Brandy Saldana – Page 68 – Will Bake for Shoes

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High Heel Booties

Posted on November 20, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Black Long Sleeve Sweater, Cream and Black Beanie and Quilted Purse Forever 21 | Silver Boyfriend Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs | Wide-Leg Trousers Theory | Cream and Black Bow High Heel Booties Manolo BlahnikI wanted to pull off a classy look today, and what could be classier than cream and black! Black slacks and the quilted purse contributed to my classic look.
I found these booties on eBay, and in all honesty, they are not the most comfortable. I could hear my mom saying “Beauty is pain” despite the long distance. Despite not being the most comfortable, they look great with these slacks! (and skinny jeans, and black tights when wearing a tulle skirt!)
I felt like I started the Monday off right and luckily did a lot of sitting today when wearing these.
What would you wear with these amazing booties?

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Cupcakes

Thanksgiving “Stuffed Turkey” Cupcakes

Posted on November 19, 2012by Brandy Saldana

In honor of the upcoming holiday, I wanted to share some cupcakes my sister and I made last Thanksgiving. They are “stuffed turkeys”, and we took this idea from the What’s New, Cupcake? book. We improvised the large turkey using a large Wilton cupcake pan and followed as much of the instructions that applied.
The basic ingredients are soft caramels, wheat sticks, corn flakes, green food coloring, and green sprinkles. The mound is frosting, but we used large marshmallows cut in half at an angle to stay up. The large cupcake did not need any assistance staying up.
I am not sure what we plan on doing this year, but I know we plan on doing something great for Christmas! I love how the holidays require a lot of baking and I will have time off work to dedicate to this. Let me know what you are baking this year for the holidays.

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Rain Boots

Posted on November 17, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Black Jacket Marc Jacobs | Black Sweater, Jeans, and Spike Ring Forever 21 | Black Tsunami Rain Boots Steve Madden | Graffitti Floral Purse Coach Poppy | Grey and Black Signature “C” Umbrella Coach | Red and Black Scarf Purchased in France | Faux Diamond Stud Earrings GiftHappy Friday!
After my two blue and black outfits, I decided to end the week mixing in some red with black. It was also time to wear my hair up. My look was all inspired by my new boots I found on eBay. I just received them this week, and I am so proud of myself for wearing them right away!
I love rainy weather only when I can be indoors drinking tea or hot chocolate and watching a movie in a cozy cardigan or blanket. Looking forward to a quiet weekend where I can do that too. I find it difficult to figure out what to wear when it rains only because having only one pair of boots can be so limiting with what it works with. I should look for some that are more colorful, and maybe that will increase my options.
What do you wear with your rain boots when it rains?
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Mod Sweater Dress

Posted on November 16, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Blue and Black Mod Sweater Dress Alice + Olivia| Black Blazer 7 for All Mankind | Fringe Necklace Forever 21 | Black Ulltra Pumps Steve MaddenAnother one of my posts that features and item from my Crossroads Trading Co shopping party. While it was not the feature item, I found this amazing long black blazer last week.
I have actually had this dress for awhile and it is also from Crossroads Trading Co. I bought the dress in the spring, and it did not feel appropriate for the weather. The dress is very warm, has an a-line shape, with a cute belt and pocket details. What stood out to me is the great print and shape. It feels like I was meant to hold out wearing this dress until I found this blazer! Wearing it with tights and statement necklace completed the look.
I am sometimes really bad when it comes to buying clothes and not wearing them for awhile despite having outfit ideas before purchasing them. I am doing a lot better considering I wore two items from last weeks shopping trip already! The week feels like it has flown by and I am looking forward to the weekend!

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Navy Blouse

Posted on November 14, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Navy Ruffle Blouse Diane Von Furstenberg | Navy Beanie, Jeans, and Gold Ring Forever 21 | Gold Love Birds Buckle Belt H&M | Black Leather Zeda Boots Steve MaddenFirst item I wear from my Crossroads Trading Co. shopping party purchases: A lovely Diane Von Furstenberg navy blouse. The details are simply stunning to me, and in my mind I already pictured quite a few outfit ideas with it.
I dressed up a designer piece with quite a few low-end items. I wanted to mix navy and black, and I added some gold accents. The bird belt not only fit the color scheme I was going for, but gave the top a more feminine shape. I am really into matching details, and the detail of the beanie goes perfectly with the stitching of the blouse! The boots were also chosen to go with the little leather detail in the belt.
Sometimes I feel like such a square for going the easy-route and going with what obviously matches. My resolution should be to try wearing things that are not too matchy-matchy, but we’ll see how that goes.

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Red Knit Scarf

Posted on November 12, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Black Peacoat, Leggings, and Owl Ring Forever 21, Long sleeve top under coat and Red Plaid Skirt Wet Seal, Grey Boots Bamboo, Red Knit Scarf Handmade; Guest: Bella I typically name my post based on the first item I choose to pick when getting dressed since I revolve my outfit around that item. Today I am doing things a little differently and choosing the last piece I decided to wear as this post’s inspiration.
I picked out the skirt first and worked a warm, outfit around it and realized I needed (or wanted) a splash of color to complete my look. I found this red knit scarf after raiding my mom’s dresser. Little did I know it had a little story to it. My great-grandma had knit this scarf and this is the first time I had worn it. My grandma shared this story with me, and it felt almost too precious to be worn. How often do you find items handmade by a great-grand parent? I packed it away back where I found it, folding it neatly, and hoping my great-grandma is glad I brought it out to keep me warm on a chilly Sunday.
(Bella enjoyed playing outside on this chilly day too as you can see! She attacked my boots during while my sister took my photos and was running around chasing leaves. She has so much energy these days!)

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