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Black Friday 2014 Sales and Promo Code Deals

Posted on November 28, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Image via WEHEARTIT

I slept in and plan on doing some Black Friday from my couch. Here is a list of my favorite sales going on today and throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for my Cyber Monday sale list too!
Bloomingdales // Black Friday 50% off on a selection sitewide
DATE: 11.25-11.29
Bluefly // up to 80% off
DATE: 11.28
DVF // 40% off select styles
DATE: 11.25-12.01
DVF// Black Friday 15% off sitewide
DATE: 11.28
CODE: FRIDAY15
Express // Black Friday 50% sitewide
DATE: 11.28
J. Crew // Black Friday 30% off select full-price styles and additional 40% off sale + free shipping, no mimimum
DATE: 11.26-11.30
CODE: HOLIDAY
Kate Spade // Surprise Sale Black Friday Edition Up to 75% Off
DATE: 11.27 – 11.29
Kate Spade Saturday // Black Friday 30% off sitewide + free shipping
DATE: 11.26-11.30
CODE: DEALME
Les Nouvelles // additional 25% off first fall markdowns
DATE: 11.25-12.02
CODE: TURKEYTROT

Lord and Taylor // extra 20% off almost everything + 25% off fine jewelry

DATE: 11.25-11.30

CODE: THANKS
ModCloth // Black Friday 50% Off 100s of new arrivals
DATE: 11.26-11.30
Nordstrom // Additional 20% off selected sale items

DATE: 11.28

Piperlime // Black Friday 25% off sitewide + be entered to win a trip for 2 to NYC fashion week

DATE: 11/28

CODE: IHEARTNYC

Sam Edelman // 20% off sitewide
DATE: 11.28
CODE: SAMSGIVING14
Sephora // Black Friday $10 Beauty Deals
DATE: 11.28
Sole Society // Black Friday 30% off all footwear
DATE: 11.28

Sole Society// 30% off all footwear & bags

DATE: 11.29-11.30
Victoria’s Secret // Limited Edition Tote Free with $75 Purchase (Heavenly Trio included)
DATE: 11.27 – 11.28
Zappos Charity Promotion Details:
Zappos.com Announces Fast, Free Giving! For every order placed on Zappos.com from Black Friday to Cyber Monday Zappos will donate 10 meals to families in need, in partnership with Feeding America. Their commitment is to donate up to 5,000,000 meals ($500,000). That many meals would feed the entire state of Kentucky! Through Feeding America’s bulk discounts, subsidies, etc. they’re able to use $1 in donations to generate 10 meals. Feeding America is a national top-rated charity with a network of over 200 food banks, and supporting 61,000 local charities in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico.”

GODIVA Happy Hour

Posted on August 9, 2014by Brandy Saldana

A few weeks ago, I attended a small tasting event at GODIVA in honor of their latest masterpieces: the Trufflelata shakes and Soft-Serve. I had Armando (willingly) join me to try out the shakes and soft serve and we hung out with my fellow blogger friends +Chelsea Pearl (ChelseaPearl) and +Jennifer Henry-Novich (Just Add Glam).
The Trufflelata milkshakes earn their namesake by having actual chocolate truffles blended into the shake. It’s like eating a truffle with every sip. I was really excited to be tasting all 6 of the flavors they currently have available. First, we started out with a sample of the Chocolate Lava Trufflelata. We then went down the list and tried Salted Caramel, Strawberry Creme, Hazelnut Crunch, Milk Chocolate and ended the the Trufflelata tastings with the Oreo truffle. It was definitely hard to pick a favorite, but mine would be a tie between the Hazelnut Crunch and Salted Caramel Trufflelatas. Armando really enjoyed the Oreo Trufflelata.
After we finished the Trufflelata samples, we began sampling the 3 soft serve flavors. First up was the White Chocolate Vanilla Bean, where you could smell the yummy Madagascar vanilla. Next was the Dark Chocolate, which reminded me of a cross between fudge and pudding. The soft serve is thick, which was a nice surprise for me and Armando. We both enjoy a good soft serve treat and will grab one from Burger King or Dairy Queen every now and then, but GODIVA soft serve is truly decadent. We both loved the Swirl flavor because you get the best of both worlds.
After our tasting, we all had the chance to order a complimentary shake or soft serve cone. Most of the attendees opted to go with the cones, and Armando and I requested a full-size version of the Swirl on a praline nut chocolate dipped waffle cone. The result of the soft serve with the waffle cone was truly decadent, and my sweet tooth was completely satisfied.
Now while I got to stuff my face with yummy treats, it doesn’t mean you can’t do the same! GODIVA hosts Happy Hour at participating boutiques on Weekdays from 3PM – 7 PM where you can buy either a GODIVA Trufflelata or Soft Serve and get the second one 50% off. While you enjoy your treat, post a photo of your GODIVA summer fling with #GODIVASweeps to enter for a chance to win a year of GODIVA! (More info here.) The contest ends September 1, 2014 so hurry on over to a GODIVA nearest to you and get to snapping.
And, as if you can ever get enough chocolate or freebies, check out Just Add Glam’s GODIVA giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 5 $25 GODIVA gift cards.
Hope your weekend is sweet so far,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

