Aquí tenemos una definición de Google AI para ponernos en situación con la procedencia y uso original de este cinturón.

Me parece una manera divertida de darle un punto de interés a tu look ya sea una camiseta blanca con jeans o un traje, lo eleva y aporta un toque especial.

Hay un desfile en el que me fijé bastante porque hacían uso de este accesorio fuera de contexto y desde entonces es algo que tenía ganas de ver materializado en el uso común. Me hace mucho ilusión que esté pasando.

Ya me contaréis qué os parece este accesorio y si queréis un artículo con las maneras que yo veo para ponértelo en el día a día sin perder tu esencia sabiendo obviamente que es un riesgo que corres si se masifica esta tendencia. Aunque no creo que lo haga, no veo que la gente le vaya a apetecer algo tan “random”. Solo espero que no sea un fad, que no se adopte corriendo y desaparezca a la semana. Vamos a usar las “novedades” con criterio so we can enjoy them longer no?

Thank you for reading babes, see you soon <3

Nadia

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So here we are hehe let’s get into my big faves.

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Esta es la primera selección de compra que hacemos así que os quiero explicar un poco mi perspectiva.

Siento que el fast fashion como familia de tiendas es una atracción de compra en un sentido literal. Es una experiencia de dopamina instantánea el ir a Zara sabiendo que te puedes comprar lo que quieras y por ende buscar algo que comprar.

Quiero que esto sea todo lo contrario.

Que nos tomemos estas potenciales compras como si costasen x10 su precio. Por ello he escogido una cantidad menor de prendas, que es algo que cuesta aún más esfuerzo porque de alguna manera en estas marcas sientes la necesidad de no perder una buena “oportunidad” de compra. Al final la ropa es ropa y el precio de entrada a tu armario desaparece una vez lo has gastado.

Con esto me refiero a que el precio ya no influye una vez esa prenda cuelga con el resto de tu colección, una vez la has estrenado y se te ha ido esa ilusión inicial pasa a ser un ingrediente más, haya costado 10€ o 1000€.

Mi intención es que compremos con ganas pero teniendo en cuenta que más por más no es el objetivo ni soluciona ningún tipo de problema estilístico. Las piezas de tu armario deberían de ser elegidas con criterio independientemente de su precio.

Chapa fuera, let’s get shopping!

ZARA

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Me he metido en vinted a echar un ojo (y a ver si la persona que había comprado un top de 5€ había elegido correos y me tenía que cagar en ella… ha elegido vinted go, we’re all good) y he encontrado joyas.

Nos adentramos babes, muy natural y sencillo esta vez, porque lo importante es el link hehe

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Dire que obviamente cada mes el enfoque o inspiración de la selección irá cambiando según me apetezcan cosas nuevas o vaya en nuevas aventuras estéticas. Este mes hay mucho Hollister/Abercrombie (iykyk), comfies en general (que no se vosotras pero yo ya anhelo el cozy fleece interior de un pantalón de chandal largo) accesorios divertidos, and a lot of shoes… Estoy ya bastante inspirada por los vibes del back to school (y el neon pink duh) pero con un toque veraniego romántico que aún es agosto y queda mucha playa por delante.

Let’s get started and may the fastest shopper win!

SHOES

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No me alargo porque no hay tanto contexto, solo que en el último día y medio me he cruzado con 3 prendas/ideas que me han hecho sentirme alive again así que os las voy a compartir.

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Anyway…WELCOME!!!!

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Short and sweet, let’s dig into it.

As always, there’s a full podcast episode explaining each piece in detail + some TV show opinions and life updates that you can watch if you understand Spanish.

THIS GUCCI TOTE

I mean, absolutely obsessed. I first saw it during Demna’s (my favorite designer) Gucci runway show debut and have kept it in the back of my mind for months. I recently was at the Madrid Gucci store and was able to see it in person and try it on and basically do mental gymnastics to come up with ways I could just buy it right then. Not really, but still, I have been wanting a big tote that’s not generic and boring and that fits my style and would last forever…I think i found it.

SCRUNCHED BLACK LOAFERS

This year I really felt like I was over the loafer train. I totally get they are a classic and timeless shoe and still do love how they make an outfit feel, but I was tired of every single loafer being identical and honestly, not really anything special other than just being a loafer. These are a viable affordable option I found while shopping for a styling client and kept in my safari backlog for later. I love the scrunched back, the soft leather and the wider toe. I find them basic but not unintentional.

SUMMER 2026 IN A TEE

I really am mad at myself for discovering this tee after it had already sold out. Saw it on Pinterest, went to google and got so excited I had found it until I saw all the sizes crossed out. I love the yellow, love the simplicity and more than anything love the vibrant energy of the saying.

CHANEL COCO BEACH BALLET FLATS

Never really had something from Chanel (aside from the Jumbo flap bag in black) on a wishlist until I saw these shoes. I have been wanting to add a ballet flat to my collection that felt intentional, special and personal, not just a random ballet flat whose biggest appeal is just… well being a ballet flat. I love how closed the toe area is, it makes the shoe look more thought out and I love that they are classic but with a fun twist. Such a cool addition to a baggy jean and white tank outfit and a piece that again, will last you forever.

SISSY FLIP FLOP HEELS

I adore a flip fop heel. I find them so comfortable, so simple yet fresh and versatile for the summer and this specific pair adds some color and personality to the mix. They are a dupe of this Acne Studios pair which is also “inspired” on these from Curtsy Toes… a whole line up of duping is usually not my cup of tea BUT I find these generic enough to where they just feel like an interest shoe and not a trial of something else. A baggy pair of denim bermudas, a white sexy tank and these? love

THIS SEXY BAGGY DRESS

Not a dress girly. Love the idea but usually hate the basic execution. I find that most dresses look and give off the same energy. Not this one. I love how freaking low the back is mixed with the baggy shapeless nature of the rest of the dress. That juxtaposition is so sexy to me. You can do flip flops and go on a walk or high heels and go to a wedding. A piece that will be in your closet forever.

*the link for some reason shows that the website is gone… I literally saw it online yesterday so I’ll still keep it here and hope they put the site back up.

INDUSTRY PLANT TEE

After my frustration with the previous graphic tee, I went on a quest to find something similar and this option was my favorite. I have been wanting to try out something from this brand and I think this tee is fun enough without being too trendy in any direction. Which basically means you’ll have it forever in your closet and will get excited about it every season it comes back into your rotation.

CLEAR FLIP FLOPS

I have been wanting this exact concept for a while and was so happy to find them for such an incredible price. I hope the quality in person doesn’t disappoint. I love the idea of using a simple shoe shape and switching up the material and color to make it more interesting. I want to wear them with a baggy jean and a baggy tee on top and have the clear shoe give the illusion of being barefoot and contrast the amount of fabric on top.

MONPHELL V-NECK HOODIE

I’ve been a huge fan of this brand now for almost a year and every drop they make keeps getting better than the last. I love the overall cool vibe of their designs, so different from what we are used to but nothing that you can’t actually just wear without thinking too much. This hoodie is the perfect example. It’s fun, interesting, has a cool cut and color story but it’s still just a hoodie you can wear on top of anything.

FRUIT SLICE DRESS

Something a bit out of the usual for me, but a piece I find incredibly cool if styled correctly. I love it. I feel like it’s important to own random pieces in your closet (as long as it’s not a hyper specific trend piece that later will feel like a time marker). A black pair of flip flop heels, a simple shoulder bag and cool sunnies and you’re ready for brunch.

MAGNESIUM NIGHTTIME DRINK

I’ve been wanting to add a magnesium something to my nighttime routine and I think this might be the product. I love that it makes a drink just by mixing it with water, the color is adorable and moon juice is a brand that has been doing this type of product for a very long time so I trust them. If anyone has tried it, I would love to hear how you liked it.

EXFOLIATING PADS

I have been seeing them for months now and really want to, again, add something like this to my routine so I’m excited to try them soon. I really want to focus on my skin on a whole new level this summer and I think these pads could be a great segue into an elevated skincare routine.

That’s basically it, I hope you liked reading through some of my current wants and desires and hope that I can see you again soon!

