Collaboration – Page 3 – Will Bake for Shoes

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Jewel Tones

Posted on December 2, 2013by Brandy Saldana

Dress, Statement Necklace, and Clutch c/o Banana Republic Factory Store, Love Ring and Bangles Forever 21, Blue Suede Heels Enzo Angiolini via Crossroads Trading Co.Happy Cyber Monday!
I’ve partnered up with Monogram and Banana Republic Factory Store to share an outfit I styled from a sponsored shopping trip I made a few weeks ago. I needed an outfit that I could wear to a wedding reception so I immediately made my way to the dresses. I tried on a few and picked this purple dress because of the rich color and shape. I felt like it really flattered my body and it easily works for the holidays dinners and parties coming up this season.
Before making my way to the register, I spotted the gorgeous necklace and the shades of green and blue stones really complimented the dress. The clutch was calling my name when I made my final lap around the store and it was great how everything fit together. The suede texture of the clutch reminded me of blue suede heels I had at home and they also worked with the blue from the necklace. I love how easy it was building a complete outfit at the Banana Republic Factory Store considering it was my first time in one. I admit I am a little obsessed and went back yesterday to purchase another dress while they had their 50% deal for Black Friday.
Their Black Friday Sale of 50% off their entire store ended yesterday, but you can still take advantage of 50% off dresses from 12/2 – 12/12 (excludes clearance items). A midst all this Cyber Monday madness, take a break from your computer to make your way over to your closest Banana Republic Factory Store and pick up your perfect dress for the holidays!
P.S. +Elise Armitage of WTFAB! is also collaborating with Monogram and BRFS. Check out her outfit on her blog here. (Spoiler Alert: We have similar taste!)
Until next time,

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but the opinions are entirely my own.

JustFab! with Stilettos and Cocktails

Posted on August 20, 2013by Brandy Saldana

I attended a meetup two weekends ago for Fashion Bloggers in the Bay Area. The event was sponsored by JustFab! and was held at Sen’s Restaurant at Embarcadero Center. I’ve been part of this Meetup group for awhile going to various events in the city, but this was the first Meetup where we were all focused on really sitting down and meeting each other. It was a great experience being able to meet like-minded people and drink cocktails while talking about our latest fashion obsession and Fashion Blogger Problems.

I met so many amazing women at the event such as Layla. She introduced me to the Fashion App My Runway. Below, Heidi introduced us to her company My Muse Box which is a subscription based beauty box where a portion of its sales give back to the community.

In the above picture, I mingled with Alyssa Moreno Voila Marie Fashionation, Esther of Esther-Lee, Chasma from Thrifted Bliss, and Alyssa Kane from Stylematic.

I struck a pose with my girl Esther above and below I am posing with Lalah of The Diva Doll Guide and Alyssa.

We all were very passionate about shoes, which made me feel like I was in heaven! The event was made even sweeter because it introduced me to JustFab! I feel like I have been living under a rock, especially since this site sells shoes, but this was my first formal introduction to the site. I like heels, but on a day-to-day basis I prefer flats, wedges, and kitten heels. I can’t rock really high, platform heels because of my fear of heights/ because I am clumsy and would fall in towering heels. I was really excited to hear that JustFab! isn’t limited just to sky-high heels, they have bags, jewelry, and clothing waiting to be bought at ridiculously fabulous prices. It would be hard not to find something you like on their site. That’s because you take a style quiz and suggestions of what you might like are made for you!

It took me awhile to decide because of all of the amazing items they had, but I finally settled on ordering the Prestige Satchel. I expect for it to arrive on Thursday. Such a long wait, but so worth it! I see myself wearing this bag with everything! It looks roomy enough for all the things I carry to work. I can’t wait to share an outfit post with this bag.

A big thank you to JustFab! for sponsoring the event, to Jia of Catwalk Chic for setting up the Meetup and to all of the Fab bloggers who attended and made the night super fun!
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |
Photos taken by Lucy Glover. All Rights Reserved.