Getting Intimate with ThirdLove

Posted on July 21, 2014by Brandy Saldana

This post was sponsored by ThirdLove. All opinions expressed are my own.
When I blog about clothes, I focus on what is on the outside. I don’t talk about underwear; much less share it on my blog. This post is going to be slightly revealing (ha!), but I do own a lot of underwear and find it to be as addicting as shopping for clothes. This is not at all surprising since the first part of getting ready in the morning for me is selecting my underwear and I am probably not alone in believing it sets the foundation for the rest one’s outfit.
I will admit that most, if not all, of my panties are from Victoria’s Secret. I grew up buying from American Eagle, Target and at one point from Macy’s, but I developed my mom’s custom of shopping at Victoria’s Secret for bras and panties, especially during their Semi-Annual Sale. So of course, when I discovered ThirdLove a couple of weeks ago, I was a little skeptical from buying underwear there at first. My introduction to them was at a party hosted by LE TOTE and one of ThirdLove’s Reps showed me how to make a rose with one of their panties. I downloaded the app, and began browsing their items and I was blown away with how cute their items were!
It had been awhile since I had a fitting, so before I started throwing things into my cart, I decided to use the app to help me measure myself. I wore a non-padded bra and a camisole over it before I proceeded to take some photos to help me measure my bust. My apartment does not have great mirrors, so I had Armando move our $5 target mirror to the kitchen since that is where we have the best light, and had him hold the mirror while I took my photos. (I initially tried having him take my photos, but I found this to be extremely challenging – for once I had to take my own photos!) It was very comical at first listening to the instructions, but I was really surprised at the end with how accurate the measuring feature of the app was! The site offers 1/2 cup sizes, which was another reason I wanted to measure myself in case I fell into one of those.
Once I confirmed my size, I proceeded to shop through the app. It was a struggle picking out one bra since you could customize the color of the trim of most of their styles, but I stuck to my choice of this ivory lace balconet bra and matching lace bikini. Both pieces are unlike anything I currently owned, and I liked how dainty they looked. I always pick black, so I was a little daring going with the ivory set.The description on the app also sold me convincing me every woman needs to own french-style lace bra and although I liked the ivory lace with the black trim, I couldn’t resist the all ivory lace.
The items arrived in a white box, individually wrapped in plastic bags, and with blue tissue paper and a dust bag. I would prefer each item not being wrapped in plastic from a sustainable point of view. I tried on the set and loved how soft the material felt. I felt the bra could also do its job of providing support despite looking delicate. I definitely was impressed with the quality. Their price point is pretty comparable to department stores with the balconet bra running at $64 and these panties being $25. Other bras from ThirdLove start at $45 while panties start at $10. Signing up for email updates also provides discount codes good for a weekend on a certain collection. Overall, my experience shopping on the app was great and I am looking into trying out on of their t-shirt bras for everyday use.
You can shop ThirdLove lingerie through their website or by downloading the app. Signing up gives you $10 for your first purchase, but you can get $20 on your first bra purchase if you use my referral link here.
Thanks for checking out my review and until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

This post was sponsored by ThirdLove. All opinions expressed are my own.

Beauty

“Freshen Up for Spring” with Sasha Maks and Beauty Company

Posted on April 18, 2014by Brandy Saldana

I was asked to make cupcakes for an event earlier this month for Sasha Mak’s Vintage spring trunk show hosted at the Beauty Company. I enjoy making cupcakes when I can, but it is always different when I am making them for somebody. I worry about whether they will be what someone was hoping for and if they will all arrive in one piece to be admired. I am happy to report that these were a hit not only because they were pretty, but also because of how they tasted!