Add to this that everyone has the same inspiration, pulls from the same designers (or their dupes) and tends to conform to looking meh just to go through the same feelings all over again next time someone is getting married.

I want to give you my take on wedding guest dressing, how I approach it more based on styling than finding the perfect dress, some inspiration to pull from that’s not being overdone and a couple shopping recommendations to get your search started.

Let’s get into it.

BTW

If you would rather listen than read, i just posted a whole podcast about this (+ my thoughts and feelings on wedding culture in general) so if you speak Spanish feel free to go watch.

MY TIPS

• If you are anything like me, you don’t have conventional or traditional anything. Nothing worse than feeling like you have to wear something because it’s expected. You would rather wear something you feel represented by and that’s just it. Some of us can’t really see clothing as just fabric that covers the body. Our clothes either activate us in a positive way because they feel like an extension of who we are, or they flip the wrong switch and make us uncomfortable in every way. You want to always feel your best, and a wedding is no exception.

• Like i mentioned above, for me a good wedding guest look is dependent on styling, your personal essence and how intentional you were to bring it together > finding the perfect dress. It’s way more freeing knowing there are many tools you can use to construct a good look rather than depending on a dress to do all the talking for you.

• Having said that, when it comes to shopping you have two options:

  • either take your time and money and curate a small collection of incredibly unique and special dresses you rotate through

  • or find a simple but intencional dress you can take in different directions with styling and the right accessories.

• What to look for in that simple dress:

  • incredible attention to detail. It can be a simple black long strapless dress but the fabric has to be of good quality and look/feel intentional, the cut has to be flattering and again, intentional. Every detail must be vetted.

  • talking about cut, it has to fit you like a glove. No fabric bunching, no weird lengths, no gaping, nothing. If you find a dress that’s not quite there take it to a tailor and perfect it. It has to be a second skin feel in every way. You have to be able to feel free and confident wearing it. Nothing ruins the vibe more than having to be adjusting a dress every 5 minutes.

  • A dress you can reuse. Think of the dress like you think of your daily clothes. You wouldn’t invest a ton of time and money into a random tee you’re only going to wear once. So this is even more important because it’s probably going to take you a lot of time and effort to eventually find your “wedding guest dress” so make sure you’re not buying anything extremely trendy or complicated. Something that feels like you in some way but still can be a semi blank canvas. And then you can modernize it or spice it up with your accessories.

  • It’s better to have an incredible emergency go to dress, than 5 random ones you bought last minute and you don’t even like that much.

Elements that make the look “a look”

This is why it’s so important to have a closet full of things you genuinely love, because those things that feel like you and were purchased intentionally are what make a simple dress a whole moment.

• shoes. you can have the same strapless midi black dress and do a green sandal for a fun sexy summer pop or do a leather pointed toe mule for a fall more elevated look.

• hair, obvious but sometimes overlooked. Changing your hair to change the vibe is mostly free and can make you feel fresh and exciting wearing a dress you’ve worn 5 other times before.

• jewelry. we have to be intentional again, you can do no jewelry and put on a ton of body lotion and have the sheen of your skin be your accessory if you’re going for a more simple but sophisticated look. You can do a tennis necklace/bracelet combo if you want to take your black dress into an elegant territory. Or you can do that weird colorful beaded anklet you got during a trip to add some flavor to the shoe area.

• makeup. this is pretty obvious too and i think the one people have mastered the most. no notes, you already know that a blue eyeshadow can be a pop of color and interest.

• nails. very important if you ask me. I am a huge nails girls but I don’t like overly noisy nails. The last wedding I went to I was wearing a pretty simple black dress and decided to wear stiletto neon green nails (a color that I get every summer and I’m sort of known for) and it was one of the things that made me feel most like myself.

• bag. duh, just like the shoes, it can be the whole outfit.

• confidence and attitude. I’ll end here because this is the most important thing. This is the result of everything else combined. You can have on the most objectively stunning dress ever and if you’re not feeling it, it will show. You have to know yourself, give yourself what you need so you can be your most confident version and therefore your most fun and interesting self at the party.

I wanted to include some inspiration images that you normally wouldn’t associate with wedding guest dressing because to me that’s the most interesting way to get real inspo that works for you.

In this image I pull inspiration from the intentional use of accessories. If you swap the clothing with a simple black dress and maybe change the hair you end up with such a cool and personality filled outfit. The key is having a collection of accessories that represent the different parts of you so you can add them to any formula and feel cool and inspired.

I literally just think this is extremely cool. Having a dress like this in your closet and pulling it whenever you feel uninspired is the key to good style. So sexy yet elevated, I want to wear this exact outfit to a wedding I have this fall.

The power of an incredible accessory. These shoes are literally perfect. You could obviously wear them with a baggy t-shirt, a pair of jeans and a tank or do a baggy shapeless shift dress and feel completely like yourself while being extremely simple when it comes to the outfit formula.

You don’t necessarily need to wear a dress…what a thought. Find a very cool top and pair it with a silky or elevated skirt, add your accessories and you’re set.

The combination of 2 pieces you already have is sometimes one of the most refreshing things you can do to feel like you have a versatile closet. This shoulder pad top could be worn with sweats and boots for a cool yet casual look. This skirt can be worn over a bikini on vacation. But together with the right accessories and hair you have a perfect fresh yet elegant wedding guest look.

Last but not least lets get into some shopping recommendations.

• an affordable option

It’s still a cotton poplin dress with good structure and a pretty interesting shape. I love how shapeless yet sexy it is with the open (and ajustable) back and scrunched neckline. You can do a really funky shoe and some interesting nails and you’re set.

• an investment piece

An incredible piece to own forever. Structured to perfection, so easy to adapt to any event and something that will instantly make you feel incredible. You can wear it with denim and loafers for a casual yet elevated look. You can do it as a dress with a sexy pair of high heels and some big earrings for a wedding guest look. Or you can literally add black trousers and have the coolest suit of the office.

• a minimalistic idea

Entire Studios is one of my all time favorite brands and them stepping into this category has literally been a blessing. This dress seems simple but the way it scrunches and hugs the body, the color and the extra length at the bottom make it very special and intentional. Something you can buy and rewear a bunch of different times.

• basic and good enough

My least favorite but something I felt I had to include because it hits all the needs. It’s sleek, elevated and elegant. You can take it into your own arena through styling, but you will always look great and feel put together. It’s a cowl neck stain dress that maybe (and just maybe) gets a pass.

• fun and funky

The same Entire Studios dress but in blue. This shade of blue is so stunning on any skin tone and I think makes it look even more expensive and special.

• something you can elevate

A very “basic” idea but the fit and details make it the perfect blank canvas for styling. You can go minimal and do black sandal heels, a slick back and some jewelry. You can have mermaid waves and some chunkier earrings and take it to a more glam arena or you can do a fun pop of color interesting bag, sleek straight hair and some sunnies if you wear it during the day. You’ll have it and wear it 100 times.

• my dream dress

Last but not least, what I would like to wear if every dress was an option. This Demna Balenciaga dress that uses simple casual materials like a ribbed cotton which in my opinion makes it even cooler. A dress as long and covered up as this, yet as detail focused, is the perfect concept for someone like me who likes to feel intentional in what they wear. The distressing, the extra length on the hem and sleeves, the neckline. I’m obsessed. A sleek pointed toe pump and straight hair, or sneakers and a messy bun. It’s my dream dress.

I hope this article was useful or at least insightful to you. I feel like if you are someone that has never really felt like they fit into the predetermined wedding guest look this might have given you permission to explore what it is you want to wear.

Of course we are never trying to be offensive or disrespectful at someone else’s event in the name of self expression, but there’s a whole in between area to be explored that’s not necessarily wearing a satin long emerald green dress because that’s what’s most readily available.

Find a way to explore your own taste and don’t give up on certain areas of dressing just because most people do. You can feel represented and expressed by what you wear from your pjs, to your workout clothes to a wedding guest look.

