A SPANISH SEASIDE GETAWAY

Growing up, I lived in a house that looked out to sea. During those first ten years of my life, sand and salt water always found their way into our living room via flip-flops, damp swim suits and goggles. Sunny days always equated to beach days without a second thought, and the seashore was our backyard. I miss it often, and even though the other half of my days have been spent in a big city, I still get those sudden pangs of yearning for the ocean.
So last weekend I escaped for three days to a small fishing town on the northern, Galician coast of Spain. Arriving at sunrise, I opened my eyes to a distant view of the ocean, peeking through the windshield… And it felt like coming home.

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SUMMER POP-UPS Madrid

Pop up stores seem to be, well, popping up everywhere in Madrid. A trend that had its moment in the U.S a few years ago, is now catching on in the Spanish capital. And at a time when it is virtually impossible to open a small business and survive; artisans, boutique owners, and even cinemas are opting for the more pocket-friendly and mass-drawing option of the pop-up store. As temperatures rise, there are a few ephemeral spots that will only be around this summer…

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MONDAY TUNES: A SUMMER PLAYLIST Everywhere

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some tunes on here. And I know we’re over half way through summer, but it’s never too late to share music for easy listening in the car, on the road, by the pool, at the beach, in the city, at your cubicle… Because there’s more than one acceptable way to beat the heat. 

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INTRODUCING: KOWTOW New Zealand

There is something contradictory about “effortless” style: it looks so easy and thoughtless, yet it is often hard to achieve. But Kowtow‘s new collection debunks this. It transpires light and simplicity in every piece. Breezy yet perfectly structured shirts, relaxed but tailored pants, tent dresses with flattering oversized drape… There is something androgynous in an otherwise naturally feminine selection and so, it turns out, Kowtow’s ‘Solid Light’ collection is actually its own kind of contradiction.

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APARTMENT HUNTING: A TALE OF THREE CITIES

Moving to three different cities in three years means I’ve experienced three challenging (some more than others) quests for the perfect apartment. And while it might have helped to be the kind of traveler who goes with everything set up and ready for arrival, I prefer to figure things out along the way. When I first moved to Paris (a tough city for finding a decent apartment on a budget) I went with a single bag and an overly-optimistic 4-night booking at a youth hostel. Daunting as it was, had I not done this, I would’ve never found the best apartment gig I could have asked for… And, if I were to do it all over again, here are a few things I would have liked to know before arriving in each place:

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MADRID ES POP

Spain is not exactly well known for its contemporary art… Velazquez, Goya, Sorolla; these are the names that come to mind when I tell visiting friends which artists’ works to see if they come to Spain. But this summer, the city of Madrid Is Pop. The Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza, two of Madrid’s most prominent (and, it just so happens, my favorite) museums picked the ironic and critical pop art as the main theme of their current exhibits.

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ANOTHER MOVE, ANOTHER CITY Madrid

If there’s any valid excuse for my prolonged absence from this page, also known as my blog, it’s the fact that I’ve recently moved to a new city. Well, technically it’s an old city, but with a new house, new job, new change of direction in the long and winding path. Because only a month ago, I moved back to Madrid to start a career as a copywriter.

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SOME LONDON FAVORITES

I only left two days ago and I already miss it. This past year I called London my home, and while the weather and taxes might have gotten the better of me sometimes, there was still plenty to love about the amazing capital. I was sad to leave, but I’m also looking forward to a new career direction in another (equally) cool capital: Madrid. So, in honor of the city I have only just left, but already miss, here’s a roundup of some of my favorite places/frequented spots during my time in London (bear in mind, I’m neither an East Londoner nor a Westerner – I’m straight out of the heart of Bloomsbury :)

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PRIMAVERA IN BARCELONA

Let’s not talk about how long it has been since the last post. Instead let’s discuss how crazy the past month has been! In between work, traveling, a music festival, interviews, more traveling, a wedding, catching up with old friends, and preparing for some big changes, the past three weeks have felt more like an entire season! So, backing up to the end of May, here are a few glimpses of a short week spent in Barcelona. After three days of music at Primavera Sound, the last two were spent wandering aimlessly… As we do.

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COOL STUFF: OUT OF PRINT TEES

Never judge a book by its cover… Unless it’s a vintage book cover on a t-shirt. In that case, you’re allowed. Out Of Print knows this well and has stamped the covers of our favorite vintage classics onto soft cotton tees. Have fun checking off the titles you’ve read and trying to choose which tee you’d wear. Believe me, it’ll be hard to pick just one.

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