212VIP are you on the list? Chapter 3

Last day in Milan, heading back to work tomorrow and then some quality time in London! But today got released the third chapter of the 212 VIP Carolina Herrera competition, so please VOTE FOR US NOW!! Remember VOTES ONLY COUNT when you vote for our couple "MIRANDA&GALA" IN and for the rest of couples "OUT" on the voting list, also VOTES MUST BE SENT DAILY UNTIL SATURDAY!!! We truly appreciate your votes, your time and your help, and we'd like to thank everyone who has been voting for us!

Miranda for Lydia

Reporting live from Milan where I arrived a few days ago to do some bits and bobs... I wanted to share a new and exciting project that my mate Miranda has recently launched. As you know, she went to press last February to showcast her knitwear collection (as I reported back in the day), in collaboration with her fashion designer,and mother, Lydia Delgado. Now she has also launched her own site where you can buy online all the pieces that are featured in the little editorial we shot in Madrid a couple of weeks ago, and discover other amazing stuff too!! Don't miss it and jump into MirandaForLydia's world right now!!! All images courtesy of Miranda Makaroff.

Little things that I cannot live without

Hair&Beauty products featured: Le blanc the Chanel, Givenchy eye pencil, Charles Worthington moisture seal conditioner, La Prairie moisturiser, L'Oreal professionnel Mythic Oil, Christian Dior bronzer, The BodyShop hemp hand protector,YSL Top Secrets re-pumpling concentrate-Lip & Contour Shaper, Vichy purete thermale, Nuxe huile prodigieuse, Garnier BB cream, Kiehl's vital sun protection, KMS colour vitality, Guerlain lingerie de peau foundation, St Tropez bronzing rocks, Catwalk root boost spray, YSL perfect touch foundation.

Now and then I love sharing bits of my private life. This time I'm showing you my essentials in cosmetics and jewelry, those products and pieces I use everyday that get me through the day, like my new obsession for SUPERGA sneakers, seems I cannot wear anything else right now(they are soooo comfy), even if I could I'd still take them to a smart event and swap my heels for them anytime!!! For this reason, expect to see me wearing them loads, and wait to check my new additions to my newly started- Superga collection :) My watch has been mentioned several times here on my blog, and after the Zara feature I thought it was time to say that is a Michael Kors women's Chronograph tortoise watch. When I went to New York last time had time enough to play around with the new Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc and I must say that, the little phone its pretty entertaining!! I love collecting vintage and weird jewelry pieces, that's why once i find something i love i don't take it out, like my Monica Vinader's Fiji bracelet and gold roman inspired bracelet too, when it comes to my fav rings, the one with the gorgeous big stone has to be one of my ultimate favs! it was an special order courtesy of uber-talented australian label,and already named here on my blog, Billy Bride . The other little one is from a galician born designer,the  Sansoeurs label.

Shopping in Madrid.2: EKSEPTION

Last October I payed a visit to Ekseption, one of my favourite shops in Madrid where Pelayo took some snaps of me inside the beautiful store while I checked the new arrivals and chose my favourite pieces of the month. You can see the full report here. I was wearing cardigan and top by The Row, jeans TopShop, Gucci hat, clutch and shoes by Tom Ford.

PS. Wanted to thank everyone who voted for us! Remember the votes will be opened again next week so we count on you guys! 

VOTE FOR US TO WIN 212 VIP CAROLINA HERRERA!!!

My friend Miranda Makaroff and Myself are part of the "Are you on the guest list?" by 212 VIP Carolina Herrera. So...Please!!!!  VOTE HERE NOW for us and help us win the Madrid competition . REMEMBER! We are COUPLE number 6 ....please vote from now own every day till saturday! 

PS. On the video I´m wearing Antipodium skirt,Theysken´s Theory shirt and a whole bodysuit+pencil skirt by Dolce &Gabbana.

Armani opening in Barcelona

All images courtesy of Globally

Last thursday 20th of October I went back to my lovely Barcelona to attend as a vip guest, the Armani event. It was the new opening of their flagship store in Passeig de Gracia and me and my mates gathered together at Alma hotel (I got to stay in on of the most amazing suites ever...) We had our make up done by the Armani make up artists team (Remind me I must write a proper make-up post as I´m absolutely besoted after I´ve tried the Armani make up range..Just out of this world!!!) and to also have our hair done by the L´Oreal team...an absolute pampering day to remember. At the store were also many of my regular spanish fashion-scene mates, I got to catch up with bloggers like the beautiful Silvia from LadyAddict or even bump into Harper´s Bazaar Spain editor in chief Melania (picture below). Violet was performing live at the event (were I saw George and Pixie,who was performing). After that, we all headed to a secret spot to have dinner and continue the party. I wanted to thank all the Globally team for being so nice and looking after us so well and the Armani team who made me feel so special.

