Ripe Grapes and Purple Flowers

I bought this 80s vintage blouse in Berlin, and after measuring  and thinking it was too big for me,  it went straight to Ebay.
Strangely enough, it didn´t sell for weeks. I was very surprised, and wondered how people could not see how pretty it was.
One day, I decided to try it on, and as I was wearing it everything clicked into place.  I realized that most of its beauty was in my eyes,  and  I was always meant to be its rightful owner.  The one who should keep, wear and cherish it.


I do firmly believe that people and things that are meant to be in your path, find you and their way into your heart.
I built this outfit inspired by the blouse that loved and found me, and its wonderful patterns and colours .

Compré está blusa vintage  años 80 en Berlín. Después de medirla  y pensando que era demasiado grande para mí, la puse a la  venta en Ebay. Pero no se vendía y me extraño que nadie viera lo bonita que era. Un día decidí ponérmela y entoncé comprendí que su belleza estaba principalmente en mis ojos,  por la sencilla razón de que me pertenecía.

Estoy convencida de que las personas y las cosas que forman parte de tu camino encuentran la manera de hacerlo y llegar a tu corazón.

He construido el atuendo partiendo de la blusa que me amó antes de yo reconocerla.

Bracelet made with the belt of the blouse and an 80s clip earring.

 I paired it with a Cherokee corduroy burgundy skirt  from England, musketeer  boots,  yellow belt, Zara old yellow cardigan worn as a waist coat, and my husband´s leather school bag  that I use to run paperwork errands, and that I just adore.

 La he combinado con una falda de pana burdeos de Cherokee (Inglaterra), botas mosquetero, cinturón amarillo dorado, chaquetita de Zara, que uso como chaleco y la cartera de piel de  cuando mi marido iba a la escuela: es suave y añeja y  adoro llevarla cuando voy de papeleos.

D&G meets Antigua

After 10 days indoors: hospital and home, I am very glad to be able to breath some fresh air and walk amongst people again.
I chose this jumper from the 80s ( bought in Berlin) as the centre piece of the outfit. 
The elegance of the lady and the embellishment of the fluffy palm trees, led me to add an extra touch of glamour with a vintage pearl necklace.
I am wearing it with a Marks&Spencer´s black pencil skirt, black tights and
vintage black ankle boots without laces.

Después de 10 días entre casa y hospital, estoy encantada de salir a respirar aire fresco y andar entre la gente de nuevo.
Elegí este jersey de los años 80 ( comprado en Berlín) como centro del atuendo.
La elegancia de la dama, los bordado y el toque etéreo de las palmeras, me indujeron a añadirle un toque extra de glamour con un collar de perlas vintage.
Me lo he puesto con una falda lápiz negra de Marks&Spencer- Inglaterra,  medias negras tupidas y botines vintage sin cordones.

      I am carrying  a  black fabric bag inspired by D&G.

  I love this gold watch ( a present from my husband) . You  have already  seen my favourite 50s bracelet.

Bread making Day

I have been making bread for years, so today I decided that I was well enough to go back to baking. I have taken a few photos to share the experience with you.
While I am kneading the dough I keep my mind calm, a sort of meditation in motion, and concentrate on the energy of the flour through my fingers and the coming together with the seeds and yeast. Then, I observe the dough as it breathes and grows peacefully,  until it is time to go into the oven.

Hoy me encontraba suficientemente bien para volver a hacer el pan que comemos. He estado haciendo pan desde hace años.

 Para mí amasar es una forma de meditación en movimiento, mantengo la mente en calma y me concentro en la harina deslizándose entre mis dedos.  Noto la colisión y mezcla con  las semillas y la levadura.

 Después observo la masa  respirar  y subir hasta que es hora de entrar al  horno.

For a few weeks, and following the advice of a naturopath friend, I have been keeping away from wheat flour .  The reason being that the protein  in  the wheat you find in the market now a days, even organic wholemeal wheat,  has been  genetically  modified, so the body doesn´t recognize  it .   I am using an older type of wheat: spelt, in my bread recipe ;  as well as rye,  sesame , sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

 

I have found that since I have  given up wheat I feel more energetic, and  lost no weight but volume. You could try for a couple of weeks and see for yourselves...

 Las últimas semanas,  siguiendo el consejo de una naturópata amiga, he dejado de consumir harina de trigo. La proteína del trigo en el mercado, incluso el que es integral y orgánico, ha sido genéticamente manipulada  por la industria y nuestro organismo no la reconoce; así es que estoy usando espelta,  un tipo de trigo más antiguo y sin modificar, junto con centeno y semillas de sésamo, girasol y calabaza.

He descubierto que desde que dejé de consumir harina de trigo he perdido no peso, pero sí volumen y me siento más llena de energía. 