I am always excited to see the vintage jewelry Sasha has on display, and this event did not disappoint! She styled guests with her pieces showing how they could be layered and take an outfit to the next level. I love how she mixed the gold collar necklace with a long chain necklace on Witty Fashionista style blogger Victoria. You can always buy some of her pieces on her website Sasha Maks Vintage. (Sasha also provides personal styling if you are interested in contacting her for her service here.)

With cupcakes, snacks, and gorgeous jewelry it seems like nothing else could make the night better, right? Wrong! There was also a braid bar, with hair stylists Alix Garcia and Katey Smith glamming all the ladies out with waterfall and french braids. Below, Alix is braiding the hair of Beauty Company owner Sherri Ziesche and my hair was braided by Katey.

I had fun hanging out with my friends, trying on some jewelry and getting my hair done at the Beauty Company. I love getting my manis and pedis at the Beauty Company since that is where I was introduced to Floss Gloss and I was excited to leave with a goodie bag that contained a few beauty samples. Among the samples were some bath salts from Sherri’s own line Ziesche Modern Apothecary. I am excited to use them since they are all natural, made locally (in SF) and smell amazing.
Hope you enjoyed my short event recap and special thanks to Jennymay for taking such great photos. You can check out more of her work here. Thanks for reading and until next time,

Styled by Sasha Maks

Posted on November 26, 2013by Brandy Saldana

Move over Rachel Zoe, there is a new stylist rising in the San Francisco style scene and her name is Sasha Maksutenko!

Sasha has great taste as is apparent by her curated selection of vintage jewelry on her site Sasha Maks Vintage. Her taste is also visible in her style and she has decided to launch her own personal stylist services through her upcoming website, Styled by Sasha Maks. To celebrate her new venture, she invited a few local taste makers to honor the launch of her site and for a taste of her work as a stylist and some delicious chocolate ganache cupcakes by yours truly.

The party was held in a gorgeous apartment with makeup and hair touch ups being offered along with delicious champagne and cupcakes. Sasha had her jewelry on display for sale and The Factory’s Fall capsule collection was available in case guests wanted to receive tips on how to update their current wardrobes by Sasha.

It was a very chic night and I enjoyed seeing all of Sasha’s outfits and jewelry selection. If you’d like to stay updated with her styling services and want to find out when her website launches, like her on Facebook here.
Thanks to Jennymay for providing photos from the event and a very special thanks to Sasha for the exclusive invite!

J.Colleen Boutique

Posted on October 27, 2013by Brandy Saldana

Right before heading out to Japan I was invited to attend the grand opening of J. Colleen Boutique in Lafayette on Saturday, September 7th. The invite promised a fashion show, movie screenings, and of course snacks. It was hard to not attend despite preparing to take a trip out of the country.

When I arrived, there were the usual amenities for a store opening. In this case wine, served here by The Wine Thieves, and sushi, from Serika of Orinda, were on the menu before the start of the fashion show. Before the show started I went into the store and took a peek at the merchandise inside. J. Colleen Boutique, or JCB, features an array of goodies that I could only describe as a mix of upscale and contemporary. The store has some unique features, such as the mirror below, that came from Jessica McClintock’s former showroom. The owner of the boutique, Julie Rubio, shows her amazing taste with the art decor and displays of Chanel Bags (not for sale) on near the merchandise. The boutique also features items being sold on consignment, further illustrating Julie’s great taste in clothes.

Before the beginning of the show, we had a performance titled “Life’s About Individuality” by Elijah Stavena. He is Julie’s son and I thought it was an interesting way of starting off the show. Already the show didn’t necessarily make sense to me since most shows I’ve attended tend to focus solely on the clothes. Things started to make less sense when the models walked up on the stage with some outdated dresses from the eighties. It wasn’t until one women took out some scissors from her bosom and began cutting off her dress that things started to come together.

I learned the women cutting up the dresses before our eyes was local designer Lucid Dawn. She had one of the most creative outfits in the mix, and I learned that the dresses being cut up and tossed away would be upcycled into different clothes. Below are some of my favorite dresses from the “transformation” portion of the show and swimsuit outfits.

The fashion show ended with Julie cutting the ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of the boutique. Movie screenings and were scheduled after a quick intermission, but my sister and I had to leave since we still needed to prepare for our trip.

Before leaving for the night I had to thank JCB’s Assistant Manager, Jacquelin Everhart, for inviting me to the event. The event was really fun and the store is definitely worth checking out if you are ever in Lafayette. J. Colleen Boutique is located at 261 Lafayette Circle and it is open Tuesdays – Fridays from 10 am – 5 pm and on Saturdays from 11 am – 6 pm.