statement.

One of my personal favorite sample sale finds- Balmain studded skirt. #nevergetsold

dreaming valentino.

Spotted these beauties on a spontaneous trip to Woodbury. Now I can't stop thinking about them. Perfection in every detail.

diy: denim cut-off.

I have been searching for the perfect pair of worn in denim shorts but couldn't justify paying the ridiculous prices for what's out in the market. I saw this post on the Glamourai and was instantly inspired. I'm all about DIY projects and this was definitely one of the easier ones. 

Step 1:

Cut legs at an angle. As suggested, I left close to 3" at the inseam.

Step 2:

Cut a 1" slice at the outer seam on the front of the jeans, and then from the top of your 1" slice, slice towards the inseam at the angle. This will allow the inside pockets to become slightly visible.

Step 3:

Run shorts through a cold wash and dry cycle. I actually air dried it outdoors to retain the shape and stretch.

blazer and necklace- Minusey
belt- J.Crew
shoes- Alexander Wang Freja
bag- Prada Saffiano Lux Tote

weekend review.

from upper left (clockwise);
1. topshop sweater obsession
2. lunch at cafe gitane
3. wearing my favorite vintage marni top w/ zara skirt
4. bridal shower details
5. wedding celebration dinner at per se

pastel days.

1. ss12 dion lee top (front)

2. ss12 dion lee top (back detail)

cinched waist.

Balloon like dress  cinched at the waist. Love how big the pockets are. Extra storage for my iPhone.

dress & shoes- Bottega
necklaces- Eddie Borgo and Sideways Cross (Etsy find)
purse- Chanel

weekly cravings.

1. Sonia Rykiel Ribbed Knitted Cotton Sweater
2. Theyskens' Theory Metallic Leather Skirt
3. Givenchy Embellished Hagfish Sandals
4. Ray- Ban Polarized Wayfarer
5. ALC Double Banded Bracelet
6. Essie Off the Shoulder Nailpolish
7. Nars Pure Matte Carthage Lipstick
8. Proenza Schouler PS1 Suede Clutch

new find(s).

Zara Metal Pointed Toe Pumps
Tim Binns Bracelet

outfit details.

Asos Hammered Double Cuffs
Zara White Slim Fit Denim
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spiked Ballerina Flats
Romwe Denim Chiffon Shirt

early june glimpses.

roasted tomato basil soup.

Get the recipe here. Enjoy!

lemon bars.

This past weekend, I decided to make these lemon bars as an ode to Spring. The recipe is an adaptation from Ina Garten's recipe that I got from one of my all time favorite bloggers, Smitten Kitchen. Enjoy!

tokyo through my lens.

Here are some pictures I took on my trip to Tokyo a couple of months ago in October. It was my first time in Japan and although

I don't speak the language, everybody was super nice and helpful. The best part of my trip was when we went to Tsukiji fish market at 6 AM. We had the freshest tuna, and the man at the market even gave us wasabi, soy sauce, and green tea! You're always guaranteed a good time when you travel with your best girl friends!!