outfit, I am also really excited to introduce you to my new Kate Spade handbag. She is a birthday gift from my parents and I love how sleek and structured this bag is. Armando got me a matching black Laurie zip around phone wallet that I use everyday as his gift to me for my birthday. I can’t wait to share more outfits with this bag, but this was officially the first outfit I styled with it. I’ve been using it everyday and am very pleased with it and I love how the gold zippers open up for two extra pockets!
Hope you are having a great start to your week! I am looking forward to a day off tomorrow for Veteran’s Day. Time for some much needed relaxation after this weekend and a chance to clean up the mess in my closet.

PoshFest 2013

Posted on November 5, 2014by Brandy Saldana

PoshFest 2014 is only a few days away, and I thought it would be cool to share a few pictures from last year’s PoshFest in Vegas. I didn’t share any photos when I returned from that trip, but it is better late than never right?

PoshFest is a two-day conference focused on panel discussions and workshops to help Poshmark users network with other users in real-life and help provide effective tips to increase sales. Panels were made up of Poshmark users, most who have been very successful on the app. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories from each panelist and how informative the workshops were on day two.

Networking was a major component of the conference. There was a lot of time to meet-and-greet with fellow Poshers. PoshFest attendees received complimentary business cards from Moo to pick up the day of. They were very useful for me to be able to add all the people I met.

This year’s conference looks like it will be even better. It will be held in the Bay Area, which makes the commute fairly easy for me. For a look at this year’s agenda, you can check out Poshmark’s blog here. I believe the event is sold out, but if you are still interested in attending there might be some guests who might be selling their tickets because they cannot attend. Comment below or message me if you need help finding a ticket.
Can’t wait to share how this year’s conference goes. Now to decide what to wear!

Outfit
...
- Work

Fall Neutrals

Posted on October 30, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Black and Tan Wrap Dress Diane von Furstenberg (here), Key Necklace Forever 21 (similar here), Gold Wrapped Arrow Ring Tilly’s (similar here), Nude Ulltra Patent Heels Steve Madden (similar here), Black Voyage Tote JustFab, Le Rouge Carmin Escape 306 Lipstick Givenchy (here)I can’t believe we are at the end of the month and also how warm Fall has been here in the Bay Area. Lucky for me I have been able to get more wear out of my dresses and skirts. I found this wrap dress at Crossroads Trading Co. on West Carlos Street, and loved how much leg it shows despite having a longer hem than my other dresses. The tan color also makes this dress a little bit more unique, but you can also wrap belt differently to show less of the tan color. I found this exact dress on The Real Real in case you need it in your wardrobe like I felt I did. I paired it with neutral heels and bag and added the gold accessories. I loved the wrapped arrow ring, but lately I have not been able to find it so I’ve been wondering if it is lost forever (I hope not!)
I am really excited for Halloween tomorrow and to wear my DIY Halloween costume to work. It is food related if you want to guess what I’ll be (and no, it is not a cupcake.) What will you be dressing up as this year? I didn’t have a chance to make any Halloween themed cupcakes this month, but maybe I’ll get around to making some this weekend.
Hope you are having a great week and until next time,

Outfit
...
- Work

Coral and Navy Pleats

Posted on October 27, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Coral Bow Front Blouse Odille | Coral Cream Navy Color Block Pleated Skirt Forever 21 (here) | Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Camera Necklace Kate Spade | Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia K via LE TOTE (similar here) | Nude Ruffle Satchel Steve Madden | Bone Miminette 70 Patent Calf Kitten Heels Christian Louboutin | The change in the weather has finally caught up to me. I caught a cold and spent last weekend recovering, but luckily I had some TLC from my mom. Mothers always know what to do when you are not feeling your best, and I appreciate that mine took good care of me.

Today’s outfit features a skirt and top I found at Crossroads Trading Co. I loved how the coral colors matched perfectly, and this is another instance where my mom helped me out with her input on the outfit. We were shopping together and she gave me a nod of approval when I stepped out of the fitting room with these pieces on. The camera necklace is one of my favorite pieces lately and it was a gift from a friend for my birthday. I am also really loving the arrowhead bracelet, which is a rental from LE TOTE. I am planning on keeping this piece because it works well on its own, but it can also work stacked with some other pieces. I wore this outfit before I caught my cold, but now I am back to feeling like how I did when Armando took these photos.

This week I had enough energy to attend a party hosted by ClassPass at StuidoMix in SF on Tuesday. I took a barre class, and this is my second time taking one. I am still not sure how I feel about barre, but I felt like I got a good work out out of it. I haven’t really found a workout routine that I enjoy yet, but I have taken some Zumba classes that I have really enjoyed.

On Thursday I had the chance to meet Aimee Song, blogger of Song of Style, and she was very sweet and looked amazing in her Micheal Kors outfit. I found it inspiring to meet someone who started out blogging in San Francisco and has made her career out of it.

