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New Year’s Eve Satin Dress

Posted on December 30, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Black Princess Coat Steve Madden (similar here) | Merlot Bandage Dress BCBGMAXAZRIA (here) | Taft Street Harriet Wristlet Kate Spade | Black Satin Heels Steve Madden (here) | Le Rouge Grenat Initi Lipstick Givenchy (here) |
Bringing out the party dresses hiding in my closet for the holidays!
This bandage dress is by BCBGMaxAzria and is, unfortunately, one I haven’t been able to really wear in the year I’ve owned it. I tend to buy party dresses because they tend to be affordable in thrift stores and I imagine an occasion will come where I will need to wear it. When the holidays come around, I tend to stick to warmer outfits, so this dress is now available in my Poshmark closet in my efforts to make room for the items I do wear.
I’ve been clearing out my closet with more force for the new year, and these heels are also listed for sale. I picked them up because of the satin material, but also because of their classic silhouette. I don’t reach for them anymore, but they will work with plenty of outfits. My playing card wristlet is a Kate Spade Surprise Sale find, and not available online anymore, but I found a similar clutch here.
I am spending my New Year’s Eve in Portland, Oregon with Armando and will be sharing all of our adventures on Instagram, so make sure to follow me. We figured the best way to end the year is to end it with an adventure, and a road trip to Portland seemed like the perfect way to do that.
If you have any recommendations of what we should do during the week we are there, let me know!
And of course, Happy New Year!

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Tres Chic

Posted on December 23, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Red Princess Coat Steve Madden via Modcloth | Polka Dot Sweater Banana Republic Factory | Tres Chic Gold Earrings Kate Spade | Eiffel Tower Charm Bracelet Kate Spade | Bow Double Hinge Bracelet Kate Spade | Black Tulle Skirt Forever 21 | Black Patent Ulltra Heels Steve Madden (here) |
I thought by now I would have had time to put together some holiday gift guides and shared more posts about what to bake for the holidays, but I haven’t and I don’t feel too bad about it.

Lately, I have been blogging less, but I feel like I have been really treasuring moments with other people this holiday season. I have always known I don’t need to document every moment, but I’d be lying I said I didn’t have anything left to share. I have so many outfits waiting to be sorted on my laptop and I now have shorter hair, which you can’t tell in this photo with my hair in a bun.
I think for the New Year my goal is to stay motivated and to keep writing, even if it is a little bit every day. I started blogging as a hobby, a way to be creative when I returned home from a day at the office. My day job pays my bills, and while there isn’t always a creative outlet there for me every day, I enjoy the company of the people I work. It might not be my dream job, but I definitely feel like I am part of a dream team.
For today’s look, I decided to pull out my holiday red coat. It’s a nice pop of color to a black and white outfit. The skirt is no longer available from Forever 21, and I sold it on Poshmark, but I’ve linked some similar ones below. This coat made an appearance on the blog when I dressed up as Carmen San Diego, but it isn’t limited to just being a costume. It’s also sold out, but I’ve also linked similar belted red coats below that are on sale now!
I hope you have a great holiday weekend with your family!

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Celebrate Ugly Sweater Day at Macy’s

Posted on December 12, 2016by Brandy Saldana

The holiday season is upon us and I’ve received a few invites to Ugly Christmas Sweater parties. I have avoided buying an ugly Christmas Sweaters in the past because they seemed a little too trendy, but it seems to have become a holiday wardrobe staple that isn’t going away anytime soon. I have yet to purchase a Christmas sweater for the parties I am attending later this month, but luckily Macy’s has a great selection that I’ll be checking out this Friday in San Francisco during their Ugly Sweater Day Party.

Macy’s in Union Square will be hosting this free event on Friday, December 16th at 5 PM. There will be hot cocoa, cookies, a DIY station and plenty of holiday sweaters to browse. I’ll be on the hunt for a sweater I won’t get tired of anytime soon, but I’d also love to pick up the gingerbread house cross body bag pictured above!

If you are not in SF, check out Macy’s event website to see what other free events are happening for the holidays.

See you there!

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Color Theory

Posted on November 22, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Black Blazer 7 For All Mankind | Colorful Print Sheath Dress Trina Turk (here)| Lemon Slice Necklace Kate Spade (here) | Metal Trim Cat – Eye Sunglasses Kate Spade (here) | Green Cube Bracelet Compliment | Cliff Grey Maise Satchel Kate Spade (In blue here) | Turquoise Suede d’Orsay c/o Shoes of Prey | Le Rouge Fuschia Irrestible 205 Lipstick Givenchy (here) |
As promised, I am keeping the colors bright and bold in my clothing despite the changing seasons. This Trina Turk sheath dress and 7 For All Mankind blazer are finds from Crossroads Trading Co. ‘ve worn the blazer before and love its long length and it’s a classic piece that pairs perfectly with dresses.

