Outfit – Page 4 – Will Bake for Shoes

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Edgy Florals

Posted on September 22, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Pleather Motorcycle Jacket Zara | Floral Top Sele (here) | Pink High Waist Skirt Express | Cliff Grey Cedar Street Maise Purse Kate Spade | Gold Trick Flats Kate Spade (similar here) | Black Kaelee Sunglasses Kate Spade (similar here) | Photos by Chelsea Pearl
Finally enjoying summer weather right when fall begins. This outfit is from April when I spent an afternoon with my good friend Chelsea Pearl. Her look from the same day is perfect for Fall and can be found here.
I know I’ve been absent a lot more since my return from my trip in July. I turned 26 at the end of August and every year I had done a blog post recapping the year. This year I didn’t really feel like writing anything. This year has not been what I expected, in both positive and negative ways. I like to focus on the positive and I have been absent from blogging recently because I’ve had the chance to do some freelance design work. I learned so much about design and working with a client in the past few weeks. It was fulfilling work, but I felt it drained all my creative energy, especially because I was doing this on top of my full-time job. Luckily I have outfit photos from months ago on the back burner that I’ve been wanting to share and I feel like I am ready to get back into the swing of things.
The days I don’t blog make me feel like something is missing, and I can’t help but think about not posting when a few days go by. I love having this corner of the internet and I love sharing what I decide to wear. I don’t think I can ever really stop sharing my love of dressing up, in case it ever seems like that. I am very grateful for those of you stopping by to see what I am up to and sticking with me on my journey.
For today’s outfit post, I am wearing my Zara moto jacket I found at Crossroads Trading Co. It has been a staple in my wardrobe this summer, and I can’t believe I almost decided against purchasing it. I don’t pop by my local Crossroads Trading Co. as often, but I am glad when I do check it out every now and then. I paired it with my otherwise sweet pieces. to toughen up the skirt and floral top. The top is originally from Macy’s but can be found for sale on my Poshmark closet. It’s a blouse I’ve worn before in a very, very old blog post, and I love that I was able to remix it with pieces I love. I might end up keeping it if it doesn’t sell, but I’ve been focused on selling more items just for the sake of space in my closet. Check out my Poshmark closet at username willbakeforshoe for all the new listings I’ve added these last couple of weeks.
I hope you are having a great week and I look forward to sharing my next post soon!

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Mixing Prints

Posted on September 2, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Black Moto Jacket ZARA (similar here) | Striped Fit and Flare Cut Out Dress Cece via Le Tote (on sale here) | Pave Gold Dagger Necklace Rebecca Minkoff via Le Tote (similar here) | Ice Cream Print Clutch Imoshion via Le Tote (similar here) | Black Cat Eye Sunglasses Kate Spade (here) | Red Suede Pumps Steve Madden |
Hello September!
Fall is right around the corner and there are so many trends I am interested in trying. I am excited velvet is back and to be able to use a specific blazer I have in my closet for Fall. But until it really starts to feel like Fall in the Bay Area, I can still wear cute, summer dresses just like this stripe number.
This stripe dress is from my latest Le Tote box. I wanted to try something different, and while I’ve worn fit and flare dresses before, I’ve never worn a dress with cut outs on the side. I paired the dress with the Rebecca Minkoff necklace and Imoshion ice cream print clutch also from my Le Tote box and my thrifted moto jacket. The clutch is not something I would typically reach for, but I liked the fun print and it felt like a great mixed print to incorporate with this dress.
I’ve been perusing some amazing sales happening this Labor Day weekend. I haven’t purchased a lot of new clothes since returning from my trip to Japan, but this might be the weekend I stock up on some pieces for Fall. I haven’t done a haul style post before, and I am considering writing a few for my souvenirs and outfits from Japan. I’ve been dreaming of my next trip, but hopefully I can get my head out of the clouds for enough time to work on that.

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Summer Blues

Posted on August 17, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Dark Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via Le Tote (here) | Navy Silk Blouse Diane von Furstenberg (similar) | Pearl Statement Necklace Forever 21 | Blue Floral Print High Waist Skirt Express | Silver Capped Blue Flats DV Dolce Vita (similar here) | August is my favorite time of the year. Summer weather still hasn’t fully kicked in, but fall is right around the corner and back-to-school shopping begins. My birthday is right around the start of classes, but I felt back-to-school shopping made up for it. My mom would get me set up with some new clothes, and some items I picked up were only because I played the “It’s almost my birthday card.” Now I really look forward to fall because I associate it with an updated wardrobe for a fresh start to the new year. I’ve gotten into the habit of getting myself birthday presents, but that’s a topic for another blog post.
Lately I’ve felt I am in need of something new in my life. It might be a new haircut, an updated wardrobe or maybe simply changing the decor around in my apartment. I know I’ve considered changing jobs, and it really might just be that. I haven’t had the motivation to really get out there and search, but I have redesigned my resume and have kept it as up-to-date as possible. The school year is starting again, but I am no longer a student. I thought I’d really know what I would want to do sometime after graduating, but I feel just as lost as I did when I graduated. As you might have guess, I have been very reflective and unsure of where to go next, and I think it has to do with my looming birthday coming up. Luckily, I am an optimistic person and believe I’ll be find inspired by something soon. Maybe you’ll see me, or the site, with a new look. Or maybe I’ll have a new look on life. One thing’s for sure, I’ll definitely have a few new items in my wardrobe for fall.

