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Blue and Gold

Posted on February 10, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Light Beige Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Blue Tunisa Dress Diane von Furstenberg (here) | Gold Pen Necklace Kate Spade | Cedar Street Elissa Leather Tote Kate Spade (here) | Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet ADIA KIBUR via LE TOTE | Nude Unitty Patent Heels Steve MaddenHappy Monday!
I love the school colors of my Alma Mater, so when I found this amazing dress at Crossroads Trading Co. in a lovely shade of blue I knew right away that I had to pair it with some gold jewelry. (The color of the dress pops even more against the yellow building.) Showing school spirit doesn’t always require wearing a pullover hoodie, especially at work. I received a lot of compliments from my coworkers for this look and I definitely think it had a lot to do with the color scheme.
My Kate Spade bag has been my go-to with all of my outfits for work. It is the best size and I love how the structure stays in tack. It makes me question whether I will be going back to use any of my other bags. I’ve been posting clothes to my Poshmark closet, but I might need to kick up the pace. All the shopping I did over the holidays has caught up with me, and space/storage in my apartment has been my biggest concern. I have been researching some creative solutions on Pinterest, especially shoe displays. We’ll see if I can get to that soon.
Hope you are having a great week so far! I can’t wait to share my next outfit post with you. (Hint: It has to do with Valentine’s Day!)
Until next time,

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Tropical Winter

Posted on January 21, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Trench Coat elevenses by Anthropology | Black Lindsey Tunic Blouse DANIEL RAINN via LE TOTE | Floral Midi Skirt The Factory | Green Flower Statement Necklace Poshmark | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs (here) | Red Suede Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden | Black Satchel Bag JUSTFAB | Brown Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg (here) | Le Rouge Carmin Escarpin 305 Givenchy (here) |It’s been more than a week since my last post, and I will say although I have plenty of outfit posts to chose from, I have just not had the chance to go through and upload them. I don’t every feel like I don’t have enough content to post, but at the end of the day I just like to dress up and share what I wear if I can. I feel like I have also been really busy as I attempt to accomplish some of my short-term resolutions, like letting go of the old. My apartment is looking better thanks to the focus I’ve been putting into it and I expect to add a ton of items to my Poshmark closet, pretty soon too.
This outfit shoot is from early Fall, but it makes a great transitional look for Spring. Winters in California are not too bad, and although I like to wear winter coats and boots, I can’t get enough of my skirts. This particular skirt is one-of-a-kind and a sample from The Factory by the Evans Group in SF. I came as a two-piece outfit with a bandeau style top in the same fabric. I suspect it would make a great outfit for a day on a cruise ship too, and if all goes well with my money saving goals, I might be on a cruise this summer.
For a more appropriate look for the office, I paired my brightly patterned skirt with a black top c/o LE TOTE. I have been loving all the pieces they’ve sent me to try on and it has been a little dangerous since it makes it too easy to buy clothes, but also a great way to shake up your wardrobe. The simplicity of the top allowed for me to layer my green flower statement necklace I scored on +Poshmark a few months ago. I love how it tied in with green from my skirt.
Hope you are having a great week (it’s Wednesday, Whoot Whoo!) I can’t wait to share my review of another fun product in my next post. If you want a hint, you can take a peak here.
Until next time,

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Cupcake Liner Skirt

Posted on January 13, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Black Princess Coat Steve Madden | Black Mitchell Blouse Glamorous via LE TOTE | Black-and-Tan Cupcake Liner Skirt ModCloth | Black Suede Secret Wedge Boots Steve Madden (here) | Black Cedar Street Elissa Bag Kate Spade (here) | Scarf Marc Jacobs x Neiman Marcus x Target (similar here) | Gold Wrap Leather Tassel E. Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Braided Pave Bangle in Black House of Harlow 1960 via Rocksbox | Gold Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia K via LE TOTEMy first outfit post of the new year! I’ve been preoccupied with reviews but I finally have had a chance to go through some outfit photos I took a couple of weeks ago. I am wearing a new skirt I found on Modcloth and while I love the skirt I still have mixed feelings about the site. I ordered 3 necklaces and returned them all because two of them were damaged during transit (and the other just didn’t work with my style.) So far I am really happy with this skirt: It is super cute with the pleats and really does resemble a cupcake liner. I figured this would really suit me because it is pretty neutral and because of how fun the shape is.
I bought another skirt from Modcloth which I still need to take a photo wearing, but after only two wears I noticed a small hole. I wonder if it is just bad luck for me because after reading other reviews it feels like everyone else has had a pleasant experience and are satisfied with it. I usually don’t go through this much stress shopping online, but all your purchases can’t always go smoothly. Luckily they seem to have a pretty good exchange policy even after 30 days, so if I can’t fix it maybe I’ll get another one.
At least my LE TOTE subscription has been going smoothly. How cute is this black blouse? It would look great with skinny jeans, but I just had to pair it with this skirt. I am also really stoked to be wearing my suede wedges I scored at DSW last November. I always visit their boot section which is always slightly dangerous for this shoe lover. I have worn them plenty of times before, but never got around to taking an outfit photo with them. This year I am hoping to wear all of my clothes at least once. I really stuck to a dark color palette, but don’t worry, I’ll be incorporating some color soon.
Hope your week is off to a great start!
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Pleats and Lace

