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Macy’s Prom Fashion Show 2015

Posted on March 29, 2015by Brandy Saldana

Yesterday I attended the Macy’s Prom Fashion Show event at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose hosted by Youtube Vlogger Lindsey Hughes. Since I went shopping for my own Prom dresses at this store with my Mom, it was only fitting that I invited her as my date! We arrived and received wristbands for a Meet + Greet with Lindsey after the show. I don’t spend as much time on Youtube checking out beauty vloggers, so it might come as less of a shock for me to say I didn’t know who she was. I did check out a few of her videos right before the event and in meeting her after the show, I could see was just a genuine and sweet as she appears.

I loved a number of the dresses that walked down the runway, but I will admit I was surprised with the whole crop top trend for Prom. I am not sure how many school dress codes would even allow that (I know mine would not), but I appreciated some of the versatility of the skirts. Here are my favorite looks of the show:

Bright colors were big, along with print dresses. I loved the prints, but my favorite dresses featured sequins. I would have opted for a rich color like cobalt blue if I were to go to Prom again, but I would love something with sequins and feathers as well.

I especially loved this last dress as you can tell. Hope you enjoyed my pictures of the fashion show and let me know what would you wear to Prom if you were to go?

Macy’s Prom 2015 Fashion Show Invitation

Posted on March 25, 2015by Brandy Saldana

What? Macy’s Prom Fashion ShowWhen? Saturday, March 28, 2014, 2:00 PMWhere? Macy’s at the Valley Fair Mall, San JoseWhy? Check out Macy’s Prom collection and meet Youtube vlogger Lindsey Hughes
Last week I was in the city and overheard a mom and daughter during their shopping trip looking for the right pair of shoes to pair with the daughter’s prom dress. I felt a little nostalgic thinking how around this time while I was in high school, my Mom and I would be shopping for prom dresses and the right pair of shoes. We relied on Macy’s in Salinas and in San Jose for a majority of my Prom shopping. Since Macy’s was a big part of my prom experience when I was in high school, I am happy to share that this Saturday, Macy’s will be hosting a Prom Fashion Show in-store at 2pm at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose.
After the Prom Fashion Show, the first 150 guests will have a chance to meet Youtube vlogger Lindsey Hughes and receive 20% off a prom dress from the MStyleLab or Missy Social Dresses on Saturday.
I encourage you to grab a girlfriend or 2 to go and check out Macy’s selection of dresses for this Prom season. I went to my high school prom 3 times, and 2 of my 3 dresses I wore were from Macy’s. The first one I was asked to attend 2 weeks before Prom by my date, and I had very little time to find a dress. Luckily I found an elegant, long black halter dress to wear, and Macy’s proved to be the best one stop shop for me, especially at the last minute. Even though I am not attending Prom this year, I can’t wait to check out their dresses this Saturday.
Hope to see you there if you are local, and if you can’t make it, stay tuned for my live Instagram and Twitter updates this Saturday and a recap blog post after the event! You can also find more info for other Prom events here.

Alyssa Nicole F/W 2014 “Cold Like the Stars”

Posted on September 7, 2014by Brandy Saldana

In the beginning of July, I was invited to a preview show for designer Alyssa Casares’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection on the rooftop balcony of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. While it was the middle of summer for the rest of the world, San Francisco was slightly chilly with a light fog rolling in. This set the stage for the presentation of the “Still Cold” collection inspired by cold stars and the midnight blue sky.
If you recall from my last Alyssa Nicole collection post, you’ll know Alyssa Casares is a local designer custom making her pieces in America. Her last collection was titled “White Noise” and featured beautiful contemporary designs in shades of white. This collection was inspired by stars, starlight and midnight shades of navy and black.
While I loved her Spring collection, I am head over heels in love with the Fall collection. Navy is one of my favorite colors because it is timeless, and this line features a lot of fun pieces in a classic color palette. I loved that the white organza flare wedding dress was made into an evening gown when made in black. I absolutely adored that there was a cute cocktail version. Alyssa’s designs are versatile and are a definite must-have in my book. I am still debating what piece I should invest in, whether it should be the starlight inspired metallic coat or the bell sleeve A-line dress?
You can shop for the full Fall 2014 collection on Alyssa-Nicole.com and even shop some of the pieces from the Spring collection that are on Sale. Thanks again to Alyssa for the invite to this rooftop soiree with my blogger friends and for an amazing presentation.

