Oh my Godness, you can't even imagine how hard is getting for me to keep posting and doing all my duties on time.  We can hardly go outside for taking pictures, as I'm spending full time to develop my latest class project and I'm super busy! Almost all fashion and blogging projects I had have just gone with the wind. But you know: you have to play hard to get!

Now that cold has finally arrived (seriously, I thought we were going to be stuck on an eternal summer) and night falls earlier, it's time to start wearing longer dresses, thicker tights and get super cozy on wool jackets and pajamas. Maybe not the best example I can give you about this with this outfit guys, since I'm wearing the most thin, flowy dress ever but you just have to play with layers, tights, layers and accessories and voilà! You'll get the winter outfit by using summer apparel, isn't it great?

Besides I think this is a nice try to start wearing brighter colors while cold is around. Who said winters had to be sad and grey and super monochromatic? Let's get yourselves up wearing some color and brightening your outfits, you'll succeed because color is catchy. So, this COS dress based on a classy shape was a nice idea to wear for a night out with family and some friends, as it wasn't really cold outside and I just paired it with this tailored jacket.

And last but not least, as I talked to you about new projects coming and so on at the beginning of today's post, here's one of the latest things I've been involved to thanks to my friends at Fashionart who have just launched their very first issue of "Chapelle". "Chapelle" is about alternative fashion, local streetstyle and happenings around Valencia but also new and really innovative emerging designers, photography and shopping! Everyone can get involved on this new point of view and I had the chance to write a brief article for them so, I really encourage you to take a look at it and... Enjoy!

First of all, sorry for the massive lack of posts or either signs of life around here guys. Having limited or even non-existent free time at all it's one of the "perks" of architecture students. Actually not free time at all but also all the craziness around deliveries and drawings and work and so on that those really few seconds you have for yourself you spend them doing totally random things which have nothing to do with obligatory things. At all. And that includes the blog.

It's not like I put it on hiatus or something, writing here and meeting all of you is one of the most fun, amazing things I've been ever at. But that's the same reason why I've been out for awhile: I needed to focus on classes this last weeks (totally crazy. No sleeping at all and hard working hours and hours), but also needed to boost my creativity on the little gaps I used to blog. I've been collaborating with some friends (stay tuned at the Fashionart crew, they're launching their very first online magazine issue and I wrote something for them!) and thinking about new fashion projects coming.

Some of you who follow Something Fashion on our fan page might have noticed about my little adventure into shoe designing which actually turned into clutches and fabric designing. Seriously, the pattern and fabric design thing is thrilling and lets my mind fly away from classes and daily issues for a while. I'm planning to launch soon a little collection of unique clutches, makeup bags and pouches. They're really fun to do, and also super useful! Stay tuned at that.

Believe me, it feels literally like decades since the last time I got out to shoot some outfits! I'm super on the mood for it, so as soon as I'm able to you'll have me around here once again.

Downtown Valencia and super warm weather. Temperatures have been almost like summer, and although we're already on mid-October it's only been two days ago since I wore my shorts, T-shirts and no tights dresses. People is still going to the beach, I still literally die every time I go out of classes at noon (carrying tons of things with me, as always) and I can't wait for the day my jackets and cozy sweaters get out the closet. I won't believe it when that day finally arrives.

Meanwhile, not everything feels bad. After this past summer, when I've been stuck between situations on a contrast where it was better to not worry that much about clothing but just put on your shorts, sneakers and feel the moment, feels good again to rock the city on a more feminine and chic look. This black and white skater dress had been on my wardrobe for awhile. It's one of those pieces that maybe don't claim for attention, but it's a basic and will always stay there to solve the eternal and feared question ("What to wear today?"). As it's plain color, you can mix it with different color schemes and put accessories to it. Orange is nice, isn't it?

Talking about season and mood changes, maybe here're the last pictures where you can see me with long hair! You already saw me with my new haircut here. Not too short, but easier to style so I love it.

Do you prefer plain colors? Do you have that "savior" piece on your closet too?

Fashion week-esque outfit. Second day of local Fashion Week, and not really passionate about the "streetstyle" around and the general lack of unique style, original pieces, outfits and wannabe teenagers wearing 17cm heels, I decide to reveal against all this and wear this mix inspired by the latest Dolce & Gabanna shows creating a vibrant yet classy interpretation of the shows seen on Milan. Such a lucky girl I felt for finding this D&G neoprene fabric on a local fabric store, and turn it into a DIY circle skirt just in time!