I find that whenever there’s a disconnect for me with my style it doesn’t get solved through shopping aimlessly trying to fill a void, it usually starts smaller and at home. The jeans I always go to wear but are always still too long and haven’t been taken to the tailor, the jacket that is always wrinkled and can’t be added to a look last minute or the drawer that’s a mess and I can’t get to my favorite socks so I wear the first ones I see. All those little things slowly compound into that almost icky feeling we get when we go to get dressed.

You want a solution? Enter : The Fashion Menu.

A concept derived from our beloved dopamine menu but obviously completely adapted to our closets and personal style. It’s broken down in 5 categories, each ranging from lower to higher time/money/energy investments and each including different ritual options for this needed reconnection.

A menu you can build yourself through your own experience of course, but I thought I’d share mine so you can get a head start.

Some of these rituals are 10 minutes.

Some require monetary investment that’s not exciting but very necessary.

But all of them will help you feel more present inside your closet again

So let’s get it started!!

BTW

I just posted whole podcast about this subject so if you speak Spanish and would rather watch than read, here you go.

APETIZERS

Small things, low effort but immediate satisfaction.

REFOLDING ONE NEGLECTED DRAWER

Sometimes something this simple changes the air around getting dressed in the morning. Set a 10 minute timer and get it done. Maybe your socks drawer first?

CLEANING OUT YOUR BAG AND ADD ONE NEW THING IN

Self explanatory but very necessary. Get everything out and only bring back in what is needed and enjoyed. Try to swap your lip balm for a different one you already have to switch the energy up, or add in a small pouch for your hair ties, maybe a pack of tissues? something to take care of future you.

CLEANING YOUR FAVORITE SHOES

Set a timer for 10 minutes, sit and wipe down your most used shoes. You’ll feel so fresh and elevated the next time you go to put them on.

IRON THE THING YOU’VE BEEN AVOIDING

Nothing more frustrating than wanting to wear something and it not being fully available. Bring the iron/steamer out and make that wrinkled piece be part of your rotation again.

REORGANIZE YOUR JEWELRY

Even just laying your rings nicely, or detangling a necklace you always go to wear and can’t, will make a huge difference.

BUILD AN OUTFIT FROM YOUR CLOSET

Underrated inspiration practice but one that’s very useful. Look into your closet thinking of any plan you have coming up (or create one for yourself) and look into your pieces to find what you want to wear. Not being in a rush and actually letting yourself look deeper will bring up new combinations or at least an interesting idea you now have in the vault.

MAINS

Higher effort, more emotional resistance, bigger payoff.

A RUTHLESS CLOSET CLEANOUT

I mean it when i say ruthless. I have a whole article about my closet cleaning routine that you can read here. But the gist is going in with that stagnant “I don’t like my clothes” energy we sometimes get and really only keep what you’re truly obsessed with and/or need to function. It makes a huge difference to only exist with things you love.

DEFINE YOUR STYLE LANGUAGE

Very important and very confused with “define your aesthetic”. This is not about finding 2 trendy words you identify with, it’s about looking at your clothes and seeing if you are more of a neutral or a colorful person. Do you wear denim or mostly trousers, what type of shoe shape do you feel best in, are your jackets long or short… Understanding what makes a piece attractive to you is way more useful than just knowing you like a “pilates princess” look. (i can do a whole article about this so let me know if you want it).

CREATE YOUR PERSONAL UNIFORM

Think of yourself as a TV character that is always dressed the same, what are you wearing? Now that uniform, does it make you feel good? Try to create a uniform that you can go to whenever you’re lost and it makes you feel incredible still.

SWITCH OUT ALL YOUR HANGERS

Duh. No messy energy allowed in your closet. All your hangers have to be identical and facing the same way.

TAKE YOUR CLOTHES TO THE TAILOR

Annoying at times but very liberating. Get the chance of wearing your stuff and not just looking at it.

MAKE A NON-EXCITING INVESTMENT PURCHASE

This could be a steamer so your clothes always look good. A new pair of UGGs because yours are rundown. Maybe an underwear refresh or even better, a sock refresh. Purchases that are not dopamine driven but are stabilizers in your closet.

MAKE A LONGTERM INVESTMENT PURCHASE

Have you been wanting a specific bag or pair of shoes for a long time but never save long enough for it or feel strong enough to pull the trigger? do it. It will change your closet and the energy with which you get dressed. Having special items we love and really feel represented and special in is the key of having personal style and not shopping aimlessly whenever we feel uninspired.

CREATE YOUR GO TO OUTFIT FORMULAS

You should have a log of a few outfit formulas that always work. A date night formula that makes you feel sexy, a going out formula, a coffee + shopping formula, a travel one… having specific formulas (and I mean your one white vintage tee you got thrifting + your loose levi’s + the hat you always wear…) they have to be specific to the items, that’s the point.

SIDES

Habits that support the rest, easy to add on and elevate.

TRY ON OUTFITS + TAKE REFERENCE PHOTOS

When you are making your outfit formulas, try them on to make sure you like them and maybe snap a photo to remember them if that works for you.

SAVE INSPO WITH INTENTIONALITY

When you discover your uniform formula, go look for inspo that fits it and save only what truly sparks something inside of you. I rather have 3 images that really give me something than a bunch of aesthetic noise.

LOOK FOR REPETITION IN YOUR CLOSET

Do you have a lot of white tanks? maybe 5 pairs of black boots? these are clues to inform your uniform building.

TAKE NOTE OF WHAT YOU WEAR MOST

Similar to the previous one but with a twist. Think of the 5-7 pieces you literally wear every week. Why is it you wear them so much? are they work appropriate, maybe they work for the weather, do they make you feel comfortable… understand why you wear what you wear so you can understand what you value and use that to inform your next purchases.

SPECIALS

Occasional experiences that add excitement.

SOLO SHOPPING DAY

Nothing better. Grab a fun drink and browse around with your own thoughts (or podcast/music) and in your own time. Nobody is rushing you or taking you to stores that deplete your energy.

LUXURY BROWSING SESSION

Take the time to go browse some luxury stores, even if you think you can’t afford anything in there. Being around nicer pieces immediately elevates your energy. You also will browse without the pressure of finding something that is in your price range so you might discover new things that you are genuinely interested in just because you allowed yourself to look.

GO VINTAGE SHOPPING

An exhausting experience at times but a very rewarding one when you find what you were looking for. Have a piece or 2 in mind and go see what finds you.

WATCH A DOCUMENTARY YOU’RE INTERESTED IN

If you’re anything like me this is daunting. I rather just watch my show. But I think it could be fun to make a whole event out of it. Maybe invite some friends over and have a fashion night in where you all watch a fashion film/documentary and comment on what you thought while eating/drinking something delicious.

TRY ON STUFF YOU WOULDN’T NORMALLY BUY

This can be very informative. You never know what lies outside of your comfort zone. The easiest way to start is by trying on a bunch of different fits and cuts of jeans and seeing what you discover.

HAVE A STYLING SESSION WITH FRIENDS

Have a couple friends come over and style you from your closet. You will be surprised at how much fresh energy that can introduce into your seemingly “boring” daily wardrobe.

PEDICURE + MANICURE REFRESH

One of the biggest accessories you can pay attention to because it’s always on you. Either freshen up your color or get something intentional to add a pop to your daily looks.

DESSERTS

Fashion pleasure with no guilt.

GET LOST ON VOGUE RUNWAY

Maybe through your luxury store browse you really liked Celine’s latest collection and now you get to make a drink and browse old collections saving what you love. Maybe even finding some of those pieces on The Real Real.

CURATE YOUR “THE REAL REAL” / “VESTIAIRE” ALGORYTHMS

Talking about finding things on The Real Real, this can actually be a very hard process if you’re new to the apps. So maybe dedicate some time to look for a few things you have figured out you really like and want, save them and keep seeing what else comes up until you feel like you’re controlling the platform and not the other way around.

MAKE A PINTEREST BOARD

If you feel inspired (or want to) go on Pinterest and save some stuff to your summer 2026 board. It will get your creative juices flowing and make your closet seem exciting again.

WATCH FASHION TIKTOKS/VIDEOS

It can be someone’s ootd, a haul, a closet tour… this stuff is just amazing to watch as long as you don’t start rotting and feeling bad. It can give you a new brand to browse, a new way to organize your bags or just some dopamine.

