miércoles, 24 de julio de 2024

Long Time & Summer

Actually, it has been a long time since I posted, for no particular reason except that I've been fed up with computers after work (hectic season at the office!), and it's too hot in the evenings to stay near a computer. Totally business as usual every Summer!.


De nuevo se me ha hecho tarde en publicar, sin más razones que estar muy cansada del ordenador como para seguir usándolo después del trabajo (es temporada alta en la oficina!), y que hace demasiado calor por las tardes. Pasa lo mismo cada verano, es lo normal!
Starting with a repeat offender, as same dress and jacket were worn previously together (at least twice!) and I think they make a great ensemble. That dress came from Vinted (label Toscane) and jacket was acquired at Sunday street market (also second hand). Sandals by Chiruca. Necklace was charity shopped. Earrings by MateriaRica (retail).

Empezando con un reincidente, el mismo vestido y la misma chaquetita que me he puesto por lo menos otras dos veces anteriormente, y creo que hacen un bonito conjunto. El vestido vino de Vinted (marca Toscane) y la chaqueta del mercadillo del domingo, también de segunda mano. Sandalias de Chiruca. Collar de una tienda solidaria. Pendientes MateriaRica.
We had some delightfully warm days (in my opinion) as the temperature was not higher than 28ºC, and it was chilly in the mornings and evenings. That's the kind of summer weather I really enjoy, because it's possible to go out, walk, lead a life!. And it's also the perfect weather to do some light layering, and wear that crochet cardi-vest again. Trousers were recently acquired in a clearance sale/outlet. T-shirt was made of a second hand dress. Adidas sneakers (outlet).

Tuvimos unos cuantos días de un tiempo buenísimo (en mi opinión) con temperaturas por debajo de los 28ºC, y unas mañanas y tardes fresquitas fantásticas. Este es el tipo de verano que me gusta, cuando se puede salir, andar por la calle e incluso llevar una vida. Y también es el momento perfecto para echarse por encima una chaquetita-chaleco como esta de ganchillo. El pantalón lo compré hace poco en un outlet. Camiseta hecha de un vestido de segunda mano. Zapatillas de Adidas (outlet)
Necklace was charity shopped. Earrings were shopped retail at Eme. Bracelets by DayADay (old). Ring by Ciclón (old).

Collar de un mercadillo solidario (2ªmano). Pendientes de una tienda local Eme. Pulseras de DayADay, antigüitas. Anillo de Ciclón.
We had our first heatwave of the year, which is totally good news as it was so late as July and it lasted just a few days. Phew. Time to wear lightweight clothes, linen, floaty tunics. I picked this linen tunic, which was acquired second hand some years ago and then dyed in 'orange'. Trousers by PuntRoma (old). Sandals by Skechers. Usual straw bag from Etsy years ago. Necklace was a present (years ago). Second hand bracelets.
Llegó la primera ola de calor del año, pero es un alivio que haya tardado hasta Julio en aparecer y que durase sólo unos pocos días aquí. Menos mal. Así que es la hora de la ropa ligera y floja de tejidos frescos. Elegí esta túnica de lino, que compré de segunda mano hace unos años y luego la teñí de 'naranja' (esa era la idea). Pantalón de PuntRoma, del año pasado. Sandalias Skechers. El habitual bolso de paja que compré en Etsy hace años. El collar fue un regalo, hace tiempo ya. Pulseras de segunda mano también.
That's a recent addition to my Heatwave Capsule, a red dress acquired at Vinted. And another recent addition was The Hat, which was shopped retail: I splurged on my own birthday present!. I usually treat myself on my birthday and shop something flamboyant, or luxurious (considering my own budget) or apparently not sensible. But I've realised that my birthday presents have been loved for years, even decades, and I've got lots of wears and lots of fun from them, so those 'investments' have made me feel more comfident about my own skills. And, obviously, a massive hat is very practical in the sunny Spain!

Otra prenda más para los momentos de ola de calor, este vestido rojo que hace poco compré en Vinted. Y otra reciente adquisición es el sombrero, que compré en una tienda local, dándome un lujo por mi cumpleaños. Suelo hacerme un regalo por mi cumple y me compro algo que se sale de mi presupuesto habitual, extravagante o que parece poco práctico. Pero luego resulta que me lo pongo muchísimo (décadas) y me viene genial, así que estas 'inversiones' me han hecho ganar confianza en mi manera de ver las cosas. Y, por supuesto, un sombrero enorme es muy práctico, el verano es largo!
Another summer classic ensemble, a maxi skirt and a peasant-style top. That jean jacket was a lucky find at Sunday street market. Top was self-sewed. Sandals by Wonders (old).
That skirt is 'homegrown vintage' as I own it since my teens and still wear it (thanks to an elastic waist and that oversized 80's style). I've been using a tripod to take my photos, and took some 'cropped' images, so made the most of them to show you that skirt!. I miss my photographer (aka Mr.A.) but his work timetable has changed so I have to handle myself (camera and timer, old style!)


Otro clásico del verano, falda larga y una camiseta de manga corta. La chaqueta denim la encontré en el mercadillo del domingo (segunda mano). El top es de costura casera. Sandalias Wonders
La falda es vintage de mi propia cosecha, porque la tengo desde que era menor de edad y todavía sigue ponible (gracias a la cintura elástica y aquella moda de ropa tres tallas más grande de los ochenta). Me he hecho con un trípode para sacarme fotos, y alguna foto me salió cortada, así que aquí la aprovecho para mostrar la falda vintage. Echo de menos a mi fotógrafo habitual (Mr.A.) pero ahora que ha cambiado de horario tengo que arreglármelas por mí misma con la cámara y el temporizador, al viejo estilo.

I've realised that some of my pendants have been neglected, so decided to give them a twist by acquiring a pair of different length chains. They were unexpensive and totally made a difference. Love layering!
That's my 'lockdown patchwork dress' (its name explains itself) and another favourite one in my Heatwave Capsule as it feels fresh even when it's up 38ºC!.


No me estaba poniendo mucho algunos de mis colgantes, así que decidí darles otro aire y compré unas cadenitas de diferente largo, que no fueron nada caras y me dan muchas posibilidades.
Este es un vestido de patchwork que me hice durante el confinamiento y, mira por donde, no me da ningún mal recuerdo, y me gusta mucho para las épocas de calor, es fresquísimo.
Have a fabulous week!

4 comentarios:

  1. Always lovely to see one of your posts pop up, Monica, even when it's been a while :-)
    That first dress is an absolute stunner, and so is the red dress which was a recent addition to your heatwave capsule. The hat is fabulous too and will be going strong for years to come. What a great idea to treat yourself to something special for your birthday!
    The orange top and maxi skirt is another favourite. I can't believe you've had that skirt since your teens. Well done on growing your own vintage :-) Mil besos xxx

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  2. Lovely to hear from you. Fabulous outfits as always and you have the knack of always looking so cool no matter how hot your weather has become! I love the new hat; absolutely fabulous and the layering of the pendants was a brilliant idea; I may have to steal it, too! Love the last outfit in particular...
    xxx

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  3. Fabulous as always! You look amazing in everything but that first outfit with the cropped jacket and that wonderful lace-up back dress is sensational! xxx

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  4. You're back and stylish as ever, even in a heatwave. Your birthday hat is so beautiful. I'm not surprised you love it. Good to see you!
    -Goody

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