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Stripes and Spikes

Posted on July 31, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Striped Zip Front Moto Jacket Sanctuary c/o LE TOTE (On sale here) | Pink Statement Necklace Forever 21 (similar here) | Skinny Jeans 7 For All Mankind (similar here) | Pink Spiked Adina Loafers Sam Edelman (here) | Black Legacy Satchel JUSTFAB (here) | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs (here) I’ve been trying out LE TOTE again as part of a collaboration and so far I ave been really impressed my first box. If you aren’t familiar, LE TOTE is a clothing and jewelry subscription service where for $49 a month, you get to try 3 pieces of clothing and 2 pieces of jewelry. They also have just a jewelry box, where you get 3 pieces of jewelry for $19. There is no limit to the number of boxes you get per month, but you do have to return a box before you get your next one. You can purchase an item you love by keeping it and sending back the rest, and they’ll process the payment with the card on file. You can like a number of items as potential items to be sent to you, and also fill out a style quiz so your stylist knows what to send you.
I feel like my stylist was on point with this jacket. I love the stripes and at first glance I thought it had a lot of structure. It has the edge of a classic moto jacket, but it is soft and comfortable like a hoodie. I mixed the navy up with some light pink accents to soften up the look slightly (despite the spikes on the loafers.) This piece was very fun and I would have loved to have it for a 4th of July outfit as well. Luckily, I can always request for an item to be resent to me. You can buy items you try at a discount from LE TOTE, but right now the jacket is currently on sale at Bloomingdale’s. I’d grab the jacket and sign up for LE TOTE to discover and try other on trend items.
Hope you are having a great week so far and until next time,
Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

Outfit
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- Weekend

Lace Shorts

Posted on July 28, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Denim Jacket Heritage 1981 (similar here) | White Cut-Out Shoulder Top Alice + Olivia (Similar here) | Black lace Shorts Olive & Oak rented c/o LE TOTE (similar here) | Spiked Gold Chain Necklace rented c/o LE TOTE | Gold Flats Christian Louboutin | Black Legacy Handbag JUSTFAB!(here) | Le Rouge Carmin Escape 306 Givenchy (here)Hello Monday!
I had a spontaneous, fun weekend that I feel went by a little too fast. I went to the movies on Friday night with Armando to watch The Fluffy Movie, and we were dying from laughter. I love to listen to comedians on Pandora, and Gabriel Iglesias is one of my favorites because he keeps his comedy real.
The kick-off rally for Mini Takes the States 2014 was also this weekend on Saturday in San Francisco and Armando wanted to attend at the last minute. He owns and loves his Mini Cooper S Clubman, and I think it is such a fun car. We registered and had a blast at the rally kick-off party. We decided to attend the first leg of the coast-to-coast road trip by traveling to Sacramento. We woke up and headed to Golden Gate Field where there were hundreds of Mini Coopers parked in straight lines. I shared a few of snaps from the yesterday on Instagram, and even saw Tony Hawk jump over a few moving Mini Coopers before heading out.We went through the winding roads of Napa and at one point there were about 20 Mini Coopers in a row.
After we made our pit stop in Sacremento and were heading back, Armando was very excited and decided we’ll be participating in two years when they do this again. Everyone was very friendly and I can’t wait to to head out on the next road trip and see more of the country.
Speaking of road trips, this outfit would be perfect for one. It was hot going through Napa/Sacramento, and it would have been great had I worn some shorts and chiffon blouse. The shorts and necklace are borrowed courtesy of LE TOTE from my first box. It seems I am not the only blogger in the Bay Area that has recently rocked a pair of black lace shorts. I love how similar black shorts were styled by +Bethann Wagner of BethAnimalPrint and +Carlina Harris of Allergic to Vanilla. Both looks would be perfect for a road trip and are easy to dress up with a classic black bag.
Hope you enjoyed some sun this last weekend and until next time,

Outfit
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- Work

Pajama Dress

Posted on July 17, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Purple Dress Nanette Lepore, Beige Satchel JustFAB! | Alabama Skies Grand Earrings Samantha Wills Rented via Rocksbox (Sign up here) | Grey Belt unknown (For sale here) | Nude Pumps Steve MaddenSometimes I’ve had dreams where I would go to school in my pajamas, and would wake up flushed and pray that nightmare never became a reality. Then I found this Nanette Lepore dress during one of my shopping trips at Crossroads Trading Co., and it has changed my mind about wearing pajamas in public. The dress is light and silky, which reminds of a nightgown, but the cut and shape of the dress makes if perfect for work. This look almost reminds me of Jennifer Garner’s character in 13 Going on 30 when she goes to work for her fashion magazine in just a cute slip and her trench coat. That outfit was so memorable because it was something she ran out of the house in, and it was still chic.
Aside from being pretty excited about the pajama style dress, I am also in love with these Samantha Wills earrings that came in my first Rocksbox set a few months ago. They are slightly heavy, but also very ornate. I loved the colors of the stones and thought they complimented the simple style of the dress. I didn’t end up keeping them, but I am kind of kicking myself for not doing so. I’ve loved the service and being able to try different pieces of jewelry. Right now Rocksbox is letting me give away a free month so you can try it out too! Sign up with my referral link here and please share what you get in your box with me via Twitter or Instagram!
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

