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!!

diy: the cold shoulder.

One of my favorite blogs has to be by model turned street style blogger, Hanneli Mustaparta. (click here) I immediately fell in love

with this picture. There's something about the denim on denim combo with that buttery oak color of her Mulberry bag that makes her

outfit perfection. Although her shirt is essentially a loose fitting denim button down, the cutout shoulder is definitely an eye catching

detail that adds a touch of feminine sexiness. Can you believe her top is actually a vintage bodysuit?? I knew it was a one of a kind

so I took matters into my own hands and made my own version. Check out my DIY below!

I used my dad's old denim shirt. He's had it for years but I love how it feels so worn and oversize.

1) Fold over the shirt in half and pin down with straight pins to hold shirt in place.

2) Draw line with marking pencil along arm hole. (I used a bowl as a guide)

3) Carefully cut along the lines with a fabric scissor.

**Make sure you ONLY cut half of the line you drew. Start from the top of the shoulder to the center. If you cut all the way, it will

just become a sleeveless button down!**

little drops of heaven.

After many attempts, I have finally found the perfect recipe for macarons! Although macarons are tiny lil things made essentially out of only egg whites, sugar, and almonds, their texture and creative flavor possibilities make them absolutely irresistible.

Beat egg whites until they begin to rise and hold shape

Fold in dry ingredients with a rubber spatula. Make sure there are no streaks of egg whites!

Pour batter in pastry bag.

Pipe batter on parchment paper. ( I drew 1 inch circles)

Bake for 15-18 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

I was so happy when I saw the little foots forming in the oven! :)

I made a lemon buttercream filling for my macarons.

All done!

Tulip Folds

I literally squealed with delight when I found this gorgeous, silk blouse tucked away at Decades Vintage. The different shades of blush caught the corners of my eye and I already had the perfect outfit in mind even before I went to pay. To modernize the look, I took the shoulder pads off, rolled up the sleeves, and paired it with silk shorts I snatched up at last year's Intermix sample sale. Every time I throw this blouse on, I'm so amazed at the construction and how well it has held its shape over the years.

{what i wore: vintage tulip blouse, alex lane shorts, valentino peep toe bow pumps, vintage bally bag}