Most of you are probably aware that I don't cook. At all. My wildest cooking achievements are boiling rice, making an omelette and making two-ingredient pancakes. I am a great smoothie chef though, but that's another story ;)

But recently things have changed. Ever since I have partnered up with Blue Apron and tried out their service, I think I might have discovered my new passion. Not for cooking in general though, but definitely for cooking with Blue Apron.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this subscription meal planning service, each week they deliver farm-fresh ingredients in exactly the right proportions straight to your doorstep. The ingredients come in a refrigerated box with a step by step cooking guide of your meal. What's even more exciting is that their meals never repeat themselves, which means that every time you get a box, there is a meal you've never had before. It definitely saves a lot of planning time, creativity, grocery shopping and waste from unused ingredients. Moreover, they offer a large selection of recipes on their site, and are always adding new dishes to their menu every week. I am already eyeing to try a few other recipes form their site, particularly Swedish Style Turkey Meatballs. They look so delicious!
With free shipping, no commitment (you can skip and cancel the service any time!) and shipping to over 80% of the country, it's definitely a service to try! By the way, you can try your first 2 meals for FREE: just click HERE and join!

The meal that I am showcasing today is Almond-Crusted Cod with Coconut Rice and Ginger Spinach. 

Good morning, my friends! The weather has been changing like crazy recently and from rainy and cold Saturday we moved into real summer on Sunday. I am definitely feeling happy wearing whites. This look reminds me of the one I featured two years ago (click here to see it) - I guess my favorite summer color combinations don't change :) Happy Monday!

I am so excited to rock spring fashion these days and one of the recent looks that I am obsessing with is again from Lulu's. The outfit gives out flirty spring vibes with very cute pastel floral romper and sexy nude mesh heels. Not only will I wear it in spring, but I'll definitely be moving it into my summer wardrobe as well ;)

Spring is in full swing and that means it's officially romper time :) The one I am obsessing with at the moment is the neon peach romper from The Mint Julep Boutique. It's perfect for a casual stroll or a dressy night out. Accessorized with lace details to complement the look and added a backpack for a casual touch ;) Happy Monday!

It's time to get back to cars again with McLaren Newport Beach. This time it's my new favorite car - McLaren 650S Spider. It's a true supercar with a unique balance of luxury and excitement. And most importantly, it's is convertible - the result of true genius of McLaren innovators. 

Every time I see that car, whether it's on screen or live, I get the same tingle of excitement. Every panel, every surface, every detail is simply flawless - it feels like a dream. But when I started to dig deeper, I actually found out that it's more real that it can possibly be. The ideal and efficient design is a result of innovative thinkers behind McLaren whose biggest inspiration is ever-evolving Mother Nature and the animal kingdom. What can be more real?
The 650S is the world's most versatile supercar, and the Spider takes another step further with a retractable hard top which can open you up to a whole new dimension of driving enjoyment. I am not surprised that this piece of art is designed by McLaren, which adopts the philosophy "If it doesn't push the edge, it's not good enough".

As for the look, I definitely felt like a true badass hence a leather skirt and a studded bag. But there's no true woman-power without a touch of glam and sophistication, which was created by mixing a feminine top with heavy leather details.

It's time for a new installment in my "Car+Fashion" series and this time it's with Lamborghini Newport Beach's cool new Lamborghini Huracan - a perfect sports car that seems straight out of the future. It's precise technology and top level craftsmanship meet an audacious design with sharp edges and precise surfaces. Even though I didn't drive the car myself, I still had a lot of fun just sitting inside, listening to the engine (the sound of which changes with different modes of driving - street/sport/race) and watching sunny Cali views while speeding up. The Huracan's top speed is over 202 mph (325km/h), but obviously I didn't drive even close to that. You can check out the little video of my experience here :)

Various aspects of Huracan are technologically advanced, but my most favorite is full LED headlamps (and all other light functions!), which ensures higher contrast in night conditions and leaves you 100% convinced that you are driving your transformer friend (or maybe he drives you ;)). It's exciting, that with the Huracan, Lamborghini is taking a huge step into the future, and enhancing the brands illustrious history with the next automotive legend. 

As for the look, since I was featuring a futuristic car, I had to go with a futuristic glam look mixing different textures of all black.

It's really hard to impress me when it comes to dresses but every once in a while I stumble upon a true beauty. This one from Maje is one of those - simple yet so chic and ladylike. Happy Weekend, my friends!

By the way, I am now on Snapchat - posting exclusive content there. Check it out, my username is byDianaMarks ;)

Spring is only a few days away and while I am still recovering from the terrible cold I had for the past week, a month of over-eating beforehand due to my parents month-long visit (best time of my life!) and finally that very long holiday season full of treats and indulgences, I find myself a few pounds heavier and a little bit (or moderately!) out of shape. Admitting the fact is already hard enough, but then comes this really unpleasant feeling when your clothes just don't fit right anymore. 

