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Mod Dress

Posted on September 21, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Ruffled Trench Coat elevenses | Pink Lexi Mod Dress Collective Concepts c/o LE TOTE ( here) | Emerald Flower Statement Necklace via Poshmark (similar here) | Black Legacy Bag Just Fab | Striped Scarf Missoni x Target | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs | Buckle Down Bracelet in Gold Urban Gem | Nude Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden (similar here)
I’ve posted a lot about food lately, so I thought it was time I’d share the outfit I wore to try the new Truffleata shakes at Godiva last month. My dress is by Collective Concepts and is a rental from LE TOTE . I loved the shape and worked the rest of the outfit around the color. I bought my Missoni for Target scarf back during the frenzy when Missoni collaborated with Target. I liked the colors and decided it was a pretty versatile piece. I have not worn it around my neck, but it does a great job changing up the look of my everyday bag. The necklace pops nicely against the dark pink dress and I feel the scarf ties the whole look together.
I’ve been really busy since Wednesday. I went out with coworkers for a Happy Hour and a Baseball Game in Oakland. On Thursday I attended LUNAFEST, which I will be talking more about in my next post, and afterwards made my way to El Cerrito to go bowling for a friend’s birthday. I’ve also spent most of the weekend updating my listings on my Poshmark closet. I’ve added more items and updated some photos of my older listings. I am trying to really make space within my studio, so hopefully all this work and effort helps.
I can’t wait to share my LUNAFEST experience in my next post. Hope you are having a great weekend and until next time,

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Pencils and Pens

Posted on September 10, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Light Khaki Trench Banana Republic Factory Store | Purple and Blue Print Blouse Diane von Furstenberg | Black Pencil Skirt Escada (here) | Gold Pen Necklace Kate Spade | Electric Blue Suede Heels Enzo Angiolini (similar here) | Black Legacy Bag JustFab (here) | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs (here) | Brown Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg (here)Happy Hump Day!

Today’s outfit features some more of my finds from Crossroads Trading Co. I found my DVF Top (new with tags), the pen necklace, Escada pencil skirt and blue Enzo Angiolini heels there. I love that I can always find classic and fashion-forward pieces at Crossroads, but i am also a very thorough shopper. I leave no rack unchecked just to make sure there isn’t a hidden gem somewhere. I have been meaning to take some items to sell/trade now that they are buying for Fall, but it keeps falling at the bottom of my to do list. I would love to be able to take some things soon to make space in my closet for some more work staples. I realize I don’t have enough pants for work and have been dreading going shopping for jeans. I prefer wearing dresses and skirts, but now that Fall is coming in, I want some cute slacks and trousers.

Hope you are having a great week so far. I am pretty excited for the weekend since Armando and I might have something fun to do in the city on Saturday. Can’t spoil the details just yet, but hopefully I can let you know by Friday!

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Color Block

Posted on September 3, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Blue Cardigan (similar) and Pink Pencil Skirt (similar) Banana Republic | White T-Shirt Kenar | Angular Long Pendant (Peru Collection) Matterial Fix Rented via Rocksbox | Sunburst Bangle White House of Harlow 1960 Rented via Rocksbox | Gold Bello Wedges Jimmy Choo | Black Legacy Satchel JustFab | Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg |

I think it might be a good idea to do a quick little recap of what I did this past week. I had a really fun birthday last Wednesday and went out for a little golf and karaoke afterwards with Armando and some close friends. On Thursday I spent my day with fellow foodie and fashion blogger Chanda, and we did a lot of eating in SF. We started out with oysters from Swans Oyster Depot, and you can check out her post of the place here. We also stopped by Tartine’s Bakery, and I could not handle how yummy all the food was. It was a great start to my birthday weekend.
I don’t know how many of you have ever waited all day for UPS to deliver a package before, but that is basically how I spent my Friday. Armando and I had packed up for a weekend down in Salinas, but we were waiting for a package all day that never was delivered. I did receive it today, but I had ordered some customized party favors for my Mom’s 50th birthday party. I was bummed I didn’t get them on time, but I am still thinking of using them as thank you gifts for those that attended the party we had for her on Saturday.
Although the weekend started with this minor set back, I was really happy I was able to spend the long weekend with my family. My mom looked stunning for her party in a white DVF Zarita lace dress. She doesn’t have the same obsession with DVF as I do, but this dress is also one I have been thinking of investing in (but in black or navy.) Now that she has this dress though, I can’t wait to borrow it! We partied on Saturday and had people over at our house on Sunday, which felt like a continuation of the party.
On Monday, Armando and I packed up and headed back to the Bay Area so I could attend my aerial yoga class in SF. I was able to try it out thanks to this new service in the City called Class Pass. For $99 a month, you can take 10 classes at different studios enrolled in the program. So far, I’ve tried three classes: Spin/Yoga, Cardio Barre, and Aeriel Yoga. It has been fun trying new things, but commuting to the city to workout is definitely a challenge for me. I am glad I have been able to try this to see what types of classes I might be interested in pursuing further.
I guess my recap wasn’t that quick, but it was a pretty busy week for me. I decided to share this outfit from last month today because of the fun colors and equally fun jewelry. The jewelry is rented from Rocksbox, and I have to say their service is amazing! I loved all the pieces in my last set and I can’t wait to see what I’ll be getting in the mail later this week. I was given free membership for a few months, but I will be renewing it once that trial period expires. For $19 a month, it is worth it to have a rotating jewelry box. Right now you can try the first month free if you use my referral code here. am a big fan of the jewelry and that there is always the option to buy something you can’t send back.
Hope you enjoyed my recap of the week and until next time,

