Author: Brandy Saldana

Brunch in San Francisco

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Leather Bomber Jacket, Gemstone Necklace and Multi Color bracelets Forever 21 | Top Diane Von Furstenberg | White Denim Jeans Vanilla Star | Gold Metallic Peep-toe Flats Christian Louboutin Another day in SF, this time for brunch at the Palace Hotel on New Montgomery Street. This was part 2 of Mando’s birthday weekend, and I must say it was quite an awesome breakfast! It was an all-you can eat buffet with delicious food and we were eating in their gorgeous hall where breakfast and afternoon tea is served. Next time we come to San Francisco we will need to do a photo shoot in the hotel because the lobby and entrance are simply stunning!
Afterwards we headed to Pier 39 in an effort to compare different cameras. I am on the hunt, and thanks to Mando’s tips, I am more aware of what features I want on a camera and how I can use mine more effectively until I make my purchase. Overall, he had a good time this weekend and to me that is all that matters.
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Wrap Top

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Vintage Print Wrap Top Diane Von Furstenberg | Pencil Skirt and Tiger Bracelet Forever 21 (similar skirt here) | Black Bag Mulberry for Target | Black Patent Ulltra Heels Steve Madden | Black Princess Coat Steve Madden (here)I am so glad it is almost Friday just because work has been so overwhelming. Our office is undergoing some major changes that we have currently been preparing for. I enjoy busy work days over slow ones because it helps time past by faster (and is not as boring), but at the same time it almost tires me out by the end of the day that all I have energy for is taking a photo and uploading it. I am glad it has become a habit, but little by little I hope to improve what I write about as well as the photos that I post. Outdoor photos are a lot better than the ones in my apartment since the old building I live in has poor lighting to begin with. Bare with me as I am currently camera shopping and will more than likely buy a new one at the beginning of next month.
I found this wrap top this last weekend at Crossroads Trading Co., along with a few other goodies, and I just love mixing things from used clothing stores with items I purchased brand new. I also prefer outfits with a variety of designers/labels as opposed to everything coming from the same store. That is when outfits become special, or unique, in my opinion.
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Paint Ball

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Bang! Bang! Bang!
Shots fired from an enemy bunker, and as I emerge from hiding to make a shot, I get hit right in the eye.
Thank goodness this is just paintball.
I had never played the sport before, and it was not a typical thing I would do on the weekend, but some buddies at the office I work at play once a month and I was invited to come with this time. I think they may have underestimated my ability despite playing for the first time.  That and maybe because I am a girl.
I would not call myself a tomboy in the strictest sense especially when I have shown I love to dress up, wear dresses and high heels. Even though I am really girly, I like to try new things and grew up with two older brothers who never treated me like a princess. So while my parents gave me Barbies, my brothers let me play video games and with their old toy cars. I wanted to be like Barbie with her endless amount of clothes and pink dreamhouse (and Corvette), but it was also fun playing video games and playing rough with the boys. Playing paintball seemed like just another game from my childhood.
Except this time getting pelted by paint balls would hurt more so than I remembered from any game from my childhood.I felt the adrenaline rush as I aimed and shot at an enemy hiding behind a hay stack and when I ducked to avoid their shots. Some games I lasted a real long time, and until the end at one point. Others I was hit right away, and I preferred being shot in the mask than anywhere else. I hit some people, which made getting hit almost insignificant. Maybe I enjoyed my experience too much, because I honestly felt so pumped and did not feel the pain of most of my wounds until I returned home. The only hit I felt sting immediately was one right on my collar bone. It left a mark, as did the other hits on my thighs (and one on butt) but it did not mean I could not dress well the next morning. I woke up a little sore, but I would do it again. Especially with my own equipment. And I would girl it up since I saw another girl there with her Hello Kitty barrel cover.
Paintball is not just for the guys;)

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Black Trench Coat

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Trench, Jeans, Necklace, Bangles Forever 21 | Umbrella, white leather bag Coach | Black Zeda Boots Steve Madden
Changes are a coming! I have changed my blog around by adding past articles, and intend to add more samples of writing. Lately I have not had time to really write about my day, or the stories behind my clothes, and have only been able to post the photos of an outfit. It has been about 3 months since my first post, and I am very proud of the fact that I have been able to be consistent in terms of when I add a new post and made it a habit. While a lot of the things I started off with have changed, my goal has remained the same. I am trying to improve my writing, and share my personal style.
Today’s outfit is a little plain, and the coat is actually one thing my sister was letting go of during our spring cleaning. I immediately snatched it up knowing it would be a great basic that could go with many things. I love how it has just the right amount of volume, and the zipper detail by the pocket is kind of edgy. My favorite part of the outfit, however, is the umbrella. I like how Coach factory stores have umbrellas for like $30 and allow for one to own a bit of luxury at an affordable price (compared to their purses). The Coach purse I have on me is actually another item cleaned out of my mom’s closet, and all I could day is score! I will definitely be utilizing it with the coming spring weather. My own cleaning is still a work in progress, but I am also on a really tight budget in order to save up for a new camera, luggage, and travel money for the summer. I just have to be more creative with what I have, and very strict about what comes in my closet. And while it might sound daunting, that is actually a fun challenge I have eagerly accepted!

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