I don't know about those attending Fashion Weeks these past days, but I think I can relate to them in terms of running late everywhere. I'm not really sure if I would change my daily routine for those bloggers (or models) working at catwalks, but if there's something I'm 100% certain of is that we both wish our days had 30 hours a day.

As I said on previous posts, I got involved on every activity, every group, every possible thing available to do at College and that means there are days when you must attend 3 meetings at the same time. It's very fulfilling, you get to know tons of new and nice people, but sometimes it drives you crazy.

Last Thursday, for example, I organised an "Students 4 Students workshop" at the Architecture School, where a bunch of friends and classmates teach other students at the School some software tips and basically we give advice on architecture stuff. Sort of a masterclass, but managed by the students. I'm the one in charge of organising calendars and times, search for those who will teach, go up and down the whole building if our laptops don't work, and basically control that everything goes perfectly by the time the class ends. That's why I like to be there while the speech goes on. Unless, you are bound to attend a compulsory meeting at the same time, and be elsewhere 1 hour after that!

That's the reason why sometimes, you must to get ready very early in the morning having no idea what places, or what activities you will be facing during the day. Sometimes I don't even have any idea how late I will be getting back home. That's why I always chose super versatile outfits, mostly wearing jeans and layered blouses, jackets and coats. A big backpack or bag is very useful to carry everything from laptop to scarves if there's a drastic temperature change during the day. And a pair of comfy, bright, low heeled booties like those from Bimba y Lola are my go-to essentials.

St. Valentine's Day. It's already this time of the year where love is (literally) in the air, everything is filled with pink, round hearts and red roses. I must say, I really miss a little hint of something beyond those fancy gifts and love serenades only to be seen around this holiday. Because for me, if there's something special about St. Valentine's Day is how it makes love visible and almost literally touchable. Is the fact that it makes us aware of the love we experience everyday, during the rest of the year. Not only romantic love, but also fraternal and friendship! That is what St. Valentine's Day means for me.

So, disclaimer done, today I will be talking about that perfect Valentine's Day plan and what to wear to it. Because if there's something to be always excited for is a dinner with your date at one of the most elegant and iconic buildings placed in San Francisco, California. Today I'm pairing with The Fairmont Hotel to show you what I'd wear to their St. Valentine's Day dinner at the hotel.
I must say, the building itself is not only imposing, but also legendary at the city's planning. The Fairmont has that combination of both the best of the 21st Century, and the heritage and charm of those romantic, vintage movies I used to watch with my grandma on Sunday evenings at home. Having the chance of assembling an outfit was a total challenge and a pleasure at the same time, because the atmosphere of the place itself inspires you to wear your classiest jewelry and the finest dress on your wardrobe. It's almost like you have to put together the soul of the building we were talking about before, and take it to the closest possible; turn those two opposite but complementary aspects of the place into a clothing assemble.

Really hard, but (finally) possible! I was really inspired by The Fairmont Hotel lobby's ambiance, with all those columns and roof moldings which made me think about ancient Greece and Rome. I chose my outfit based on this one-shoulder long dress, which is actually pretty simple but claims for attention thanks to its bright red color. I went back to ancient cultures not only with the dress, but also with my accessories, keeping it very simple with a minimal golden clutch, a crown-style headpiece and vintage earrings. A St. Valentine's Day soiree deserves it!

After two crazy weeks filled with exams, essays to do (architects do write, too!) and all my afternoons out of home and not coming back there until pretty late at night, last Friday evening a couple of friends and I decided to go downtown Valencia to attend "More with less" online magazine presentation. An online issue based on the city, made by an interdisciplinary team of design professionals which aims to bring closer architecture projects, industrial design, prototypes and photography among others. All of this with the neatest and minimal of philosophies, with black and white as their only color palette and super sleek icons made out of pure lines. "More with less" was born in 2012, but was launched last Friday into a tiny but lovely space at the very heart of Valencia, only with the presence of explanatory panels and visual games hanging on the walls. An evening filled with beer and lots of friends too, of course.

It was a super nice and inspiring way to look for new ideas, meet people and discover new references for coming projects. I'm currently involved at the development of the Architecture School magazine and this year's culture Festival as well, so any ideas, any references and out of my comfort zone experiences are welcomed!