Week's must-have.

I have to say that I fall head over heels for this blazer. I absolutely fan of shining and sequins in clothes. The last winter season the same bran, Zara, launch one identical blazer but mixing more different colors. I saw it, I fell in love but I was late to got it. One of the features of Zara is the change of items every 15 days in the store. So, if you like some item, you should buy it because if you go at home "to think it" when you return it disappears. It's so frustrating, but is a good company's strategy. 

So, how I said, this item is from Zara and you can find it these days in any store or Online. I really like it because is the color of the season. This season is expected pastel colors, and one of the king is pink. 

To get the perfect outfit with this item:

Smart-casual look: it will suit with a casual jeans and white or pastel pink T-shirt.

Night-party look: I like so much the sequins for a perfect girls night. So, you can wear black "jeggins" or black tight jeans with a black T-shirt with a V-neck. If you add black high-heels and pink lips you will rock for sure!

take care :)

Webside: http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/uk/en/ 

H&M Re-Launch.

For those trendy people, here is your chance. Tomorrow you have an unavoidable appointment. The brand H&M has been working remodeling and refurbish his big store in Oxford Circus. And tomorrow is the beginning of the 4 days-party filled with music, fashion and the perfect atmosphere to join it. 

The new store will have 6 floors filled up with women, man and child outfits. 

Thuesday's event will be hosted by Susie Bubble and Nick Grimshaw and will include DJ performances from Daisv Lowe, Queenz of Noise, Lou and Nova, and Florence and the Machine DJs.

Friday's music will be curated by Mimi Xu and will include a live performance from Micky Green and DJ sets from Tahita Bulmer from New Young Pony Club. Make sure you also visit our complimentary nail bar thanks to Nails Inc. 

Saturday will see performances from the Big Pink DJs and Mary Charteris. On Sunday, fashion favourites the Voguettes and Richard Mortimer will wrap up the weekend line up.

Moreover, the fist 500 customers in the queue, before coming inside, will received a wristband with 25% discount. 

To get in: tube to Oxford Circus. when you get outside you will see for sure it!.

Untrustworthy sources have said that David Beckham will be there tomorrow!!!!

Be fit from your body to mind.

How you have been realized, London is not known by the quality of his kitchen dishes and food. I don't know why but if you visit any supermarket or bar/restaurant usually they offer you done-meals. Meals with BBQ sauce or 600 calories just in one cookie. Is good to eat and enjoy this kind of meals, but not for a while. But I can guarantee you that probably you will put on weight because of the change of habitat. And here I introduce what is known as "culture shock". 

You are in a new city, alone (in my case). Everything and everybody is new for you. You are like a baby, a little boy who needs to learn again, start from 0. The first thing that you probably should do is to compare with your old traditions. But this is the common mistake. You can't compare things that are completely different, because if you do it, then homesickness and boredom comes to you. And finally an early withdrawal. You chose the challenge, and you chose the change in your life.  This is a culture shock, the process that everyone follows when there is a change in his life, normally when you are in another country. I'm from Spain and few months ago I come to England absolutely alone. Ive never been here before and everything was new. The first few weeks i used to think "English people do everything the other way round from the rest of the world: they always should be on the left side, they have dinner at 7 o'clock, they have tea at 5 without a small nap after lunch". You feel like being on another planet. But just for a few days. Thanks to the globalization and another culture and to suffer from culture shocks consequences its the very usual nowadays. The current day -to- day require an awareness about difference cultures, and in the fashion and design area is one of the most important business. 

After this drag I would like to give you some tips about gyms! Gyms are another "exception" of the theory spreads about the expensive London. Personally I found a great gym closer my house (2 minutes by bus, 1 stop!!!) and I pay 30 pounds per month. I said its cheaper because with the same conditions and machines in Spain I paid 55 pounds! So, here the names: 

- Fit4less: Is a franchise in London, so you can write the name on google and find the most closer to you. It cost 29/m + fee for registration first day. But if your expectations are being here around 1 year or more, with contract you can join the gym for 21 pounds/m. Curiosity:  there is a sun bed inside the changing rooms that it works by coins/minute! 

- The Gym. The word says what it is. It is a group as well. You can pay as you go if you want to join just one day: 5pounds. in order to join it the price is from 10.99 pounds/month. Very cheap! Find yours!. Curiosity: it is open 24 hours.  

take care :)  

London's top 5 weird Laws.

