Once I requested Cynthia Guerra to explain her type, her reply made me smile. “I need to appear like a present,” she laughed. “I prefer to put on frills, patterns and colours that make me joyful.” Right here, the Lengthy Seaside-based baker, who’s recognized for her lovely Kawaii-style desserts, shares 5 outfits she put collectively in per week…
Above: Shirt: classic. Gown: Free Individuals. Denims: Forever21. Hat: And Then. Socks: Sanrio, comparable. Sneakers: Nike SB.
T-shirt: Little Mild. Skirt: Little Mild, comparable. Purse: Customized by Whats up Sisi. Socks: Sanrio, comparable. Sneakers: Lisa Says Gah, comparable.
“In highschool, I beloved theater and the thought of bodily creating the characters in a narrative. For my private type, I discovered inspiration from Kawaii tradition. As a teen, I used to be all the time studying the most recent Fruits Journal, and at 16 I dyed my hair pink.”
“When my mother was a lady, she was actually into Whats up Kitty, however my grandparents couldn’t afford any of the objects. So, once I was in first grade, my mother took me to a retailer to purchase pencils, stationary and a backpack. She mentioned she’d wished these issues as just a little 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, comparable. Apron: White Bark Workwear. Denims: Forever21, comparable. Socks: Goal. Sneakers: Carel Paris.
“I began baking boxed combine desserts as a passion in my early twenties, once I was dwelling in Vegas and dealing in retail. For pals’ birthdays, I’d all the time shock them with desserts. Then I reached a degree in my profession the place I felt like I had no path. My mother urged I take baking extra critically. 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 Seaside, California, and signed up for the most cost effective baking courses I may afford. Proper earlier than the pandemic, I obtained my first official baking job: a pastry baker at Susie Truffles. However when the whole lot shut down, I used to be let go. Throughout my time at residence, nonetheless, I practiced day by day. I baked and embellished desserts and posted them on Instagram. Then, in the future, a stranger from Instagram requested if they may purchase a cake. I nervous that my work wasn’t ok 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, comparable. High: pajama prime 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 completed.”
“I wished to embellish 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 telephone 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 approach of celebrating the life I’ve constructed.”
Thanks a lot, Cynthia! You might be great.
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(Images by Nicki Sebastian.)
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