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Summer Vacation

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Foundation Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via LE TOTE (similar here) | Black Bubble Dress See by Chloe | Giraffe Necklace  Lilly for Target | Fedora BDG (here)| Cognac Trivol Sandal Steve Madden (similar here) | Spiked Bracelet and Arrow Bracelet LE TOTE | Gold Leather Wrap  Tassel Bracelet  E. Kammeyer Accessories (here) |  Le Rouge Carmin Escarpin 306 Lipstick  Givenchy (here) |For a brief minute, the Bay Area had a warm day where I started to feel like Summer had started. Then Karl the Fog returned, and we are back to cold and grey skies. I am grateful that I will be enjoying sun, sand and blue skies next week during my girls only trip with my mom and sister to Hawaii. We’ll be spending some time in Oahu, with the intent to just relax and celebrate my sister’s graduation from college.
This denim jacket by Kut from the Kloth is coming along with me along with my BDG Fedora. The jacket is from LE TOTE, and I’ve decided I can’t live without it! Borrowing clothes from LE TOTE reduces my need to shop for trendy items, but sometimes there are some things I can’t bear to return. This dark wash denim jacket will not only be my vacation staple next week, but also a summer staple. I’ve worn it with so many things, I can’t believe I never invested in a dark wash denim jacket like this.
I paired my summer ready pieces with a simple See by Chloe black dress. I found the dress and at Crossroads Trading Co., and I expect I’ll be wearing some other pieces I found there during my upcoming trip. I am love that black can work during the summer and plan on wearing this dress again on the blog soon.
Can’t wait to share photos of my trip with you all! I don’t think I’ll be writing a blog post during the vacation, but follow me on Instagram @willbakeforshoes if you want to see photos from my little getaway.
Until next time!

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Vintage Florals

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Denim Jacket Heritage 1981 | Cream Floral Chiffon 3/4 Dress Ya! Los Angeles c/o Pinkblush (here) | Crystal Statement Necklace Urban Gem via Rocksbox | White Vintage Cross Body  Coach | Red Suede Ulltra Heels  Steve Madden |
Weekends sometimes call for a little extra effort, and pairing a denim jacket with a chiffon floral dress is just what a weekend brunch calls for. I am so excited to share another dress from Pinkblush while they are currently having another 30% off sitewide sale this weekend.  (Use code SHOPFORMOM30).
I love that this dress has a fun vintage floral print and I have spotted it before on a midi skirt from Modcloth. I loved the print, and have contemplated getting this in its midi skirt form, but I am really happy with this in this style! I can dress it down further with flats or sandals, add a hat, and drive off on a road trip or go to a flea market. I love clothes that make me envision doing something, and this one is no exception.
 Don’t forget to check out the Pink Blush sale to pick up a floral dress that you’ll take with you this summer, or that will take you places.

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Search for Sanity

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Black Peacoat Steve Madden | Black Shirley Top Splendid | Adel Skater Skirt Search for Sanity | Black Wool Felt Fedora Hat Express (here) | Annalie Helinski Crown Stud Bracelet Adia Kibur | Estelle Charm Bracelet  Noir Lux |  Gold Leather Wrap Tassel Bracelet  E. Kammeyer Accessories | Play The Wild Card Words of Wisdom Bracelet Kate Spade (here) |  Athena Cuff Ring Gorjana  via  Rocksbox | Harleey Black Booties  Circus by Sam Edelman (here) | Cedar Street Black Tote  Kate Spade (here) | Le Rouge  Lipstick 307 Grenat Initie Givenchy (here) 
Today’s blog post title may sound a little philosophical, but it is actually the name of a brand. I am wearing a Search for Sanity skirt and it was in my latest LE TOTE box. Using LE TOTE, I have been introduced to labels I have never heard of before, but it makes me wish I had! I love the subtle pattern on the navy skirt and, although you can’t see it, I like the thin faux leather waistband it has.
I opted to wear this skirt with the Splendid black top and Crown Stud Bracelet that also came in my latest TOTE. I recently came across the Circus by Sam Edelman boots and Steve Madden Coat on Poshmark and got them at a great price. I love all of the detail in this outfit, but the boots are definitely my favorite. 
This past month I feel I haven’t set aside as much time as I’d like to for blogging, but on the bright side I have made a lot of progress addressing some other ongoing projects. The battle of reducing the number of items in my closet continues, and the pile of items I have is gradually thinning out. I used to spend more time blogging on the weekends because I would be home alone unless I went to visit my family in Salinas for the weekend. Armando started working at the same office as I do, and now has weekends off. While he does get around to doing homework, it is nice that we finally can spend more time together and work on other projects together. For example, on Sunday we went to the city to pick up some shelves I bought in order to replace some short shelves part of a Ikea headboard that I unofficially converted into a makeshift shoe holder. 
I am pretty excited about it and am working on arranging and rearranging the shoes and bags I own in there until I am happy with it. I always knew I owned a lot, but it made me realize how nice things can look when you have the space to display them. I also noted how many items I probably don’t need, so there is a good chance I’ll be adding even more items for sale on my Poshmark closet. Once I am satisfied, I will definitely be sharing some pictures. (It feels like something out of Pinterest, and I am so grateful to Armando for helping me pickup the shelves and putting it all together.)