After being so drunk and sleeping during the entire sun hours at the weekend, monday again!. So, today let's with a little bit of culture, but in a funny way. Last week, I was reading press when suddenly I arrived to a amusing and interesting article where it talked about weird laws. Most of them are out-dated but in theory they are current nowadays. I summarized to get the top 5 ones to show here. First, take a sit. then, we start:  

1. Dring-Riding. The UK-Licensing Act of 1872 went to great lengths to cover all bases. The law say that anyone found drunk while in charge of any horse, cattle, carriage or steam engine could be banged up. One thing is clear here: the day that the government gave green light and accept this law, they were in bad mood and bad day, and surely it rained. Any way, the law is still in effect, so, remember: for the next time you have a couple of gin tonics, announce you are "fine" and clamber aboard your trusty steamroller. 

2. Chocolate. there is a very old UK Act that proclaim that is illegal for women to eat chocolate on public transport. Oh, c'mon, could it be posible? I love chocolate through and through and I can't believe that. Personally I have ate sometimes in the tube while my way at home. Why it is forbidden? In some things english people are so advanced but in others....

3. Sex in the saddle. After motorcycle became famous and red-blooded speed freaks started to use the sensual look of the mix of tight leather, throbbing engines and shiny helmets to have sex on it, London Government thought that it was good idea to make it illegal. So, don't get any idea about taking your two-wheeler to that lay-by because some one could have the wonderful idea of call the police and you will be fined for sure. 

4. Dying. You can't chose when or where are you going to die, aren`t you? Because it seems like english people can do that. There is a particular law that proclaim it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. The building is considered a royal palace, therefore the deceased would be entitled to a state funeral. 

5. Be a normal child. There is a law that ban some games, most of them street games, like flying kites, playing annoying games or sliding in snow. Too bloody right, there is nothing more borderline criminal than kids having fun! 

So, how is your face after reading that? Definitely, some english people are actually crazy!

Take care :) 

Portobello Market.

Today's plan: Portobello Market Road is one of the most famous markets in London (between Kensington and Chelsea), and I guess around the world. It lies in one of my haunts: Notting Hill. The first day I've been there I promised myself that if any day I  lived in London I would have a small house with the typical steps in the main door in Notting Hill. It's a charmed borough. For you it should seem familiar as a matter of the famouse film called the same name: "Notthing Hill" (so recommended as well). Some people always are looking for the famous "blue door" or the library where the film was filmed. 

But let's back with the market. The market is on saturday and it close at 5 in the evening, so don't be late. At 14-15h is so crowded and usually is so difficult to go through the market, but we are not in hurry, aren't we? 

The items more common are the antiques (from furniture to jewellery). But there is fruit and vegetable stands, who trade throughout the week. Actually it is a must-go

take care :)

to get in: by tube or bus towards "notthing hill".

map: https://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&q=portobello+market&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4876101dcd7332db:0x4c90c0c73e0d42bb,Portobello+Rd,+London+W11+2DY,+UK&ei=Qy47UbWED9GB7Qbcl4HQCg&ved=0CL4BELYD

Tied to my high heels

Hi Friday! Another week has passed and another weekend is going to start. Have you planned your weekend? C'mon, there are too many things to do or to visit, so you should organize a schedule. If you don't have any plan for a perfect raining friday evening, I propose: going shopping. And if you visit our favorite Oxford Street, in any Zara you will find this perfect item that I would like to share with you.

The three items are from this season, just presented. They share the same style of high heel, with shoes laces. The fist one, with leopard pattern is suitable for crazy, daring and "aggressive" women. My perfect outfit for it is:  black jeggins, loose black t-shirt and black hat. And of course a hand-bag with a similar pattern as the shoes, because you should remember one of the fashions main rules: always match   hand-bag and shoes. 

 I really love this second option. They are so spring-like. Moreover, Yellow and the mix of black and white in differents ways is the trend of this new season, remember it!. This shoes can be used in order to look smart-casual if you wear a denim and flower or plain withe silk shirt. On the opposite way you can wear them with a short skirt or a cute cocktail dress. Perfect for those crazy summer nights... ;) 

And finally, the elegant outfit. You always should have a pair of black shoes, the basic ones and another more "baring". These are the perfect shoes when you get crazy because you don't know what to wear, is the last minute and you "don't have anything in your wardrobe"to dress up. So, a black outfit  with these shoes or a denim outfit for more casual. 