Jacket,shoes and bag by Armani. Floral velvet jacket by Goldie London. Leather trousers Frank Tell, Tee by TopShop and watch Michael Kors

LOok of the Day.136: Illuminated

Dress by Cos and Mulberry "Tilly" bag, necklace from Ibiza.

After the Armani event in Barcelona last thursday i headed back home (England) to spend one of the best weekends down the english countryside, in a very long time, no phones or internet...it was so refreshing! I have now in my life everything I need. And  feels like if I was literally glowing... of happiness of course! :)
This picture belongs to the photo diary I shoot with New York based english photographer Bill Gentle from Blackyard Bill. Each day during NYFW Bill will hunt me down in Manhattan or Brooklyn to snap me in the clothes I was wearing and then he'll post them on the GQ usa site among other 4 cool peeps. And this was the result... :).

Madrid Fashion Week sept 2011

Wearing shirt by Finders Keepers, H&M leather skirt, Office shoes and Mulberry "Tilly" bag.

Front Row at Davidelfin's S/S 2012 show. All images GettyImages, Vogue(spain) and Elle(spain)

Davidelfin is more than a label, more than a name, more than a designer. David, the man himself, is  also a wonderful creature and talented designer, a great person that I get to admire more and more over the years... His latest collection, "Katharsis" showed last saturday during CMFW has been my favourite one ever! The Louboutin shoes are just... like a princess dream.. David even described them as "mermaid shoes"! The best bit of this year's collection is that, for the very first time, my friend Pelayo has become part of the designing team, creating all the handbags for the show! I felt so proud for him! At the show was, my also friend, the designer Stuart Vevers (Loewe) who is always full of life and happiness and who just launched a new collaboration for his brand!

The Torretta family are simply wonderful, What can I say?? I know well how this works myself, my very own family has been working in the retail industry for over 30 years and I know what it is like from hte "backstage side"...and I felt that, the Torretta family shares the exact same connexion too! I love family gathering together! :) For their exquisite show they booked the top model Carmen Kass who opened and closed the show.. and check those long dresses..to DIE for!!!

Shopping in Madrid 1

Miranda and myself got invited by Agueda to check out Carole Cervera press showroom and the new Anjara shop in Madrid... and we had a greaaaatttt time!!!! yayyyyyyy!!! Also the track is courtesy of my mates from Tiger Love.. great stuff innit!?
Wearing shorts by Siwy , TopShop shirt and cape by SportsGirl my booties are Beau Coops , glasses by House of Harlow 1960 

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Gala Gonzalez x Guerreiro

This year I've been spending loads of time in Brasil. One of the big reasons for this are work commitments. You might already know what I've been up to..but for those who still don't follow my Twitter live, I wanted to share the latest job I did a few months ago and that is out now  here in Brasil.

Guerreiro is a jewelry brand who I discovered while I was here and it was truly love at first sight. When they asked me to be the face of their latest campaign I felt  very honored to do it as I love the boho spirit of the brand, and Guerreiro himself was like, from my point of view, the brazilian Jim Morrison back in the days...so imagine my face, I was in total heaven! I did two shootings, one for the main brand Guerreiro and another for their younger difusion line AG. During the shooting who took place on a sunday here in Sao Paulo at Valerio Trabanco's studio, I shoot with Rico Mansur, the well know brazilian polo player. I laughed and talked as much as I normally do...(those who have worked with me in the past know that I can't keep my mouth shout for too long) but it was all because I was ultra excited to be able to play and choose the garments for the shooting while I had my nails done more than 4 times, each of them painted with  the new Chanel nail-polish(and i'm a total freak when it comes down to nails). The campaign is all over the pages of Vogue, Elle and other magazines in Brasil and also available in St.Tropez too. I wanted to make a special mention to Carmen ho was  amazing during the whole process and the Guerreiro sisters who totally rock and do an incredible work!

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