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Rip and Repair

Posted on February 1, 2017October 11, 2017by Brandy Saldana

Short Trench Coat BB Dakota (similar here) | Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater Designer Originals | Rip and Repair Denim Madewell (on sale here) | Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses Kate Spade (similar here) | Cedar Street Maise Handbag | Studded Grey Leather Wrap Bracelet E. Kammeyer Accessories (here) | Silver Boyfriend Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs (here) | Spiked Embellished Smoking Slippers Sam Edelman |
I’ve been on a denim buying kick lately, which is kind of surprising for me. I rarely buy jeans, they always tend to be too long and require hemming. I also never know what waist size I should be wearing. I learned when pulling back on the waist when jeans are on, if there is a gap larger than 3 fingers, you should size down because the denim will eventually stretch out with wear.

I had a great experience trying on jeans a couple of months ago at Madewell and fell in love with their denim selection. I bought 2 pairs during that shopping trip, and I could not believe how well these “rip and repair” skinny jeans fit me! These felt amazing and wore them right away.

I had this sleeveless turtleneck I had been wanting to incorporate into an outfit in order to list on Poshmark. It was handed on to me by my mom after she cleaned out her closet to sell, among other items. I’ve been adding more items to my closet these past few weeks and this knit top has already sold, so make sure to follow me on the app to stay up to date with my newest listings.

Hope you are having a great week so far and until next time!

Weekend

Cabin Fever

Posted on March 30, 2016by Brandy Saldana

Black Hooded Coat Express (similar) | Blue Flannel Button Down Express (similar) | Black and White Checkered and Houndstooth Print Blanket Scarf Express (similar) | Dark Wash Skinny Jeans Madewell (similar) | Black Rain Boots Loeffler Randall (on sale here) | Pom Grey Beanie via POPSUGAR
Back in January, Armando and I made our way to Lake Arrowhead. We mentioned to a friend that we wanted to go on a weekend getaway somewhere close to snow before the end of the month and it just so happened they owned a cabin, had it listed on AirB&B and would be restocking it and doing some maintenance and we could stay at a discount provided we helped with cleaning and some chores.
It felt like it was meant to be. The cabin was super-cute and reminded me of gingerbread house. I packed clothing I could layer just in case there was snow. I was getting over a cold, so staying warm for that reason was also important. Armando and I enjoyed waffles for breakfast at Lake Arrowhead and we drove through the mountains to get to Big Bear Lake. Along the way, we stopped to ride some inner tubes down some hills at a place called Snow Drift. Traffic to Big Bear Lake was pretty bad, so we would stop every now and then to take photos of the breathtaking scenery along the mountain road.
I wore my new plaid flannel button down from Express that I had been wearing nonstop throughout winter along with my blanket scarf and coat. I was really excited to be wearing my new Loeffler Randall boots I scored from Poshmark using funds I had from a few sales. Don’t let the gold buckles fool you, these are rain boots and have been my go-to shoes during the times it has rained in the Bay Area. I was ready to drink some hot cocoa in this outfit and walk around some fresh-fallen snow. We made it to Big Bear Lake, which was completely frozen. It was so pretty and a nice weekend escape.
Armando saw and touched snow for the first time on our drive back to the Bay Area on Sunday. I am so glad he did and hopefully we can build a snowman next time! I am really proud of how these photos came out, so I hope you liked my cabin-ready look. even though Spring has started, I want to finish sharing my Winter looks before going into dresses and floral prints. It’s still pretty chilly in SF, so until next time!