SAVE SOME FAVES ON THE ZARA APP

I really am trying to stay away from Zara this year but I still love going in and checking the new arrivals and getting excited when I see something I like and get to add it to my list.

BROWSE ONLINE WEBSITES

Maybe look at SSENSE’s new arrivals, browse that niche brand you saved a while ago or just check out what’s out there so you can update your wishlist.

REORGANIZE YOUR INSPO TO SPARK OUTFIT IDEAS

Now that you probably know what you wear most and have built your uniform, go into your boards with the mission to find an image or two that actually inspire an outfit idea in your head. No copying, just pure inspiration that might get you thinking in a fresh way.

PUT ON A PIECE YOU’VE BEEN SAVING JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN

Your life happening is the special occasion, so the next opportunity you get, put on that special pair of shoes you are always saving and see how much more confident and incredible you feel.

Fashion, and more specifically your personal style, doesn’t always need reinvention. Sometimes it just needs maintenance, attention and a little curiosity again. If you’ve read up to this part of the article, fashion is probably one of your biggest interests and you should nourish it guilt free because there’s a reason why you love it so much.

Build your own menu slowly, with real things that work for you. Add to it, adapt it, include any of the parts of mine that spark something and leave the ones that don’t fit.

The goal isn’t perfection or the best looking list, it’s feeling connected to yourself again through the things you wear.

First of all you have to be in the right mindset, if you’re too tired or too lazy and just doing it to get it over with it won’t be as effective. You need to be slightly enraged, like itching to get rid of stuff. Once we’re having that my closet is too full and messy I can’t even think to the point of having the urge to get rid of everything feeling, then we set up for a clean out.

You pick a day, have a good morning and put on a show (preferably on your phone or iPad so you can move it around with you), grab water and get it started :

• Take everything out, like every single thing but do it in phases. Meaning that you can take all your shoes (even house slippers, everything) out at once, clean it out and move onto the next category. That way you avoid having pjs and jeans mixed into the same pile.

• Once you have a pile of shoes, for example, in front of you search for your non-negotiable pairs. The pairs that under no circumstance you would get rid of. Another way to come up with this selection is imagining someone just told you you’re moving in a month to your dream city, what would you take with you. Look at that selection of (for example) 7 pairs of shoes and see what would you grade them. A 9/10, perfect, now keep that grade in mind and look at the rest of your shoes and see which ones pass or at last stay close. And only keep those. I know this is drastic but trust me that having more options is not always better and in my opinion and experience sometimes it’s better to not have a pair of heels and have to go shopping for a new pair with that 9/10 grade in mind than having a pair that makes you feel meh whenever you wear them.

• Always clean up the space, wipe it down and dust it. It will feel incredible.

• Another simple way to make a decision is asking yourself the following : If I saw that piece right now at a store would I want to buy it? If the answer is no then you can still see if it’s something you wouldn’t buy because you don’t love it but it serves a purpose or it’s just something you have in your closet collecting dust and frustration.

• If it’s a pice that was expensive or has emotion attached to it put it aside. Those pieces often are hard to get rid of but need to go. It doesn’t mean you toss/sell all of them but you have to realize that the more you keep memory or expensive pieces that only become valuable when you think of getting rid of them, the more you’re cluttering your daily energy field because it’s no good to have a closet full of non-options just for their value. If you really want a sentimental piece put it in a memory box and if you actually want an expensive piece that you’re not using put it away and see if you remember it exists in the next 6 months.

• There’s also a space for pieces that you don’t necessarily love or would buy again but serve a purpose. Like that pair of slacks you wear to work but don’t love or the sweater you wear to the movies that is actually itchy. Those pieces can stay BUT you take note of them so you know they need replacing and should actually be your first priority when you go shopping next.

• When you sort out what you want to keep you either launder it or put right back into the closet. I suggest with each clean out you make a new fresh set up. If pants were on the right side put them on the left. If shirts were hanging from light to dark, flip the order. It gives you a fresh sensation when getting ready and forces you to use your mind and not be on autopilot… until you get used to it again.

• You can obviously donate or sell everything you decide to part ways with but my biggest tip is that if you’re going to sell something take pictures right away. Either the day you clean out the closet or the next. If not things start to pile up, get wrinkled and you loose momentum.

• For the pieces that you kept because you’re too afraid to let go of but you barely wear, put them back in the closet flipping the direction of the hanger. That way they’ll stick out and in a couple months you’ll be able to see how many of those maybe pieces that recovered their appeal once held up to the option of being exiled you actually ended up wearing.
  

• One other big tip for me is keeping in mind that I want a closet for my current version of self. Not clothes for when I loose weight, not clothes for when I start making x plan or clothes from an old version of myself in fear of letting her go or admitting I’ve changed. Your closet is an extension of you and you should be able to go in and feel comfortable and uplifted. Sorting through options that are not “real” options is frustrating. So sure, if you want to keep some stuff that doesn’t fit your current reality do so but put them aside and revisit later.

It’s so powerful to have a closet that has less stuff but all incredible things that make you feel great and allow you to wear everything you want with ease. It’s definitely a better experience than a closet that’s bigger but just filled up with noise.

It’s really that simple, the hardest part is going in with the right mindset. And whenever I get fearful that I might regret selling/getting rid of something I tell myself that 9/10 times I never even remember the things I take out of my closet once they’re gone and I rather regret selling 1/10 things that have those 10 things cluttering and messing up the flow of my daily dressing. And I mean, if I miss that one thing I can always go buy it so just take it out. And plus, if you’re wondering about getting rid of something in the first place it’s probably because you don’t want it.

This past week was quite out of the norm because my boyfriend was on vacation from work and we got to hangout and do more fun spontaneous things. I also have tapped back into some of my old habits so let’s get into it.

SOMETHING I LOVED

SAD TO SAVAGE PODCAST

I’ve been feeling a huge urge to get back to my LA self. Listening to podcasts like this is a huge part of it.

I’ve just started this podcast but I’m already loving it. I’ve so far listening to a couple episodes about routines and alarm snoozing. I feel like a lot of the times I don’t even extract that much actionable advice but the act of listening to something so productivity focused makes me feel amazing.

IT GIRL PODCAST

Another podcast. This one I discovered because one of my fave YouTubers, Maggie Macdonald, was a guest on it and I got hooked after listening.

It’s basically a podcast where the host interviews different “it girls” and talks about why they do what they do, and I’ve been loving it. There’s only about 5 episodes out now and most of them so far have been fashion focused so I’m pretty pumped to see who else comes on and who I can discover too by listening. It’s a pod that gives me that productive feeling but in a more relaxed girly way.

BRAIDS

I’ve had short hair for so many years that I even forgot what it’s like to have some cutie loose braids dangling around your shoulders. I also have been growing out my bangs and found that the two braid and awkward length bangs combo looks cute and fun. They’re also extremely comfy and keep my hair out of my face while letting me lay down and not have a clip digging into my scalp.

ALIVE APP PILATES + SUN ROUTINE

I’m not sure if I’ve talked on here before about the Alive app but I’ve basically been using it for a couple months to guide my gym machine/free weight exercises and this past week I switched over to the Pilates classes, and loved them.

I realized that in order for me to be able to stick to a gym machine type routine I need to be able to like the gym I’m at and not be hindered by people occupying the machines and slowing me down. So until I find that empty beautiful gym I decided to utilize the roof my current one has to elevate my routine.

I started taking my Lululemon yoga mat and a yoga block, doing the Pilates video for that day in the sun, doing some Wim Hoff breath work afterwards and meditating… it’s been magical.

MY IRO POUCH

I got this pouch a few months ago and had yet to start using it because it didn’t really fit in my everyday bag and wasn’t quite big enough to be a toiletries bag.

Given my previous routine explanation I’ve been going up to my gym’s roof to workout and I needed a pouch to bring all my little things in… so here we are. I bring my gym card, keys, aquaphor, hair clips for the growing bangs, pilates socks and sometimes my vlog camera. I love it.

