Some time ago I shared with you some skincare tips I was following with my prone-to-acne, super sensitive skin and which were pretty effective on me. Today, and as I've been asked by some people lately on how do I take care of my skin, which redness has almost gone away forever, and where I do not have scars or acne signals anymore (and almost any pimple) I'd like to share with you and update on the skincare products I'm currently using. Because, my daily skincare routine is not the same as it was three years ago when that post was written, although it basically has evolved from that, let's call it "first stage". As I always say, if you have problematic skin, my opinion and daily skincare routine may work for you but, first go to your dermatologist for some advice!

Today, I still have a very high-maintenance skin, pretty thin, prone to peel off during winter (yes, like I was a petite, long-haired brunette lizard, which is not very fun), and prone to sensitive zones mixed with oily areas on my T-zone. I've kept the basics on my daily skincare routine, which is disciplined and strictly fulfilled: no cheat days! That doesn't mean I'm obsessed or touching my face every other minute: instead, I follow a three step routine twice a day (morning just after waking up or having breakfast, and evening before heading to bed) which is sometimes completed using a moisturizing lotion by mid-afternoon (only if I feel my skin too tight or dry) or a super specific anti-acne cream just in case there's a lingering zit bothering around.

My three-steps routine is pretty easy and keeps mostly the same morning and evening. First, I softly wash my face with Lush's "Angels on bare skin" cleanser with mild-warm water. There's no need to use a lot of the cleanser since it works well just using a little bit! (That's why I keep it on the fridge for almost three months!). Then, I spread "Tea Tree water" around my face (Lush's too. The amount of product on all the containers is pretty good for its price, they're sensitive-skin friendly and freshly handmade, so it's great!) and let it dry. After dressing and having my breakfast, before doing my makeup I would put on a little bit of Clinique's "Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion", since I've been using it for years, and it still keeps working well for me.

Today I turn 22. I can't believe how quick this past year has gone by, how many good (and bad, of course. Because there's always a dark side) moments I've had the chance to live during my 21's, and how great the 22 are already feeling. I think the most important thing I've learnt this year has been to finally find my true self and stay true to it. After suffering from a massive kind-of-breakup about a year ago, I think I'm already into the path of being happy and positive, no matter what or who. I've learnt that no-one is going to love me if I'm not loving me before. That I am unique (we all are in our own ways!), and that I don't have to carry the world's weight on my shoulders! Never allow toxic people to crash into your life like I did. That's my 21's lesson for life.

Now talking about fashion, I think I've also made some changes on my way from 21 to 22 this past months. I think I'm now a little bit more mature when it comes to my outfits than I was a year ago. Now I wear neutral tones more than I used to, I'm not sticking -not too much- with florals anymore or I finally found that accessorizing matters. Like, a lot. Or, that day I decided I would wear a metallic swimming suit no matter what happened or who looked weird at me. I've learnt to declutter my wardrobe (and bedroom) from time to time because of mental-health, too. As I'm writing this, I'm still fighting with some stuff to fit in its right place.

Also, this year is plenty of new and exciting projects! So are the incredible guys I've been teaming up at College to bring those projects into reality. Nothing to do with fashion-blogging (neither with Architecture, I guess. Well, sort of) but we're all very into it and we are 200% implied into our project to be reality soon. It's incredible how fast and easy the ideas flow when your workmates are not just workmates, but they eventually become friends you can hang out with. I encourage you to find a pair of best friends you know you can work well with, so you might achieve this kind of crazy things.

For the time being, there's nothing more on my mind than to start enjoying 22 (Taylor Swift sang it, right?) and keep learning from my surroundings, meeting new people (always!) and being involved on exciting activities and projects. The last thing I would like to do is to betray my younger self, as I promised her I would be a superwoman someday. Don't worry: I'm already into it!

Lighting is her name, and with some graceful battle-esque movements she shows a pair of LV Petite Malle bags and outfits designed in collaboration with the team at Square Enix. This is part of the Series 4 campaign launched by the brand.

Isn't it interesting how is possible to create such an original ad?

First post of 2016! First of all, I wish you had the best of times at New Year's Eve and 1st of January. This year I spent the evening on a little, little town at my friend's since we both didn't have much of a plan by our own. So, we decided to go for a girl's night out and pajama party which was really fun and different than the regular party hard around. I don't know about you, but I haven't got much out of home this holidays. Instead, I've spent lots of time with my family, far away from work and class issues, keeping up with some old friends, drawing and designing... It's been fun too, as I usually spend lots of time out of home during class periods (I'm grateful I'm attending College here in Valencia and not miles away).

As I started 2015 with no resolutions at all, I plan 2016 to be different. This year, I want to be the best Amanda I can. I want to start new projects, to enjoy 200% whatever I'm into, to love every piece of the things I do and try to do as many things as I can. I've already got involved on lots of stuff at College, as collaborating at the Architecture School magazine, organizing some cultural events and coordinate little workshops for freshmen which is exciting and super interesting. It's crazy to be involved on so many things, but it is also crazy how many new people someone is able to meet, how many amazing ideas are flowing around and the great atmosphere. You know: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life"

About the outfit, I just realized it's super similar to last year's first post! Same grey wrap coat, similar red dress! So anyway, here's a 2.0 version of a holiday/winter outfit for all of you to take some ideas, with some color-block trend touches. I find unbelievable I've had this coat for about a year and only worn it very few times, since it is the warmest and most comfortable ever. Maybe it's because its length. I don't feel it very handy for everyday, since I'm always carrying tons of things with me and there're no hangers in our classes (you have to leave everything on the surrounding available desks). So, my outfits for College are usually based on blazers and trousers or comfy, medium-length skirts.