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All About Them Boots

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Tan Leather Jacket American Rag, Teal Ruffle Sweater Chloe, Black Pants, Beanie and Chain Bracelet Forever 21 | Spike Bracelet  Forever 21 (similar here) | Grey Studded Leather Tassel Bracelet E. Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Silver Watch  Marc by Marc Jacobs | Holt Tan Spike Booties Circus by Sam Edelman (here)Merry Christmas Eve!
I have finally beginning to enjoy the cold weather with these fun booties I found at DSW in San Francisco. I bought them at a discount and with my $10 DSW Reward Certificate, so these were practically free. When it isn’t raining, I am wearing these boots. So far I have only worn them with pants, but I am betting they will look just as great with a dress. They have been the perfect bootie for me thanks to their neutral color and fun spikes, and I have worn them recently during my shopping trips when it isn’t raining.
I am also excited to debut one of my new favorite pieces of jewelry with this outfit: the grey studded leather tassel bracelet. I bought this beauty during PoshFest from Emily Kammeyer, also known as accessoriesgal on Poshmark. She makes handmade jewelry and accessories and sells them on her website that you can shop here for more tassel wrap bracelets in a variety of colors and styles.
I am excited to be home for the holidays and to make and enjoy some tasty treats. I’ve completed my Christmas shopping and gift wrapping early this year, so no need for last-minute shopping on my part today (although I might peek on some sales online.) How will you be spending your Christmas Eve? 

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Breezy Blue

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Pink Jacket and Multi-Chain Necklace Forever 21 | Blue Asymetrical Top BCBG Generation (similar) and Bracelet c/o LE TOTE | White Skinny Jeans 7 For All Mankind (here) | Ring Crush on College | Silver Sedaraby d’Orsay Heels Manolo Blahnik (here) | Voyager Satchel JUST FAB! | Lipstick – Le Rouge 205 Fuchsia Irresistible Givenchy (here)Some days the wind is just stronger than the sunny,warm weather when you live in the Bay Area, and picks up around the time you decide you want to take your outfit photo. Regardless of how windy it can be, my hair and I will try to work with the wind enough to get a good shot.
This summer I’ve played around more with bright colors, and I was really excited to try out this blue asymmetrical top c/o LE TOTE. It’s a pretty turquoise, asymmetrical, and has these interesting cut-outs. Not something I would have found on my own, so I am lucky I have a fun stylist at LE TOTE picking out interesting pieces for me. It was the perfect material to wear for a windy/warm day, and the shape of it comes to life thanks to the wind. My white jeans are a Crossroads Trading Co. find, and when I spotted them last year I knew they would be perfect for summer days. I am a little surprised that summer is almost over, and I’ll have to go back wearing darker bottoms.  It makes me want to wear them as much as I can before the month ends, but I know I will just stick to dark bottoms because I am always afraid of getting that one noticeable stain on the day you decide to wear them. I’ll have to really convince myself they won’t get dirty to bravely wear them again (even though they are so comfortable!) Stay tuned to see if I decide to wear these again before I wait another year.
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Stripes and Spikes

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Striped Zip Front Moto Jacket Sanctuary c/o LE TOTE (On sale here) | Pink Statement Necklace Forever 21 (similar here) | Skinny Jeans 7 For All Mankind (similar here) | Pink Spiked Adina Loafers Sam Edelman (here) | Black Legacy Satchel JUSTFAB (here) | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs (here)  I’ve been trying out LE TOTE again as part of a collaboration and so far I ave been really impressed my first box. If you aren’t familiar, LE TOTE is a clothing and jewelry subscription service where for $49 a month, you get to try 3 pieces of clothing and 2 pieces of jewelry. They also have just a jewelry box, where you get 3 pieces of jewelry for $19. There is no limit to the number of boxes you get per month, but you do have to return a box before you get your next one. You can purchase an item you love by keeping it and sending back the rest, and they’ll process the payment with the card on file. You can like a number of items as potential items to be sent to you, and also fill out a style quiz so your stylist knows what to send you.
 I feel like my stylist was on point with this jacket. I love the stripes and at first glance I thought it had a lot of structure. It has the edge of a classic moto jacket, but it is soft and comfortable like a hoodie. I mixed the navy up with some light pink accents to soften up the look slightly (despite the spikes on the loafers.) This piece was very fun and I would have loved to have it for a 4th of July outfit as well. Luckily, I can always request for an item to be resent to me. You can buy items you try at a discount from LE TOTE, but right now the jacket is currently on sale at Bloomingdale’s. I’d grab the jacket and sign up for LE TOTE to discover and try other on trend items.
Hope you are having a great week so far and until next time,
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