Outfit

Couture Sqd: Inside my Box

Posted on August 7, 2013by Brandy Saldana

Outfit 1 here | Outfit 2 here | Outfit 3 here | Outfit 4 here
My last post concluded the outfit series from my rental box c/o Couture Sqd.
I returned all my items on Friday and surprisingly I was not too sad after I left my package at the post office. Usually I am trying to give items another chance to prove that hey belongs in my wardrobe, but I was able to let go of these items pretty easily. I guess it must be because when I go shopping, I buy what I love and that makes the relationship with my clothes deep and complicated.
Having the items picked out for me, even if I did indicate my preferences, was like being set up on a blind date. Sure, your friend knows your type and wants what is best for you, but its not the same as discovering and falling in love with someone, or an piece of clothing, on your own. With all that being said, magic does/can happen on a blind date.
I would say that the two tops from the Mixed Print option were not exactly my cup of tea, but I was able to create some amazing outfits because it forced me to think outside of the box – no pun intended. I really liked the two dresses from the Work Ready option. The orange and black color block dress had just enough class for work and an equal part of sass for a night out. It was also a dress that helped me venture into the world of exotic skins with its faux python skin belt. I tend to avoid this trend, but it looked great in this small amount. The little white Tahari dress was the crowning jewel of the box. Not just because it is by a classic designer, but also because of the shape and fit. It made me feel like a million bucks and would have made a great addition to my wardrobe. Unfortunately I don’t have the available closet space and I wasn’t completely in love with it.
Overall, my experience with Couture Sqd’s service was great. It was easy to sign-up and pick out the types of clothes I wanted to try out. The return process was really simple to because they provide the return shipping label and take care of the dry-cleaning. Along with my box came the price break down of each item. It would indicate if you were the first to be wearing an item and how much an item would cost at its discount price. So in the end, all you have to do is enjoy what comes your way and keep something if it really spoke to you. It’s a great way to experiment with trendy items and with no monthly subscription fee. You pay by the box, so rejoice fellow fashionistas – there is a way to always wear something different without breaking the bank!
I hope you enjoyed my outfit posts featuring items from Couture Sqd and my personal opinion of their service. If you order a box let me know! I’d love to see what’s inside your box and/or how you style the items. And of course, if you fall in love with something.
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

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Tahari White

Posted on August 5, 2013by Brandy Saldana

White Dress Tahari Arthur S. Levine c/o Couture Sqd | Gold Bangles Forever 21 | Gold Glitter Wedges Jimmy ChooMy fourth, and final, outfit post from my fashion box c/o Couture Sqd: a crisp, white dress by Tahari.
This dress was part of my Work Ready outfits, and this is perfect for a day at the office, or even for a fancy brunch over the weekend. The white color is very classy. Once again, I think this is something Charlotte York from Sex and the City would wear. I love how formfitting it is, and I especially love the texture of the dress. The gold and bamboo rings in the front give the dress just enough detail to keep it from looking too simple. This helped me pair the dress with gold tone accessories, but with white anything goes.
So there you have it, four different outfits from one box. I will be writing a post featuring all of the outfits and sharing my overall experience with the service Couture Sqd provided so I hope you will check it out once it is up.
Hope you had a great weekend and thank you for reading!
Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

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Day and Night

Posted on August 1, 2013by Brandy Saldana

Another night staying up late to decorate cupcakes. If you are following me on Instagram you’ll have seen a sneak peak of the Chinese Take-Out Cupcakes I decorated inspired by What’s New, Cupcake? While they were enjoyed at a colleague’s farewell party, I returned home to a messy kitchen. It looks like a battle ensued with frosting and dishes everywhere! So I’ve spent most of my evening cleaning up the kitchen, but since it has been so long since I’ve done an outfit post, I am sharing 2 looks using a printed top c/o Couture Sqd’s Rental service. This post will show how to wear the same outfit for day and night by changing a few key pieces.

Day Outfit:

The base of both my looks for the outfits is the skirt, belt, and top. Changing the jacket, bag, and shoes helps transition the look from Day to Night. My Day Outfit was for work, but it could also be a nice way to dress to run errands, go shopping, or meet friends at a coffee shop. My Night look has more of an edge with the leather jacket and spiked heels. (This might also have to do with the attitude that came out of nowhere!) This outfit is perfect for going to a bar for happy hour or maybe even for a date. Armando actually liked my outfit without the jacket because of how flattering the top and skirt were.
This top was not my favorite item from my box from Couture Sqd, but wearing it changed my mind about it. The print of the top isn’t too much which is why I decided to share it a piece that can transition from day to night. (It had nothing to do with the sun-like yellow and night-black colors of the print.) Sometimes a first impression on an item is misleading: I loved how these heels looked (and bought them in two colors) but wearing them for longer than an hour can be a painful mistake. It’s an abusive relationship, but I can handle it for a photo shoot!
Hope you enjoyed my two-in-one post. I’m excited to share my final item from Couture Sqd in my next post so make sure and follow my blog so you don’t miss it.
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

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Light Mint

Posted on July 25, 2013by Brandy Saldana

Nude Blazer H&M | Mint Faux Wrap Top Dian Dian Meir Xin c/o Couture Sqd | Grey Skinny Jeans 7 For All Mankind | Ruffle Nude Bag Steve Madden | Bone Miminette 70 Patent Calf Kitten Heels Christian Louboutin | Ring Forever 21 | Watch Marc by Marc JacobsHere is my second outfit using an item I received from Couture Sqd’s rental service. The top featured today looks like a faux wrap and when I first took it out of the box, I admit I wasn’t sure what to make of it. The color seemed to be lighter than many of the clothes I have and not something I would normally purchase for myself. It definitely challenged me in deciding how to style it, and I am thoroughly pleased with the results!
Based on the colors on the top, it looks like it was made to be worn with my nude blazer and grey skinny jeans. I fell in love with the asymmetrical look of the top and the pattern once I styled it. I like how this look worked for a day at the office and how it could have easily transitioned to an event afterwards.
I cannot wait to share my third outfit using Couture Sqd in my next post! I’ll be featuring a day and night look, so watch out for that.
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |