sábado, 2 de septiembre de 2023

Goodbye August

Last heatwave lasted a week and kept most people secluded at their homes, as it was too hot to stay outdoors even in the evenings. Obviously, it was impossible to sleep (without air conditioning) when temperature was around 30ºC in the night and this was the principal theme of conversation: the heat, the best ways to keep it away, the air conditioning vs fan, the irritability and exhaustion. Sorry, but I didn't feel like taking photos of my heatwave capsule.
I'm glad that we've returned to 'normal' summer conditions, so social life is possible, also running errands, going for a walk or even sitting on a terrace (the good side of summertime!). You know, my life is so wild!


Esta última ola de calor duró una semana y la mayoría de la gente la pasó recluída en casa, hacía demasiado calor para estar en el exterior, incluso por la noche. Evidentemente, se hacía imposible dormir (sin aire acondicionado) con una temperatura de 30ºC ya de noche, y todas las conversaciones iban de lo mismo: el calor, las majores maneras de evitarlo, si aire o ventilador, la irritabilidad y el agotamiento que todos teníamos. Así que ni ganas tenía de sacarme fotos, y tampoco tenía nada distinto que mostrar.
Me alegra que hemos vuelto al verano 'normal', así que vuelve la vida social y ya se puede salir a hacer recados, caminar e incluso sentarse en una terraza, que es la parte buena del verano. ¡Si es que llevo una vida salvaje!
I went to have a blood test on Monday, so I wore a cardi as it was 7:30 in the morning and my cotton gauze dress is really lightweight. It's becoming a challenge to dress up for the day when we have a temperature of merely 12ºC in the morning and then it increases to the 30ºC. Layering to the rescue!.
After having my blood test, Mr.A. took me to have breakfast at a (posh) café and then I ran to work. And my cardi was into my bag the rest of the morning as temperatures increased. Dress by PuntRoma, sandals by Chiruca outlet.

El lunes fuí a hacerme un análisis de sangre, así que me puse una chaquetita y todo, porque eran las 7,30 de la mañana y este vestido de algodón es ligerísimo. Es un verdadero reto conseguir vestirse cómodamente para todo el día, cuando tenemos 12ºC cuando salgo y luego se pone el día a 30ºC. Toca poner y quitar capas!.
Después del análisis Mr.A. me llevó a desayunar a una cafetería del centro y luego me fui corriendo al trabajo. Y la chaquetita de ganchillo se quedó en mi bolso el resto de la mañana según subió la temperatura. El vestido es de PuntRoma, sandalias de Chiruca outlet.
Another layered outfit to go to work. Self sewed trousers, revamped blouse (second hand) and my seasonable crochet cardi. That cross body bag and bag strap were both retail shopped.
Otra vez poniéndose y quitándose capas de ropa, sobre todo esta chaquetita de ganchillo tan práctica para la época del año. Los pantalones son de costura casera y también reformé la blusa de segunda mano. El bolsito y la correa fueron compras en tiendas locales.
We had some rain too, and I wore my Seasalt jacket (only in the morning). That (second hand) striped blouse is a little bit classic for my style, but so comfy and I love its texture, so it's a keeper. Trousers were retail shopped. Sneakers by Adidas outlet (old). Vintage enamel brooch. Scarf was a present by Mom. Earrings from Eme.

Hemos tenido también lluvia, así que me puse mi chaqueta de Seasalt, aunque sólo por la mañana. La blusa de rayas (de segunda mano) es un poco clásica para mi estilo, pero es tan cómoda y tiene una textura tan gustosa que me la quedo. Los pantalones son de una tienda local. Zapatillas de Adidas outlet. Un broche de esmalte vintage. El pañuelo me lo regaló mi madre. Pendientes de Eme.
I wore my recently acquired black trousers again, so comfy and they even have pockets!. Jacket and blouse were both second hand finds. (Vintage) necklace, a present by my friend M. for my birthday. Some pins shopped at a local business (a glass of red wine and a pincho!, typically local!), and a badge from a taberna we use to visit (yes, it's a cat wearing a beret).

Me he puesto de nuevo estos pantalones negros que compré recientemente, son comodísimos, ¡si hasta tienen bolsillos!. La chaqueta y la blusa son de segunda mano. El collar (vintage) me lo regaló una amiga por mi cumple. Un par de pins de tienda local (nada más local que la copita de vino tinto y el pincho) y la chapita de una taberna que solemos visitar (sí, es un gato con una boina!).

Have a fabulous week, whatever the weather!

7 comentarios:

  1. We've had a lousy couple of weeks, with under-par temperatures and lots of rain. But guess what, we've got a heatwave coming up next week! You'll probably laugh as here in Belgium this means our day-time temperatures are in the high twenties :-) Still a bit too hot for me though, but on the upside: we'll be on holiday!
    Loving all your colourful outfits as usual, but that first dress and your crochet cardi have really captured my heart!
    Have a great week Monica xxx

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  2. glad the heatwave is gone and the weather bearable now.....
    hoping for a lovely "indian summer" here!
    sitting on a terrace with a glass of wine and watching the world walking by is one of my fav pastimes......
    the chrochet cardi is such a good compagnon for your beautiful dress - and for the patterned trousers and blouse too!
    i have to wear some wool in the mornings and evenings - but midday its still summer dresses :-D
    besos!

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  3. Oh that heatwave sounds awful; I'm so glad it's back to 'normal' weather for you. What fabulous outfits. I love the Punt Roma dress; it reminds me of Mexico for some reason and the crochet cardigan goes so well with it as it does with the floral trousers; perfectly colour matched. You do black, white and red outfits so well and now a touch of turquoise as well; you look wonderful! Hope the normal weather continues for you; we have a heatwave on the way apparently.
    xxx

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  4. Heatwaves are the worst! No reason to share your capsule if you don't feel like it. I adore your crocheted cardigan! And your cute pins are lovely - happy birthday!

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  5. What a fabulous array of outfits, that Punt Roma dress is absolutely gorgeous, such vibrant colours and a wonderfully retro print! I love the badge with the cat wearing a beret and, as always, that immensely fantastic crochet cardi!

    We're having a heatwave here, I know you and most of your readers hate them but I couldn't be happier! xxx

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  6. You look great, so confident and colorful!

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  7. I kept an eye in the weather in Spain over the summer - the heatwave made me really concerned for the people and wildlife. I'm glad it eased up a bit.

    I hope your blood test went okay.

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