And today I spent my morning at Jones celebrating Jennifer’s birthday with a fabulous brunch. Jennifer is the blogger behind Just Add Glam and I am excited to hear she’ll be part of a panel for PoshFest, which is only 2 weeks away! I need to start my outfits for that weekend.

Hope you had a great weekend and until next time,

Cocktails

Brunch for Dinner with ZICO Part 2 – Zico Cocktail Recipes

Posted on October 21, 2014by Brandy Saldana

As part of the Brunch for Dinner with Zico, our Brunch featured some delicious cocktails featuring the new Zico Chilled Juices. The Orange Chilled Juice is perfect paired with champagne for a spin on the classic mimosa, but try out these other delicious, and simple, recipes perfect for any upcoming party!

print recipe

ZICO Sunset in Paradiseby Naked Kitchen October-21-2014Ingredients1 Oz. Gin1 Oz. Sake Nigori2 Oz. ZICO Chilled Pineapple Mango Juice Blend1 Dash of Angostura bitters1 1/2 Oz. Lime Cordial (Recipe Follows)4 Limes, zested and juiced (keep zest and juice seperate)1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar1/2 Cup Boiling WaterInstructionsCombine all ingredients in a shaker, shake with ice, strain and serve in a chilled cocktail glass.
Combine zest and sugar in a mortar and pestle, and grind until sugar resembles wet sand. Add water to dissolve sugar. Strain, chill, and add reserved juice. DetailsPrep time: 8 mins Cook time: Total time: 8 mins Yield: 1 Serving

print recipe

ZICO Spicy Orangeby Naked Kitchen October-21-2014Ingredients1 Oz. Vodka1 Oz. Champagne2 Oz. ZICO Chilled Orange Juice Blend1 Dash of Free Bros Old Fashioned Bitters1/4 Oz. Ginger Syrup (recipe follows)3 T. Grated Ginger1/2 Cup Sugar1/2 Cup WaterInstructionsCombine vodka, syrup, coconut water, and bitters in a shaker. Shake with ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass. Top with champagne.Ginger Syrup:
Bring mixture to a boil to dissolve sugar, strain, chill. Makes about 1 cup.DetailsPrep time: 8 mins Cook time: Total time: 8 mins Yield: 1 Serving
Let me know if you try either of these out. My favorite of the two was the Spicy Orange, but I am impressed with how versatile these juices are to work in both a cocktail drink and in a jam! I am thinking of incorporating one in a cupcake recipe, but we’ll see how far I get with that idea. Thanks to +ZICO for hosting this sweet event at the Naked Kitchen in SF!
Hope you are having a great week. Until next time,

Brunch for Dinner with ZICO Part 1 – Coconut Pineapple Jam Recipe

Posted on October 19, 2014by Brandy Saldana

A couple of weeks ago, a couple of my blogger friends and I were invited by Zico to taste their new chilled juice blends and to enjoy Brunch for Dinner. The dinner party was held at the Naked Kitchen in the Mission and featured a delicious menu by head chef Anthony Yang.

For starters, we enjoyed mini beet buttermilk pancakes topped with goat cheese and edible flowers. The presentation of the mini pancakes was really cute and they were in fact tasty.

I sat next to Chanda and Zico Rep. Kelly Curran, and enjoyed the rest of my brunch for dinner talking restaurants with these foodies. The menu for the evening consisted of:
Homemade Coffee Granola with Organic Straus Yogurt, and Coconut Pineapple Vanilla Jam Featuring Zico Chilled Pineapple Mango Juice Blend
Smoked Salmon, Cauliflower Puree, Chopped Capers, Toasted Mini Everything Bagels
Koshihikari Rice Porridge, Poached Egg, Braised Togarashi Pork, Homemade Pickles
Black Truffle Waffles
The food was fantastic! If you are in the Bay Area, you can always check out Naked Kitchen for upcoming events, but for a taste of Anthony Yang’s delectable brunch, you can get more info here. I loved everything, but the two must-haves from the menu are the porridge and waffle dishes. If you don’t live in the Bay Area, but want to get a taste for the menu, I was lucky receive a copy of the recipe used to make the jam in the yogurt in case you would like to try if for your next brunch (or brunch for dinner!)

print recipe

Zico Coconut Pineapple Jam Recipeby Naked Kitchen October-19-2014Ingredients2 Cups plus 2 Tbsp. Zico Pineapple Mango Juice Blend1 Vanilla Bean, Split and Scraped1 Tsp. Agar Agar (or gelatin)1 Tsp. SaltInstructionsBring juice and vanilla bean to a boil. Add agar and whisk in vigorously. Season with salt and immediately cool down mixture in refrigerator. Transfer to blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Serve with yogurt, granola and bits of pineapple and enjoy!DetailsPrep time: 5 mins Cook time: 6 mins Total time: 11 mins Yield: 2 ServingsAs part of the event, we also enjoyed yummy cocktails made with the Zico’s new chilled juices. I’ll be sharing those recipes in my next post, so tuned for Part 2.
Until next time,
Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

Photos by Ashley Batz