We suffered from a really weird weather during those fashion days, and you could leave home on a super cloudy sky filled with cold air, but then arrive downtown to face that it wasn't raining anymore, and it started being warm again. That didn't make things easy at all. Add spending some hours between show and show, running from here to there, taking pictures while being as aware as possible to every single detail, and you had the perfect "I died because of tiredness" cocktail. It was great, but maybe next season I won't stay all the Fashion Week thing. Anyway, and at least during second day I was still able to wear high heels (as you can see). Some sparkly accessories to achieve that fairytale princess look D&G's been showing, and some black to balance the outfit. Unintentionally I attracted plenty of attraction, I think mostly because of the skirt.

I think that was the day I was spotted as a fashion blogger at first sight.

Last day of Valencia Fashion Week. Our 3 chaotic fashion-centric days at the local Fashion Week ended with this shows which were the final bang to the new Spring/Summer season collections. Some of the most established designers around Valencia like Eugenio Loarce, María Cózar Couture and Anillarte  were in charge to close not only this three day staging, but also a whole year of hard work, fittings and tests to check that everything is perfect, to assure that every piece will be a success.

On a Fashion Week whose main characters have been emerging designers, enjoying shows featuring pieces made by designers with lots of years on their back just felt like seeing schoolmasters teaching how it all works to their pupils. The contrast was interesting and engaging at the same time.

Signs of delicacy, elegance and softness were constant. María Cózar Couture was in charge to close this XVII Valencia Fashion Week, on a super crowded show preceded by the Awards given to designers and their collections, including the new designers and the Zona D. A show full of lace, super flowy patterns modeling soft and romantic silhouettes.  

Hidden on the nook under the stairs of Place Valencia you can find Colette's corner. Full of elegant and sober details, you can find almost anything you're looking for if it comes to designer pieces, leather goods or chic and elegant accessories as the huge amount of cufflinks featured at Colette's showcases. It is always worth it visiting this place and be guided through the amounts of new clothing pieces by Carmen, its manager.

On our urge to shoot this pictures featuring the new Autumn/Winter collection to give all of you some ideas and show you the newest pieces to lust for this season, we put together this festive look to wear on parties, events and even New Year's Eve! Dark shades with some sparks on this Georges Rech dress, the glamour and Old Hollywood vibes added by this fur neck with spices of animal print.

But personally, I think the best pieces ever at Carmen's corner are her cufflink trays full of craftsmanship pieces to wear on your double cuff shirts or dresses, which will always add a really special and different touch to any of your looks. Believe me, since I discovered them I can't get over those little sparkly accessories, and seems like everyone is surprised to see them on my wrists!

What about you, did you ever heard about cufflinks? Have you ever worn a pair? What do you think of this mix of pieces for an event?

Getting back to first day of local Fashion Week. It's incredible how it doesn't really matter where you are placed on the world, a Fashion Week is always a Fashion Week, and that means impossible outfits and certain people clamoring around for attention with their looks. Sometimes I've even wondered if there's a kind of non-written code on "What to wear on fashion month". Looks like the stranger the thing you're wearing, the best.

Anyway. That's only my honest opinion. During all the three days full of shows and craziness, I've been accompanied by the nice duo behind Fashionart, the fashion club and platform Made in Valencia which is always keeping up with the local news about style, and designers who are around our city via their fan page. I think we had a really great time talking about streetsyle, shows and fashion in general, as we did watching every show!

We had the chance to see some shows on the front row, and take nice pictures because of that! As the weather has been a bit crazy lately, I decided to go on the classy and simple outfit with this palazzo pants and kimono from local designer Benavente. Finally it didn't rain, thank goodness, because those pants were too long (I have to fix them!) and rain would have ruined all the look. Maybe I went a little bit too much for the japanese samurai outfit but, I think it finally ended looking nice! I think it's the first time I got to wore that kimono on a way I really liked.

Then, simple accessories as my pearl earrings and matching necklace to create a minimalistic but comfortable outfit to spend the whole evening. Alluring but not excessive, don't you think?

Thanks to Eduardo for the pictures!

Gabriel Seguí GS ESSENCE'S LIVE. Maybe the most massive show at #17VFW as I think at least half of the city of Valencia was staring at the models wearing Gabriel Seguí's leather and fur pieces. So, first of all, I want to congratulate him and all the crew behind the brand for achieving such amount of people interested not only on their collection and all the work behind, but also get involved into fashion and design world. Also, say thanks for the invitation to the show which we enjoyed very much. I even danced to the soundtrack!

