Outfit – Page 6 – Will Bake for Shoes

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Butterfly on my Right Shoulder

Posted on March 2, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Leena Dress Diane von Furstenberg (here) | Teal Patent Heels Giuseppe Zanotti | Avery Saffiano Leather Cross Body Rebecca Minkoff via ThredUP (similar) | Multi Color Bracelets Forever 21 | Le Rouge 205 Fuschia Irrestible Givenchy (here) |
It’s already the beginning of March! I recognize February is the shortest month, and we had an extra day this year, but it is now March!
I haven’t featured this dress on the blog since I wore it with boots and leggings, but this is the second time in the last 6 months that its made its way out of my closet. I feel it is better suited for a art gallery opening than a day at the office because of its abstract print and large kimono-inspired sleeves. It makes a pretty big statement, so I don’t feel I can easily wear all the time. I found this lovely DVF dress through Bonanza, but have seen it appear on The Real Real. If you are in live with this (and fit in a size 2) I have a dress listed in my Poshmark closet as well.
The colors on my dress can let me experiment with shoes and accessories. I had a pair of pink heels I thought of pairing with this look, but my lipstick choice and bangles helped highlight the pink colors in this dress. I played around with the blue/green tones and decided to use my new Rebecca Minkoff Avery cross body bag I found using thredUP. The condition of the bag was like new and I scored a great deal on it through thredUP since I had store credit and a discount code to use. Having the app notifies you of flash promo codes for the day, perfect if you are on the fence about buying something. (Make sure to have push notifications on for the app!)
Notice anything different about my heels from the last time they made their appearance? They are protected thanks to Clickless High Heel Protectors. The covers slip on at the back of the heel and can protect/prolong the life of the heels and reduces the clicking noise. They are also claimed to make the heels more comfortable, but I am not too convinced by that since these heels were already comfortable to begin with. I received these high heel protectors to try out from Clickless and there are 4 sizes in each pack and available in 3 colors (beige, black and brown.) I love the sound heels make when I walk down the hallway, but I am sure my coworkers would appreciate if that echo could be reduced. I am still trying them out so only time will tell if they can prolong the life of my heels.

Have you tried heel protectors? Let me know because I am interested in knowing if there is a difference in comfort and in sound for you.

Outfit

Forget-Me-Not

Posted on February 23, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Forget-Me-Not Blue Dress KTR Collection (in cream here / blue skirt here) | Green Blazer Alice + Olivia | Orange Bow Belt Kate Spade (similar) | Coral Handbag BCBG Generation | Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg | Yellow Suw Satin Jeweled Heels Manolo Blahnik (similar) | Gold Wrap Bracelet E.Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Estelle Charm Bracelet and Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | Bracelets LE TOTE | X Ring Waffles and Honey (here) | Nail Polish Hands: Lean, Toes: Wet Floss Gloss | Le Rouge Mandarine Bolero 304 Lipstick Givenchy (here) |Today’s post is special for a variety of reasons. This outfit is from my birthday in August, which was pretty special. It should be apparent I love dressing up, and sharing what I’ve found during one of my shopping trips, which is one of the reasons I started blogging. It felt appropriate to share now because it is my blog’s anniversary! I’ve officially been blogging for 4 years, and I can’t believe that much time has passed since I started. So much has changed since the first post, and I am really happy with what my blog has become and what it looks like.
This post is also special because this dress I am wearing was designed by my good friend KT of KTR Collection. I picked it up in 2 colors. I initially missed my chance of getting this dress in blue because it sold out right away, so I picked it up in cream because I loved the print and hi-low design. I feel the blue compliments my skin tone a lot more and was glad to snatch this one up when it was restocked. This dress in blue is sold out now, but it is available in cream and there is a skirt version as well. Check out her website to see her other pieces and her new swim line in time for Spring Break!
I have to highlight the bright accessories I picked out. I like to step up my outfit for my birthdays, and wearing the Manolo Blahnik heels I found through The Real Real felt appropriate for a special day. I love the detail and yellow color. My belt is a thrifted find I scored through thredUP and has made its way to the blog before. I like that this color also compliments the tones in the dress and matches my purse.
Whether you are stopping by my blog for the first time, or have been following for the past couple of years, thank you for your support! It means a lot to me that you stop by to see what I wear or read what I have written and I hope to keep sharing for awhile.

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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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Kaleidoscope

Posted on January 27, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Navy and Orange Patterned Top Trina Turk | Purple Jewel Tone Skirt Silence + Noise (here) | Gold Tusk Necklace Banana Republic | Navy Suede Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden | Cliff Grey Maise Purse Kate Spade New York | Le Rouge 315 – Framboise Velour Givenchy (here) |
I helped my sister clean out her closet before she took off to Japan and I stumbled upon this jewel tone pencil skirt by Silence + Noise as part of the items she wasn’t using anymore. I remember finding it for her, and decided it needed to be worn at least once since she hadn’t used it before finding it a new home. I decided to pair it with my Trina Turk top I found recently at Crossroads Trading Co. I love it’s fun print and how the colors tied in with the skirt. The pattern reminded me of what you would see viewing through a kaleidoscope, hence today’s blog post title.
While I like the color of the skirt, I am not in love with the fit. I have it listed under my Poshmark closet in case you want to snatch it up. I am so stoked I’ve made about 8 sales on +Poshmark this month and my goal is to focus on selling everything I have listed in my closet now. Having nice cover shots on the app has helped me when it comes to selling an item and I am hoping to be able to style a few more items for a consistent look. One of the takeaways from Posh Fest was having consistent branding and for me that has been taking photos I have listed as part of an outfit.
I’ll be sharing more tips I learned at Posh Fest in an upcoming post. Stay tuned for that and I hope you are having a great week!

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Lights

Posted on January 8, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Yellow Jewel Tone Top Simply Vera Wang | Neon Lights Pleated Midi Skirt Chicwish (here) | Gold Bourgeois Bow Earrings, Say Yes Gold Cheers Necklace, and Vegas Jewels Bangle Kate Spade New York | Leather Tassel Wrap Bracelets E. Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Cliff Grey Cedar Street Maise Bag Kate Spade New York (similar here) | Red Suede Heels Diane von Furstenberg (similar) | Bright Red Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick YSL |
My first outfit post for 2016!
I originally wore this outfit to my office’s holiday party and loved it so much I had to repeat it again for Christmas Eve. The neon light print skirt reminds me of city lights, but when I purchased the skirt I knew I had to wear it during the holidays for its Christmas lights effect. I thrifted my jewel toned top, and it was the perfect compliment to the skirt.
I love the pleats and pockets on this skirt, but it does fit me a little gig in the waist area. I am torn deciding having it tailored or selling it on Poshmark. Because it is the beginning o the year, I am taking a hard look at what is in my closet and preparing to part with things I haven’t worn in years. Having blog photos makes it easier to list items, but also is a great way to see if i truly loved something based on how many times I used it. Follow me on the app (username: willbakeforshoe) to see what I list since quite a few items will be ones I’ve shared on my blog.
I hope your year is off to a great start and I look forward to sharing tips to cleaning out your closet soon!

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