Author: Brandy Saldana

Dear Miami

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Blue Top Calvin Klein, Hot Pink Skirt Banana Republic, Trench Coat Viktor & Rolf + H&M, Purse Coach,  Ulltra Nude Pumps Steve Madden, Colorful Bangles Forever 21, Sunglasses Diane Von FurstenbergMy post title refers to Miami because a coworker of mine said that my bright colors would suit the location perfectly. It was one of the best compliments today because it made me feel like a jet-setter, going off to travel to some clubs near Miami Beach.
I am wearing really bright shades of blue and pink and added more color with the bangles. The pumps, trench and bag were added to compliment the bright colors.  I know I am wearing the same trench coat from my last outfit post, but I am relying on this trench to encourage more use of color with my daily wardrobe selections this Spring. I typically make the excuse that I have to wear black or dark clothes because my shoes and jacket/coat are black, but now I have to wear color because of this trench coat. I am really happy with this look and love how I re-purposed the top and pumps from an interview outfit here into this fun look.   
I wore this for a happy hour I attended to meet other young, professional women in the bay area. I had a great time was glad my outfit was able to transition from work to grabbing a couple of cocktails. I can also see this as an outfit to travel (to Miami of course!!). Be prepared as you might be seeing this skirt more often this Spring. (Special thanks to Paige at Crossroads for assuring me this skirt was a staple for my wardrobe and I would be wearing it often ! =])
Thanks for reading and Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
XO,
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Trench Coat Love

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Trench Coat Viktor & Rolf, Purple Wrap Dress Diane Von Furstenberg, Glitter Peep-Toe Wedges Jimmy Choo, Peacock Earrings and Love Ring Forever 21, Sunglasses DG 
I can’t believe how quickly the week is flying by! This outfit post is from last week, but now that the sun is out I feel like I can’t just post something from this week without giving this look the attention it deserves.
I have always steered clear of any coat that was not black because I have always been the type to want everything to match. It seemed almost unreasonable to own anything that didn’t fit my black and white scheme. Since purchasing this trench coat my mind has changed completely! You could almost say it was love at first sight! (It even has heart details!)
I love that this trench coat has transitioned seamlessly into my wardrobe. It is the perfect coat to wear over my spring dresses like this DVF purple wrap dress. I love the color, shape, and feel of the material. This is another one of my purchases from Crossroads Trading Co. and I am never disappointed with the items I walk out with. I have been keeping with my resolution of being more sustainable with my shopping habits and aside from the jewelry, my outfit is composed of gently used goods. (Even the Jimmy Choos which I snagged on eBay!) The coat is something I found at Goodwill, so at this point I feel like a lucky shopper. I am always able to find amazing things for a good price. That is also a negative because I end up having an overflow of clothes spilling out of my closet and the hubs says nothing unless it gets in his way. (I am so lucky he understands, but he is always questioning why I keep shopping!)
I am looking forward to wearing more cute dresses (and fun shoes) for Spring. I am also slowly cleaning out my closet so make sure to check out my Poshmark account @ pandycakes to shop clothes that you may or may not have seen on the blog.
Thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of the week. (It is almost over!!)
xo,

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Western Theme Cupcakes

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Another coworker of mine retired and in honor of her move to Nashville and love of country music we went with a western theme for her going away party. It has been awhile since I last posted some cupcakes up here on the blog and I just had to share these because they were a big hit at the office and super easy to make.

To start off, I baked some chocolate cupcakes and simply spread vanilla frosting over them. I was tempted to tint the frosting red or yellow and pipe a simple swirl, but I was afraid the cupcakes would be too tall to place in my cupcake carrier.

To make the hat: simply glue a spice gum drop with frosting onto the center of the chip. Pringles chips are the best because of their uniformity (and because they curve out like a hat.) I then used Twizzlers Pull N Peel and cut them into small pieces after measuring the gum drop. Some would not stay despite adding extra frosting to hold the Twizzler on to the chip and spice drop, so I would recommend using a small tip and piping around the spice drop. This way you are also not limited to just red.

Simple cupcakes to make for your next western party. I might recommend using sweet gum drops instead of spice ones for a better sweet and salty snack combo with the chips.

Thanks for reading and feel free to share your latest culinary confection in the comment section below.

