Sunday, December 18, 2011

Vintage Finds: Purple Lace and Leather Boots

I love putting vintage and modern pieces together into one outfit to make it my own. When I came across a hidden top in my mom's drawer that she didn't want anymore, I jumped on it and immediately knew how I wanted to style it. I think the purple shade is so pretty and the lace details around the collar+sleeves is so one-of-a-kind and feminine. The look below is what I wore to work one day paired with another thrifted item...
 vintage top from Mom (similar here and here) -- Cotton On long cardigan (similar) -- F21 belted pencil skirt (similar) -- tights from Hong Kong (HK) -- leather boots from thrift store in Paris (similar) 
Accessories: F21 faux pearl earrings (similar) -- silver bracelet from HK -- Swarovski white leather watch gifted last year from the bf (similar)
Close-up shot of the lacy details which I'm in love with!
As a side note, those thrifted leather boots I'm wearing are uber comfortable and I have had them since '05. This just shows that a good quality leather pair can last a while! Don't worry, they will show up again in future posts I'm sure. =) Thanks to my sister, Junie, for helping me take pictures this time too. 

Have any of you blogged about any awesome vintage finds?? If so, please link me below!
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34 comments:

  1. Seoul PfassionDecember 19, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    great purple lace top :) vintage finds are great steals! your boots are very cute too

    i've recently gotten into vintage styles too! here are some of my posts:

    http://seoulandpfassion.blogspot.com/2011/12/one-of-kind-dress.html
    http://seoulandpfassion.blogspot.com/2011/11/mixed-match-beauty.html

    xx christine

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  2. JJDecember 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Haha, I LOVE finding "vintage" items in my mother's closet/wardrobe - there's something about those older pieces that are just so fun to pair with the more modern things in my own closet. I love this top! You're right about it being so dainty and feminine. 

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  3. pop champagneDecember 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    purple looks so pretty on you, it complements you well! and I love the white details on the shirt!

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  4. tiffanyDecember 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    oh, what a great find!  I love shopping my mom's closet.  Always good stuff to find in there.  :)  I love the purple and the lace is so pretty!

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  5. PingDecember 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    karen-- i love the blouse on you. the color, the embroidery and the sleeves are so unique!

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  6. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks Christine! Vintage finds are amazing because they stand out and probably no one else has it. Will go check out those posts now!

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  7. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    lol so much fun right? I wish I could get this top in more colors! =P

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  8. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Aw thanks Julie! The lace details are my favorite part! =)

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  9. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Yeah me too! Sometimes my mom will take clothes I don't want anymore and vice versa so it works out. haha Thanks Tiffany!

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  10. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I was so excited when I found this top, I wore it the next day to work. lol Thanks so much Ping!

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  11. Sandy a la ModeDecember 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    umm you are adorable!! love the lace!!

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  12. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks Sandy for the lovely comment and for being a follower! =)

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  13. Grace NiuDecember 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    pretty purple top! and thanks for your comment, glad my post was helpful for you! :)

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  14. Genevieveyoung2000December 19, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    You look so pretty Karen!  

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  15. GirlieBloggerDecember 19, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Vintage and modern look fantastic together. Your figure is so lovely. Hard not for you to look good.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  16. Celebrity stylet ipsDecember 20, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    The lace top is beautiful such a pretty color. Welcome to check out my blog and we can follow eachother if you like.

    http://celebritystyletips.com/

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  17. Viviana CarmonaDecember 20, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Fashion Truffles! I'm now following along :)
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  18. Marionberry StyleDecember 20, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Lace is such a fun trend right now - but I have not seeing it used as a detail on a shirt like this!  SO classic and fun.  How lucky that your mom was willing to part ways with it :-)
    And this rich purple is one of my favorite shades.You look beautiful!
    XO - Marion

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  19. Plamena ZahovaDecember 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    This top really is so beautiful!

    XoXoPlamihttp://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  20. Megan ZietzDecember 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    you look so lovely, it's almost elegant with the lace!

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  21. GlamKitten88December 20, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Lace + Leather = Purrrrrr-fect combination

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/Twitter: @GlamKitten88 

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  22. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks Grace!! Can't wait to see more DIY tutorials!

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  23. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks Genevieve! We should meet up for coffee or something!!

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  24. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Aww thanks hun for the sweet comment and being a new follower! <3

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  25. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Thank you! Will definitely check out your blog and let's follow each other! =P

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  26. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Thanks Viviana! I love finding new, fun blogs so you're welcome. Yay for a new follower too! =)

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  27. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    hahah Marion, my mom doesn't fit this top anymore or else she probably would still be wearing it! I love purples like this too! Thanks love!

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  28. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Thanks Megan!!

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  29. KarenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Thanks...I adore the combo too! =P

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  30. Celebrity style tipsDecember 20, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Thank you so much for following Karen. We just followed back :)

    http://celebritystyletips.com/

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  31. KarenDecember 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Awesome! Thank you...looking forward to reading your posts!

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  32. SewPetiteGalDecember 22, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    What a beautiful top!!  The collar and sleeve details are just perfect and the purple color looks great on you!

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  33. KarenDecember 22, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Thanks so much SPG! I love this top now! haha

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  34. KarenFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Awesome! Thank you...looking forward to reading your posts!

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I appreciate each one of your comments and always look forward to hearing from you! I will do my best to respond in a timely manner. =)

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