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Go with Lucy Activewear

Posted on July 27, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Multi Kaleidoscope Workout Racerback c/o Lucy (on sale here) | Black Pocket Capri Legging c/o Lucy (here) | White Running Shoes Nike | If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know I was traveling through Japan with my SO/photographer Armando. I can’t wait to share some more photos in future posts, but I couldn’t wait to share the workout outfit I packed to take with me during my trip courtesy of Lucy Activewear.

I packed this multi kaleidoscope racerback and black pocket capri leggings to fit in a couple workouts while I was vacation. This look had been my go-to outfit choice for hot yoga and for afternoon runs before I left and isn’t something I plan to stop wearing anytime soon. Armando and I returned with a lot endurance and strength in our legs from all the walking we did sightseeing in Tokyo and Kyoto and, thanks to the release of Pokemon Go, we’ve been able to keep the momentum going with afternoon walks.

Our goal is to eat healthier and to workout together more now that he is done with school. I tend to be a little more motivated when there is someone working out with me, but I am really pumped up about working out when I have new workout gear to wear. I have another pair of leggings I’ll be using for an upcoming yoga class, but these pocket capris are extremely versatile. I wore them on long train rides and during our flight back and I could see them dressed up for a relaxed Sunday in the city wit an oversized tee and my denim jacket.

Looking forward to sharing more fitness gear posts. What is your go-to luck when you need to get up and go?

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- Work

Spring to Summer

Posted on June 27, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Beige Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Floral Print Dress Uttam via Le Tote (here) | Rose Gold Mirrored Sunglasses Kate Spade (here) | Druzy Pendant Necklace Camilla via Le Tote (similar) | Rose Gold Pave Bracelet Express | Cliff Grey Maise Kate Spade | Nude Mary Jane Campy Heels Manolo Blahnik (here) | Rouge Volupte Shine 41 Corail A Porter Lipstick Yves Saint Laurent (here)I look back and can’t believe June is almost over! I’ll be heading out to Japan at the beginning of July, but of course the minute I reminded my office of that detail every assignment/project I was assigned will need to be complete before I take off. Needless to say, I’ve been coming home really burnt out and feel like I have no creative energy to write up a blog post after a long day at the office. I feel this upcoming trip will be worth the extra hours, but it is my hope blogging isn’t taking a back seat for long.
Since I’ve had to focus on work a lot lately, I have been pretty grateful for having Le Tote back in my life. Getting dressed each morning is my favorite part of the day, but sometimes I spend way too much time trying to put something together. I’ve had to come in to the office early and can’t afford to spend too much time staring into my closet. Luckily, Le Tote makes it easier to pull something together, especially if you have the app on your smartphone. You can customize your totes so the items that come in can create more than one outfit and so that all the pieces are ones you would wear.
The necklace and dress from this outfit are from my latest tote. The necklace is a little simple, but I could not send it back because it wasn’t like anything I currently own and I could see myself wearing a lot more often. I loved the feminine print and body-hugging fit of the dress. While I loved the print, it wasn’t a piece I felt I couldn’t live without. The cut of the dress works for a day at the office but also for upcoming brunch, weddings or graduation ceremonies. If floral isn’t your cup of tea, Le Tote does have a ton of other dresses perfect for the next summer event on your list. And to help convince you Le Tote makes like life easier, you can use my code WILLBAKEFORSHOES at checkout for a 20% discount when you sign up for the first time. Offer expires on August 8th, 2016, so make sure to sign up in time to enjoy picnic and bbq outfits for 4th of July weekend.
Regarding graduation ceremonies, I am really proud of my photographer/significant other, Armando Cortes, for completing his Bachelor Degree at SF State. I haven’t had a chance to recap all the festivities in May, but I still wanted to congratulate him here and thank him for taking my photos in between class, school, and work. It means a lot to me that he was willing to help me out to continue by taking my photos despite having a lot to work on. I am really happy he was able to accomplish so much and I am excited for the adventures I’ll be able to share now that we can get back to enjoying photography sessions together.
I hope you have a great week and don’t forget to sign up for Le Tote!

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- Weekend

Blue Steel

Posted on June 1, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Dark Wash Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via Le Tote (here) | Blue and Grey Necklace French Connection via Le Tote | White Silk Blouse Alice + Olivia | Grey Tulle Skirt H&M | Ring Macy’s | Silver Capped Blue Flats DV Dolce Vita | Le Rouge Brun Createur – Dusty Rose 103 Lipstick Givenchy (here) |Another warm weekend in the Bay Area and I my love for this denim jacket is still going strong. It’s been my go-to for summer outfits throughout the month. This dark wash denim jacket has paid for itself by this point. It was a piece I discovered through Le Tote along with the necklace. I opted to return the necklace despite it being a Serenity Blue, one of the colors of the year by Pantone, and I kind of regret it since it was such a cool piece. On the bright side, I can always request to have it be part of my next tote if I can’t stop thinking about it.
Besides the jacket, necklace and ring, all the other items were thrifted. My Alice + Olivia top and H&M skirt are from Crossroads Trading Co. My DV flats are from Poshmark. I wore this outfit for a movie date. Pairing the silk top with the soft, grey skirt kind of gives off a dreamy look and I love the small pops of blue.
May went by so fast and I am so excited to share that my photographer (and boyfriend) Armando has graduated from SFSU! I spent a lot of time focused on preparing for the graduation, a small party I had for him, and on planning a trip to Japan next month. I feel I finally have more time to really dedicate to blogging, so stay tuned for some more outfits, beauty reviews and recipes sprinkled in for June.

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