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Popsugar’s September Must Have Box

Posted on October 1, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Popsugar sent me a Must Have Box this month and it was full of amazing fashion, beauty and food related products. I am pretty excited to share with you what my favorite items were from this month’s box were and what I still need to try.

The September #MustHaveBox included:

Jack and Lucy adjustable wide brim hat
Flint retractable lint roller
GFB dark chocolate coconut bites
NCLA mani E.R. kit
Briogeo deep conditioning mask
Smith & Cult lip lacquer

Right off the bat, I was stoked to see the black wide brim hat from Jack and Lucy. It is adjustable and is in a classic color. I have had an obsession with hats as of late and this one is going to get plenty of wear this fall.

I was excited to try the Smith & Cult lip lacquer in the shade The Warning. It applied smoothly and had a nice pigment. I felt very put together with the Flint lint roller, especially because I had been in the market for a new lint roller. My last one ran out of sheets and I was not sure if I should repurchase it or look for something else, so this came at a good time.
The Gluten Free Bites (GFB) are not exactly new to me. I’ve tasted similar bites at work thanks to one of my coworkers, but I was not wowed by them. The dark chocolate coconut bites flavor was delicious and one I could definitely see myself buying again along with chocolate cherry.
Ive had the NCLA Mani-ER kit in my purse ready to use in case I need to touch up my nails, but I have not needed it so far. I love the packaging and it comes with all the essentials to keep your nails nicely manicured.
I have not tried the Briogeo deep conditioning mask, but it is my plan to use it over the weekend. I recently had a hair cut to keep my hair healthy, but this may be what I need to help me feel like my hair is refreshed.
It had been a while since I had a box delivered to my door, but I am so glad I restarted my subscription because this month’s box really spoke to me. If you are interested in next month’s box and are new to the service, sign up and use code SHOP5 for $5 off when you sign up here:
http://link.popsugar.com/u.d?JYGpq_xCVXyt0Nc0tuzj=311

If you received the September Must Have Box, let me know! I’d love to hear what your favorite item was.

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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!

Marmalade Boutique Invite

Posted on September 20, 2016by Brandy Saldana

A little event to be held this Thursday in San Francisco.

I first discovered Marmalade back in March and loved the curated selection of clothing and home decor pieces. Their fitting rooms also have pretty great mirrors.

There will be an epic sale that should not be missed! As a bonus, guests that RSVP via Eventbrite will receive a $10 gift card for Marmalade at the door. Here’s the link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=27705993372

Hope you are able to attend.

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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.

Outfit

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?