Posted on December 9, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Pleated Black Biselle Blouse Noir via LE TOTE | Black Lace Skirt Forever 21 (here) | Upper Cedar Elissa Tote Kate Spade (here) | Black Ulltra Patent Pumps Steve Madden | Emerald Cut Ring in Black Margaret Elizabeth via Rocksbox (buy here) |
Today’s outfit post is a mix of rented pieces and items have had a lot of appearances on the blog already. I built this outfit around the Briselle Blouse by Noir I rented from LE TOTE. I felt like my lace and tulle skirt was the perfect compliment to the delicate pleats and fluttering cap sleeves. I recently received the Margaret Elizabeth ring from Rocksbox and I would not expect to have loved Emerald cut rings, but I did! The price for the ring was pretty steep ($102 for members), but it is a gorgeous piece that I had a chance to try it out. I am currently on a different set and need to send back my current Rocksbox back for some pieces I can use for the holiday parties I’ll be attending. The black onyx color of the stone adds a lot of drama, and would definitely recommend trying it out with more rings.
I need to do buckle down and get some holiday shopping. I started getting into the holiday spirit and Armando and I put up our Christmas Tree in our apartment yesterday. Now to buy/make presents.
Hopefully you’ve gotten a lot further with your holiday shopping than I have, but if not you can always give a monthly subscription like Rocksbox to someone that loves changing up their jewelry. (Sign up here)
Until next time,

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Modern Cinderella

Posted on December 3, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Beige Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Light Blue Swiss Dot Mesh Dress Rodarte for Target | Starry Night Necklace Urban Gem via Rocksbox | Bow Ring Forever 21 (similar here) | White and Silver C Signature Bangle Coach| Cedar Street Elissa Leather Tote in Black Kate Spade (on sale here) | Silver Sedaraby Metallic d’Orsay Heels Manolo Blahnik (here) |
Yay! It’s Wednesday! I took a couple of vacation days before the Thanksgiving holiday and really enjoyed my time off work spending time with my family and browsing through the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. I am so glad we’ve been experiencing rain, although it is a challenge figuring out what to wear when it is muggy and wet outside.

This outfit is from a few weeks back, and I decided it reminded me of what Cinderella might wear today. The glass slippers are upgraded to a pair of metallic silver Manolo Blahnik heels and her powder blue ball gown becomes an everyday dress thanks to this Rodarte for Target lace, mesh and swiss dot dress. This dress easily work with cute flats and a cardigan for a slightly casual look too, but I love how it looks with a simple pair of heels.

I’ve been obsessed with my Kate Spade leather bag and it is currently on sale at Nordstrom and have been using it everyday. If you still need to find a gift for an amazing woman in your life, or for yourself, this bag should be a top contender. I did some damage during the Kate Spade Surprise sale last week and I can’t wait to share the goodies I scored. I need to really buckle down on my holiday shopping and start buying gifts for other people, but when sales are really good, it is hard not to treat yourself. =]

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Raisin Red

Posted on November 25, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Denim Button Down Banana Republic Factory Store | Grey Jacquard Dot Skirt JOA via LE TOTE (here) | Estelle Cluster Charm Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE (similar here) | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs | Burgundy Knit Scarf Handmade (similar here) | Newspaper Clutch Kate Spade | Raisin Suede Issax Lug Pumps Enzo Angiolini c/o DSW (similar color heels here) | Le Rouge Intense Color Lipstick – 307 Grenate Initie Givenchy (here)
I am excited to share one of my first outfits inspired by Enzo Angiolini Issax Lug Heels in Raisin Suede I scored at DSW. I adore the color and thought they would be perfect for my Fall work wardrobe and a great shoe to carry me into the holiday party season. I am a big fan of the grip these shoes have underneath which can prevent a major fall from happening, especially if I decide to wear these after some light rain. They are no longer available on their website, but you can still find them in either black, gray or raisin suede at the DSW on Post Street in San Francisco. If you do visit the store be ready to spend more than a few hours in there because it is HUGE and they have a large selection of boots and heels. I can’t wait to share my latest pair of boots I found there as well in an upcoming post!
The grey circle midi skirt I am wearing is from Le Tote and it is in fact very cozy. They grey color is a nice neutral and these shoes just pop against it. I remember spotting this skirt on Kendi Skeen from Kendi Everyday, so I was excited to style this skirt when I received it in my latest tote. Little did I know that it was a blogger favorite, and I discovered my friends Chanda and Carlina also styled this skirt after receiving it in one of their totes. It is a very fun piece and I am looking forward to styling it a little differently for a more casual affair or for work.
For this outfit, I also wanted to keep a cozy vibe by wearing my handmade burgundy scarf. I don’t feel I match my outfits as much as I used to, but it was hard not matching my shoes to my scarf. The scarf was a gift from my friend last Christmas and I felt it added the extra warmth not only because of the material, but because it was handmade for me. My Kate Spade newspaper clutch, one of my latest finds from +Poshmark, also feels very me because I was the Editor-in-Chief of my high school newspaper. It made a huge impact in my life because it helped improve my writing skills and exposed me to the publication world. I love quirky pieces like this and being able to wear something that can tell a story about me.
Hope you are having a great week so far and stay tuned for some Fall inspired cupcakes in my next post that you can easily make for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Until next time,