Pit Stop in Paris

One of the looks based on cities that I made for another one of my blogs

Quilted Zara vest. Massimo Dutti bow-printed blouse. Slim Levi's dark wash jeans. Pull&Bear sandals. Purple medium-sized Proenza Schouler PS1 satchel, available at net-a-porter.com

The same look in Spanish

xo, Carmen

London Effect

No, I'm not talking about the "Kate effect." I'm talking about these Olympics that have obviously affected fashion. I have a feeling that they're going to be the best ones yet; not just because of London (one of my favorite cities), but also because this year we have more technology, which brings the world together.

Gap 'vintage' Olympics collection

Tank, $24.95; gap.com (London 1948). Tee, $29.95 (Paris 1924).

These look great with dark jeans or, following the sporty theme, leggings. If you're feeling bold, try them with bright skinny jeans in wild hues like yellow or bright pink.

For him

Tokyo 1964, L. A. 1932 and Barcelona 1992 shirts. All, $29.95

Stay loyal to the usual "jeans and a tee" style, but you can dress it up with a stylish hat.

Kids' shirts also available.

Forever 21

Pullover, $15.80. Cookie Monster crop top, $13.80. Sleeveless flag shirt (15.90 USD).

Perfume

DKNY Be Delicious I Heart London, $65; dkny.com.

And of course, the Union Jack

Zara TRF tank and shorts. Forever 21 gray pullover, 17.80 USD.

San Fermín

I know, I'm a terrible blogger, haven't posted anything in exactly a month. So, as some of you may know, on July 7th the "encierros" start in Pamplona (Navarra), Spain. For those of you who don't know, people run in the streets, chased by bulls. Yes, it's as crazy as it sounds and there are always injuries. Of course, the colour to wear is red, it makes the bulls "bravos."

Classic "mozo" (that's what the runners are called), white shirt, red hankie around neck.

 

T By Alexander Wang white tee, $78, alexanderwang.com. Hermès scarf with horse motifs, $410, hermes.com. Zara Yorkshire terrier pleated shorts, 40 USD, zara.com. Pull&Bear hi-tops, 15 eur (online shopping not available in the US), pullandbear.com.

Sexy on the sidelines (I don't expect you to run in this)

T by Alexander Wang red blouse, 260 USD. IKKS cargo-style skinny jeans, 84€, ikks.com. T by Alexander Wang heels, $298.

I don't usually post expensive pieces, but today I gave myself a little treat.

xo, Carmen

PS: Check out the Instagram hashtags #pamplona, #encierro, #runningofthebulls and #sanfermin. By the way, my Instagram is @eatthemimi

xo, Carmen