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!

Hello World! Tribal Print and Acid Wash Jeggings

Wow I can't believe how long its been since I posted! March was filled with weddings and Australian friends visiting so it's been overwhelming to say the least. I have missed blogging and of course my awesome readers. =) I'm back and am hoping I can keep this up!

Here is a belated outfit post from Chinese New Years:

At the Chinese New Year street festival 

AE cardigan (similar) -- tribal tee from Australia (similar) -- Target acid wash jeggings (similar) -- thrifted ivory kitten heels (similar) -- H&M brown slouchy bag (similar) 

Side view

Accessories: Marc by Marc Jacobs wishbone necklace (similar) -- H&M orange cocktail ring (similar) -- thrifted 'knot' bangle (similar) -- H&M braided bracelet (similar) -- Nails - OPI, A Grape Fit!

Perfect bowl of noodles (aka pho) for a cold, rainy day with a side of Vietnamese coffee

Tribal prints are so in right now and I'm totally digging it! Are acid wash jeggings making a comeback or am I stuck in the 80s? haha Mmm looking at the food photo above is making my mouth water. Anyway, hope you enjoyed this post and look forward to hearing from you out in the blogosphere!

Recent Find: Cozy Ann Taylor Knit

Sorry for my lack of updates lately...I guess I need to make it a habit of writing on here more regularly if I want to keep my readers coming back! =P Life just gets busy or I'm too tired after work and I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. I was in Dallas for 2 days of training towards the end of last week and am still pooped from that. Maybe this is just a sign that I'm turning into an old lady.
 
Speaking of old ladies, I recently made a pit stop to the Ann Taylor outlet and got an item that is a new favorite of mine...I lovingly call it my 'grandma sweater' and it's so cozy. 

Ann Taylor chunky cardigan (similar here and here) -- F21 coral colored tee (similar) -- no name boot cut jeans (similar) -- Payless cheetah patent flats (similar) -- thrifted Gap leather belt (similar)

Back view

I adore the color and print of these flats!

Accessories: Lovisa necklace from Australia (similar) -- no name cluster ring (similar)

  

Here are some belated photos from Ping's birthday dinner at Cha Cha Cha!

Birthday dessert

Make a wish!

Girl photo

Random photo but this is one of the best late night eats in my neighborhood...tacos!

  

What is your take on 'grandma' sweaters and how do you motivate yourself to blog on a daily/weekly basis? 

Tea Party and UO Dressing Room Review

Ping (from All About Fashion Stuff) and I had a date last weekend at Crown and Crumpet for afternoon tea. We had an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones, and mini desserts paired with a tea of our choice. It was a 2-person tea party and we had a great time catching up! This is definitely an ideal place to have bridal showers or little girl princess parties. Check out Ping's post about our visit here. 

 Interior of the tearoom

 Only a portion of their tea collection

Such an adorable tea strainer!

This didn't look like a lot of food but we were stuffed...

With the lovely Ping 

Does my top look familiar? That's because it's the same as the one from this post but in a different color. Thanks Ping for being my photographer for the day!

Xhilaration sleeveless tank in Mustard (buy) -- H&M skinny pants in cobalt (although they look kinda purple in person (similar) -- Lux ribbed cardigan from UO (similar) -- Payless block heel pumps --> LOVE these shoes (see on Jean from Extra Petite) (similar)

Accessories: Target geometric fringe necklace (similar) -- silver mesh ring from HK (similar) -- you can't really see them but I'm also wearing Claire's yellow flower stud earrings (similar) -- thrifted Ralph Lauren belt - sz S (similar) -- H&M gray crossbody purse (similar)
 

And of course after eating, we did what we do best...SHOP! Urban Outfitters, which is one of my favorite stores, was at the top of our list and I snapped a few dressing room photos after raiding the sale section. =P

 BDG sheer v-neck tee - sz XS (buy) -- Silence and Noise tiered skirt - sz S (buy)

BDG sheer v-neck tee - sz S (buy) --  Staring at Stars chantilly shorts - sz XS (buy)

BDG sheer v-neck printed tee - sz XS (buy) -- Kimchi Blue bow shorts - sz XS (buy)
 

I ended up buying the mustard and printed BDG tees (soooo soft!), the tiered skirt, this Silence and Noise geo cardigan, and this Pins and Needles lace-trimmed babydoll blouse in black. I really liked the chantilly shorts but they didn't fit as nicely as I thought they would. Overall, very thrilled with my purchases! 

Have you had an afternoon tea experience? Do you shop at Urban Outfitters and what would you have gotten? 

Monochromatic Mix and Splurge vs Steal: Modtoast Arty Oval Ring Feature

My first thought is always "What the heck am I going to wear??" whenever I start a new job, especially when the attire is 'business casual' which could have many meanings. I'm not very efficient at planning my outfits ahead of time so sometimes I end up throwing an easy monochromatic look together at the last second. Instead of wearing all solid black, I chose to mix floral and tweed in the same color scheme.

I apologize for my mediocre self-portraits...I need to either invest in a tripod/new camera or convince the bf to be my on-call photographer. =P This is what I came up with (please excuse the mess in my room):

F21 floral chiffon blouse (similar here and  here) -- Nordstrom BP cardigan (current version) -- F21 wide leg trousers (current version)

I couldn't get my shoes in the above photo so I had to shoot them separately.

Neeluxe tweed kitten heels (similar here and here...I actually like these ones better =P) 

F21 monogram necklace (similar) -- I took it off in the first picture though

Also, you are probably wondering about this beautiful statement ring I'm wearing:

I saw my sister's old children's book which had almost the same color on its cover. (Nails - China Glaze, Cha Cha Cha)

Against a black background -- Arty Oval Ring from Modtoast - sz 5 (buy the one I'm wearing here)

I actually first saw this on Viva Fashion Blog and wanted to feature it in my first Splurge vs Steal post! I don't know if you guys have seen the YSL Arty Ring (buy) but it is absolutely gorgeous...AND also costs $250. I desperately wanted to find a cheaper alternative and was so ecstatic when I came across Modtoast and saw everything it had to offer. I was able to purchase a similar ring for a fraction of the price! When mine came in the mail, it fit true to size and the quality/craftsmanship is incredible. Terri, the seller, was prompt at getting it sent out and she uses the proceeds to care for a house full of rescued animals which is very admirable. She has many other unique and affordable pieces so I encourage you to check them out too. If you decide to buy something there, please let Modtoast know that Karen from littlepiecefnb.blogspot.com sent you and post about your experience on my blog!

Hope everyone had a fun weekend and I will leave you with some food for thought.

the Big Kahuna burger from Urbun Burger in San Francisco with sweet potato/regular fries...so yummy!