CAFE DUDE’S MATCHA EINSPANNER

Ever since I saw community goods’ einspanner matcha everywhere I’ve been feening to get my hands on a good one. I of course would rather have theirs but since I haven’t been back to LA yet I had to find one here in Madrid.

This is not the first one I tried, there’s another option at Matcha Crew, but I’ve been to this coffee shop before and was excited to try theirs, and it was amazing. The only qualm is that it was very strong and had me wired and shaky through the night, so next time maybe I’ll ask for a little less matcha intensity. Other than that, the taste was great and I’m most excited about the fact that it’s an option I can go grab 10 minutes from my house whenever I feel like having a romantic LA day.

I haven’t really rejected anything this past week, I’ve been very into my routines and having fun and bringing back my LA self through some daily habits.

So I hope you have also had a great week, that you enjoy this upcoming one and that we can catch up about all of it next Monday.

Anyway, let’s get started.

SOMETHING I LOVED

MY TONGUE SCRAPER

I’ve had this little thing for over 2 years now and haven’t really gotten in the habit of using it. This past week I decided to keep it on top of my sink so I wouldn’t forget about it and actually use it, and it worked.

I’ve been using it every morning and I can’t yet say it has changed my life or anything but it has added a tiny boost of productivity and wellness to my very first awake moments and I’ve been enjoying that. Mine in specific is from a store we have here in Spain called Natura and last time I checked they still carry it and for the same price. You can look up the benefits of tongue scraping but that aside, I feel like having a tiny habit that’s a bit uncomfortable because it’s not that necessary but is good for you right when you wake up gives you the motivation to keep making more choices like that.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

I’ve been desperate myself to find a new show to get hooked on since tell me lies ended and this has been the most recent replacement.

A show I started and abandoned halfway through season 1 last year and that now, halfway through season 2, can’t believe I ever stopped watching. I have to say that I’m not yet at the point of obsession but I’m getting there. I love the vibes of the show more than anything else, early 2000 suburbia just makes me happy. I’ll keep you updated to how I like it by the end of the show but so far so good.

BRANDY MELVILLE BLACK TOPS

I again and again prove myself right when saying that Brandy has quite literally the best basics for the price. This last week I went in with a mission, getting black tops.

When it comes to basic tanks/tees black is such a hard color to nail in my opinion, it’s either way to dark and cheap looking or leans blue or has a bleach undertone. I already love Brandy’s tanks, I have 2 I got last summer that are still in perfect condition and trust me that I’ve worn them like 50 times each. I ended up getting 3, a pointelle basic tank with a square higher neckline, a stretchy thin strap one with double lining in the chest for support (such a sexy top) and a baby tee. All 3 for under 60€ which again is incredible for the quality and how long these tops are going to stay in my closet.

MY VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS

I got these shoes last spring and was so happy to have found the exact pair I had wanted for so long and in brand new condition on Vinted. I wore them a ton and then forgot about them all winter.

I wore them this past week for the first time in months and our love connection was reignited. I have to say that I don’t find them that extremely comfortable. Maybe it’s because it’s my first time wearing shoes this flat and thin, you can literally feel every bump and stick on the floor. But they’re comfy enough to wear around the city. they also make me feel like 4 feet tall but that sensation goes away after a couple minutes of use. I wore them with simple jeans, the new Brandy baby tee and a structured leather jacket and felt so cool and easy going. I love them in an easy everyday outfit just like that, it’s an intentional touch but not trying too hard. I can’t wait to wear them all season long.

THIS STRUCTURED HALF TOP

I’ve seen this style of top in photos for a while now but never really understood how it even worked. I tried to look for it and couldn’t really find anything.

This past week I came across a few more images of tops that were very similar so I thought it was time to share. I’m still on the hunt for a brand that makes them, to understand how they fit into daily wear and to see where I can buy one because I’m obsessed. I love this type of stuff, a random version of something that maybe doesn’t need to exist and is a bit weird but adds a proportion and structure.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

THESE H&M COATED JEANS

I had them saved for a few weeks and saw they went on sale so I got them, obviously. I was very excited because I’ve been looking for a pair of baggy wax coated jeans for months and maybe these could’ve been them, but no.

I got them and as soon as I unfolded them I realized they weren’t fully black, the blue denim color peeked a lot and made them look tie-dyed which is something I barely ever like. I then tried them on and the fit wasn’t great either, way to wide legged and more snug on the hips. I of course returned them that same day but I haven’t given up on my coated denim search so if I find something that’s actually worth it I’ll be sure to update you.

That’s all for this week. I hope you took something away or got to read about my mostly fashion likes and dislikes and that we can catch up next week, or maybe see you with a new format?

SOMETHING I LOVED

PERSONAL STYLING

Briefly mentioned it earlier, it has been something that I neglected for a long time and this week I booked 2 new clients for the first time. I’ve always loved styling, I have a very concrete eye and taste and have been dreaming up outfits for other people for years. Early last year I launched some personal styling/style consulting services and was very excited for it but it didn’t really go as I expected. I didn’t have my format down or really know how much to offer/charge so I ended up taking it down.

I have recently started getting the itch for it again and crafted a few offers that now feel very aligned and professional and getting 2 clients this past week has been so inspiring. I’m excited to see where it goes and of course if you like my taste, want a refresh or even just styling for your daily life or events like a wedding/vacation, reach out at nuggetshion@gmail.com <3

ZARA RUBBER FLIP FLOPS

I literally gasped when I saw them yesterday in store, made my boyfriend try them on immediately and of course ordered some for myself.

I love flip flops, duh, but it’s hard for me to find a pair that are sleek and simple yet not leather or an uncomfortable material without going into a higher price range. These are literally perfect. They’re a bit wider than normal so you can see a black outline around your foot, a detail that imo elevates the look. They’re also completely seamless, no logo or anything, just pure black rubber. They’re very flat, so keep that in mind if it’s something that bothers you. Overall, I imagine them obviously with any and everything during the summer but also perfectly matching a pair of white socks and jeans. I looooove socks+flip flops, but we’ll get into that and my other tips for sandal hating girlies when it warms up.

Also, they’re mens… like even better, you guys never get anything good, and they have sizes from 38-47!!

ZARA’S SHEER BLOOMERS

A very good week for Zara apparently. I have been wanting the free people bloomers that look exactly like this but not sheer for a long time so when I saw Zara come out with these I got excited.

There’s not much to say, I’m excited to see them in person and think they have the potential to be the next viral piece which if you know me you know it deters me from wanting to buy them. I’m also not a big sheer pant girly BUT I did want to include them here because I think they’re cool and can be dressed up and down so nicely. A pair of sandal heels, a perfect ribbed white tank and a cool bag? or some biker boots and a baby tee with some cool sunnies and a coffee in hand… so good.

“I can do whatever the f*ck I want”

A sentence I’ve been living by the past couple weeks and that honestly has maybe changed my life.

Very simple and straightforward, nothing innovative about it, but for some reason it feels very powerful for me. I’m a long time people pleaser that finds it hard to detach from outside perception and ends up pre mending any type of potential conflict. I found myself lately sending a text to a friend and wanting to re read it and think how they would interpret it and want to over-explain and being like nooooo, i can do whatever the f*ck i want, i don’t need my text to be perfect and cover every possible misunderstanding.

If for some reason I start to ruminate a conversation in my head thinking I made someone feel weird I stop and rewire, and if I did do something wrong the other person will always have the option to bring it up.

It’s extremely hard for me to not constantly read and interpret the temperature of every room, every gesture, every energetic shift but honestly not even exhausted could sum up how I feel about this personality trait.

I’m happy to be free and potentially offend someone, make a mistake or do something wrong because at the end of the day it wouldn’t even be that big of a deal + i can do whatever the f*ck i want.

MY SLEEPING CARDIGAN

Oh is this a discovery. I first got inspired by watching the office and seeing that Angela had a sleeping cardigan, it sort of became an inside joke in my house. I then had to clean out my family home bedroom and found an Abercrombie cardigan that could perfectly become a sleeping cardigan so I brought it with me as a joke and jokes on me, I’m obsessed.

I’m always cold, always, and of course during the winter I wear a hoodie or something similar around the house. Now being spring this cardigan is literally coming in at the perfect time. I wear either a tank top or a tee with pj pants and have it with me so whenever I get cold i put it on and omg the coziness and comfort it brings me is incredible.

It’s like the perfect middle ground between a hoodie and a robe. Not as bulky as a hoodie but not as warm and sometimes annoying as a robe. You can drape it over your shoulders, wear it out of bed in the morning, put it on to cuddle and watch tv idk it’s perfect.

GACIA ON TIKTOK

I had seen her on my fyp a couple times before but this week I did a full deep dive and I’m obsessed.

She’s so ethereal yet cool, has a clothing brand that looks amazing, lives a beautiful aesthetic life and has pretty good taste. I love finding girls like her, that make fashion content but also little vlogs, have a beautiful home and full life but are slow and intentional. It’s almost aspirational in a personal sense, I feel like I don’t posses that low lighting calm cool energy so I love watching girls that do.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

THE MADRID FARMER’S MARKET SCENE

I’ll start by saying that I appreciate their existence and me being able to tootle around and buy some fresh cheese. What I mean by putting the whole “scene” on this side of the article is that they don’t compare to the farmers markets in the US, or at least the ones I used to frequent.

If you didn’t know, I lived in LA for years and going to the farmer's market was one of my favorite things. There also was a farmer’s market basically every day of the week and they all created this fresh calm atmosphere that I miss having here. It was great to get fresh produce, grab a matcha at a drink truck, buy some dips and cool chips and find something random and new every time.

Ever since I moved back to Madrid I have been missing them a lot. I found last year that the city does have a sort of farmer’s market calendar and tried a couple since.

Yesterday I went back to one of them and while I appreciate being able to feel the “it’s farmers market Sunday” feeling, the vibe there is not the same. It’s made for a different audience, it’s mostly a place to have some snacks and hangout + buy veggies. Which in essence is amazing, but not what I want. Most vendors have ham, cheese, wine, olives… very Spain centric foods which of course makes sense. There is only alcohol for sale, no coffee or matcha or anything like it.

I also miss seeing a lot of healthy niche things like sourdough bagels and cinnamon rolls, fresh coconut milk, berries and fruits that are more fun than just lettuce and carrots… Anyway, I’m being a brat, but I really miss the vibe of going to a farmer’s market with your tote bag and grabbing a drink to walk around, buying pita chips and dip, a 3 pack of berries and some organic coconut milk. I hope that some girlies that are reading this and get what I mean can potentially recommend a good substitute or that at some point (without loosing its authenticity) madrid will get an upgrade.

I hope you had an amazing week, that you can also reflect and what you loved and rejected and that we can catch up again next Monday.

SOMETHING I LOVED

GARLIC PRAWN TOAST

Saturday night my boyfriend wanted to make us a random quick but yummy dinner and he made up this concoction that ended up being delicious. I sadly don’t have a picture because I scarfed it down immediately but I’ll give you the step by step.

You take a bunch of garlic cloves, peel and put them in a pot with a generous amount of olive oil so they sort of melt and confit. You then take the garlic cloves into a bowl, add some room temp butter, salt, pepper and chili flakes and mix it until it becomes a paste. Take your fresh prawns, some sliced mushrooms and every spice you like + you extract a bit of the garlic oil to fry the mixture together.

Toast any bread slices you like, the thicker the better for structural integrity, spread the garlic mash, add the prawn mushroom mixture and enjoy.

THIS OUTFIT

There’s something about a juxtaposed girl in a tomboy outfit that’s so sexy and appealing to me.

It’s a mix of the casual sporty errand vibe added to an obviously hot cool girl that makes it even more aspirational, because in the scale on intention it still falls pretty low. And we all know, the less intentional apparent effort, the more aspirational. Aside from that, I’m currently obsessed with this bubblegum Barbie pink, seeing it in a baggy sweat short is so fun and the proportions are perfect. A huge jacket but a micro top, a loose long short but a bit of leg and the whole torso exposed make it perfectly balanced in an unexpected way.

MY WATCH RING

I’m unsure how this is just making the list but it has been my obsession for the past 2 weeks.

I initially got it gifted at an event months ago and didn’t care much for it, but a few weeks ago something came over me and I saw its beauty and full potential. It’s fun, it’s different, it adds to a ring stack and in a pickle you can squint and see the time. I love it. It’s by Fossil btw.

LOVE STORY

Nothing new here, it’s the show of the season and everyone is obsessed but I have found it very cool to watch as someone who’s usually not into “historical” figures.

First of all, her style and not just her clothes but her whole demeanor and presence is so fun to watch. I’ve liked learning more about her and the whole dynamic, even if it’s glamorized and not totally accurate to reality. I had known of CBK for years as a style icon in a classic timeless way but I never really knew the breadth of her story so it’s been enticing me to learn more about other influential praised historical people.

I have to say that (and I will dive deeper later this week on my podcast) seeing everyone trying to have a “CBK era” is annoying and tired at this point but I still appreciate her and although it’s not a cinematic masterpiece, the show has been enjoyable.

JACI MARIE VLOGS BEING BACK

A girlie that I consume weekly because her podcast is one of my faves (the “what we said” podcast) and that has just come back to posting vlogs again.

I discovered her vlogs a couple summers ago and got completely lost in them. The way she documents everything feels like you’re watching different episodes of a show. It’s so romanticized but realistic at the same time, I love how I leave feeling.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

THE STARBUCKS NEW UBE DRINKS

I’m a huge ube/taro lover, like I love it. And I saw Starbucks came out with an entire ube “collection”, like an ube vanilla foam top and an ube vanilla frap.

I tried both the frap and the foam top and they literally taste like nothing. I mean they tasted like a very sweet vanilla but no taro to be found. So yeah, nothing else to say, I’m disappointed.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

I’m not going to add to any of the hatred because I actually did like the movie. I loved the imagery, the costumes and ambiance was literally breathtaking and the overall atmosphere of the movie was great.

I didn’t love it because I didn’t feel what everyone else seems to be feeling. I of course cried at the end, but more so out of empathy and obvious sadness rather than the heightened emotion other people shared feeling. Other than that, I didn’t find it that incredibly moving. I feel like this always happens when a movie or show is really hyped up. You go with an emotional expectation that’s hard to be met I guess. I would rate it a 6/10. Good watch but nothing that has changed my life.

SUPERIORITY AS SELF-ESTEEM

This is a theme I’ve lived by my whole life. As a kid I understood pretty early how the world is hierarchal and if you’re not on top you’re not as valuable. I took this as far as to align every action and decision with what I considered to be the highest position you could reach, to the point of never even considering that being average was an option.

I say this to share that this mind-frame is very useful to achieve your goals but very detrimental to your value, specially to your own perceived value behind closed doors. I haven’t figured anything out but I thought that even mentioning it breaks the illusion and forces me to deal with the issue.

So yeah, it was a great week and a really insightful one so I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about it and that we can catch up again next week.

That being said, it was also a very fun week so lets dive in.

SOMETHING I LOVED

MY PANINI GRILL SANDWICH

I recently bought a random just for fun panini press/waffle maker and I think my weekly meals have been given a glow up.

I am a huge sandwich person and love any and every type but there’s something so fun and elevated to being able to press your own grilled paninis at home. I’ve been making a simple chicken breast and mozzarella sandwich and pressing it for a few minutes and I’m obsessed. I can’t wait to experiment and maybe become the next Joe and juice of Madrid.

SILK PILLOW CASE

An item I’ve been wanting for so many years but for whatever reason never got around to buying. It’s the typical thing where you want the benefits of something but it’s not a need so never justify the price.

I recently had a birthday voucher and got one and it’s been amazing. So far I’ve noticed at least less hair frizz and an overall more elevated princess feeling when going to bed, which in itself is a huge upgrade.

I also bought a silk eye mask but for now haven’t been able to convert. I’ve never slept with an eye mask but always wanted to so if there’s any tips you have to not get claustrophobic or feel weird with it on I’m all ears.

THE BETTER HALF PODCAST

A podcast episode that was very memorable for me last year was the episode of the old version of better half where Stasi had Vic Villarroel on. I’m happy that they made the switch and they are both now the co-hosts of the podcast.

I love seeing a best friend duo that gets along and is always together. I guess it’s something I long for and haven’t really had in a long time so I get very inspired just by their conjunct personalities and energy. I love that they are both in different life phases but very close, their lifestyle and of course I mean they are fabulous girls living in LA having fun. It’s perfect.

SOFIA’S DADDY ISSUES

You probably are aware of call her daddy as Alex Cooper’s podcast, but it used to be a duo. Call her daddy was my first podcast, the first one I actually got into and would listen to in the car on my way to work and back every week. And I loved the chemistry and energy between Alex and Sofia.

2020 did many things and one of them was break their podcast up, and we never really got the full story or a conversation between the two of them to fully understand what happened.

Sofia shared this past week that she wrote a book and shared everything that happened back then as well as some other life journeys of hers. I’m excited first of all because this book announcement has already gathered all the OG call her daddy listeners. A lot of us have stopped listening since the breakup and of course nothing against Alex, but something about how everything went down and the fact that the podcast was never the same again has me excited for a shake up I guess.

It comes out Novemeber so stay tuned for my recap, let’s hope it’s not a disappointment.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

This is a first but I haven’t really rejected anything this past week.

Aside from trying NUDES’ version of a golden latte and finding it grainy and not pleasant to drink, I can’t thing of anything.

Oh and I also didn’t love the finale of this Bridgerton season, they tied it up a bit too easily at end… idk something about it wasn’t my favorite.

And moving your childhood stuff is sad and Demna is getting hate, but you already knew that.

I’m very excited for this new week and hope you are too. See you next Monday :)

SOMETHING I LOVED

MY PRADA SUNNIES

I’ve had these sunglasses for months now and couldn’t really figure out how to feel flattered in them, I loved them but maybe my face shape didn’t, until now.

I mean obviously the bangs are the main ingredient of this formula finally working but I can’t and haven’t stopped wearing them since I cut my hair. I feel like they complete the look and they’ve been my go to for everyday wear (and I’m someone that wear sunglasses every single day).

EMMA’S “NOBODY CARES THAT YOU WENT TO FASHION WEEK” VIDEO

A video from quite a while ago that I had yet to watch and ended up doing so while getting ready this week.

Emma Chamberlain is someone I arrived to very late. I had always heard of her but never was that interested until for some reason a couple years ago I started watching her old vlogs and I mean here we are. I love her personality obviously, I like how she does whatever whenever and her editing is perfection so this video was just that. I like seeing fashion through her lens, not as omg faaaashion weeeek, more here’s what I’m doing and how I feel. It’s inspiring and comforting at the same time.

THE TELL ME LIES FINALE

I mean… I had to include it. I first of all had no freaking idea this was actually the series finale, I fully thought there was a season 4 coming so I was pretty shocked when I googled it and found out I had just watched the end of it.

I won’t spoil anything because I need everyone to watch it but it was incredible. I gasped out loud, cried a bit, laughed, it was satisfying but not fully. It’s like eating something you love and enjoying it but not having the option to eat more. I have thoroughly enjoyed this show, from the first to the last episode and I will be rewatching it a thousand times. I honestly think it’s going to remind me of this time of my life because of how much intensity it has created in me and how much it’s made me feel. Thank you Tell me lies.

THE AMAZONIA “ENERGY BOWL”

Speaking of tell me lies, I wanted to watch the finale in a ceremonious way… which means I wanted a fun intentional snack.

I have to say that I absolutely love an açai bowl like any other barbie our age but I haven’t really paid attention to them in years. Last summer my friend took me to her favorite place in Madrid to get açai and the flame was sort of reignited but not fully until yesterday. I initially wanted froyo, but the place I usually go to doesn’t offer to go cups so the next best thing was açai. This specific place is very present in Madrid which sometimes makes me feel like it’s too commercial and the end product won’t be as good, but it had good reviews and I didn’t want to walk around any more.

I got the energy bowl because it had exactly what I wanted and it was amazing, like for the price and convenience, amazing. So yeah, if you’re ever near an amazonia know that they have basic ingredients and it feels like a chain BUT they’re generous with their toppings and I’m probably going to go back weekly.

ZARA’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL T-SHIRT

I’m actively trying to not shop at Zara as much, but I was in there this week and randomly stumbled upon this tee and obviously bought it immediately.

I’m one of the biggest HSM fans that I know, it was a beautiful era of my life and I could cry singing every and any of the songs. This is not just a Zara t-shirt, this is a sparkly candy pink iconic piece. I have to go back and exchange the size because the small was way too tight and the writing wasn’t sitting right but I want to have it forever.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

BEING FLEXIBLE AS A SELF LOVE TACTIC

I tend to let myself be as comfortable as I want, in the name of me taking care of me, by responding to my every need. If I set an alarm but I haven’t slept well I will justify sleeping in a bit, which in theory is not wrong but as a characteristic of my personality it does start to weigh me down.

I don’t want to be someone who is always in a cocoon of comfort, who is always looking for the next moment where they’ll get to lay down and turn off their brain. I have deep dived it a bit and understood why it happens to me but it’s still something I fight with daily. Do I do what I planned on doing or what I want right now? I always try to go with the first option but it doesn’t get easier each time, or at least not as easy as I expected.

I thought that once you decide you will wake up at the time you set the night before and do it a couple times it would get easier, and it does, until you skip the alarm and fall back in. I guess I thought I was very comfortable in being out of my comfort zone because I always put myself out there, I speak up, I go after what I want and put my needs first… but all of that works because there’s an audience to see it. Waking up to my alarm or going to my workout doesn’t get outside validation, you are only keeping up your image to yourself, and I want that perception to be the most important one.

FEEDING INTO YOUR OBSESSIONS

I’m usually someone that spends a while being uninspired and all of the sudden falls down a rabbit hole of inspiration and gets hyper fixated on a specific concept or item. The latest: 2010s hoodies.

I talked about this obsession a week ago while I was on the height of its dopamine inducing haze and I’ve come to realize that as a very 0 to 100 obsessive personality person, I have once again overdone it.

It’s been a bit frustrating because I thought I was over that type of behavior but I at least have been able to identify the feeling a lot sooner than before. I will like something, make it my new personality, overdo it and get icked out by it all in one month. I almost over consume it even if it’s just me in that cycle. I also can’t like something and keep my mouth shut, I share it everywhere with everyone make it my new talking point and part of who I am and then get saturated by how much I’ve overindulged.

I ended up buying 4 hoodies, it’s not a crazy amount and I can justify it by saying oh well they were super cheap second hand pieces that I can resell whenever bla bla bla. But the truth is that I don’t want to fall in these cycles ever again. I want to be able to like something and that be the end of it, wear it, enjoy it and move on.

So I guess that what I’m rejecting is the obsessive component that’s a big part of my personality and how it affects my consumption. I love my hoodies though, it’s just that it feels like I’ve worn them 20 times and I haven’t even worn them out once yet.

A bit of a chaotic week but I hoped you enjoyed reading about it and that we can catch up again next Monday.

SOMETHING I LOVED

MY IRO BOOTS

A pair of boots that I actually got for free at my previous job (I worked at IRO until recently) because I was the best salesperson during a Black Friday challenge, and got 800€ to spend at the store.

I loved the boots ever since I started working there, and obviously took them home, but it took me a while to wear them because they have a slight bohemian Marant feeling that is not really my style. I recently found a couple outfit formulas that made the boots become the main shoe I want to wear all the time now. Baggy jeans tucked into the boot, a black leather belt, a loose t-shirt into the jeans and a long coat… perfection.

SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES

A show I’ve been hearing lots about for years and that never really peeked my interest until it got recommended to me on Disney and well… here we are.

The amount of drama, twists and turns, wild behavior and that gorgeous sense of “cringe but I can’t look away” that this show has is incredible. It took me almost the entire 1st season to really get into it, but now I’m hooked. It’s easy to watch, has some conversation inducing situations, makes you cringe and enjoy it. Just know that if you’re a Selling Sunset/Love is Blind person you’re gonna love it.

BEET GINGER MATCHA AT JADE

I went to an event with the perfume brand Fascent at Jade Matcha in Madrid and got to try their collab matcha and omg was it incredible.

As a very long time matcha drinker, and also someone that has tried every new trendy matcha flavor combo, I can tell you this one was probably my favorite next to a lavender matcha. It tastes earthy, warm but so good. I just can’t describe in any other way than a warm but fresh earthy sweet matcha. I think it’s available until the end of the month so go try it if you can.

SHOPPING FOR HOLLISTER/A&F/GAP ON VINTED

This has been the highlight of the week, I quite literally have been going on Vinted every few hours to browse my home page for anything GAP sweatshirts, Hollister hoodies and pants or Abercrombie zip-ups.

I found a couple that I loved and bought for extremely cheap so I’'ll keep you updated when I get them and hopefully become my new favorites. I have been obsessed with this whole fashion energy for a couple months now and been loving exploring it and the thrill of finding a second had well priced piece is just unmatched.

THIS HOLLISTER DRESS

Speaking of Hollister, I have also been browsing their website and sale section in hopes to find a cool piece that matches what I’m looking for and get to buy it new.

This dress just made me happy and inspired. It’s super basic and at first glance can look outdated BUT that’s the magic. In a world of trendy copy and paste outfits I’m craving some weird non-tradicionally part of the trend cycle pieces to give a twist to and wear again. I imagine this dress without the straps, a biker or any kind of mid calf chunky boot, messy hair and a cool sunglasses/bag combo this summer and I want it. Specially the navy blue and heather gray.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

THE APRON AS AN EXCITING ACCESSORY

As someone who is obsessed with trend forecasting and loves to think about our culture/society and customer behavior, I’m always updating my predictions list. Some of those items/concepts come to fruition, some just stay there, but when one comes true it’s both an exhilarating and lethargic feeling at once. Validation is amazing, specially because to me it reads as “you know what you’re talking about, your vision is correct”, which is something I shouldn’t care about but that’s a convo for another day. It also induces this meh feeling due to me being able to see how the consumer behavior works and how the piece will be over consumed and burned to the floor.

The latest case of this phenomenon, the apron. I mentioned it on a trends video last year, it later showed up on a Miu Miu runway and of course it’s now starting to trickle into the fashion scene. I found this apron on Zara home (that I even recommended on here a few weeks ago) and got so excited to have found a cool option that wasn’t intended as a fashion accessory but I could interpret it like that and wear on top of clothes bla bla bla. My boyfriend got it for me too on my birthday which made it even more special… you get the picture.

A couple weeks have gone by and I’ve almost got beforehand saturation, like I started seeing other people buy it, who being really honest, I’m not a fan of their style or taste and are somewhat of an indicator to me that a trend is trendy in a bad way. And that made me not want the apron anymore, questioning then if I ever really wanted it or just wanted the freshness of the piece. I ended up returning it because just that doubt itself is reason enough to not keep something for me.

It doesn’t mean I won’t potentially find a cool apron that’s more unique and buy it as an accessory, but it was an experience I thought I had learned not to have and caught myself having again. I don’t want status symbol pieces that are empty, I don’t want a trend symbol to elevate my perceived knowledge and value, I reject that mentality in itself because it only leads to frustration and being addicted to a cycle that works against you.

I hope your week was amazing and great, that you enjoyed reading my thoughts and opinions and that you’re having a stunning Monday. Same day next week, see you then.

SOMETHING I LOVED

THE JEREMY SCOTT UGGS

To be quite honest, I had never seen these Uggs before or know when they originally came out but I happened upon them on pinterest this week and I think they’ve made it to the top of my wishlist.

If you listen to my podcast (NUGGETSHION) you heard me speak about my ins for this year and how I was sort of obsessed with fire, as a concept and color transition, and wanted tall Uggs again… so this is literally perfect. They have a pretty high resale price so idk when or if I’ll end up getting them but in the mean time I’ll be dreaming up 17 ways I’d wear them.

CUTTING BANGS

Yes, a bit wild and crazy on my end because I cut them on a whim and have never had bangs before, but I’m loving it.

The real reason I pulled the trigger is that I’ve been self conscious about my appearance for the past few months because I gained some weight and I find myself constantly postponing pleasure or satisfaction for when I do go back to my normal self. Of course I still live and enjoy my daily life, but I wanted to give my right now self something fresh and exciting to play with, because she is who I currently am and she deserves fun new stuff too. It’s been an adjustment when it comes to styling it and such but I’m having so much fun and honestly might never cut them again but I’m so happy I did and have something about my looks that’s new and positive to focus on.

MY NEW CAMO SCRUNCHIE

Nothing elaborate to explain, bought it at Brandy Melville on a whim and haven’t stopped wearing it. Both on my hair and my wrist (i love an intentional scrunchie on the wrist as an accessory) I have barely taken it off all week.

THIS NECKLACE

I stumbled upon this photo on pinterest and literally gasped.

This necklace? I’m sorry? I’m not usually taken by jewelry, it’s a category I appreciate and care to have but it’s usually shoes or bags or a jacket that tends to take my breath away. But this necklace just like scratches all my itches, it’s fun but not in a costume way, it’s an exaggerated version of a ring… stunning, it’s unexpected and so gorgeous in a non traditional way. I want it.

INDYX

An app that has been useful to me many times and that whenever I go back to tends to signal the beginning of a new era.

If you’re unfamiliar, INDYX is a digital closet app where you can upload all your clothes/accessories and use it to create outfits and know what you have available to wear at the touch of a button. I tend to use it to create outfit inspiration both for my own sake and to exemplify a piece I’m sharing and how to wear it.

I got back on this week, cleaned out a bunch of pieces that no longer inspire me and started putting together fresh ideas… the best feeling ever.

MY IRO EXPERIENCE

Like I said earlier I ended a job this week, and it was at the IRO boutique in Madrid.

This was a temporary job that I knew was low stakes going in so I wasn’t expecting much from the experience. I for the first time ever found a space where people worked hard but not in a “let me prove how hard I work” way, just in a we understand this is a store not a hospital, and as long as our tasks are getting done we can also enjoy ourselves. That mentality in itself, without guilt, just good old balance changed me.

SOMETHING I REJECTED

ADIDAS x ENTIRE STUDIOS COLLAB

Entire studios is one of my top 3 favorite brands, so you can understand how disappointed I was to be putting this collaboration on this side of the article.

I literally don’t have much to say, the pieces feel boring and like an after thought. They look like an Adidas sale section to be honest, and I’m really confused as to why they would do this.

Entire Studios is a leisurewear brand turned clothing universe so I assume they know what to do in a sport category like this, so I guess we can just assume something went on behind the scenes because this makes no sense at all.

THE NEED TO KEEP STUFF BECAUSE IT “MAKES SENSE”

This can be applied to clothes in my case this past week or to anything else in life. Friends, jobs, living situations, habits, mindsets…

I found myself this week really thinking about my closet, how it makes me feel, what’s in it, what I’m not using and why. Is it too precious for my daily life? Is it too small for my current body? Is it something I’ve seen other people wear so much that the piece doesn’t feel like me anymore?

Answering all these questions I realized that I was afraid of my genuine response, which in most cases was yes, because it meant that I had to get rid of it. I then started rationalizing, oh well these shoes can be cool during the summer with jeans and a top in this very specific scenario… this hat will look cool when my face slims down… this bag I can like again if I wear it in this very specific way… all excuses to not do the hard thing, part ways with it.

I am someone who cleans their closet a lot so this generalized feeling came as a surprise and it wasn’t until I realized that having a negative gut reaction to an item but rationalizing why it shouldn’t go is the same mechanism as knowing you have to break up with your boyfriend but thinking about the positives to not have to make that decision and live with the consequences.

It sounds dramatic because it is, the more intentional you are with something the more intentional you’ll want to be with everything. So if you have shoes that you technically like but when you’re looking at them don’t get a spark and your brain jumps in being like “well they’re useful and they’re cute enough” you know what to do… I want stunning, or at least nothing that ends with “enough”.

I hope you’re having a good start of the week, that you found something interesting or valuable reading this and that you can stay around for a long time.