work it out: spring 2013 colours! (NEONS!)

Sandals
Clutches

the perfect look for a spring day-date

so its been awhile. i can sit here and write a million excuses for my absence but i won't. i cant function in winter. that is all. but the winter is over, i'm out of hibernation, birds are singing, so it's time to get to WERK! unless you've been blindfolded under a rock, you would have noticed (no, scratch that, i actually, have been under a rock and i still noticed) that the spring 2013 palette is colourful as usual, but with a major twist. instead of the regular pastels, neons are taking centre stage, and i am HERE for it! WOOT! neon in every colour! hell, if they made neon black i'd probably wear it! i can barely contain myself. it's like an excited rainbow explosion! (accessories after the jump!)

tarmark diva: TOKYO (the haul and pics!)

so i live on the other side of japan. Osaka is west, tokyo is east. and while i love my city (shout out to O!), lemme tell you, tokyo knows how to do shopping! now, this wasn't my first shopping trip to tokyo but, it was the BEST. namely because instead of heading to played-out harajuku, we headed to GINZA. let me explain...

Diva does NYE 2012 TOKYO: the look and pictures!

friend, fellow countryman, globetrotter  and stylish blogger jenson stopped by for NYE pics.. cus stylish ppl should ALWAYS pose together. check out his tow-tie! check out his blog here

This was my first new year's eve in japan. i'm usually off on vacation as i despise winter and need the respite! however due to budget constraints caused buy buying a new computer and moving, this diva had to stay put this year. but nothing can stop me from having a good time and doing it in style, not even a budget, so i hopped on a jetstar flight (budget!) from my home in Osaka, and flew across the country to Tokyo.

work it out: last minute NYE style!

Cocktail Dresses
Pumps

happy holidays!
as i write this post, i still do not have a new years eve dress! in fact, i should be getting ready to go shopping instead of blogging.. priorities! ( also happy holidays divas! i hope you had a fantastic Christmas!) anyway this year i plan to keep things classic. im headed to a hotel party and im not a big fan of "club wear" so im going to try to find a classy cocktail dress, and of course, something that flatters my curves.

obsession: oxblood EVERYTHING! (i'm back!)

oxblood = LIFE!

so its been an extra long minute and a half since my last post.. i went on vacation and them my computer committed suicide and after a long battle with Apple, which i lost :( , i had to get a new computer. 5 mths later.. im back! i really did NOT intend for the blog to be down, but trying to blog from the ipad was ridiculous... but anyways... were back... and obsessing over oxblood! YAY!

work it out: white hot summer

Day Dresses
Sandals

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To the start of a perfect summer!

summer is almost here! finally! i'm sure you're busy pulling out your warm weather clothes and planning great outfits for this season. one summer look that never goes out of style is the staple summer white. while you can stick to the classics like white linen trousers, how about turning things up a notch this year - switch out your linen pants for crisp white denim. or how about wearing a LWD (little white dress) and instead of the LBD? keep it casually chic with a great pair of flats and statement jewellery. its the perfect outfit for a light summer lunch and wear it with this years trending colours: saturated shades of coral, teal, and water mellon. think bright and juicy hues. be sure to use sunscreen and apply bronzer for that healthy sunkissed glow

Work it out: get it together!

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Tunics at ModCloth
Sandals by Poetic Licence

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confession: i am guilty of going out in public looking less than presentable. very guilty. i'm very ashamed of my behaviour but in my defense, it's COLD! winter really takes a toll on me and after four months of this miserable weather, im fed up of it all. its mid march and still single digits.. WTH!? it's so hard to get it together in the morning and this week i think i hit rock bottom. i crawl out of bed and say to myself.. "whats the MOST COMFORTABLE thing i can get away with wearing to work?" yep... i used the C word, so u know it's bad.

work it out : coloured/pattern denim (analogus harmony)

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Skinny Denim by Topshop
Sandals by BC Footwear

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coloured jeans are baddass. i'm totally loving this trend of bold colours and patterned denims. color is great but it's easy to go wrong: wear the wrong shade, and you look like rainbow bright! wear too many colours and you look like you're  straight out of an episode of "In Living Color". both scary, both fail.