Archive for the ‘Fashion’ Category

Christmas Recovery Plan

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Welcome back to real life. The holidays are almost finished, but here in Barcelona we still wait for the three wise men to arrive tomorrow night. We have been eating and drinking too much, we have received and given lots of gifts and as always we have a new list of resolutions for the new year …
I personally intend to start the year like this:

1. First of all, by thanking Santa for these wonderful gifts from “Made in Spain” fashion house Bimba and Lola.

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2. Switch to healthy living to recover from the excesses (proposal: a cheap gym downtown where it’s not necessary to spend long sessions)

Basic Fit (www.basic-fit.es)
Address: C / Aragón,
Price: 15 € / month

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3. And … Saving a little to spend on January 7, because that’s when the Winter Sale finally arrives to Barcelona!!!!!

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Happy 2010 to all!

I love my new gifts!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

As I said earlier, I have just celebrated my birthday and there’s nothing better to overcome the sadness of growing old than to receive wonderful gifts! Here are 2 of my favorites: a pair of gray boots (Springfield) and a necklace that will accompany all my sweaters this winter (came in a surprise letter from Sweden). Thank you very much Anna and Ing-britt!

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Creative jewellery from Cuca och Ena Macana

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Walking along the streets of the Born district, it is normal to find small shops of young designers, with the most creative locals and the feeling of being unique. This week, walking with a friend I found a little shop full of small jewellery.  After several minutes of shouting “Hello!  Is there someone there? ” a girl came in through the front door and  who turned out to be one of the designers.

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In this small  3 in 1 local, which serves as a workshop, showroom and shop, you can buy earrings, brooches, rings and more of the brands Cuca and Ena Macana.

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If you want a special souvenir of your visit to Barcelona, please stop by.
It´s located on the street Portal Nou, near the Plaza de Sant Agustí Vell. I didn’t remember writing down the exact number and it´s not on their website either but by looking at the photos I’m sure you will find it.

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If you want to know more before you go:
www.enamacana.com
www.cucajoyeria.blogspot.com

The sun is burning and I need a new bag

Monday, June 1st, 2009

The first swim of the year in the sea confirms that my favorite season has arrived:  The summer is here!

Summer always brings something special; the colors, rhythm and even the smell of the sea that seems to be spreading throughout the city. When the heat arrives, I always have a great need to find that new bag that will go with me everywhere because it´s the perfect summer bag. Today I went out to search and I found it in Natura.

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I managed to control myself to buy only a bag, because you should know that if you´re looking for the full beach kit with a touch of ethnic trends, Natura has it all: sandals, thin trousers, blouses, scarves, jewelry and everything you else can imagine. Pop in to one of their stores and have a look around and if your happen to visit Barcelona on a Sunday, do not despair, Natura has also shop at the mall Maremagnum (Port Vell, next to the sea and near the Columbus statue), which opens on Sundays.

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Here is a list of all Natura stores in Barcelona:

C / Canuda 41
C Argenteria, 78
C / COUNCIL OF HUNDRED, 304
C. CIAL DIAGONAL MAR, AVDA. DIAGONAL No. 3 LOCAL 3580-3590
C / PI, N º 1 - ESQUINA GALLERIES Malden, E-1
AV / DIAGONAL, 280 C. CIAL GLORIAS LOCAL 217-218
P º. POTOSI, 2 C. CIAL The local machine C-111
C. CIAL MAREMAGNUM 41-42 LOCAL Moll d’Espanya S / N (opens on Sundays)
C / MATEU BENET, 55
C / AVINYO, 22
Travessera OF GRACE 162
AVDA. 557 DIAGONAL C. CIAL L’ILLA DIAGONAL, LOCAL 217

Espardenyes: the most comfortable and ecologic option for your feet this summer.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

4000 years ago in Granada, someone manufactured a pair of espardenyes, and although it seems incredible, this type of shoe is still booming, and this year, more fashionable than ever.

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I am sure, that as a good tourist, you will reserve a few hours to visit one of the most emblematic buildings of our city: La Sagrada Familia. My advice is that you complete your day with a little shopping, because just next to Gaudi’s jewel, is “Espardenyes”, a tiny shop specializing in the manufacture of all varieties of this type of footwear.

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The espardenyes are made of organic material, sewn by hand and these comfortable shoes are the freshest you can wear to withstand the hot months ahead. You’ll find traditional simple Espardenyes from 8.50 € to the most modern productions in leather for about 70 €.

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Address: C/ Mallorca, 369
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 13.30 and from 16.30 to 20.30
How to get there: metro L2,L5 Sagrada Familia