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Heart On My Sleeve

Posted on February 14, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Happy Valentine’s Day!
This outfit is from last year, and I thought it would never make its way on to the blog. It’s a pretty simple look, but once these photos were taken it felt odd to post right after Valentine’s Day. Today seemed appropriate since I wore all of these pieces in some way or another this last week.
I found my Moschino heart print cardigan at Crossroads Trading Co. I love the fun heart print. I had to play up the cute factor by pairing it with my hot pink high waist skirt from Express. I paired it with gold details, like the flats and heart necklace and black top to balance the pop of color from the skirt.
My boyfriend, Armando, gave me the Kate Spade tech wallet as a birthday gift last year, and soon afterward I replaced my iPhone 4 with and iPhone 6. Now I can’t really fit my phone in it, but it makes a great wallet still and is ideal to carry around during a coffee break.
Speaking of coffee, did you try the Molten Chocolate drinks at Starbucks this week? I love dark chocolate and felt the Molten Chocolate Latte was nice and bittersweet. What were you thoughts?
Regardless of whether you are in a relationship or not, I hope you have a great Valentine’s Day and feel plenty of love from your friends and family.

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Knits and Spikes

Posted on February 11, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Dark Wash Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via LE TOTE (similar) | Black Ivory Knit Front Chiffon Accent Top c/o Pink Blush (here)| Quote Unquote Gold Necklace Kate Spade New York (here) | Black Skinny Ponte Pants Calvin Klein | Leather Wrap Tassel Bracelets E.Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Criss Cross Bracelet Express | Black Wool Felt Hat Forever 21 (similar) | Black Petal to the Metal Naasha Cross Body Bag Marc Jacobs | Pink Spiked Adena Flats Sam Edelman (here) | Le Rouge 105 Brun Vintage Lipstick Givenchy (here)On Saturday, I planned on getting a manicure and attending a cooking demo at Macy’s. I didn’t have a lot of time to get ready in the morning since I had a lot to do starting early in the day, so I pulled out my favorite denim jacket and black ponte pants as a starting point for my look and it all just came together.
This top is making its appearance on the blog for the first time, and it is from Pink Blush. This knit top has an opening in the back revealing the chiffon layer underneath. It is a fun twist and I can’t believe I forgot to ask for a photo of that, but trust me when I say it is cute.
I have also been wearing my new quote unquote necklace from the last Kate Spade Surprise sale with just about every outfit I’ve worn the past 2 weeks. It is a simple piece, but I love that it is big enough to still make a statement. It’s still available online and on sale.
Valentine’s day is just around the corner! I am debating on whether I’ll bake something this weekend, but more importantly on what to wear. It’s hard not to pick out something red or pink throughout this month. I am hoping I can share my outfit post from last year before the end of the week for some outfit inspiration, but a baking post could always win out. Regardless of what my next post, check out my Valentine’s Day box of mini cupcakes and chocolate heart topped cupcakes.

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Stripes and Spikes

Posted on December 5, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Black Wool Hat Forever 21 (similar) | Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via LE TOTE | Tan and Black Striped Sweater 525 America | Ultimate Skinny Black Pants Calvin Klein | Black Silk Scarf Marc Jacobs for Neiman Marcus x Target | Grey Leather Studded Wrap Tassel Bracelet and Gold Leather Wrap Tassel Bracelet E. Kammeyer Accessories (here/here) | Say the Word – Play the Wild Card Bangle Kate Spade (similar) | Gold Spiked Bracelet LE TOTE | Black Petal to Metal Natasha Cross Body Bag Marc Jacobs | Holt Suede Spike Booties Circus by Sam Edelman (here) | Le Rouge 307 Grenat Initie Lipstick Givenchy (here) | Photos by Chanda Stacker
Happy Friday!
I have a love-hate relationship with the cold weather. I am stoked to layer, but there comes a point where style begins to take a backseat when it is really cold. This jacket is best for transitional weather (not for cold, SF winters), but I love how versatile it has been. I am so glad I kept it after renting it through LE TOTE because it was my go-to jacket for the Summer and Fall. I can’t get enough of it and can’t wait until the warmer weather rolls back around so I can wear it again. These photos are from a cold, gray day in the Summer, but I styled similar looks using the denim jacket throughout Fall.
I layered a couple of pieces in this outfit, but my favorite layers are the bracelets I wear. The tassel bracelets I wear on the daily are by E. Kammeyer Accessories, and I discovered this brand at Posh Fest last year. I am happy to announce that my readers get 30% off using the promo code WILLBAKEHOLIDAY.
The gold leather wrap tassel is one of the best neutrals and goes with everything, but either of them would make a great stocking stuffer or gift to your friends and family. Her website has other accessories, but the bracelets are my favorite!
Let me know if you pick anything accessories up, either as gift for others or for yourself and stay tuned for gift ideas!
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Summer’s End

