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Holiday Trunk Show

Posted on December 11, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Navy Blouse Diane Von Furstenberg, Pants, Beanie, Rings, and Peacock Necklace Forever 21, Peacock Blue Satin Flats Fairy Tales Come True

I feel like I’ve overloaded you with photos, but there were so many to choose, it was hard to narrow to just these!
I was invited to a Holiday Trunk Show showcasing handcrafted items from Fox Parlor.The Fox Parlor is located in Sierra City, California, and you can see some of their items on their Facebook page here. A lot of the items were very cute and had a whimsical feel to them. There were many unique gift options, and I was able to find a few. It took a lot of willpower to not buy a bunch of things just because they were so cute!
For the event, I dressed in items that would give a sort of indie/bohemian look. I wore my favorite peacock feather flats and a matching necklace. I felt those pieces gave off the impression that I am a crafty person, despite that not being 100% true.
I was really happy to be joined by my friend Allison and, of course, Armando. We were able to shop for some Christmas gifts, eat sweets, drink champagne, and take photos with handmade props at a booth Elise of WT Fab! designed. I admire her creativity here, and want to use this idea possibly for an event next year!
I had a great time hanging out, meeting the owner of the Fox Parlor, and spending time with Elise! She is such a sweet, genuine person and I am very lucky to have met someone as nice as her. I have found it very refreshing to have met like-minded people who enjoy blogging about fashion and other topics that inspire them. I am sure she will be writing a post about the event as well, so make sure to stop by her blog as well!
What would you wear to a trunk show? Leave your suggestions or link to a post below. Thanks for reading!

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BayFashion Magazine Issue Release Party

Posted on December 3, 2012by Brandy Saldana

Pink Blazer, Black Leggings, Black Tiered Tulle Skirt, All Accessories Forever 21 | Black Leather Knee-High Boots Madden Girl | Silver Boyfriend Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

Last night I was lucky enough to join Elise of WTFab! at the W Hotel for the BayFashion Issue Release Party through her extended invitation from Melange. I had the chance to go by being one of the first five to respond to her post along with my guest. I was joined by Vivian on this adventure in San Francisco.
It was pouring outside, so I needed to wear some boots to avoid ruining any of my pretty heels. I did not know what to expect, so I decided to wear my tutu and pink blazer with a statement necklace to dress up the casual look my boots gave me. I felt like I was dressed appropriately when I arrived, and I fit with what Vivian was wearing too! People’s outfits varied, some wore jeans and tennis shoes, others wore cocktail dresses, and one man was dressed in a kilt. (He was at our booth later and he was awesome!)
Our VIP booth had complimentary bottle service from Melange, and this fashion company was a special guest for the release party. I was surrounded by many fashionable, fabulous people and was pretty excited about the magazine as well. I met and networked with a lot of people in the fashion world, those that worked for Melange, and those connected with the magazine.
I was very glad to have met fellow blogger Elise who was dressed in a chic black dress and high bun. She was very sweet and offered me a lot of insight when it came to blogging, and the use of other social media tools. My last 2 photos I published on Instagram, and while I had not been updating it or doing anything with it, I was inspired by Elise to use it. We’ll see how long I can last on there.
I am very thankful for the opportunities I have had so far since starting this blog. While sipping champagne I felt like I was no longer looking into a window of the person I dreamed of being in the fashion world, but I was finally inside playing out the rest of the story with the possibility of future fashion related events for me to go to!
But enough about me. Hope you had a fabulous weekend and of course I must ask, what would you wear to a magazine launch party? (Also, what if it was raining?) Leave your response or link to an outfit below so I may see.
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Crossroads Trading Co. Shopping Party

Posted on November 8, 2012by Brandy Saldana

The invite.A girl wearing a Chanel pin has to be a blogger!
Line for the fitting room.

One of the many racks at the Hotel Monaco.
Where the bubbly was waiting!Motorcycle Jacket H&M via Crossroads | Purple Bondage Dress Diane Von Furstenberg via Crossroads | Navy Suede Ulltra Pumps and Black Zipper Bruffle Satchel Steve Madden | Necklace Forever 21

Something I have always heard about, but had never been to, are those secret sales where a select few make it to a shopping event where there is an array of designer items usually in sample sizes. I finally had a chance to go such an event thanks to my favorite store Crossroads Trading Co.
Last week I received an email from Crossroads where the first 120 people to RSVP would have a chance to shop the best of their 6 Bay Area stores in one location to be determined in San Francisco.
Needless to say, I RSVP’d almost immediately and today went shopping and met a lot of fascinating people at the event. Among them was fashion blogger Kathleen Murillo from Inspirafashion. She is featured in the invitation to the event as well as in the following photo with a green peplum tank, pencil skirt, leopard pumps, and gold Chanel pin. I took the photo of her because of her cute outfit (and the lovely pin) and did not know who she was until we met while waiting to redeem our free drinks at the bar. She is very talented when it comes to styling clothes, and I would highly recommend visiting her blog. I ended up purchasing one of her picks at the event (a Tory Burch pink printed dress).
The event was held in a ballroom of the Hotel Monaco on Geary Street. There were some pop-up tents used as fitting rooms that reminded me of being at a beach. Waiting in line was not a problem, but I would recommended encouraging ladies to wear leggings and a long tank to such an event (even Black Friday) in order to try things on in the aisle if there is a long line. Of course a line is a great place to socialize, but for a girl on a mission, trying a dress or top right away can prevent carrying an extra item throughout the store and frees up room in your arms for something else.
I had a great time, and it was not my usual Wednesday evening since I am usually at class, but it was well worth the trip and I am glad my plus one (aka Vivian) enjoyed the experience as well!
Hope you enjoyed the photos she and I took and if you have a Crossroads Trading Co. nearby, make sure you visit when you have a chance! You never know what treasures you will find; I found a bunch at this event despite all my socializing, and because of my recent closet clean out, spent less than I had expected when I used my trade credit. Great clothes at affordable prices- Crossroads stores, and pop-up parties, never disappoint.

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