Iphoneography

Comparto algunos outfits que he usado en los últimos 2 meses y que he capturado con el celular... el típico "mirror shot"

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I just wanted to share some of the typical mirror shots of some outfits worn over the past 2 months and captured with my iphone.

1. Zara dress and DVF wedges for a white party. New years 2014
2.Zara shirt and boyfriend jean with Ximena Isabel mola necklace
3. Jacket: Lefties Sneakers: El Ganso
4. Dress: Trucco

1. BCBGeneration jeans. Celine Tshirt
2.Lush top. Zara boyfriend Jeans
3. Cortefiel top and Dolce Vta D'orsay flats
4. Shirt: Biombo 13 . Pasmina: Louis Vuitton

Oysho and Nike workout cothes
2. H&M dress and Zara slippers
3. Zara oversized sweater and coat. Blanco booties
4. White Supergas

Feels like a Sunday

Yellow sweater & Jacket: Bershka, Jeans & Flats: Zara,
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Bow necklace: Urban Outfitters

This whole week has been kinda crazy here in Spain, they are celebrating different holidays and we have a bunch of days off from class. Tuesday was one of those days, so I R&R'ed from my Portugal trip and then went out during the evening to see the Christmas lights and have a pre-dinner snack seeing as this is very normal here is Madrid, this is a custom I could get used too....

Thanks for reading!

Lovin' Portugal

All over Portugal in 2.5 days? Bring it on!! 

Well peeps, I just got back yesterday from Portugal, sorry I didn't post but I literally got home, dropped off my mini carry-on, grabed my school stuff and ran out the door (literally though, I RAN to class) so logically I was exhausted yesterday! How can I sum up my trip in 3 words? I LOVE PORTUGAL! What a beautiful place, the food is delish, the people are absolutely amazing... sooo pleasant, and go out of their way to help and try to understand you (language barrier) and if your traveling Europe of a budget, this is a spot you can't miss the prices are great!

Quick overview of our trip:

Day 1: Landed in Porto > Bus to Lisbon

Day 2: Cascais, Sintra, Pena Castle Cabo da Roca > Back to Lisbon

Day 3: More Lisbon sightseeing > Fatima > bus back to Porto
Day 4: MADRID
Here are some pics of the trip.... enjoy

Hostel & Suites The Independente. Barrio Alto, Lisbon. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Vintage antique decorations with a beautiful view of all of Lisbon!

Cabo da Roca: Most Occidental point in Europe. "Here...Where land ends and where the sea begins"

Top: Striped tee: Zara, Jeans: Guess, Boots: Bershka, Trench: H&M Flower Necklace: gifted
Bottom: Stripped Dress/Trench/Scarf: H&M, Bronze Shopper: Kate Spade, Bow Necklace: Urban Outfitters

S ²

My favorite vintage style Coffee mug. 

Saturday + Sunday = S ² [...]
This weekend has gone by much faster than I would've liked. Friday, Saturday and Sunday seem to just blur into one single day. Saturday was relaxing for the most part, breakfast on the couch  which I love and my roommate S (name to remain anonymous) made, what I have decided is her signature dessert, the Nutella Cookie. Now for those of you that don't know (which is all of you) I am HIGHLY allergic to nuts. The main component in Nutella? Hazelnut, this was bound to be a recepie for disaster (pun totally intended) but I couldnt resist sneaking into the kitchen to capture the cookie making process. I'll leave you with the recipie for those interested.

Nutella Cookie recipe: 

(courtesy of http://tastykitchen.com)

1 cup Nutella
½ cups Sugar
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1 whole Egg

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Blend all ingredients together well. 

Form into 1″ balls. 

Place on a cookie sheet. 

Press down firmly with the bottom of a glass. 

Bake 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool.

Sunday as usual in my house is dedicated to homework, studying and eating. It was my turn to make dinner, so I prepared a Chicken in a Mustard-Cream sauce with a veggie rice.

Really simple to make:

• Cut about half an onion and 1/4 of a medium pepper into small pieces
• Cut chicken breast into small squares and season with: Salt, pepper, granulated garlic and rosemary
• Sautee onion in sunflower oil till transparent, then add chicken
• Once chicken is cooked add about 3 table spoons of mustard. Mix
• While this is cooking make a quick rice and when water is almost all evaporated add: Green peppers, onion and corn.
• When mustard is incorperated add about 1/4 cup of heavy cream and splashes of milk so it isn't so thick.