Posted on October 1, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Dark Wash Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via LE TOTE | Strapless Blue Polka Dot Dress Alice + Olivia (here) | Orange Bow Belt Kate Spade New York (similar here) | Silver Wedge Sandals DV Dolce Vita | Fedora BDG | Gold Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia Kibur via LE TOTE | Estelle Charm Bracelet & Antique Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg | Mandarin Bolero 304 Le Rouge Lipstick Givenchy (here) | September in the Bay Area doesn’t really mark the end of Summer for me. While it rained and started to feel chilly this week, I wore this just two weeks ago to the Eat Real Festival in Jack London Square and it was one of the hottest weekends here.
I’ll be sharing a few photos from the festival in my monthly recap, but I couldn’t end September without sharing this outfit. I wore this fun polka dot dress by Alice + Olivia I found at Crossroads Trading Co. on Fillmore Street. I haven’t given it much attention since I’ve bought it, so lucky for you it’s available for sale in my Poshmark closet. Since I had my dark denim jacket and all the blue in the dress, I decided to add a bright pop of color with the orange belt.
I used a canvas tote I received from an event as my bag for the day, and that made it easier to store free bags of chips from the festival along with my weekend essentials (on this day it included sunblock and a bottle of water.) I have a pretty big collection of canvas bags from events and gift bags, and it is one of my favorite budget-friendly ways to change up a look.
I still expect to have a few more warm days in October, but I won’t be pulling out as many of my summer dresses. Stay tuned for my monthly recap and I hope you’ve RSVP’d for this weekend’s Cat Cora event at Macy’s. See you there!

Brandy

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Festivals

Posted on September 17, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Navy Belted Dress BYER CA (similar here) | Fedora Hat DC | Camera Necklace Kate Spade | | Gold Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia Kibur via LE TOTE | Estelle Charm Bracelet & Antique Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | Gold Leather Wrap E. Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Cognac Rogan Flats Steve Madden (similar here) | Aviator Sunglasses Diane Von Furstenberg | Fedora BDG |This summer can be summed up for me in two words: food festivals. I attended the San Francisco Street Food Festival last month and the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival last weekend. This weekend is the Eat Real Festival in Oakland, and I am pretty excited about it! After our short heat wave last week, I am hoping it doesn’t rain so we can enjoy this outdoor festival, but rain won’t stop me and Armando from going!
I wore this dress on one our warmest weekends in SF to the San Francisco Street Food Festival. I picked it up when I attended the BYER CA store opening at the San Francisco Premium Outlets. I love the cut and the versatile belt. The hat and sunglasses were a necessity for the hot weather. Of course, we put on plenty of sunblock, but it was refreshing that some of the vendors where placed inside a large warehouse.
Next year we will have to pick up some of the Food Passports to save on tastings. I have another dress I bought from BYER California that I have not worn yet, but it should be making its way to an outfit post pretty soon. Enjoy 25% off the Willshire Collection, Westwood Collection, and Downtown LA Collection by using the code byerca25 at checkout.
Hope you are having a great week! I am looking into sharing a recap of the Ghiradelli Chocolate Festival and potentially the Eat Real Food Festival, but add me on Instagram as @willbakeforshoes to see what yummy eats I come across!

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Back to School

Posted on August 25, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Navy Blue Cardigan Banana Republic Factory Store | White T-Shirt Kenar | Lemon Necklace Kate Spade New York (here) | Blue and Yellow Watercolor Striped Camila Skirt Jack BB Dakota (here) | White Leather Cross Body Coach | Gold Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia Kibur via LE TOTE | Estelle Charm Bracelet & Antique Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | X Ring Waffles & Honey via Les Mechantes (here) | Rogan Cognac Leather Flats Steve Madden |
Summer is quickly coming to an end and the flood of people in Berkeley means school is starting soon. Summer in the Bay Area is pretty amazing, especially when they are not as many people waiting for food at a restaurant or a ton of people packed inside a BART train. It feels a little bittersweet to let that go, and to jump into Fall when I have so many dresses to wear, but at least I have cute boots and coats to wear.
For today’s post, after experiencing Caltopia again, I thought I’d pay an ode to my alma mater and its school colors. I found this cute striped water color skirt at Crossroads Trading Co. and instantly fell in love with the colors! I paired it with a classic white t-shirt and brought out the shades of blue with the navy cardigan. I feel I have been really into skirts that are slightly high-waisted, but I love how casual this looks with a simple T. I can see myself repeatedly wearing this T-shirt more often than the skirt, which is one reason the skirt is currently available for sale in my Poshmark closet.
I tend to go a little overboard when I am notified of a Kate Spade Surprise Sale, so when I saw this lemon pendant, I knew it was joining my closet along with a matching lemon coin purse and cross body bag! This is a fun, eclectic piece, and I felt it would be an unexpected element to add with these blue and gold colors.
Hope you are having a great start to your week! I am so excited to be counting down the last few days I have as a 24 year old! I need to evaluate where I am with my goals from my last birthday, but stay tuned for a fun outfit post!