When it comes to fashion, no one does it quite like the south of Spain. If you’ve had the opportunity to attend a wedding in Andalusia then you know exactly what I’m talking about. đ For this reason, I was ecstatic to receive a blogger invitation to attend Sur Fashion Experienceâan event celebrating fashion, gastronomy, and tourism here in the…
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What to wear to a Spanish wedding: Fall/Winter
Avoid looking like a total guiri (foreigner) at the next Spanish wedding you attend. Stay on top of the latest trends and you’ll fit right in at the ceremony and reception. đ Remember, spring officially starts on March 20th so you can continue to reference winter looks until the new spring collections are showcased (check out my post on…
4 Ways marrying a foreigner will make you a better person
I never could have guessed the local guy I met my first weekend in Spain would become my future husband. The plan was to stay for a few months, practice my Spanish, party, travel and then go home to Florida and get a real job. I guess things change when you fall in love. It hasnât been…
Pasarela Flamenca Jerez: Fashion show highlights and runway trends
I’m not sure who was more surprised…the flamenco fashion bloggers and press representatives who realized a guiri (i.e. foreigner) was in the press section of the biggest flamenco event of Jerez, or me, for being that guiri. đ  I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend several fashion shows at the Pasarela Flamenco Jerez this weekendâthe gorgeous models with…
Everything you need to know about attending Pasarela Flamenca Jerez
This weekend I had the opportunity to attend Pasarela Flamenca Jerez, the city’s largest flamenco fashion event of the year. People from all over Spain were in attendance, including prominent flamenco fashion bloggers, musicians and Spanish celebrities. The Pasarela Flamenco Jerez is the perfect way to stay on top of this year’s hottest trends and…
How to get your driver’s license in Spain (with an automatic car)
Not many people know you can get a driver’s license in Spain with an automatic car, not even Spaniards seem to know about this (or at least they don’t in the area I live in). After taking my written exam I found out that I could take the actual driving exam with an automatic car…but…
How to save time and money on your next trip + travel guide giveaway!
Planning trips can be time consuming! I spend hours researching tours, creating lists and itineraries, looking up where sights are located and writing down how to get from one place to another, etcâŠbut what if there was a way to save both time and money on your next trip by removing the need to do…
5 Ways to make money while living abroad
In 2011 I moved to Spain to participate in the North American Language and Culture Assistant (Auxiliares de Conversacion) program. The program is fantastic but with a limited budget it means participants get a basic monthly allowance to cover food and rentâŠand nothing else. So, unless youâve saved up a ton of money beforehand,…
Why I joined Younique; makeup discounts, Facebook & extra cash
If you like makeup, using Facebook, and want to earn some extra cash then we need to talk. Iâm looking for social media savvy girls to join my Younique circle. This ainât your mamaâs Mary Kay; Younique is the first direct sales company to market and sell almost exclusively through the use of social media….
20 Ridiculous Spanish expressions you need to know in Spain
No Spanish degree can truly prepare you for the rampant street slang and ridiculous expressions used in SpainâŠand especially the ones used here in SanlĂșcar de Barrameda! Once I became accustomed to the strong Sanluqueñan accent I began to pick up on the hilarious/offensive/weird idioms said by locals. Iâve collected some of my favorite expressions as well as some of…