Once I requested Cynthia Guerra to explain her model, her reply made me smile. “I wish to seem like a present,” she laughed. “I prefer to put on frills, patterns and colours that make me joyful.” Right here, the Lengthy Seashore-based baker, who’s identified for her cute Kawaii-style desserts, shares 5 outfits she put collectively in per week…
Above: Shirt: classic. Costume: Free Folks. Denims: Forever21. Hat: And Then. Socks: Sanrio, related. Sneakers: Nike SB.
T-shirt: Little Gentle. Skirt: Little Gentle, related. Purse: Customized by Hiya Sisi. Socks: Sanrio, related. Sneakers: Lisa Says Gah, related.
“In highschool, I liked theater and the concept of bodily creating the characters in a narrative. For my private model, I discovered inspiration from Kawaii tradition. As a teen, I used to be all the time studying the newest Fruits Journal, and at 16 I dyed my hair pink.”
“When my mother was a lady, she was actually into Hiya Kitty, however my grandparents couldn’t afford any of the gadgets. So, once I was in first grade, my mother took me to a retailer to purchase pencils, stationery and a backpack. She mentioned she’d needed these issues as slightly lady and was so joyful that she may give them to me. My love for all of the Sanrio characters took off from there.”
High: thrifted, related. Apron: White Bark Workwear. Denims: Forever21, related. Socks: Goal. Sneakers: Carel Paris.
“I began baking boxed combine desserts as a passion in my early twenties, once I was residing in Vegas and dealing in retail. For pals’ birthdays, I might all the time shock them with desserts. Then I reached some extent in my profession the place I felt like I had no course. My mother recommended I take baking extra severely. The thought of pivoting to a brand new profession scared me however in a great way.”
“Once I turned 30, I moved in with my grandma in Lengthy Seashore, California, and signed up for the most cost effective baking lessons I may afford. Proper earlier than the pandemic, I received my first official baking job: a pastry baker at Susie Desserts. However when every thing shut down, I used to be let go. Throughout my time at dwelling, nevertheless, I practiced day-after-day. I baked and adorned desserts and posted them on Instagram. Then, at some point, a stranger from Instagram requested if they might purchase a cake. I nervous that my work wasn’t adequate to promote, however I pushed myself. After that, I began promoting extra desserts and becoming a member of pop-ups, and my enterprise has been rising ever since.”
Overalls: Ford x Sydney Sweeney collab, purchased on Depop, related. High: pajama high from a store in Chinatown. Sneakers: Blundstones.
“I fell for these overalls as a result of they signify two sides of me: cute and candy, and being snug getting soiled and getting work performed.”
“I needed to brighten my headphones, so I purchased a clear headphone case, glue adhesive, little charms, and pearls. I labored on it whereas watching my favourite reveals, like Chef’s Desk and The Peanuts. You understand how folks like doing puzzles? Making these headphones was like my model of a puzzle. I ended up adorning my cellphone and laptop computer, too.”
High and skirt set: Backyard of She. Socks: City Outfitters. Sneakers: Converse.
“Throughout my free time, I deal with myself by visiting completely different bakeries. My favourite spots are Bub and Grandma’s, Colossus, and Okayama Kobo. When happening these solo dates, I all the time gown up. I work so arduous, so why not have enjoyable? Dressing up is a manner of celebrating the life I’ve constructed.”
Thanks a lot, Cynthia! You’re fantastic.
P.S. Extra ladies share their week of outfits, together with an writer who scores the very best finds at Goal, and a designer who clothes just like the rainbow.
(Pictures by Nicki Sebastian.)
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