I was wearing:

Calvin Klein black jumpsuit

Zara statement earrings

Michael Kors wedges

LIU.JO sunglasses

It took me an entire Summer period working as an intern in an architecture studio to realize how complicated it is not only to getting dressed for office-work but also to work in a place where the air conditioning is continuously put on, while it is very warm outside. Working as an architect requires a constant ability to change from one environment to another. Maybe one day you have to meet an important client, and the other you have to be staining your hands while making a scale model. Or running from one place to another because you have to make an important delivery. Many times, that happens not on different days, but in just a couple of hours. And that means that what you wear as an architect should be versatile and comfortable.

When I saw this Shein blouse I knew it was perfect to go to work this year at the office. I work most of the time at an office at the university campus, but there are many days that require me to go from one point of the city of Valencia to another one, to meet clients or transporting models to show a project, among other issues. Wearing long bell sleeves may seem crazy in Spanish summers, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees Celsius at nine in the morning. However, when you are sitting at a desk for a long time with the air conditioning on, then this fact turns immediately into a good idea to avoid unexpected Summer colds. That's why this Shein blouse with peplum waist and corset belt is great to go to work. It is very versatile, it is simple, and its fabric is not too thick or too thin. I do not know if I like it more with or without the belt, because it's a bit tight for me, and I like how the back of the blouse falls freely. I think it looks good with a pencil skirt with little volume, but it can also be a good basic to wear towards Autumn season with jeans or dressy pants.

What's your favorite office outfit to work in Summertime? Tell me in the comment box below!

I was wearing:

Shein white blouse

H&M pencil skirt

Dolce & Gabbana sunnies

Steve Madden bucket bag

Zara statement earrings

“This blog post was sponsored by Shein”

I can't believe it's been almost 2 months already since I shot this pictures! My experience as a granted student with an scholarship to work for the whole Summer period passed at the speed of a races motorbike, and although brief, I can't believe how many things I learnt from the experience which will be of great use in this year abroad in Italy (all thanks to my super-boss. You rock!).

Today's post goes along the outfit pictures, as this dress I bought in Primark + the yellow sandals were something I wore non-stop to the office, so I wanted to write something accordingly to the look and not going too off-topic with more overwhelming Stendhal Syndrome experiences' in Firenze. In this post, I'm looking to use a little throwback as an excuse to encourage all of you who aren't very confident on taking any kind of internship or not. I don't know about any other College degrees or what is happening concerning this topic in other countries but, as things are in Spain, where not all university degrees have compulsory internships for their students, my advice is: get your guts, stand up of your chair and go out look for a place to do your internship right away!

At first, I was very low in self esteem and doubtful about my skills or knowledge in my field to be even taken into account. I thought I was a total mess, and that nobody would've wanted me in their office because I didn't know how to do anything. But some day, I decided to try and send my pathetic, short student CV to an office. That's when I got hired for the first time two Summers ago. Then, last Oct-Nov I applied for a scholarship to be granted by a private bank to promote young students to join the labor market for their first times, and that's how I got the internship at the last office, which was one of the best experiences I could've ever asked for. So, my first advice on this is: self confidence UP everyone! You are worth of whatever you wish for if you work hard and put every piece of your soul into that.

#1 Don't be shy and ask a lot of questions

I was very worried about being a pain in the arse at the beginning, asking so much questions EVERY-SINGLE-DAY. But, the boss told me about it being a natural thing due to my youth and inexperience, and that if it depended on her, she would've asked many more questions in her intern days. An internship is meant for you to learn, to expand the knowledge you acquire at University and put into practice a lot of things you can't test in class. Don't let your curiosity be flinched, and for God's sake, ask as many questions and express out loud as many doubts as you have.

#2 Getting up early in Summer isn't actually THAT bad

I must confess I didn't actually got up so early; as my bus to office literally stopped by our door. I got up at that precise time when if you've had a nice sleep night, you don't feel tired at all, and so, I acquired the habit of getting up early on weekends too. It felt great, because this way I forced myself to have at least 8 hours of sleep, and I could have all mornings for me to blog, go to the beach or for a walk every single Summer weekend. Being an early bird on Summer weekends wasn't my thing before!

#3 Be a sponge and go on with a good attitude

Curiosity is your best weapon when doing any kind of internship. You'll have the priceless opportunity of learning TONS of things you didn't know even existed. That happened to me in my first internship, and happened on my second period this Summer as well. No matter if it's regarding technical skills according to your field, human resources or creative problem solving, among many other things. Be willingly to learn from your coworkers and bosses, and be always grateful and thankful for all those things you will be learning everyday.