Everyday
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- Outfit

Red Night Blossom

Posted on July 14, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Navy Cardigan Banana Republic | Red Night Blossom Print Dress Marc Jacobs (Pink version here) | Gold Bracelets Forever 21 | Gold Beatrix Flats Sam Edelman | Bing Bang Double Trident Gold Ring Rented via Rocksbox (Sign up here) | Black Petal to the Metal Natasha Cross Body Marc by Marc Jacobs Happy Monday!
It’s been more than a week since my last post, and in some ways I am glad for the brief break. On the other hand, I can’t believe I went that long without writing something. I was busy reviewing a resume of a friend of mine after work, which was in itself a struggle since work was really kicking my butt last week. I really did miss writing, but I at least wrote a guest post for another blog, and will share the link once it is up. My week was also busy towards the end last week since I hosted a Posh Party on Thursday (Fun and Fearless) and spent quite a bit of time going through all the comments and looking for Host Pick’s. I co-hosted this time with Jessica Flores, blogger at Domesticated Me. (You can shop both of our picks from the party along with those of the fabulous ladies from +Poshmark here.)
For today’s outfit, I decided to share a fun print Marc Jacobs dress. This is another one of my lucky finds from Crossroads Trading Co. I wore this outfit sometime last month and remember I had Thai food for lunch in Downtown Berkeley with a co-worker (the things I remember about my outfits…). I love the print and was inspired to wear it with the gold ring rented from +Rocksbox.Out of all the subscription services I’ve tried, this one has been my favorite so far. I rarely think of jewelry as something I need, so I have not kept my pieces up-to-date, but Rocksbox makes it easy to change up a look with a few simple pieces. I’ve also enjoyed trying things out that I normally wouldn’t buy for myself.
Hope you enjoyed today’s look, and until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

Holiday
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4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Mirage Blue Jersey Cold Shoulder Dress Trina Turk (here) | Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Red Suede Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden (Similar here) | Urban Gem Starry Night Necklace Rocksbox | Black Legacy Satchel JUSTFAB! (here) | Jackie Ohh II Sunglasses Ray-Ban (here) | Silver Swirl Arrow Ring Full Tilt (here) | Silver Ring Crush on CollegeHappy 4th of July!
Last weekend I was away in Santa Barbara with my close friends from high school glamping at El Capitan Reservation. While it was only for a few days, I couldn’t wait to get dressed up for work on Tuesday! I wore this patriotic inspired outfit to cheer Team USA during their match against Belgium, but despite not winning, I am still pretty proud of our team. Maybe if I had worn some more sparkle with my Rocksbox necklace, we would have won.
My outfit was intended to be for a day at the office, especially with the trench coat, but it can easily transition for a night out thanks to the shape of the dress and fun sleeves. The dress is one a bought almost a year ago at a local shop called Rue Atelier. You can read more about that personal shopping trip here. Even though this purchase was from over a year ago, you can still snag this dress for almost 40% off at Neiman Marcus Last Call here. This is a very glam patriotic look, but it isn’t the only this dress can be worn. It is perfect for summer weddings and cocktail parties. While I love this look, it is not what I’ll be wearing as I attend a family get together later today. I am a big fan of sundresses and will be going for a sweet, laid-back look to enjoy all the yummy food and festivities. I hope I’ll be able to share a photo of today’s outfit too as long as I don’t get cupcake frosting all over it.
Hope you enjoy your day today and see plenty of fireworks!Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |

Everyday
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Pink Lady

Posted on June 26, 2014by Brandy Saldana

Pink Leather Jacket Member’s Only | Beige Top Alice + Olivia | Skinny Jeans Forever 21 | Voyager Satchel JustFAB! | Spiked Adena Pink Loafers Sam Edelman | Ring Crush on CollegeAnother outfit featuring some pink, but this time it is a more casual look centered around a pink leather Member’s Only jacket I found on +Poshmark. The pink loafers are also a find from +Poshmark, and I knew when I bought the jacket that I’d have to wear the jacket with these shoes. They are my favorite and I ended up buying them in black too. Whenever I find something I really like, I like having multiple versions of it. It might be a lazy move, but if you know what you like and what works for you, why not just go for it? The jacket reminded me of what the Pink Ladies wore in the movie Grease, hence today’s post title.

I am going Glamping on Sunday, but before that I am also excited to share that POPSUGAR and Simple Skin Care are hosting a free wellness event at Justin Herman Plaza at the Embarcadero from 12:00pm-4:00pm this Saturday in San Francisco. The event is called POPSUGAR & Simple Skin Care’s: PASSPORT TO HEALTHY SKIN TOUR , and you can RSVP here. The best part is the event is free and guests get to take home goodie bags with free products. I know I’ll be there taking advantage of the healthy living activities like the de-stress massages and testing Simple’s skin care products. Hope to see you there!