A Week of Outfits: Cynthia Guerra

After I requested Cynthia Guerra to explain her model, her reply made me smile. “I wish to appear to be a present,” she laughed. “I wish to put on frills, patterns and colours that make me completely happy.” Right here, the Lengthy Seaside-based baker, who’s recognized for her cute Kawaii-style muffins, shares 5 outfits she put collectively in every week…

Above: Shirt: classic. Gown: Free Individuals. Denims: Forever21. Hat: And Then. Socks: Sanrio, related. Footwear: Nike SB.

T-shirt: Little Mild. Skirt: Little Mild, related. Purse: Customized by Howdy Sisi. Socks: Sanrio, related. Footwear: 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 at all times studying the most recent Fruits Journal, and at 16 I dyed my hair pink.”

“When my mother was a lady, she was actually into Howdy Kitty, however my grandparents couldn’t afford any of the objects. So, after 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 slightly lady and was so completely happy that she might give them to me. My love for all of the Sanrio characters took off from there.”

Prime: thrifted, related. Apron: White Bark Workwear. Denims: Forever21, related. Socks: Goal. Footwear: Carel Paris.

“I began baking boxed combine muffins as a interest in my early twenties, after I was dwelling in Vegas and dealing in retail. For pals’ birthdays, I might at all times shock them with muffins. Then I reached a degree in my profession the place I felt like I had no course. My mother instructed I take baking extra severely. The thought of pivoting to a brand new profession scared me however in a great way.”

“After I turned 30, I moved in with my grandma in Lengthy Seaside, California, and signed up for the most affordable baking courses I might afford. Proper earlier than the pandemic, I acquired my first official baking job: a pastry baker at Susie Muffins. However when every part shut down, I used to be let go. Throughout my time at house, nonetheless, I practiced day-after-day. I baked and adorned muffins and posted them on Instagram. Then, in the future, a stranger from Instagram requested if they might purchase a cake. I nervous that my work wasn’t ok to promote, however I pushed myself. After that, I began promoting extra muffins 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. Prime: pajama high from a store in Chinatown. Footwear: Blundstones.

“I fell for these overalls as a result of they characterize two sides of me: cute and candy, and being comfy getting soiled and getting work finished.”

“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 exhibits, 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.”

Prime and skirt set: Backyard of She. Socks: City Outfitters. Footwear: 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 occurring these solo dates, I at all times costume up. I work so laborious, so why not have enjoyable? Dressing up is a method of celebrating the life I’ve constructed.”

Thanks a lot, Cynthia! You’re great.

P.S. Extra ladies share their week of outfits, together with an creator who scores the perfect finds at Goal, and a designer who attire just like the rainbow.

(Pictures by Nicki Sebastian.)

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