BARCELONA RUSH

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(First look: Lauren Moffatt crop top, Hallelu vintage shorts, GANT sunglasses, G.H Bass & Co. shoes, Chloe “ethel” handbag//
Second Look: Paul & Joe top, Seven for all Mankind jeans, Grandmother’s Buttons necklace, Brixton hat) 
Si, Si! I have made it to Barcelona!! Tomorrow I begin my work with MANGO, and after what’s been a wild weekend, I’m so ready. It’s been over 2 years since I’ve been to Barcelona. Tomorrow night I’ll be at the MANGO runway show…I’m too excited, and honestly, I cannot wait to pick out my look in the morning. Right now, I’m in the middle of taking a nap in our hotel, literally trying to recoop from the past few days. So far, I’ve spent my weekend in just about every little corner of Barcelona. My boyfriend and I have already covered so much ground. We’ve walked the winding roads of El Raval, spent our nights at 2 a.m. dancing down Las Ramblas, and crept into a beautiful tapas joint in the charming Borne district with local friends, practicing my Spanish along the way. Finally I was able to really soak in that real Spanish sun at the la playa, tanning our limbs and glistening our faces. Though I live for the morning cappachino (cafe con leche por favor!), I LOVE LOVE the late nights. The city just comes to life. The golden light restaurants, the tables and chairs of the sidewalks filled with people. We had a whole list of bars we planned to visit. Everything from the local dive, filled with the street rats, punks, and cool kids (El Raval, I love you) to the underground jazz clubs, red velvet cushion and all. By the end of the day, I can’t really feel my legs from all the walking and dancing. I wore my travel essentials: a good sunglass, denim cut-off, black skinnies, and easy brogue…but in a flashing silver metallic that reflected off the sun. Really, it was my boyfriend’s idea to have the ideal “Vicky Christina Barcelona” adventure…mapping out locations from the film. And I can see how Woody Allen did it now…the city really is a beautiful gold when the light hits it, and to me, filled with so much mystery and wonder. 
photos by me and Jordan

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Sunday, July 7, 2013
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66 Responses to BARCELONA RUSH

  9. Lubna O. says:

    God I would just love to experience another country the way you do. Scouring hidden places and enjoying the genuine feel of these countries – that’s exactly how touristing should be! Love both outfits & can’t wait to see the rest of your trip. xo

    Lubna | ELLE VOX | $100 GIVEAWAY

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  15. Aley Underwood says:

    You have to make sure you visit Rock Sound if you get a chance… It’s right by Razzmatazz, but a thousand times cooler. When I was there, they were having open mic night and you will be surprised just how willing those Spaniards are to get you drunk if you get up and wail!! Looks like you’re already having a great time and can’t wait to see more! x

    Aley, http://www.americanrebelle.com

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  20. Wayfarer Lady says:

    HEEEYY HEYY :))) I’m a huge fan of your style. love everything you wear, you inspire me a lot, seriously. I’m actually in barca on vacation, this would be fantastic if you could send me some adresses of some boutiques, where you go to find awesome clothes, accessories or anything if possible not too expencive. This would be seriously really cool if you could send me a little message if you’ve a little time of course. 🙂
    If you’ve no time thanks anyway. I love so much your style. Enjoy your time in Barca have fun. 🙂

    Camille

    That’s my FB in case: https://www.facebook.com/kami.berardo
    or my email adress:
    laptitebrune9999@live.fr

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