While this dress is pretty fun, but I am not 100% sure I would wear it as frequently as the blazer. I loved that it matches my custom turquoise Shoes of Prey suede heels. The fit is also amazing, but I currently have this dress listed for sale on my Poshmark closet. I am thinking I might just keep it up there for a short amount of time since I am kind of torn having it listed for sale, especially because of how perfectly it matches with my shoes!

I’ve added a bunch of listings to Poshmark after doing a serious clean out of my closet the last few weekends. I feel like my taste in clothing has changed in a big way, especially with what I focus on thrifting now. I used to buy party dresses all the time because I think I envisioned adulthood would mean partying all the time. I’ve learned that isn’t the case, and I much prefer cuddling up on a couch and binge-watching a series on Netflix or hosting game night. In light of this discovery, I have listed a bunch of pretty party dresses that might be just what you are looking for as holiday parties come up around the corner.

I am really excited to spend time with my family for Thanksgiving and for all the delicious food. I plan on baking something special at my parent’s house, but if you are in need of inspiration this year for what to bring as a dessert to your Thanksgiving dinner check out my acorn cupcakes post and turkey cupcakes post.

Hope you are having a great week and stay tuned for my Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales!

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Brushstrokes

Posted on October 25, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Cap Sleeve Side Ruched Sheath Dress London Times via Le Tote (here) | Beige Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Gold Dagger Necklace Rebecca Minkoff via Le Tote | Gold Criss Cross Bracelet Express | Cedar Street Elissa Black Bag Kate Spade | Electric Blue Suede Heels Enzo Angiolini | Le Rouge 205 Fuschia Irresistible Givenchy (here) |
I have a few more outfits from Le Tote that I’ll be sharing in upcoming posts. Some are more appropriate for Fall, but I felt the need to share this outfit sooner to talk about this dress I mean, look at the colors! And the cut! It may not scream Fall, but it definitely says something to me. I felt the fit was pretty flattering and I liked that it was fairly easy to style. Any color shoes and bag would have worked because of the splash of colors. I decided against keeping it and I am kind of kicking myself for not doing so. On the bright side, there is always the option to request an item through Le Tote again, or I might be notified of an upcoming sale they are having where I can scoop this dress up.

Halloween is next week and I have no clue what I’ll be dressing up as this year. I have a couple of options, but I am not as excited about this year’s costume as I was about last year when I dressed up as Carmen Sandiego. A photo of my Carmen Sandiego costume was recently shared on Parade’s 17 Creative DIY Halloween Costumes for Women gallery. (So stoked about that!) I am trying to work with items from my closet and incorporate a shorter hairstyle. I shared one photo on Instagram in case you want to see my shorter hair, but it is pretty different from what I’ve had before. It’s definitely taken some time to get used to. I’d love to hear what you’ll be dressing up as this year and if you have a link to a blog post for DIY costume idea for a character with short curly hair, let me know!

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Full Bloom

Posted on October 13, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Pink Cardigan NY&Co | Floral A-Line Dress Vince Camuto via LE TOTE | Orange Bow Leather Belt Kate Spade | Say Yes Hello Sunshine Necklace Kate Spade (here) | Cedar Street Cliff Grey Maise Satchel Kate Spade | Navy Peep-toe Patent Heels Jimmy Choo via The Real Real | We may finally be experiencing Fall weather in the Bay Area, but I am not quite ready to stop wearing florals just yet. This might be one of the biggest floral prints I’ve ever worn on the blog, and I loved it! So much so, I just had to keep this dress. I’ve shared plenty of pieces I’ve received from Le Tote, but I rarely decide to purchase something. My last purchase was my Kut from the Kloth jean jacket, and that easily has become a wardrobe staple.
This dress hit all the right notes for though: I love the colors, the fit, and the material. The scuba-like material is breathable, making this the perfect summer/fall dress. I wore it to work with my cardigan and classic Jimmy Choo heels I found through The Real Real. I also wore this dress to a friend’s wedding on a Friday with different heels and with a clutch. The fit and flare style is appropriate for a day at the office, brunch, or a daytime wedding. I am hoping I can squeeze in some more wear out of this dress during Winter by adding some layers.
Le Tote has been sending me a lot of amazing things in my recent totes, and luckily I’ve captured some more outfits to share. If you haven’t tried the service before, you are missing out! Enjoy $25 off your first box when you sign up and use my referral link. I’ve also linked the outfit to shop below! I found some exact matches, but a-line style dress was a little harder to find.
Hope you are having a great week so far. Until next time!