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!

diva takes a vacation

wild lilies next to my friends house in Tobago. who wants to blog when lilies are growin in the wild! not me!

hey divas! its been a while hasn't it!? if you subscribed to the tumblr or facebook page then you already know i why! after an insanely hectic july that included finding a new job and moving, this diva needed a vacation... again

obsession: turquoise

my turquoise obsession: turquoise beach cover up, aqua vest and gold and turquoise hang necklace all H&M,
turquoise medallion earrings (Muddy) 

Hi divas! sorry i haven't posted in awhile :( ... i've been hella busy, in the process of moving, getting over a nasty summer flu and saying goodbye to friends! but somehow amidst all the crazy goin on lately i've still managed to get in my summer shopping. clearly i have my priorities in order!

sauce & stilettos: DIY cocktail party!

mojitos are the ultimate summer cocktail. no argument@

yeah.. i know its monday but i'm sure its 5pm SOMEWHERE so let's talk about my fav food.. cocktails (ok well my fav food is really roti but work with me!) in this heat, you are lying to me if you say you don't day dream about an ice cold refreshing cocktail at the end of the day..er.. i mean week.. i'm not an alcoholic.. i swear... but have you SEEN the price of drinks lately? personally, i can't make bar hopping a weekly habit; especially given upcoming summer vacation....but i've found a genius solution.. have your OWN cocktail party at home!. you should probaby invite some friends 'cuz apparently drinking alone is frowned upon. no idea why. so in celebration of happy hour somewhere, i bring you my fav cocktails  and tips to get your DIY cocktail party started just right. see more after jump!