EDWARD HOPPER

An empty stare. A thoughtful pose. Packed suitcases. A letter just read… ‘Hotel Room’ (shown above) represents the woman that Edward Hopper saw and conveyed in much of his work. Loneliness was his greatest ally. 

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AN OVERALL REACTION

Trends are cyclical. This much we know. So I guess it was about time that a certain one-piece garment made of a very common blue fabric, had it’s resurgence. Flashback to the 90s, when mom chose the most practical kid’s getup there was: denim overalls.

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MADRID IN AUGUST


While August might connote too many cocktails and sand in your crotch, sometimes smoothies and discovering a city are ideal substitutes. Bright doorways, blue skies, a quiet alley, a buzzing cafe. Madrid is a different city in August. Restaurants are boarded up, neighbors no longer peer out their balconies, and now only the tourist areas are off-limits on weekends. Parking spots are a-plenty, and my original concept of personal space is restored. Madrid looks naked in August. And it’s probably the best month to appreciate it.

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THE SARTORIALIST IN MADRID

 While I’m sad to say that this is not about the physical Scott Schuman being in Madrid, it is about the next best thing. Since the 14th of June, the photographer, blogger, and (possibly?) anthropologist has been exhibiting 40 of his best photographs in the Loewe store of Madrid’s Gran Via. The street-style blog par excellence, The Sartorialist, is home to anonymous individuals from all over the world, united by a single camera lens and a certain blue-eyed man’s vision.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT LONDON

Today is all about London. What else is there? After months of preparing, moaning, training, whining, speculating; the Olympics are finally here. While I wish I knew enough about sports to tell you who will win the most golds, this is not one of those posts. Instead, I’ll tell you about some favorite spots I’ve been to, street style to envy, and why London is so much more than the 2012 games host.

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POLKA DOTS & PHOTO SPOTS

I received a little package yesterday afternoon which, although expected, was joy inside a brown envelope. After my cousin introduced me to the online vintage market, Anttique Code, it was literally impossible not to support the cause. With prices that couldn’t be more affordable, and items that are both unique and classic, this small but growing vintage e-boutique might quickly become a weakness.

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A LE FRANCAIS

Week one of my intensive French course has come to an end, and all I can seem to think about is anything French. While my grasp of the “plus-que-parfait” verb tense might not be up to par quite yet, there are still 3 more weeks left “pour améliorer” (aka to get my act together). And there’s something about French style that is just so sharp and casual at the same time, you realize they didn’t receive the label of “effortlessly chic” for nothing.

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SPANISH SUMMER

It’s easy to forget about something like blogging when you’re busy having fun. Being in Madrid during the summer can sometimes do this to you: you forget about time, obligations, family commitments, what your room looks like, whether you’ve fed your pet fish lately…? And with a heat wave now upon us, the only thing you want to do is find the nearest pool and stay there (or the nearest ice bucket).
Given that I am spending my whole summer in Spain for the first time in many years, I thought it would be only appropriate to feature Spanish-made swimwear. One of our most famous national swimwear designers is Guillermina Baeza, who has just come out with a new collection for Mango (making her catwalk pieces affordable for the rest of us). I love the purple ruffle bikini and the retro floral one-piece. Next up? Totón Comella who designs the line TCN. Who doesn’t already own a striped onesie? Shame on you. And if you’re tired of all the jungle motifs, and savannah prints (if I see another palm tree bikini I might cry) then Oysho has some great, comfy basics like this teal version.
Since nobody goes to the beach or pool without some important accessories, we can always resort to Zara for a floppy straw hat, Castañer for sturdy espadrilles, and Hoss Intropia for a canvas carry-all. The only non-Spanish item? Those sunnies which are too cool not to include!