I can't believe Summer's passed right in front my eyes already, and that I'll be starting my Master's degree in a very few days. Despite everything that makes me like Summer season, there's something appealing to chilly mornings and those first drops of rain in the atmosphere. Summer means to me light and colorful clothes, sand, sunny dawns and nights filled with chocolate-mint ice-creams. I think that this colorful off-shoulder blouse from Shein represents well what Summer means to me, so when they asked to collaborate with me at Something Fashion once again, I didn't think twice about it and added it to my wishlist as a way to celebrate the end of another weird but nice season working at the city.

The truth is that I am eager to start a new scholar year at home, and continue fighting for my dreams: I am thinking about enrolling a PhD programme next year, and maybe, try in a while to teach at some university abroad. I don't know for sure. Everything is quite uncertain, but it is a possibility that I would like very much to explore. Who knows if the next months of July and August of my life will happen in a country where it's Winter and it's cold in those months!

I was wearing:

Shein off-shoulder floral blouse

Vero Moda black trousers

Aristocrazy minimal layered necklaces

Vintage earrings

"This blog post was sponsored by Shein"

I was wearing:

Almatrichi skater dress
Lacoste bag
Michael Kors wedges
NewLook earrings

There are certain things that I love about Summer in Spain. One of the things I love the most here is that the days are so long that it seems that you can live three lives in less than 24 hours. It is so warm, and the sunlight hours are so many that although in the mornings you might be at the office, at noon you have enough time to eat out with your family (even if it's a bit later than usual) and in the afternoons, take an ice cream or go for a couple of drinks with your friends. Therefore, my main principle in these months is to put on versatile and very flexible outfits that allow me to adapt to both the early hours of the day and the events happening in the afternoon.

This outfit, however, is not very suitable to go to the office. In this case, I used it to go out in the afternoon with my family, but I do not think I would ever wear shorts for work. I have done it sometimes but on very specific occasions. I do not like to wear shorts to work or classes, because my legs usually get stuck to the chairs, and it is not very comfortable. I prefer to use fluid jumpsuits made of light fabrics, even if they come with long pants. For me, these are much more comfortable, but in this case, this is the outfit that seemed most suitable for those circumstances, with that intense pink shirt with statement sleeves. They almost remind me of the traditional flamenco dresses' ruffles, which I think it's a very fun detail to add.

So, what's your view on Summer fashion and outfits for the Season? Let me know in the comment box below, OR, find me at @amandasomethingfashion

I was wearing:

Formul@ Joven color-block sandals

Zara stripes shorts and backless shirt

Lacoste handbag

Hoop earrings from local store

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”

With temperatures higher than +35ºC expected this Summer in the city of Valencia, and it being sunny since the very first hour in the morning when I haven't even taken my bus to the office where I'm currently working at, it feels almost compulsory to pick some light and comfy dresses as my work uniform. I work in a place where there's air conditioning for the most part of the day, but still, I get to wander a lot around exterior and semi-exterior ambiances, where the air is warm and wearing tight clothes doesn't help at all.

So, once again I'm partnering with Shein to show you a couple of dresses which are both workplace and Summer friendly. These two dress ideas are even a great idea to switch outfits day to night, just in case you are running away from work in the evening directly to an after-hour or cocktail with friends, which sounds like an absolutely great idea. My first idea to wear in chronic heat-wave mood is this 60's inspired dress in yellow with stripes on the bottom, which is perfect to wear with a pair of low heeled sandals or ballerinas. It reminds me of Twiggy's carefree style with wide silhouettes above the knee. I paired it with a pair of extra-large metallic earrings and my go-to flip-flops.

On the other hand, there's this dress which I personally didn't have many expectations put on, but which finally succeeded! On the website it is shown on a mannequin which apparently wears a petticoat underneath, so the skirt looks super wide. When it arrived it was folded, but super wrinkled and the fabric looked way too soft it almost felt sheer. But! Once it was ironed and tried on at home, it felt pretty amazing. The only requirement is wearing skin color undergarments, but it isn't as see-through as it seemed at the beginning and, although in Shein's website looks puffy thanks to the petticoat, if you don't wear it underneath it looks great anyway. I would even say it looks better, as it looks more like a light Summer dress than an inspired in 50's pin-up girls.

I was wearing:

Shein color-block dress
Steve Madden bucket bag
Local store wedges
Pieces earrings from Zalando




I was wearing:

Shein cut and sew dress
GO by Gloria Ortiz flip-flops
Zara statement earrings
Rayban Wayfarer Sunglasses





"This blog post was sponsored by Shein”

I was wearing:

Shein lace applique pink romper
Vintage earrings
Coin black lace bralette

I was wearing:

Shein laser cut top
Vintage hoop earrings and belt
Levi's boyfriend jeans and jacket
Local store wedges
Louis Vuitton "Noé" bag
Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses

I was wearing:

Shein black skort
Morgan cold shoulder top
Calvin Klein sunglasses
Thomas Sabo velvet necklace
DIY clutch

“This blog post was sponsored by Shein”

I was wearing / Llevo puesto:

Doutzen's Summer Stories lace tunic from Hunkemöller

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!

Leaving to Firenze tomorrow guys! I can't believe Summer is already gone, and with that, the internship at the studio, the weekends spent at the beach, the goodbyes. Oh gosh, I'm a tough girl and known to be quite reluctant to exteriorize my feelings, but I never thought it was going to be so hard to manage goodbyes to family and close friends. And I'm presumably coming back home for Christmas! Anyway, it's all fine, I'm super excited to get there, start living on my own at the rented flat downtown, finish all the paperwork that needs to be done, and start knowing more about Italian culture and lifestyle.

So, you might be wondering how the preparations for a year studying abroad have gone so far, and why I've been away from the blog (and almost all social media channels) for almost a week and a half. I landed home again after being totally away for a couple of months due to the Summer internship in town, which felt super awkward (believe me when I say I didn't remember properly where some things were stored at home) to be received by a huge empty suitcase that needed to be filled as soon as possible. Plus, dealing with another large suitcase filled with Summer work outfits and stuff that needed to be washed, organized and put back into place. Plus, paperwork and stuff that needed to be done in the city prior to leaving the country. That translates into two weeks of non-stop running from one place to another to get all done in time.

All this studying abroad craziness has led me to some interesting conclusions and tips that I needed to share with you before leaving to Italy. This is:

#1 Two hands, one luggage
Are you traveling solo, or getting to your destination by your own? If so, don't you think about embarking a huge suitcase and a taking a cabin carry-on. Will you be carrying all those things by your own, probably late in the evening, once arriving at a place you might not know at all? (Or even better when dealing with transfers). Instead, embark all your stuff in your luggage and get a cabin-sized bag which you can wear on your shoulders as a backpack.

#2 Get some info prior to your departure
Are you flying to an airport which is not in your town of destination? Are there any buses, trains or transfer at your arrival time? What do you do if your luggage gets lost or your flight delayed? Gather some information which might be useful once you arrive to your abroad destination (like complaint and information numbers, etc), and get ready for the worst situations. Even if they might not happen at all. Prevention is better than cure!

#3 Pack wisely
Back to when I went to Boston, due to flight connections in Madrid, my luggage got delayed a couple of days. Fortunately, that happened on my way back home, and not in my way to the US, as that could have caused a massive situation in my 17 year-old-self. Once that happened, I learned the hard way to always put in my cabin bag a couple of clothing changes, my most valued items (laptop, camera, tablet) and to pack inside the carry-on a little purse for the ID's, passport, money and phone.

For Firenze, I'm also carrying a set of bedsheets just in case the first night on our new home away from home things are a bit, let's say, nasty.