Obviously I started browsing the internet and found hundreds of articles on how to lose weight fast, but I quickly realized that as much as I desperately want to lose weight, my main concern is still health. 

So I turned to my good old (or new?) friends - books (which is by far the only New Year's resolution that I keep sticking with!). I have just finished "The Body Book" by Cameron Diaz and I can't recommend it enough! It is very easy to read and, most importantly, very easy to implement. Cameron doesn't just talk about food, she touches every aspect of wellbeing in a very "21st century" way. The book is very informative, but as soon as I read the small article about sugar, I immediately bookmarked it and decided to share with you guys!

I was going to share these photos with you last week, but I have been in bed for the past several days unable to move, breathe or think straight because of the nasty flu virus I caught :( Thank you so much for being incredibly sweet and supportive on my socials, your comments always make my day! But without further ado, here is my second editorial with Lincoln Navigator 2015, that I previously featured here. This time I felt like combining denim overalls and white details in a sexy and playful look to complement a big luxe SUV. 

I love wearing florals in spring so I am slowly transitioning my wardrobe and searching for new pieces to add to my closet. How do you feel about florals?

Lately it's been fun, because I got to test the new Lincoln Navigator 2015 for the whole week! It was exciting and a little intimidating, since I never drove an SUV before. But I got used to it so fast, that I didn't even want to give it back in the end :) 

This car is definitely a stunning and very photogenic piece of machinery. It's a perfect blend of enhanced utility, craftsmanship and comfort. The luxury SUV is surprisingly easy to operate and, most importantly, park! It's packed with the coolest latest technological advances, such as touch screen, voice activated navigation system and phone control (it's like you can literally talk to your car!), surround audio system and cross traffic alert (constantly monitoring all the blind spots and notifying you if there is another vehicle there). Overall it's a perfect vehicle for SUV lovers who enjoy enormous space, unlimited comfort and technological tricks for extra safety and fun.

As for the outfit, I felt playful and a little southern that day (having an all-American car), and lucky for me, Lulu's always has my back even if the craziest outfit ideas pop into my mind. Seriously, I thought about how much I need fringe boots this season and found them on Lulus.com right away!

I recently came across these photos I took wearing Tacori jewelry and realized I never shared them  with you guys. The concept came naturally, because I was just in the middle of reading my favorite book by Leo Tolstoy - the tragedy of an unhappily married aristocrat of Imperial Russia - Anna, her passionate affair with dashing Count Vronsky and their doomed love. Not only it still remains my number one recommended book to read, I am also obsessed with Joe Wright's adaption of the book in the movie "Anna Karenina" (2012).

It's mid-week and therefore a perfect time to start planning the weekend. Some of my weekends are planned, some are spontaneous, but this one in particular is going to be crazy! Besides my exciting day on Sunday, I definitely know that I'll be relaxing on Saturday in this cool sweatshirt from Ily Couture. Not only it's stylish, but it's also incredibly soft! I even want to sleep in it. Hope you have exciting weekend plans ;)

I am happy to finally officially introduce a new section on my blog! In this series I'll be pairing cars with fashion. Since my audience is so diverse, I am sure guys will enjoy the car element of the posts and ladies, well, I think you'll enjoy both the outfits and the cars. It's no secret that #girlslovecoolcars :)

The first in the series (after my own car that you can see here) is the new Maserati Ghibli. I decided to showcase this particular car, because it is the absolute opposite of ordinary. It combines style, elegance and technological innovation in one vehicle - a bit too much to process, but you will get used to this luxury pretty quickly, I promise. 

I had a chance to drive the car myself thanks to Maserati of Newport Beach and was stunned by the effortless driving experience. It feels like you are floating in the air. The engine (never thought I'd care!) makes enough noise to enjoy it but not get distracted by it. The Maserati Ghibli's unique personality is also expressed in its luxurious cabin. Beautiful red and black leather seats create a unique fusion of elegance and sport - a perfect extension of one's character.

As for the outfit, I wore the all white jumper with my favorite luxury accessories. Leonardo da Vinci said that "simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication" and I couldn't agree more - clean white jumper paired well with simple black accessories from luxury brands, and formed a perfect union with the car, that makes an immediate statement of style, sophistication and effortless power.

I am not really a hat person. Perhaps because I haven't found the perfect hat shape that fits me yet. But every once in a while I like to experiment and go out of my comfort zone. This look is definitely one of those. Happy Monday!

