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I entered the Valencia Technical School of Architecture five years ago, aiming to change the world, design spectacular buildings and without any specific route to follow, both in my career or my personal life. I just wanted everything to flow. To everything get into place at the right time and moment. But, what I didn't know is that nothing flows and nothing comes to you out of nothing. I didn't know I would have to work my ass out so, so hard to pass exams, obtain enough grades to apply for grants and academic programs and that this Grade, at the very end would change my life and my point of view about life in general so slowly but steadily. Life's a challenge we must overcome. Five years later into this, there are some useful things I've learned thanks to studying Architecture, and that I think will be very useful for you although you aren't even interested on technical or design stuff. There we go!

1. Differentiate yourself. Don't be a number
Distinguish yourself from the crowd. You are the best in being you, with your own opinions and point of view in things. Talk and expose what you think, give ideas, don't be ashamed! If anything, I've learned that being different and not a sheep in the flock is the key to be a high value in anything you are into. For example, this blog is one of the very few Spanish fashion blogs written in English, which might be different, but is an added value as it's something that makes it unique.

2. Always carry your notebook with you
It doesn't have to be a huge 42 x 30 notebook with expensive 120gr watercolor paper. Or even a Moleskine. I have two random spiral notebooks which are no bigger than a DIN-A5 and where I write everything when I'm on the go.

One has a thicker paper on which I can draw or paint with markers, and which I mostly use for class projects and work revisions. The other one has a thinner paper and it's where I write everything I come up with talking about the blog: interview ideas or candidates, outfit combinations, posting times... Once you get used to writing down everything, you'll live happier, I promise. You won't lose track of your ideas anymore. You might even find yourself having an inspiration boost!


3. Get moving. Do things. Get involved in everything
I didn't know the importance of being literally everywhere when I started studying Architecture. But it is. Get yourself out of the box and get to know the people surrounding you and what they're up to. Get involved in your community, your neighborhood, your school or class committee. Be willing to know new things and help others as best as you can.

During this five years, I've got the chance to know how the School I study at works, and thanks to getting involved and being interested I've got the chance on participating on amazing things there, whether they're related to festivals and other students initiatives, to being an active member of the University Student's council. Every chance is a nice way to get out of your comfort zone or meet new people, to learn even the slightest skill as being diplomatic as hell with people I don't get on with, or deal with paperwork I didn't even know existed.

During this five years of university, I've met all sorts of people. Nice people. Nasty people. Inspiring people. People I've got the luck to cherish not only as friends but also as amazing professionals with outstanding ideas. Amazing teachers and professors, and not as great ones.

But, if there's something I've learned from all these people surrounding me is that every one of them is different, and if I've had the chance on working on amazing projects or having crazy ideas which eventually turned real is thanks to those who think differently than me. Who has a completely 180-degree view on things and are not afraid to share it. People who thank that different view helped me be more open-minded, and not to take anything for granted. And that's something I really think you should embrace!

Whenever I'm meeting my friends, I feel like at the lottery of life I got gifted with the most Viking ones of them all, as they love to spend whole evenings chatting around a table of emptied beer bottles and a bowl with snacks. And sometimes, I have the feeling like that best ideas are the ones which came out of those informal meetings grabbing a couple of beers at the nearest pub (okay, I'm not a beer drinker but I like sweet mead. Looks like I'm the most Viking one after all). Unexpected ideas. Crazy ideas. But all of them as great as the one before that.

It's as if everything flowed on those moments. Hours pass and you get to talk about so many things! Time to go back to #2 and grab your notebook, isn't it?

Pure. A start of something or good things. Cleanliness. White is usually associated with this adjectives, and once I realized I have tons of Pinterest boards plenty of white colored things, and once I saw I did inspiration posts before focusing on topics I also care about or like, but not having the same meaning as the color white for me, I thought it was the right time to do so.

White is my main color, that being said. For a long time when I was a child, I used to wear red a lot: it looks great on dark-haired and tanned skin girls like me. But once I grew up, I realized I started pairing everything with white, using it as the lead color when thinking about my outfits. Whenever I go out for a big party, I wear white because it is the most visible color when you're on a disco in the dark. It is also one of the most used hues on the typical Spanish architecture on the south and coast. And the color I mostly make my buildings and projects' façades of. White for me means primariness, light and space.

So now that I'm getting ready for my next trip to Manchester, where I'll be leaving tomorrow for a week, and now that I needed a boost of ideas for my packing (have you seen my tips for packing your luggage successfully?) maybe a bunch of white images for inspiration would make my day!

What about you? What's your favorite color? Does it have a meaning for you?

Whenever I wear glitter things I always feel like I'm a little lamp or something. I mean, no matter if they're my glitter slippers or even the Karen Millen sparkly bag, which I consider more discreet. I always feel like lots of people stare at me, like saying: ''Oh, look at that girl. She's wearing glitter things. Let's run behind her!!!''

So, this gold sequin dress from Romwe was no exception. But, let's admit it: it's a fun short party dress, perfect for attract all eyes on a disco night, isn't it?

I've always liked bright things, although I don't wear them usually. I find them very inspirational, vibrant and eye-catching.

For this outfit I decided to match the sequins with some color on the heles and clutch, and then the black blazer, which looks like a more ''serious'' garment, so the look stays balanced and I don't resemble a Christmas tree ball.

Finally, stay tuned at the next posts! I'm working on some collaborations you'll like to know about!