Just because I like it

E very city ha s its own landmarks, some of them famous or historically relevant , but there are also hidden treasures and quiet beautiful corners. Often -and surprisingly- the inhabitants are not always aware of the ir own urban landscape and heritage, so its a good idea to take time of an visit or re-discover this sites.   Summer is the prefect time for this purpose, museums and attractions are open, there is sun and blue sky, and ice cream vendors in every corner. So this weekend I decided to learn something new and became a tourist in my own city. I took a long walk around the medieval fortresses, listening to the histories and paying attention to big walls and the little details I never saw before. And I definitely will do this more often! Cada ciudad tiene sus lugares importantes o simbólicos, algunos de ellos por su papel histórico o que son simplemente famosos y tiene también rincones secretos y tesoros ocultos que la hacen únic...

Is not only the warm weather, the sunshine and the burst of colours everywhere, are also the longest days and the shorter nights, which change our mood when the summer is finally here .   And of course everybody is out, taking a walk by the main street, sitting in a beer garden or just enjoying the sun. So in order to celebrate, we wear finally open colours, short skirts, sandals. Happy summer walks, summer outfits, summer Sundays, happily summer.    No es solamente el clima cálido, la luz del sol, la explosión de colores por todas partes, son también los días cada vez mas largos y las noches mas cortas lo que cambia nuestro humor y nos pone de buenas cuando ha llegado finalmente el verano. Por supuesto todo el mundo esta afuera en la calle, al aire libre, para dar un paseo, a sentarse a beber cerveza en una terraza, o simplemente a disfrutar del sol. Y para celebrar, nos ponemos por fin ropa de colores claros, una falda corta y u...

 Good weather is here and finally smells like summer, finally something green and warmth. A good chance to get a slice of sun, to take a walk and an an ice cream maybe reading Girondo in the garden. Enjoying the lovely colours, the fresh aromas, the green leaves, the taste of mint and watermelon.  And although I am still wearing a scarf in the afternoons, the red sequin sneakers and a light bomber jacket, are always good news. Good bye spring!  han llegado los días soleados y por fin huele a verano, por fin algo de verde y de tibieza, buena ocasión para salir a estrenar el sol, leyendo a Girondo un rato en el jardín y tal vez de tomar un helado. Disfrutar la explosion de colores, los aromas de menta y de sandía, los arboles cuajados de hojas.  Y aunque todavía aveces me ponga una bufanda por las tardes, las deportivas rojas con lentejuelas y la chaqueta ligera estilo " bomber" , son buena noticia. ¡Adios Primavera! ¡Hola Verano! Blue j ...

Here, up to the north, s pring is hard to defi ne: it can be short, it can be long, it can be winter-like, or it can be summer-like, but you can sure of one thing: It will rain a lot. Windy days, r ain and showers are quite common during spring , and actually all over the year.   I am not complaining, rain can be lovely, summer is just behind the door, for now a trench-coat is enough and after all I love hats. In a rainy day I rather wear a hat than an umbrella: more practical and always stylish. I am not complaining, the city is getting clean with the rain, ready for me to take a walk down-to wn. Por aquí en el norte, la primavera es difícil de definir: puede ser corta o puede ser larga, puede parecerse al verano, al invierno (o todo lo contrario) pero de una cosa estamos seguros: Va a llover y mucho. Viento, días nublados y aguaceros son bastante comunes durante la primavera. De hecho bastante comunes todo el año. No ...

Still a bit chilly especially after dawn, but occasional sunny afternoons will make it up for you. Any way, is Friday already and that is good enough. I bought t his fur jacket  in a colourful and nice flea-market by downtown Mexico City,  where it is customary to negotiate the good's prices, not exactly my speciality. However  my friend  and companion got  me a great price and every time I wear this jacket I remember  him and smile. Because I miss him but also because the jacket is beautiful, so soft and warm.   Aunque todavía hace algo de frío, sobre todo al caer el sol, las ocasionales tardes soleadas lo compensan. Y hoy es viernes, asi que en realidad nadie esta pensando en el clima. Esta chaqueta de pelo la compré en un mercadillo del centro de la Ciudad de México donde se acostumbra negociar el precio de las mercancías, para lo cual por cierto siempre he sido bastante mala. Sin embargo, el amigo que me acompañaba la consi...

Yes I know, they are not trendy any more and not every It girl is wearing them (like they used to ) but I a have no intention to remove my skinn y jeans from the closet. In my defence I 'll say, I live in a place where is either raining or snowing most of the year, so this kind of trousers are very practical and allow me to wear boots which is also a requirement in the Nordic climate. But despite the logic, I am keeping mines just because I love them, and this always should be enough reason. The fashion and tendencies are out there to give us ideas and inspire us but we have to find our own style (nobody will argue that). So I am going out to enjoy the sprig sun wearing skinnie jeans, my favourite Thailandese cross body bag, an (also last season) knitted oversized vest and of course boots. Yes I am not cool but I am not sorry at all. Si, lo sé, ya no son tendencia ni están a la ultima ni los ve uno en todas las revistas o los escaparates, pero ...

T hese days, the beginning of the spring, still chilly but no more snowfalls, ice or whiting out, th e neutral zone between snow and green trees. And neutral climate ideal for classic colours; camel coats are a must-have in this transitional weather, totally timeless, seriously versatile, in short a wardrobe essential. Over any outfit, and almost any occasion, a classic camel coat like this one, found in a vintage shop just on time for this time of the year where the t rees are already springing up in the parks .     Estos días, el principio de la primavera, todavía con frio pero al menos sin nevadas, hielo en las calles, ni ventiscas blancas, la zona neutra en entre la nieve y el verde de los arboles. Y para un clima neutro, un color clásico.   Sobre cualquier atuendo y para cualquier ocasión, un abrigo beige como este, que encontré en una tienda de ropa vintage, justo a tiempo para este momento del año donde los arboles e...