Puedes probarlo tú mism@ durante un par de semanas...

You might find spelt bread already made in Health Food Stores, but here is a very easy recipe with no kneading involved.

                                   SPELT AND RYE BREAD


      Ingredients:
                         250 gr. wholemeal spelt flour
                         250 gr. Wholemeal rye flour
                        375 ml of warm water (40º c)
                        1 sachet organic yeast
                       1 level spoon of salt
                       Seeds (to taste)


Method
Put all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix with a spatula, add the warm water and leave to rise for 2 hours.
Pass the dough to a greased silicone container ( for best results)
And put into a preheated oven at 180ºc for about 60 minutes.
                                   ENJOY!!!!! 

Puedes encontrar pan de espelta ya hecho en parafarmacias y centros especializados, pero aquí os dejo una receta muy fácil de hacer sin mojarte las manos.

                            Pan de Espelta y centeno

  Ingredientes:

        250gr. de  harina integral de espelta

        250g. de harina integral  de centeno

        1 sobre de levadura madre integral orgánica.

        375ml de agua templada ( a unos 40ª)

        1 cucharada rasa de sal

          Semillas al gusto.

 Elaboración

En un bol, poner todos los ingredientes secos y mover con una espátula, añadir el agua templada y remover. Dejar reposar 2 horas y poner en un molde de silicona engrasado.

Introducir en horno precalentado a 180º durante unos 60 minutos.

                   Y A DISFRUTAR!!!

A Present from 1929

Since I am house bound my sister thought I might enjoy to have a look, and share with you all, this wonderful Spanish fashion magazine from 1929 that she found in a book market.
It has been kept in mint conditions through the years.  Touching its pages is like being in contact with history. My mind wanders and can nearly feel  all the  previous owners who dreamt while caressing its pages.

Tag and Giveaway

I was tagged, a while ago, by the lovely Pull your Socks Up.

1.-What's your favourite fashion accessory?

 Skirts, boots and earrings in that order.

I love skirts since I was a little girl. 

2.-Who's your fashion role model?
I have no role models, but if I did, it would be somebody like Carrie Bradshaw ( the character) in the 3 first seasons of Sex and the City, while in the hands of Patricia Field; and well before getting into the easier path of wearing Oscar de la Renta or Dior



3.- What do you always carry with you?
A shopping list and a pen.
A credit card.
Cash and sunglasses.

4.-How would you describe your style?
I would like to think that my style is quirky rather than smart; with the knowledge to distinguish the thin line between quirky and clown.

5.-What's your favourite? Jeans, sunglasses or heels?
I never ever wear pants or jeans, only to go trekking or be comfy at home in winter.
No high heels for me, so it has to be sunglasses.
Since I had my first Ray Ban sunglasses I can have no others.

6.-What inspired you to blog about fashion?
All my life I have been interested in fashion, mainly my own way to see fashion as a mean of expression through clothes.
I have been keeping notes and cut outs in notebooks, (that´s why the name of my blog: MIS PAPELICOS - my little papers or cutouts) for as long as I can remember.
Last 7th of April , I decided to go a step forward, and share it with the world by starting my own blog

7.-What is your favourite fashion store?
I usually buy from ebay, charity shops, car boot sales, flea markets…
Sometimes from high street shops...


8.- What is your favourite fabric in clothing?
Good quality cotton.

9.- Who are your favourite designers?
I find Dolce and gabbana quite inspiring, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, J. Paul Gaultier, Prada, Miu, Miu, etc. But my real favourite of all times is John Galliano.


10.- Who or what inspires your style?
Travelling, magazines, films, history books, photos, life, people watching, bloggers, and the clothes themselves…

I have got these wonderful shoes from Bye Bye Soccer Mom´s GIVEAWAY. They have come home where they belong, and will be cherished for ever. Thank you so much.

 Enjoy your weekend...

Green Hospital Red

I always wear colourful clothes, but even more when faced with a challenge.
Going to hospital for a small operation is not a great deal, but a challenge none the less;  so I decided to mix and match red and pink, tartan,  stripes and flowers  in a mad frenzy of worry and joy,  surrounded by the last blooms of summer in our front patio.

Me gustan vestir de colores vivos,  pero mucho más si me enfrento a un contratiempo.
ya sé que una operación sin importancia  no es para preocuparse, pero es inevitable  el nerviosismo de lo desconocido; así es que decidí mezclar rojo y rosa, tartan con rayas y flores en un frenesí,  un poco loco,  de preocupación y alegría, mientras me rodean las últimos brotes de verano en mi patio.

 

Zara blouse ( 3 years old)
Tartan Skirt
Silk tie ( used as a belt)
Vintage brooch
Old lady style black booties from Berlín vintage market.

  I hope you like how I compensate the  hospital green feeling.