The collection was based on the essence of the brand, which is the craftsmanship on leather. They've been working for 30 years on the design of leather and fur pieces, and GS has become a relevant brand into the Spanish fashion market. The key is to reinvent the patterns and production not only to create a nice and high quality product, but also an experience.

Six basic colors and leather seen from almost all points of view. Metallics and a warm palette paired with leather turbans and necks. Congratulations for the show!

Second day of #VFW. It was short but intense for me, as I didn't go to all the shows at Museo del Carmen but assisted to some of the most significant ones, which makes me very happy. One more day, all the public was thrilled to discover the new proposals for this coming year's Spring/Summer season. As it was Friday evening, the hall where all the catwalk was developed started being crowded and more crowded as the clock moved.

That day we had the pleasure to assist to a truly master lesson in elegance. From the emerging designers at "Zona D" who were David Blay, Miriam Garcia and Benavente to Alexis Carballosa and Gabriel Seguí, every piece was a perfect craftsmanship work, every detail on the designs was orchestrated since the very beginning and the color palette was really defined, but transmitted lots of different things. Textures on the fabrics also played super important roles that evening.

So, here we go with some little reviews, or let's say reports about the different things I saw! Let's start with David Blay on the emerging designers zone, which I must confess was my favorite collection on all the fashion week. Well, maybe one of my favorites actually. I think the word that would describe it the best way is cute. Slight suggestions of Chanel style because of the fabrics and cuts, but also really soft and simple designs featuring capes, rain coats and blouses.

Autumn is here! After a long and warm summer around, we're finally able to see some rain drops covering the city and enjoy mornings full of fresh air. You can't imagine how much I missed fall season. Autumn is synonym of inestable weather and grey sky, but also the start of that period of the year where you begin to get the coziest and warmer pieces out of the closet. Rain boots, maroon and brown shades, sweaters and dresses, isn't it nice?

Between fashion show and fashion show last weekend we landed at Place Valencia to get inspired by the new collection based on burgundy, brown and fall shades at El andén de Marie Jo. Casual dresses inspired by 60's era, easy to pair with your most comfortable coats and jackets when weather gets cooler. Neutral but really charming makeup was required for this photoshoot, thanks for the help to Kento - Cuidado Personal and everyone who lent a hand on this project as well! We had an amazing time shooting and having fun while pairing the outfits.

On following days, we'll be showing you some ideas to pair your fall looks the best way possible! On this first part, I'm featuring this lovely maroon dress with long sleeve and flowers, which makes it look really fun.

#17VFW Spring/Summer 2015. Here I'm another season doing my little report on what is coming to our wardrobes, and specially Valencian wardrobes this coming year. This time with some special features running on the catwalks as most of the show's we've seen until the moment have been achieved by local emerging designers and Fashion or Design students introducing their Final Degree Projects, among some consolidated designers and brands. That has created a really powerful concept of Fashion Week on my opinion, full of contrasts and different points of view beating the catwalks. We've been also thrilled to enjoy fashion, music and every little piece of clothing at that huge white hall at "Centro del Carmen", which is great.

For all of you who follow us on our fanpage you might know that I had some mates during the evening. By the way, thank you Eduardo and Natalia from Fashionart for the help, pictures and for making the day super enjoyable! Every show was really nice to see and take pictures for all of you to see them. It feels incredible on how every designer has this kind of "vision" for the coming fashion, which is some months away, but at the same time they have their common points, shapes or color palettes. You can learn amazing things at Fashion Weeks, believe me, and not only about fashion or trends. You learn about your city and their people, about spaces, about light, about everything you could imagine. Every show is a mix of sensations coordinated by the chef designer.

As we lived on Thursday really different experiences and collections of this #17VFW, here's a little summary of what happened on this first day of Valencia Fashion Week!

Fabulous prints and new ideas on my mind. As you might know, I spent part of my final days on holidays helping my mum to sew. I don't understand much about the topic, and believe me I would totally love to know how to design, draw patterns and let my imagination fly creating my own clothing, and maybe releasing a mini-collection on a more serious way. Unfortunately, my mind took another way of creativity and my hands only know how to give shape to concrete and construction materials to finally, at the end of some really hard working weeks and nights without sleeping much, get a building where some things will be developed. So help is needed, and my mum has some sewing notions: I draw and put into paper what I'd like to get. She is the one who sews it, and teaches me how to do things right.