Brunch with Alyssa Nicole

Posted on March 29, 2014by Brandy Saldana

The best way to spend a Saturday in the Bay Area is to enjoy brunch with your girlfriends. It is made even better when there is a fashion show getting you excited for Spring. I attended the launch of Alyssa Nicole’s demi-couture clothing line “White Noise” in February and fell in love with the whimsical and romantic designs in white.

Alyssa Casares is a young designer who launched Alyssa Nicole with her mother, Sonia Casares, in 2010. This demi-couture collection was inspired by the concept of white noise. The pieces reflected a romantic and crisp look with a twist of dark whimsy. I adored the peplum two-piece suit and especially adored the the trumpet flared dress in the same sparkly fabric. My blogger friends and I sipped mimosas as we say 16 looks displayed in total.

I loved the wedding gown that came at the end of the fashion show and felt it had a great silhouette and detail. I’ve been watching a lot of Say Yes to the Dress on Netflix and, despite not even being close to getting married, I definitely can’t help but think it really compares to the gowns I’ve seen on the show and can see some of the other gowns/dresses being great alternatives for a more modern, contemporary bride. With all the various cuts and flowy nature of the looks, I feel very inspired to wear all white despite the recent showers overtaking the Bay Area.
I love to support local designers and Alyssa Nicole is designed and handcrafted in America. To shop the collection you can the full collection here.

Stylematic Fashion Show and Launch Party

Posted on March 10, 2014by Brandy Saldana

In the middle of February I attended the Launch Party and Fashion Show hosted by Stylematic that ended up being pretty epic. So much so, that Armando took over photos and it was no easy task narrowing down the best shots and my favorite looks of the show. The app is your personal pocket stylist, and the show featured how the app could help you dress by featuring some looks from local SF designers. (Note: This post is very photo-heavy, but its a good thing, I promise!)

One of my favorite designs that came down the runway featured leather details. The designer is Candice Cuoco and her style is just as fierce as the leather pieces that walked down the runway. You can find/shop pieces from the collection here.

There were a lot of designers featured, but sadly I cannot remember all of their names. I liked the variety of looks that were featured and I am sure it was a struggle for the same models to change into so many things in such a short amount of time.

One of collections that made me feel really happy was the luxury active wear designed by Ellie. In part because the music was so upbeat and the models moved a little more effortlessly thanks to their sneakers, but the clothes seemed comfortable as well as stylish! It takes a lot of motivation for me to want to go to the gym, but it is a lot easier when I am wearing a cute outfit to the gym. What was interesting to see were some of the pieces being used for outfits to go out in. I love when my clothes can be worn multiple ways, so it is refreshing to gym wear not just be for the gym.

Another collection caught my eye and that was the collection featured by Lan Jaenicke. Paired with legwear by Ellie and not much else, gorgeous coats in different styles and colors dazzled the runway. I loved the minimalist look but how they also made a statement without the rest of the outfit. The camel colored one looks extremely chic and cozy thanks to the expression of the model. I am also a big fan of the orange peplum coat and would not mind adding it to my collection of coats.

There were plenty of other looks and designers featured, but these were my favorite looks. I would definitely check the app out and also visit the page’ of the designers I mentioned to give them your support. It was fun seeing all these looks and it would be great to be able to support emerging designers.

Trendy Halloween 2013

Posted on November 10, 2013by Brandy Saldana

On Friday, November 1, Trendy Lime invited me to their Halloween Party Trendy Halloween 2013. The last time I attended a Trendy Lime hosted event was in July for Jetlag 26 which featured a fashion show by Sudar. This costume party proved to be just as fun and even better since Armando, or Mr. Big, was able to take even better photos of the fashion show featuring designs by Kate Knuvelder. Her pieces were hauntingly beautiful as you can see for yourself!

This last look was my favorite! I am really amazed with how well Armando was able to capture the beauty of the clothes and couture jewelry pieces. The party was very fun, and that is of no surprise since Trendy Lime is known for its parties. Armando and I were able to hang out in the VIP lounge and helped ourselves to some free candy and snacks. I loved the fashion show, and as we left I am already excited for the next event Trendy Lime hosts!
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