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Lace Overlay

Posted on August 24, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Pleated Cardigan Merona (similar here) | Black and White Overlay Lace Dress and Orange Bow Belt Kate Spade (similar dress here and exact belt here) | Legacy Black Satchel JUSTFAB! | Buckle Down Bracelet in Gold Urban Gem | Malachite Pyramid Luxe Stud Earrings Isharya rented via Rocksbox (similar here) | Nude Unityy Heels Steve Madden (similar here)Kate Spade is one of my favorite designers, and if I had no other responsibilities, my closet would be full of Kate Spade clothes and accessories. Luckily, I love to shop at Crossroads Trading Co. and I was very lucky to spot this black and white lace overlay shift dress. I love going through racks of clothes and finding hidden gems like this, but every now and then I like to shop for gently used items online.
My online thrift shopping has recently been enabled by thredUP. This Kate Spade bow belt was one of my first finds on the app brand new with tags. You can shop by designer or style for Women’s, Juniors, and Kids clothes either on their website or from the app. What is also great is you can sell your clothes through their site by ordering a clean out bag. I haven’t tried selling my clothes this way yet, but I love the items I have found so far on the app. I’ll keep you posted with more gems that I find there and if I decide to try selling any items.
Speaking of gems, I have also been pretty obsessed with Rocksbox. The earrings my stylist sent me were gorgeous and I envisioned pairing them with the orange belt. I think my look has just the right amount of color with the classic black and white dress and I love being able to experiment with the jewelry. I ended up buying the buckle bracelet. Currently Rocksbox is giving the first month free, so if you are interested in joining use my referral link here to take advantage of that offer.
Hope you are having a great weekend so far!

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Black Widow

Posted on August 5, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Black Cardigan and Red Bow Belt Forever 21 (similar belt here) | Grey and Black Patterned Dress Collective Concepts c/o LE TOTE | Black Patent Pigalle Heels Christian Louboutin (here) | Wrapped Arrow Full Tilt (here) | Black Legacy Bag JUSTFAB! (here)Another look from my first LE TOTE box. I put my subscription on pause for awhile, but this first box makes me question why I ever did that in the first place. It’s like getting back together with your ex and appreciating the positive changes. This box was a big step up from the last one I had and it might be because LE TOTE partnered up with more brands. This patterned dress, by Collective Concepts, was great to wear for work and I really liked how the print reminded me of a spider web. I guess it could also look like concrete rocks, but I added a pop of red, which gave me the inspiration for the title Black Widow.

So far I have shared 4 out of the 5 items from my first box on my blog, and the last piece (a bracelet) should be featured for my outfit post next week. For my next few posts, I’ll be attempting to do my first make-up/beauty review and I’ll be sharing details from a recent tasting I did at Godiva that I attended last week. It was a delicious experience, and I can’t wait to share all the eye-candy with you.

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Pajama Dress

Posted on July 17, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Purple Dress Nanette Lepore, Beige Satchel JustFAB! | Alabama Skies Grand Earrings Samantha Wills Rented via Rocksbox (Sign up here) | Grey Belt unknown (For sale here) | Nude Pumps Steve MaddenSometimes I’ve had dreams where I would go to school in my pajamas, and would wake up flushed and pray that nightmare never became a reality. Then I found this Nanette Lepore dress during one of my shopping trips at Crossroads Trading Co., and it has changed my mind about wearing pajamas in public. The dress is light and silky, which reminds of a nightgown, but the cut and shape of the dress makes if perfect for work. This look almost reminds me of Jennifer Garner’s character in 13 Going on 30 when she goes to work for her fashion magazine in just a cute slip and her trench coat. That outfit was so memorable because it was something she ran out of the house in, and it was still chic.
Aside from being pretty excited about the pajama style dress, I am also in love with these Samantha Wills earrings that came in my first Rocksbox set a few months ago. They are slightly heavy, but also very ornate. I loved the colors of the stones and thought they complimented the simple style of the dress. I didn’t end up keeping them, but I am kind of kicking myself for not doing so. I’ve loved the service and being able to try different pieces of jewelry. Right now Rocksbox is letting me give away a free month so you can try it out too! Sign up with my referral link here and please share what you get in your box with me via Twitter or Instagram!
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |