When I brainstorm ideas for blog posts the first thing I think about is how you can benefit from my experiences. Many friends ask me about my year as an au-pair. It’s a great way to improve your English without breaking the bank1. So today I’m going to introduce you to the world of au-pairs. […]
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Different shades of blue predominate in my closet. I used to avoid blush, soft pink or nude because I thought that having such pale skin, neutral tones wouldn’t look good on me. However, they are colors that I really like along with pastels so a few years ago I slowly started incorporating them into my
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In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the quality of their work. Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works. Being a high school teacher I feel a lot of pressure to look my best every day because there are so many eyes on me. Kids are extremely
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As you may have seen on my InstaStories, last Friday we had our Valentine’s Day celebration at Perrachica. One of Madrid’s trendiest restaurants, it’s famous for its stylish decor. The place is huge and consists of different areas all decorated in different styles. I recommend this place if you visit Madrid and you are eager to
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I bought my first Ted Baker sweater a few years ago (you can see it here and here) and it’s still my favorite sweater. It’s probably my most expensive sweater too but I considered it an investment. A good sweater is a wardrobe staple. I’ve worn it to countless events with different skirts and I
As you know I spent a couple of days in Cordoba during the Christmas holidays. I devoted a complete post to its world famous Mosque-Cathedral two weeks ago and today I want to show you around the rest of the city. Another thing this city is famous for is the flowers that’s why the best
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When someone asks me what it the most important piece in my closet I always say the same thing: a blazer. Many people think that blazers are just for the office but they don’t have to be. They are incredibly versatile. Try, for instance, a sophisticated pinstripe blazer with a pair of light-wash jeans for
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Welcome to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, the city’s undisputed gem. It is one of the most exceptional monuments in the world, a testimony to the ancient alliance of art and faith. Its islamic architecture comes together with Christian architecture to create one of the most beautiful examples of its kind. Inside we come across impressive
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Hey guys! Just a quick hello to wish you a wonderful time with your loved ones. I’m spending the holidays with my family getting a well deserved rest. I’ll also spend a few days in Cordoba, a city I’ve always wanted to visit. I’m posting lots of Instagram stories so if you want to stay
We could say that membrillo (in English quince paste) paired with Manchego cheese is the national snack of Spain. I didn’t like it too much as a kid but now you have to stop me from eating the whole thing. It’s funny how your likes and dislikes regarding food change as you grow older, right?I usually
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