For sure I would like to buy the three!, but, If I had to chose one of them to buy, maybe I would buy the second one. Today I woke up my mind in colours. 

take care :)

Pros & Cons to live in London (I)

You could be in my situation. I used to think about London as the dark city where is plenty of rude people.  My thoughts built a city in my imagination through what people explained to me. I've never been in London before. This is my first time and when I landed I adapt my behavious to my previous thoughts. Day-to-day and now, and here, I can say that I was actually wrong. I put forward my argument:

1. First of all, in London always rains. Fals friend. Maybe I'm so lucky girl and during my stay I've not seen somany raining days. But is too time. I've been here for almost 4 months during winter. But, OKEY, I won't tempt fate...

It is true that most days are cloudy but not with rain. It's a hint of irony the topic of today in my blog as a matter of beeing raining exactly today. Any way, you should bring alms always with you an umbrella in your hand-bag. Very useful because the fact that if doesn't rain usually, it doesn't mean that you can wake up with sun but having rain in the evening. 

2. Cold. Yes, it's true. London is cold in winter but (usually) where not? normally people exaggerate a bit about this issue. Before coming to London I personally went to buy thermic t-shirts because I always feel cold harder than the other people. I bought 8 thermics items with all difference colors that they could exist. Fist day in London, I wore one of them and when I arrived at home at night I realized that I've lost at least 2 kg. 

3. Expensive. Yes, this is absolutely true. London is the most expensive city in Europe (and I guess in the world). But...there is some exceptions. For example: Internet. Amazingly contracting internet service is cheaper than in my country for example. I pay 10 pounds and I have ilimitated data to surf on the internet for a month, 300 sms and 300 minutes to talk. If you know where and how to look for, you always can get a good deal. soon...more!

take care :)

Work on the move.

Caffé Nero, Starbucks, Costa, Paul. All of them have a common trait: make easier your work on the move. You can enjoy working or studying while you listen great and relaxed music in a peaceful atmosphere. Mostly the locals and caffés in London are equiped by couches, comfortable chairs and tables where you get  a coffee or tea with milk beside your PC or mobile. This establishments normally have free connection to internet. And the best point is that you can spend hours just with a coffee. I can't imagine the same situation in my country because if you spend more than one hour with the same coffee they give you a bad look. So, point added to London! Actually I've finished my classes today and by now I'm in Holborn's caffé Nero writing this post in a worksheet. 

Caffé Nero is one of my favorite places to join a great while with a Mocha coffee with chocolate on top added. Moreover if you are hungry you also have a wide range of pankacakes and cookies. try the lemon one! so delicious...

Time ago I used to go now and then to coffee shops but more every day I frequently enjoy it!  

take care x)

Rihanna in London

Yes, you have read appropriately. Rihanna is in London because she is launching his clothes line for River Island. It is not a new that celebrities take part with his own ideas about fashion for big brands. This time wins the lottery River Island, and by chance, one of my favorites brand! That's amazing. She presented the collection weeks ago in the London Fashion Week, but we needed to wait until today to have the items on sale. Now is your chance.

I've been on the shop today and actually it is a current performance. All the shopping assistants wear Rihanna's T-shirt with the logo, and the shop has an special environment with Rihanna's music. With a barman and a straight Martini Bianco could be the perfect atmosphere to buy.

Here I select some items that I really love:

My favorite is the last one. I love dresses! They are my weaknesses for sure. Actually in my home in my country I do a night and cocktail dresses collection. They are one of my passion, well fashion in general. 

The two first are so Rihann's style, and the third one is very special, I really like it because is so original. It is a skirt but it combines the elegant black skirt with the denim, so usefull and trendy nowadays. 

Rihanna, well done! We love your items :) Good luck!

you can buy or check online the collection here: http://www.riverisland.com/women/rihanna-for-river-island-collection

The current breakfast.