I only have a few time for craft and DIY projects during summer holidays, I can't really get involved in lots of things and ideas during the class period (you might know Something Fashion has its temporal hiatus too due to homework and things happening out the screen) but looks like we broke the rules visiting this fabric shop downtown the other day. Entering on a crafts and DIY supplies shop is for me like a blow of fresh air full of inspiration and ideas. I can't help but start jumping around things and seriously, I want to buy EVERYTHING.

We were actually looking for some yards of fabric to sew new vintage inspired skirts as the last one ended amazing and was pretty easy to sew without following any pattern. I was looking for a kind of "Toile de Jouy" in red or maybe maroon, but the neoprene was also on our minds because it's a texture we've never tried before. And then we saw it! This super cute, colorful and breathtaking floral print in yellow featuring those little squeezable squirrels and butterflies. Then we were told it came from the last Dolce & Gabanna fashion show and I couldn't think of any other brand to look for inspiration at the moment we decide to feature this fabric on a new piece.

Who knows what will end of this three pieces we got? Hopefully it won't be late the time I can show you something new, so stay tuned!

Model wearing the fabric in red at the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2014 show

Details of the inside with the lining

Backpack, jeans and my favorite red lipstick. Those are my daily basics for a regular class day, from 8am to maybe 1pm, or 4, or 5 or 9pm in the night, you can't know for sure! Everyday is a new adventure to come, a new challenge to overcome and if I've learnt something since I'm studying Architecture is learn to appreciate and love every moment, every second and take advantage of any of your ideas because you don't know when you'll need a bunch of them.

I'm a really lucky girl when I think about having College no more far away than 20 minutes by bus everyday. Some of my classmates and friends come from really faraway places and I'm thankful I don't have to worry too much to come back home at the end of the day, or even the week. That makes some things really easy. Even the tiniest thing might look crazy when you live away from home, from having lunch to clean the house, your room or keep organized all your clothes and things. It also means that I don't have to walk a lot everyday to take the bus, and if the weather is angry any day I won't get too soaked.

Anyway. I like to keep it simple when choosing things for "school", and it usually means top + jeans + blazer. It's my personal basic combo because it looks nice, it's comfortable and really useful to pair just changing the color palette or adding some jewelry. Sometimes if you want to spice the outfit a little bit, play with textures and different fabrics like I did with this lace top. My backpack is an essential to carry the drawing tools and laptop I use everyday, and I think black is a nice color that matches with everything and doesn't become too dirty along the year. Now you know that getting ready for school is not difficult, and the daily "what do I wear?" drama has no reasons to exist! Always play with basics and you'll succeed.

Back to the city. Seriously, since I came back to my classes, everything's been in a total rush, my stress has returned to its regular peaks and I'm already working on almost two zillion tons of new projects, homework and things. I can't believe summer is over... But not everything is bad at all!

Remember that Fashion Weeks are just around the corner if not already ongoing (#NYFW). A reminder that living on the city and the daily routine may not be as boring as it sounds. I am personally missing beach's fresh air since we came back to Valencia, as we've been suffering a terrible heat wave since two or three weeks ago. I couldn't imagine myself coming "back to school" on my shorts and tank tops, but it's so warm out there that it's the only option left. I can't help missing the capes, coats and wearing layers of clothes, but looks like we'll have to wait a little more. As I said, by the moment the only wearable pieces are shorts, tank tops and jumpsuits. As this electric blue I'm wearing on this outfit post. It's made of a really thick and heavy fabric, but as it is loose is really comfortable to wear and matches with the temperature outside. Maybe too dressy but, who doesn't enjoy playing with styles? 

Beauty products to lust for. Remember this post where I told you how damaged was my hair?

Well, after all the mornings spent on the swimming pool and beach, my hair and skin were getting really dehydrated and damaged (plus, going absolutely on-the-go in, and after Holland), so I needed extra care and some high speed treatments to start repairing all the barbarisms I've committed. You know, summer time is about chilling and forgetting about the routine. Sometimes that include our most basic beauty treatments and rituals, which may get some problems like acne worse (my case).

One of the best things I've ever tried for my hair has been this "Gliss Total Repair" serum from Schwarzkopf. I had been using it ages literally since I discovered it but, once it was finished at home last time, I don't know why but I never bought it again. Luckily I found a new one on the beach house, and started using it again after every hair wash. You might know that there're no miracles when it comes to damaged skin or hair, and it's no less talking about this product but... Well, it does pretty well and has turned some split ends to a decent condition. At least until I visit the hair dresser on coming September! *winks*