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Fashion and Comedy

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Blazer 7 for All Mankind, Top and watch Marc by Marc Jacobs, Skirt, bracelets, and purse Forever 21, Leggings H&M, Zeda Boots Madden Girl 
Happy Friday Lovelies!
I have so many outfit photos on my camera at the moment and I have only posted 2 of them  from this week! I am very behind in a way, but I have felt lately that each outfit really needs more than just 15 minutes of fame in the blogger world. (That and I have been really busy as of late which is why I have not been consistent.)
Let me just say I survived my first week in my new position at the office. I feel I am being let off easy because I came in with a lot of baggage in the form of running projects I am wrapping up this month, so I can only imagine what it will be like once I start being handed more responsibilities for my position. I have already been given a few new tasks to complete so next week should be interesting. 
But back to the fashion. This outfit is from Tuesday and I chose to wear this for a comedy show at the Punch Line Comedy Club called Comedy Stylings hosted by Comedienne and Vintage Fashion Blogger Mary Van Note . I shared a couple of pictures on Instagram at the event but could not take any during the show. It would have been hard for me to take clear photos anyways because I was laughing so hard. I enjoy Fashion but I am also a big fan of comedy. I listen to so many comics on Pandora frequently enough that I eventually memorize their bits. I had never thought about combining my two interests, so I had no idea what to expect when I decided to attend this show. Comics doing stand up in their favorite outfit – turns out it was a brilliant combination! I am now inspired to visit more comedy clubs in the bay area. I will let you know if I hear of any good shows so make sure to follow me on Twitter @willbakeforshoe for updates.
Thanks for reading lovelies and don’t forget to follow me on Bloglovin too!

XO,

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First Day at Work

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Geometric Print Trumpet Dress Diane Von Furstenberg (here) | Black Cardigan Forever 21 | Tights Chinese Laundry | Ulltra Nude Heels Steve Madden My outfit for Monday for my first day of work!
Despite working at the same office for about 3 years, Monday was my first day in my new permanent position. I was relocated to another cubicle far away from the front desk which I was initially hired to assist almost 3 years ago. The change has been a little surreal and I am still adjusting to my new space, but it is a lot nicer in comparison to the space I had before. I especially enjoy that I have natural sunlight beaming in throughout the day. (I will have to share photos of my new space on Instagram because I had more freedom to decorate the space and make it my own with nicer furniture.)
I had my welcome party in the morning and “met” my coworkers, so I wanted to dress up. I opted to wear a dress that I purchased using the Poshmark app. This has been my first (and so far only) purchase using that app and I am addicted to it. I enjoy browsing other girl’s listings and listing items I no longer love as much as I used to. I was lucky to find this DVF dress. It has a fun print and a feminine shape, so it was love at first sight!  I would have worn this without the tights and the cardigan had it not been so windy. I could see myself wearing this dress again so hopefully you don’t get too bored of it when I wear it over and over again.
Overall, my first day was not too bad. I know I have a lot to learn and I am ready for the challenges that lie ahead. I will be best equipped with a dress and heels, so expect more posts like this with the changing weather minus the tights. =D
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Can’t Always Get What You Want

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Cropped Jacket Younique, Shirt Wet Seal, Pleated Skirt Everly, Flats Fairy Tales Come True,  Necklace Forever 21, Sunglasses Diane Von Furstenberg
This week has been a little crazy. 

Not only did I find out I have a new job that I’ll be starting on Monday, my dad also had surgery.

 I spent most of it traveling back and forth from Salinas to Berkeley in order to be there for my dad. The day before I left to Salinas I found out I had been hired for one of the two positions I had applied for last month. I should have been overjoyed except I felt nothing but disappointment because I did not get the position I initially applied for. Needless to say, the timing was not the best when I was already feeling worried about my dad’s pending surgery.

I know I should feel grateful to even have a job soon after graduating from college during a period of high unemployment, but it is only natural to feel disappointment when we don’t get what we want. Even though I am now feeling pretty excited with the new opportunities this other position has in store for me, it was important for me to feel unhappy instead of pretending everything was okay. I feel I have matured and grown up a little from this experience. In some ways I am glad I did not get the other position because I know the best candidate was chosen. Often times people feel entitled to things and cannot accept a loss, but it is important to understand we don’t always get what we want, and sometimes it is a good thing. 

My dad’s surgery went well and I officially start my new position Monday. I know this text has nothing to do with the photos (which are from St. Patrick’s Day), but I appreciate if you have read this far because I have been absent and wanted to share more about myself than I am used to. I typically share only the positive moments on my blog, but life isn’t always fun. It is what we make of it and I am glad if you are reading about my ups as well as my downs.

Thanks again for reading and following! 

Love,

P.S. Don’t forget to check out my Poshmark closet! I’ve added a few items featured on the blog and might be adding the green cropped cargo jacket seen above. I am also adding more items this week so follow me in case you don’t want to miss out!

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