lunes, 23 de octubre de 2023

Autumn & Bold

We have had a summery weather week which changed abruptly into an autumnal weather during the weekend. So totally normal weather after some unseasonably warm days (weeks, actually). I still wore some summery items, even if I also wrapped myself in shawls and cardis in the chilly mornings. Layering is key for comfort these days but it can be tricky. I failed miserably some days (freezed in short sleeves or sweated under a thick cloth). But I was comfortable most of the time, even if had to layer up and down through the day.

Hemos tenido un tiempo de lo más veraniego, que cambió de golpe a tiempo otoñal en el fin de semana. Así que lo que tenemos es tiempo normal, después de un calor que no correspondía a la época del año durante días, semanas incluso. Por lo que me puse ropa de verano, aunque también me abrigué con chales y chaquetas de punto por las mañanas, que son cada vez más frescas. Llevar varias capas es lo que ayuda a la comodidad en esta época de entretiempo, pero a veces se falla, y una se congela en manga corta o se sofoca con una camiseta gorda. Menos mal que la mayoría de veces la superposición funciona y una está cómoda a lo largo del día, aunque sea quitando y poniendo capas todo el rato.
I wore a massive wool shawl over a beach dress and a short sleeved t-shirt, it was my strategy to avoid to wear a cardi. I've noticed that everything was shopped retail!, so strange!. Even if those clothes were acquired New, they've been in my wardrobe for years (so we can consider they're 'in the process of becoming vintage').
It was still a sunny day on Monday, even 30ºC, but only 13ºC when I went to work.


Me puse este chal enorme sobre un vestido de playa y una camiseta de manga corta, como estrategia para no tener que ponerme chaqueta. Esta vez toda mi ropa se compró en tiendas (locales), lo que se vuelve raro, suelo incluir prendas de segunda mano siempre. Aunque las haya comprado nuevas, han estado en mi armario años y años, así que están "camino de volverse vintage".
Back to usual mix of old and pre-loved clothes, I wore some second hand jeans and second hand blouse on Tuesday (both came from usual stalls at Sunday street market), and a short sleeved cardi by LaRedoute (ages ago). My crochet coat is becoming a favourite piece to add more colour into any outfit. Sneakers by Adidas (old). Cork bag by Fine Cork Portugal (years old) has come to play, replacing my summery straw bags.

De vuelta a la habitual mezcla de ropa antigüita y recuperada, los pantalones y la blusa son de segunda mano, ambos de los puestos del mercadillo del domingo, y la chaquetita de segunda mano es de LaRedoute de hace siglos. El abrigo de ganchillo se está convirtiendo en pieza esencial para añadirle (más) color a mi vida. Zapatillas de Adidas. Bolso de corcho de Fine Cork Portugal (de hace años) que viene a sustituir a mis bolsos de paja del verano.
More colour to cheer up the day in the form of my Joyful Tunic, totally enhanced by that colourful crochet coat. It's amazing how that coat is making friends into my wardrobe.

Más color para animar el día en forma de mi túnica súperalegre, que va estupendamente con el colorido del abrigo de ganchillo. Está claro que este abrigo está encajando estupendamente en mi armario.
Joyful tunic was shopped retail, years ago (label Antiqa Sartoria). Red trousers shopped at a clearance sale. Sneakers by Adidas. Scarf was a present by Mom.
La túnica vino de una tienda local hace años (marca Antiqa Sartoria). Pantalón rojo de una liquidación-outlet. Zapatillas Adidas. Pañuelo, un regalo de mi madre.
I kept on wrapping myself in that massive shawl, which is really comfy, and wore a crochet cardi too. Trousers were shopped retail, black blouse was a second hand find. Sneakers by Adidas (last year).

Seguí envolviéndome en ese chal enorme, que es tan cómodo, esta vez sobre una chaqueta de ganchillo. Pantalón de una tienda local, blusa negra de segunda mano. Zapatillas Adidas, del año pasado.
I went for darker colours next day but kept a summery vibe wearing cropped jeans. Both fuchsia jeans and beach tunic came from Sunday street market (second hand), totally matchy, even if shopped months distance. I'm keeping this tunic in my wardrobe the whole year long, but wear it more frequently in the winter, as it layers nicely (and I like its 'gothic hawaiian' vibe).
Seasalt raincoat, Adidas sneakers and usual Emily The Strange bag (old).
Al día siguiente elegí unos colores más oscuros pero con un toque veraniego con el pantalón corto. Tanto los jeans fucsia como la túnica playera son de segunda mano, del mercadillo del domingo, y conjuntan perfectamente aunque fueron comprados con meses de diferencia. Esta túnica la dejo en el armario todo el año, aunque me la pongo más en invierno, sirve genial para superponerse y da un toque de gótico hawaiano que me hace gracia.
Impermeable de Seasalt, zapatillas Adidas y el habitual bolso de Emily The Strange, antiquísimo.
We payed a visit to the second hand books fair, but anything tickled our fancy. The weather was really warm even if windy, so I added a trench over my crochet pullover. It was a comfy outfit for a walk and then having our usual apéro on Saturday morning. Trench by LaRedoute (old), trousers shopped retail, sneakers by Adidas.

Hicimos una visita a la feria del libro usado, pero nada nos llamó la atención. El tiempo era muy bueno, aunque hacía viento, así que me puse una gabardina ligera sobre el jerséy de ganchillo. Todo muy cómodo para salir a dar una vuelta y tomar el habitual vermú el sábado por la mañana. Gabardina de LaRedoute, pantalón de tienda local, zapatillas Adidas.
Have a fabulous week!

5 comentarios:

  1. the best outfits of the year! all of them!
    this changing but warm weather seem to inspire you very much :-D my favorite is the joyful tunic look....... but i really love all your photos.
    a big wool scarf or indian cashmir plaid is a great item to stay warm without wearing a massive coat or - goods forbid - an outdoor/fleece/goretex jacket.......
    autumnal greetings! xxxxx

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  2. It's a difficult time of year for getting dressed, so layering is key, which you did fabulously.
    Your crochet coat, cardigan and jumper are all utterly fantastic, and I might very well copy your idea of wearing a massive shawl instead of a cardigan! I also love how you are wearing that beach dress over your trousers and t-shirt in the first outfit, and that joyful tunic is a real sight for sore eyes! Besos xxx

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  3. It is a tricky time of year for getting dressed but you've got it down to a tee, you look amazing in every one of your outfits. I keep seeing your crochet coat and telling myself that I need to make one too, I love it so much! xxx

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  4. Your outfits are always so beautifully put together, Monica. Love the gorgeous colours and the fab accessories you match with them. I adore the 'Joyful tunic'. Loving that crochet cardigan and although you didn't mention it in the last outfit; did you make that crochet top, too? I wish my crochet mojo would return...the big shawl is such an excellent idea for extra warmth and looks very stylish.
    xxx

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    1. Thanks, Vronni!. And yes, I crocheted that top too, I'm totally an addict. I think that the key to get your crochet mojo back is to assemble your squares as you go, so you see your project growing and looking better day after day. It makes a difference for me!
      besos

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