Plate and enjoy.

But my favorite part of the entire weekend? Something so tiny and insignificant as the debut of the Christmas decorations in the apartment. Even though its still a month away seeing them around the house just makes me happy.

Lost in Translation

My weekends usually consist of:  [...]

• Trying to rest after a heavy week of classes. (Grad school)
• Not really being able to. Lots of work
• Thinking about new and interesting blog post for my hopefully growing number of readers.
• Relaxing breakfasts on the couch. mmm coffee.
• Trying to cook delicious food that I don't have time to make during the week
• Messing around with my 2 other Panamanian roommates S & A. Dangerous trio.
• And last, hopefully getting in some sightseeing.

This weekend I could say coasted along those guidelines with a couple of detours here and there. Quick recap: Friday... Supposed to go see my first Rugby match. Googlemaps Blackberry app lead me in all sorts of wrong directions. Needless to say we were lost in Madrid but made the best of it. Got some Fro-yo and ended up ridiculously close to Santiago Bernabeu, the Real Madrid Soccer stadium.

What I ate: llao llao natural frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and mangos. mmm

What I saw: A street named like my cousins catering business. Cute little flower Market on Dulcinea street.

What I saw: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium surrounded by autumn beauty

What I wore: Shorts: Forever21, Sweater: American Apperal, Trench: H&M, Shoes: Stradivarius, Vintage Carrera sunglasses. (they were my moms when she was my age loove them)

Internal Tourism

Seeing that I'm living in Spain, internal tourism is a MUST. With easy access to AVE and RENFE, trains which get you from A to B in a jiffy (yes I just used the word jiffy), going on a day trips to the surrounding towns or cities are a great way to

Aqueducts

enhance a weekend. Not long ago I took my roommate and the boy to Segovia, a beautiful little city just a 30 minute train ride away. Known for their Roman aqueducts, with construction dating back to the end of the 1st century, this is one of the most important landmarks in Spain. Another famous landmark is the Alcazar of Segovia, a castle which is rumored to be an inspiration to Walt Disney. 

Terrace lunch

Death by chocolate

The Sirens

Cathedral

Alcazar. Castle.

Enjoy the pics. Thanks for reading.

Madrid through my Canon T3

It is only logical that... well since I live in Madrid, there are bound to be some posts about none other than, Madrid. This city has its charm, full of life but yet, turn the corner and you come across beautiful architecture, quaint streets, parks reminiscent of my favorite (read: central park NYC). These different elements offer an endless canvas for a photographer or an aficionado yet beginner like myself to take advantage of.

Templo de Debod

Parque del Retiro

Parque del Retiro

Puerta de Alcala

Palacio de las comunicaciones

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Weekend Review: The last of the Peaches

"A  weekend wasted isn't a wasted weekend." When I arrived in Madrid the weather was warm and peaches were in season. But with the transition into fall the fruits change, out come the strawberries which I have so anxiously waited for, but out go the sweet and delicious peaches which I had grown particularly fond of. Unfortunately Saturday morning I finished my last peach with breakfast but boy did I enjoy it. Being a grad student takes up an enormous amount of time. So whenever I'm free, I take advantage of it to the fullest. Despite having to do some group work, I was able to enjoy a relaxing breakfast on Saturday along with some errands. Sunday = Coffee date, I headed over to Embassy, a classic in Madrid for coffee, pastries and scones, with some friends from my master and fellow blogger Andrea  from The Princess Little Box. Saturday morning. Classic Volvo, New Amichi Rain boots and new adorable Ladybug USB. A little bit of feminine Edge. Zara Midi pleated skit Bershka jacket. Blanco leopard scarf. Pilar Burgos Flats  Yummy pastries, Mini Key lime pie and cappuccino, Christmas decorations. Fernan Gomez theater at night. The Princess Little Box 68H36N93UJ8E

New York: Beautiful Catastrophe

How do you sum up New York City? Whenever I find myself trying to explain NYC to someone who has never been, I'm at a loss for words. New York is a feeling, quoting Billy Joel, when you're there you're in "A New York State of mind", I'm not sure what it is but this city captures you. Busy avenues, quiet tree lined streets early in the morning with a coffee to go, Central Park, meat packing district, Soho, the list goes on and on. I was lucky enough to to have the opportunity to make a quick visit in September, and as usual, my favorite city didn't let me down. 

"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." -Saint Augustine 

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Beautiful Fall

Queensborough Bridge