8 o'clock in my alarm clock! It's Monday and it's London. Wake up! Another week and another month is beginning. I thought that yesterday was a really sunshine day but today is more than perfect. The sun is shining too hot and my skin has been delighted when it has noticed about it. Unless this you can't go outside without your winter coat yet because it's really cold. Therefore, wake up, stare at the day through your windows in your room, draw a smile in your face and get your breakfast. You should know that English people their breaksfast is like my lunch in Spain. They use to eat eggs, bacon, toasts and some tea. The last one is a good idea, but here I'm to suggest a good breakfast to get energy to stand the whole morning but without too much calories. Because as a matter of fact being winter it's not a excuse to eat more because you will resist the same ;)

My perfect breakfast in London: 

- Café or tea with milk

- Toast with diet cheese or diet jam

- one pear or two kiwis

- one Digestive chocolate cookie from Tesco

:) Now you are ready to go ahead with your day. If you have time you should visit the borough of Liverpool Street and nearby but please avoid going at rush hour. It's funny to see all the business men and women going stressed during their deals. Because London is the fashion city but moreover its one of the big economy center in Europe.

Be my Valentine.

LOVE. I accept that I would like to have a boyfriend or someone special just to "share" with him special and spicy "couple moments". For that you need some spicy and sweet outfits. Last week, I was walking with my daily schedule through Oxford St when suddenly I saw it. I fell immediately in love. Who said that love at first sight doesn't exist? Wrong! Because I could feel it. And Im feeling right now as well. Here you have my current love: this adorable lingerie. Intimissimi always has large wares and special items, but I really loved that one. Made by pure silk it seems to be so sweet and comfortable The mixt of the colours are perfect: pink for sweet and dark embroidery to make it so spicy and mysterious. So if you want to impress your partner or just get a craving you can have paying 49 pounds on the shop or online! 

Analyzing and studying the new season collection of Initimissimi I found some others items as much interesting as the silk lingerie is. Here I show my favorites: 

I'm an absolutely fan of bodies. I think that if you have a good body they suit you very well. You just need to know how take advantage of them, normally with a black trousers or leggins/jeggins. I have one from Intimissimi but it is from another season. But here there is one that I like so much.







Official webside:http://www.intimissimi.com

Brick Lane Market

How my mother usually say "if you have strength to go out and dance or drink (or both) the whole night, you are able to have strength to wake up and take advantage of the wonderful day". So today is Sunday! Let's see what can we do today. 

One must-do in London is the Brike Lane Market. It works every sunday from 9 to 5. You can find almost everything in this market. It is frequented from students who enjoy the vintage and the second hand items or just enjoy taking photos until posh people looking for new and singulars outfits. You can spend the whole day in the market. Moreover there are a large row of food stands from most countries tastes. 

To get in: Tube until Algate East or Liverpool Station. 

Here the map where the market is localized : http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/mapping/map.php?pc=E1+6PU

Have fun

Let's FRIDAY! Okey, I know we are talking about London, one of the most famous live night everyday. But everyone know that Friday and Saturday are the days in excellence to go out and have fun. But...What can I dress up? When you will go out you will realize that everybody get dressed to kill the night. In London the dress code is simply no rules. That's one of a lot of good things about this amazing city. You can go outside and walk through the streets with what you want get dressed. I called it "free style". And I really love it. I guess you will get with you some dresses or suits but now I will mention a list of my favorite shops here. Fist step is getting something to shine at London's party night. In the future I will write differents clubs to join. But first of all you need to be prepared. You need to know that here people are so tough. 

My number one is TOPSHOP. I have topshop in Spain as well, but It was trusted and tasted for me that its not the same. Inside Topshop (the biggest one is in Oxford St) you can find everything you are looking for. Moreover if you can spend a day inside, you can find a fast-meal-done or even sweets or cookies! Actually they know how to manage it to involve us. 

MissSelfirdge is another perfect store to join. Its close topshop. Even more, you can get inside by the same Topshop in Oxford St. They are communicated. Dreeses are beautiful. I've never heard about this shop before but after the discovery I can't keep off going sometimes. 

Have you ever loved so much one shop that you would wish to get it as your wardrobe in your house? That's River Island. Every item inside is perfect and they suits you perfectly. 

One friend of mine here in London talks about this Shop. Urban outfitters. I always went through his shop window but I've never stopped until she said me she love  it. They have some specials and alternative items. Moreover you can find home stuff. 

Lastly (of my favorite list!!! there is an endless numbers of hops here!) I feel compelled to talk about Primark. The store you use to go to buy emergency items as a tights because yours have a hole and it's last minute. Is very useful to buy somethings to be used just for a couple of times. 

Take care :)