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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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Summer’s End

Posted on October 1, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Dark Wash Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via LE TOTE | Strapless Blue Polka Dot Dress Alice + Olivia (here) | Orange Bow Belt Kate Spade New York (similar here) | Silver Wedge Sandals DV Dolce Vita | Fedora BDG | Gold Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia Kibur via LE TOTE | Estelle Charm Bracelet & Antique Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg | Mandarin Bolero 304 Le Rouge Lipstick Givenchy (here) | September in the Bay Area doesn’t really mark the end of Summer for me. While it rained and started to feel chilly this week, I wore this just two weeks ago to the Eat Real Festival in Jack London Square and it was one of the hottest weekends here.
I’ll be sharing a few photos from the festival in my monthly recap, but I couldn’t end September without sharing this outfit. I wore this fun polka dot dress by Alice + Olivia I found at Crossroads Trading Co. on Fillmore Street. I haven’t given it much attention since I’ve bought it, so lucky for you it’s available for sale in my Poshmark closet. Since I had my dark denim jacket and all the blue in the dress, I decided to add a bright pop of color with the orange belt.
I used a canvas tote I received from an event as my bag for the day, and that made it easier to store free bags of chips from the festival along with my weekend essentials (on this day it included sunblock and a bottle of water.) I have a pretty big collection of canvas bags from events and gift bags, and it is one of my favorite budget-friendly ways to change up a look.
I still expect to have a few more warm days in October, but I won’t be pulling out as many of my summer dresses. Stay tuned for my monthly recap and I hope you’ve RSVP’d for this weekend’s Cat Cora event at Macy’s. See you there!

Brandy

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Off-The-Shoulder

Posted on September 9, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Off-The-Shoulder Falling Willow Bloom Ananya Dress Diane von Furstenberg (here) | Dark Wash Denim Jacket Kut from the Kloth via LE TOTE | Gold Nadia Arrowhead Bracelet Adia Kibur via LE TOTE | Estelle Charm Bracelet & Antique Crystal Bracelet Noir Luxe via LE TOTE | X Ring Waffles & Honey via Les Mechantes (here) | Vintage Belt | Aviator Sunglasses Diane von Furstenberg | Bow Wedges Kimchi Blue |There’s a huge heat wave hitting the Bay Area, but I am not mad at it. We don’t really have true summer weather, so a lot of the summer dresses have been waiting for this week. I wore this dress during the last heat wave, but it’s perfect for this week’s weather so it might have to come out again.
I have never tried the off-the-shoulder trend, but I like how it gives of a casual summer vibe. I found this beauty at Crossroads Trading Co. last year during Winter. I envisioned wearing this on a hot day but also envisioned being on vacation at a resort or beach. The falling willow print and chiffon fabric is dreamy and makes me feel like I should be making flower crowns in the forest. I wore it to work, but the fabrics is so light and airy and made being in a warm office bearable. Of course, I had to pair it with my favorite denim jacket from LE TOTE, but it didn’t stay on long during the day.
It’s a pretty different style dress than I normally wear. Are you a fan of the off-the-shoulder trend?

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Poshmark Bundle

Posted on July 30, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Tan Cardigan Merona | Stripe Silk Tank Top Marc by Marc Jacobs (here) | Straight Leg Jeans 7 for All Mankind (here) | Nude Patent Wedges Jimmy Choo (here) | Coral Leather Hobo BCBGeneration (similar here) | Pink in Devotion – Color 6 Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick YSL (here) | Poshfest 2015 has been announced, and I have yet to buy my ticket for this year’s event. While I have attended two meet-ups already, I feel it may be necessary to attend just to hang out with the wonderful women I’ve met on the app, but also to hear about other people’s experiences with the new Bundle feature.

+Poshmark now allows you to request a bundle within a closet as a buyer, and as a seller you can provide a percentage off based on the number of items that are bundled. I have yet to sell a bundle through my closet, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been preparing for that day.

The top and jeans featured in this outfit are listed in my closet separately, but I am hoping how I styled the two together will encourage someone bundling action. The 7 For All Mankind jeans are light wash with a straight leg cut. I had them hemmed, but I still prefer wearing them cuffed. I have a lot of jeans, and I generally don’t wear them to work as often, which is why I decided to list this pair. The Marc by Marc Jacobs top is perfect for summer, and unfortunately this photo shoot is the only time I got around to wearing it. I love Marc Jacobs, and the material feels amazing. I wish I would have worn it more often, but my loss is definitely someone else’s gain.

What has your experience been with the +Poshmark bundle feature? Have you used it to purchase something or have you sold more than one item with it. Let me know!

Until next time,