Cream with Colorful Accents

Gosh I really need to remember to buy a tripod for my little point-and-shoot so I can take better pictures than the ones in my dinky room. =P Any recommendations that work for such cameras but won't break the bank? I still think I might be embarrassed to take outside photos by myself though. haha

This is an older outfit that I wanted to share because I came across a necklace I had never worn before and wanted to plan my outfit around it. I stuck to neutral cream and black but added a colorful cardigan so that it wouldn't look too boring. I would say 1-2 colorful accents typically work well to jazz up an otherwise 'blah' outfit.

old cream lace top from Ross (similar or cute one here) -- H&M cardigan (similar) -- H&M black skinny pants (similar here and here)

Accessories: F21 beaded necklace (similar) -- gifted Swarovski white watch (similar but with gold) -- silver mesh ring from HK (similar) 

cream-colored booties from HK that my sister got for me (similar)

Here are some photos from my recent food adventures at Sauce (131 Gough Street) in San Francisco.

tater tots with white truffle oil and cremini mushroom plus a smoked gouda and bacon cheese sauce = HEAVEN!!

prosciutto wrapped Hawaiian butterfish with arugula salad and herb risotto...so good!
Last but definitely not least...

My new Michael Kors watch in rose gold...been wanting this baby for months! (taken on Instagram)

What kind of colorful accents to you like to add to your outfits?

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend ahead of them! I'm off to Vegas for yet another wedding so I'll be back next week!

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!