#4 Be prepared to face last-minute schedule changes

Especially in creative professions, last-minute changes are inevitable. Deal with them, and try to re-schedule all your tasks the best way possible.

#5 Be yourself!

Last, but not least, put the best of yourself on your job and the tasks you're required to do. Stay true to yourself, and explode the best qualities you have. Are you a perfectionist, and a bit workaholic as I am? Try to apply your knowledge and get the best of your time to do the job not only in the best way possible, but also be efficient managing office hours.

#BONUS: Making cool architecture models. Which means, PATIENCE!

When I entered Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Valencia back in 2012, my vision of architects and designers was pretty limited. Back then, the vision of the architect as a demigod capable of all things was still extended, surrounded by nothing but confusion, ego and sort of a mystical curtain that covered everything related to the job. Today, I can say I've got to discover that architecture and professions between the creative and the technical fields have no greater mystery than any other. At the end of the day, we develop our tasks as any other would do: we draw and sketch, both at the computer or freehand; we build scale models (which usually means getting dirty with huge amounts of glue and sticky cardboard), we have our rush moments when finishing anything (specially when printing) and we can handle both paperwork or on-site work. It's not that complicated, and not as surrounded of mysticism as some still wants us to stick to.

And that, as always on this blog, includes the fashion side of the matter! Whilst on a first sight it looks like we architects and architecture students only wear black and dull outfits, we actually don't! Truth is that we are expected to look neat and classy most of the times (to meet our clients; to attend meetings, conventions and lectures; to get prizes if we're lucky enough to win any *wink*) but no further than what is expected of anyone in a regular work environment. Through the years at the Architecture School I've experienced first hand the architect's basic dress code, and, sorry to disappoint you and break all your expectations but, only the 5% of architecture students wear the so-known head to toe black outfit. Then, there's this humble servant of you who is keen on scandalizing the whole institution wearing colorful floral dresses, leopard print and the boldest of pink shades on a daily basis.

Ok. Jokes aside. What I have realized at the school, and at the architect's events I've had the chance to attend is that we are pretty basic when it comes to clothing. There's no much risk, and people is not likely to overdo it when it comes to their outfit. Most of the time, there is a lack in bright colors, there are not big patterns, and minimal, boxed shapes are in 365 days a year at an architect's closet. As an architectural intern having the chance to work on an studio for the second time (yay!) this Summer season, I'm finally glad to say that looks like things are changing slowly on the way we wear and express ourselves through fashion in the world of architecture. Although I don't have any particular dress code at the office, nor I had the past Summer, there are some guidelines I've taken when applying/working on a creative-technical environment as an architecture office while keeping my own personal style:

#1 Play with volumes and shapes
Specially in Summer, when you are not supposed to wear strappy or very showy tops or blouses to the workplace, but still, you are dying because it's 40ºC outside. Instead, wear loose shirts with light asymmetric skirts, play with draped patterns, loose sleeves and high waists with crop tops. This way you'll differentiate yourself from others at the workplace and also and most important, stay comfortable and professional.

#2 Avoid enclosing your feet in tight shoes
Avoid high heels and flip flops if possible too. Our feet tend to get bigger in Summer, so wearing tight shoes will cause you not only a feet slaughter once you get home (believe me: I'm the #1 specialist at that), but also, may even cause you walk weirdly as a result of discomfort. Instead, try wedges, strappy sandals or trainers made out of light fabrics, as Chucks, Vans or Victoria's just to name a few!

#3 Lighter makeup or no-makeup when possible
It's no secret that I like to wear makeup. Like, a LOT. It makes me feel more confident, and putting red lipstick at the beginning of my workday is like an energy boost worth ten coffee cups. But make up gets cakey at the end of the day, especially in humid, Summer Spanish days. As I don't like to step out of home without any makeup at all covering my blemishes and acne marks, when for workdays, I like to put on some face primer before everything else, and cut down the quantity of makeup foundation to the lowest possible. Using waterproof eyeliners and mascara (I just use the first) may help too.

#4 Under no circumstance follow my example on this outfit post
Don't wear your clothes wrinkled! This skirt is super comfortable, light, flowy and amazing but it's made of a fabric which no matter how hard you iron it, tends to get wrinkled at the blink of an eye. It looks the worst!