Barcelona diaries

With autumn officially kicked off - if a season is ever officially kicked off, that is - I'd like to share my last holiday photos and especially outfits with you guys. Packing for a holiday, oh the horror. However, what's key in my opinion is to focus on a few items that'll all combine perfectly. Only downside is you get outfits that are all pretty much the same style, but luckily in my case that was exactly the style I was aiming for.

My little sis and I went to Barcelona for a week and we were not bored at all. It was already my second time in Barcelona, but the first time with a full on Spanish speaking translator beside me (aka the lil' sis). I was so proud of her, because of her translating skills, but of course also in general (I mean, look at those legssss). 

Flower head band, necklace: H&M - Sunglasses: Vans - Skirt: Forever 21 - Shirt: New Look - Spiked loafers: Primark

We visited a lot of cool places, like Park Guëll, Park del laberint d' Horta, did some shopping, spent time at the beach... But I think I best refer you to an awesome blog post of Polienne, where she explains in very great detail super places to visit and to eat and drink in Barcelona. We did nearly everything from her list after discovering how she hit the nail on the head each and every time. 

Maxi skirt: Forever 21 - Crop top: New Look - Bag, sunglasses: Ebay - Shoes: Vans - Head band: vintage

I do have one little suggestion to add to her quite comprehensive list: go check out the neighbourhood around Carrer d'Avinyo and Plaça George Orwell right there in the old city Barri Gòtic. It is a such a vibing environment with a lot of cool vintage inspired shops (bought my new babies there, will show you soon enough) and a great deal of cool places to grab a quick bite. 

 Maxi skirt:  Forever 21 - Shirt: New Look - Bag: Ebay - Sunglasses: Vans - Necklace: H&M - Loafers: Primark

And NOW I'm ready for fall. 

What We Wear Wednesday: Flowers and Flamingos

So this time I'm not too late. Hooray!

I wore this outfit to go have a drink with my lovely niece. During the day I was wondering what to wear and I had this alliteration in my head: flowers and flamingos. I already posted something on Twitter 'bout wanting to have a flamingo, my brain just sometimes works like that. And then it totally hit me that I also OWN flowers and flamingos! Clothing-wise that is. Flamingos are the coolest thing and when I saw Alexa Chung for Vero Moda rocking this blouse, I had to go and buy it. Ok, she's actually rocking the dress and I got the blouse. Plus, the flamingos are pale pink and we all know I love pale pink. I'm beginning to wonder if it ever gets boring. Well, not for me!

So I wanted to combine my pale pink flamingo printed blouse, with my pale pink floral printed pants. I thought it worked quite well. This is one of my other ZARA pants I was talking about HERE. I was having second thoughts about this one, but my mom said to just take it. So that's what I did. And I sure don't regret it! It's a bit more loose than the other skinnies though, which is too bad.

Because the whole thing is a bit...well, pale. I threw in my black faux leather jacket, to spice things up. I bought the thing two years ago when I was in Barcelona at a local ZARA (I seem to have bought a lot of things two years ago, but I was a working girl back then) and I really love it. I love the leopard print on the inside and the lovely short fit. But I have always annoyed myself about the long sleeves, I don't want no short arms! So I got the luminous idea to roll up my sleeves. Took me quite a while huh. And double win: now you can see the leopard print and it doesn't involve me and flashing.

My purse is also from Barcelona, but it's thrifted. Barcelona really is second-hand heaven! Besides pale pink, I have a thing for white. Which means I own a lot of white purses and shoes. You'll see. The shoes that I'm wearing here are also thrifted. And they hurt like hell! I think it's a small 37, which fits, but the leather is really stiff. But they are soooo pretty! I'm such a woman.

Jacket, pants: ZARA - Blouse: Vero Moda - Bag, shoes: Thrifted - Earrings: Pieces

Stills from the Vero Moda Spring-Summer Campaign video