If you follow me on my socials, you might already know that I got a new car a few days ago and I finally wanted to show it to you properly. The car is a Mercedes Benz C300 4W in elegant black color. I am a huge believer in a car being the extension of one's personality and style. It doesn't mean that everybody has to rush to the nearest expensive car dealer and get a loan to pay off whatever their value their personality at. And we all know that everyone values themselves at least as a Ferrari :) But that's not what I mean... It goes beyond the make of the car. You can tell a lot about the person by the way they treat it, the color they choose and the way they behave in it. I chose a Mercedes because I am a longtime fan of the brand (in no way I am stating that it's a better or worse car than any other), I like their design and most importantly this particular model, that fits my personality and style: sleek, elegant and classy. The day I got the car I wore a preppy look, that apparently already matched my car without even knowing which one I'll get :) Tell me about the "law of attraction" :)

On a side note, I know I have been teasing you for the past half a year with a potential change in the blog structure and I have been analyzing, testing and thinking a lot about the direction I want to take. I think I finally have an idea of a slow transition and expansion, that you'll notice gradually.

As for my life, I think I am getting older, wiser and more appreciative of what I have. That's why I am always grateful to you guys for following along and being patient with my posts. Thanks for appreciating quality over quantity and always giving me your feedback.

Those who follow me on Instagram may have noticed that I worked with Canon back in December and I got a chance to attend their event. The open to public event was held outdoors and the host was Bryce Dallas Howard - a longtime Canon fan, as I learned. Canon introduced the public to their technology and came up with a few interactive stations where you could take a camera and test your photography skills or camera's setting right on the spot. It was fun, creative and definitely inspiring. I got a chance to chat with Bryce about Canon, the event, photography, fashion and her upcoming projects (Yay, Jurassic Park fans!). Read full interview below.

For the past few months I have been really on and off with my posting schedule, as you might have noticed, but I've been really active on my socials and I am pleased to inform that we are almost at 400K social fans across all my networks. It's a big achievement for me and I am very grateful for your support. Even though I haven't been posting here much, you still stayed with me and I am very grateful for it! Your comments always make my day and your support on socials in unbelievable! THANK YOU so much! I wish I could thank each and every one of you personally! Every once in a while I put together a little box of gifts for my most active readers and supporters and February is going to be another month of little thank-you gifting :) Thanks for being with me and following along my journey.

I am in the process of figuring out what direction I want to take with my blog, so the posts are infrequent but I still try to stick to the highest quality possible. Please follow along via email (subscription box on the right) so that you can never miss my new posts.

As for today's look, I just found these photos that I shot back at the very beginning of the month and forgot to share with you guys. Sometimes when it's cold (I mean "LA" cold) all I need is a total black look and my warm and stylish Marants :)

I am addicted to leather jackets these days and in a combination with my fave studded clutch I totally feel like a glam rocker :) Happy Monday!

Happy Monday, dear friends! Today's look is all about accessories and details. I am mixing lace back with studs and golden embellishments. As for accessories - it's Dolce Gabbana all the way =) Loving my new bag - it's a perfect pop of color for any look.

Today is the first working day after the holiday madness! Honestly, I am excited to get back to work and see what the new year is going to bring. I hope you all had a great holiday season!

This is the look I wore for New Year's eve. It's one of the hardest looks I have ever put together. I couldn't find anything I like until late at night of December 30th. But then luckily I found this skirt from French Connection at my local Bloomingdales. The top from BCBGeneration was grabbed at the very last moment when they were announcing that the store is closed. Accessorizing was easy. I used every opportunity to wear my new boots from Isabel Marant that I got for my birthday in the past few weeks and New Year's was not an exception :) As for the clutch, I went with this sick Saint Laurent clutch with studs - it goes with every single look!

And what did you wear for New Year's?

Wow! It's 2015! How did that happen??? I remember when it was 2000, I was thinking "...in 2015 I will be so grown up and the world is going to be completely different". And it is... Time flies and we all wish we could stop it, but we can't. Days pass, months pass and eventually years pass just like moments, so we better get on track and enjoy every moment life has to offer. I was thinking about the new year, new goals, new dreams, new directions and of course.. resolutions.

I don't believe in setting definite or restictive goals as new year's resolutions. We all know that we work hard the first couple of weeks of the new year and then simply forget about them. Instead, I try to introduce little changes in every day life and stick by them. My current list is:

- eating a little healthier (avoid sugar and alcohol when possible);

- working out more (instead of watching two movies in one day like I sometimes do, I can actually watch one and work out for one hour instead of the other one);

- reading more (I mean actual books, versus magazines, online news and all that... I am a strong believer in books as a main source of knowledge, motivation and self development);

- and overall be happier...

But how can you be happier? My belief (and it's also a well known fact) is that happiness comes from within. I have been preparing for this resolution for quite some time last year and, after reading several books and articles, I couldn't find a better formula than Mr. Shawn Achor. Here are the main 5 things he suggest to do to become a little happier.