Tết - Happy Lunar New Year

Note this is a re-uploaded post from my old Tumblr -- a bit updated. Happy New Year!

TET”chúc mừng năm mới"

Pictures: my HUGE family on Tet a few years ago, traditional new years flowers, our offerings to our ancestors, traditional dragon dance

THREADS:: Black and Roses

Here's the latest threads feature -- I love wearing black and this is one of my favorite outfits. The rose print skirt stands out so it was perfect to pair a black top and jacket with. The skirt has two front slits which shows some leg and makes it easier to walk. See more of this look below...

Wearing: TopShop crop top, Obey Love Scene Maxi Skirt, Obey Women's Varsity Jacket, ShoeMint Erin Boots, Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC purse. 

Online Shopping

So... I love shopping, especially online shopping. What girl doesn't? There's so much excitement that comes from packages arriving at your doorstep.

I recently ordered my first item off of GILT - a pair of House of Harlow sunglasses for only $45!

I love my new sunglasses, they came really quickly and were packaged really well. 

100 Happy Days

I've stumbled on this site http://100happydays.com/ and decided that I will take the challenge. I'm sure you've seen it posted on some sort of social media before.
Can you be happy 100 days in a row? 100 Happy Days is a challenge to try and complete for yourself.

"The ability to appreciate the moment, the environment and yourself in it, is the base for the bridge towards long term happiness of any human being."

THREADS:: Graphic Printed Cut-Out Maxi

Wearing: Topshop dress, Member's Only vegan leather jacket, Zara heels, Michael Kors purse.

Can I just say, how in love with this maxi dress I am? It's got a really fun print that can be worn in any season. There's two front paneled slits that make it easy for walking and show just a hint of leg :) The front cut-out shows just a touch of skin and doesn't give it all away. I've paired it with my favorite vegan leather jacket and structured handbag. I kept it simple with nude single sole heels.

Life in Pictures Behind a Filter

Here's the latest instagram round up.

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Last OOTD of 2013 - crop top, maxi skirt and surplus vest 

Easy DIY: Elastic hair-ties

If you're like me and work a typical Monday thru Friday week, you're always looking make the most of your free time on the weekend. For my free time, I like to DIY and do crafts. Here's a very easy DIY to try this weekend that you can actually finish. I know I have a big pile of projects that I always want to start but never finish. :) This was one that was easy to tackle and finish.

Easy DIY: Elastic hair-ties 
(Anthropoligie inspired like this or this.)

Eating in San Francisco

One of my favorite cities to visit is San Francisco -- there's so much to do and so much to EAT! :) Here's a breakdown of my eating adventures from my recent trip in the city. (This nighttime city photo was taken at the top of twin peaks.)