A few days ago, I received an invitation to Alessandra Petersen’s pop-up store in Mexico City. I was so happy to hear about it—I’ve been following her career since I met her a few years ago at the Caravana Americana Pop-Up and I also had the opportunity to interview her during the COVID pandemic for […]
Fashion
Interview with Diane Pernet , founder and director of ASVOF / ASVOFF
Hi Diane, I had the opportunity to meet you and interview you briefly a few years ago in Mexico City during ASVOFF MX in Company of Mexican top model Luisa Saenz and Gustavo Prado. I was completely intrigued and in awe of your unique style and wondered so much about it. When did you started […]
Fashion
Designer Alessandra Petersen Returns to Mexico City With a Pop-Up You Can’t Miss
A few days ago, I received an invitation to Alessandra Petersen’s pop-up store in Mexico City. I was so happy to hear about it—I’ve been following her career since I met her a few years ago at the Caravana Americana Pop-Up and I also had the opportunity to interview her during the COVID pandemic for […]
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TOTO Bakehouse / The best LOTUS latte in la Roma , Mexico City
Hello! I took a small pause from posting — I’ve been very, very busy lately. But here it is… another review about places I love. If you like hot drinks and coffee, I found the best LOTUS latte in a tiny but cozy bakehouse located on Frontera Street in La Roma, Mexico City. TOTO Bakehouse […]
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SANTOS / Vinyls, Coffee and Drinks
Last week, I had so much fun at SANTOS, a lovely little spot in Mexico City that features vinyl records, drinks, and coffee. Many times, I had passed by Gabriel Mancera and seen SANTOS through my car window, wondering what was going on inside. Sometimes, I would notice people gathering outside, listening to a DJ […]
Offline Diaries
TRAMA: Design, Fashion, Architecture and Coffee
Hey Guys! I hope everyone is having a great Monday and starting the week with two thumbs up. Today after hosting my tv show ” HILANDO LA MODA TV” we went to have a LATTE Bombon at TRAMA Coffeeshop. They recently had the opening last week and we had a great time with our friends. […]
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Rincón / Things, Community and Creative Beverages
Today, I had the chance to escape my routine and decided to come to Rincón. This place is wonderful, and if you love art, books, illustrations, Mexican design, good coffee, matcha, and delicious food, I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do. I definitely want to come back and bring my boyfriend and […]
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Cafécore: Behind the Pinterest trend of showing still life in coffee trays as a media of visual storytelling
I was longing to write about this trend I’ve been spotting on social media—what’s behind it and why people are showing still life in a coffee tray as a medium of visual storytelling. At first, I saw these pictures and thought to myself that they look very aesthetic, and it’s interesting how people take their […]
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What is the trend behind the GUCCI eyeglasses case as a clutch on Pinterest?
Pinterest is one of my favorite social media and just scrolling I found a lot of pictures of Gucci eyeglasses cases turned into a clutch. I think it looks very aesthetic and cute. Upcycling existing luxury packaging is trendy—Pinterest users love using what they already own rather than buying new accessories. Pins showcase velvet Gucci […]
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Cafe Light Blue by DOLCE & GABBANA Beauty / Introducing the new Capri In Love Eaux de Parfum
Today I had a lovely date at the Café Light Blue by DOLCE & GABBANA, located at Palacio de Hierro Perisur in Mexico City. I discovered the café while scrolling through Instagram and knew I had to check it out. The menu is inspired by the new LIGHT BLUE Capri In Love spicy eau de parfum. The fragrances come in bottles adorned […]
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Bookstore style for a rainy day
I love books and music! Yesterday I went to EL PÉNDULO Bookstore next to the Teatro Helénico since I was heading to watch a play at the theater, and it was pouring rain in the city. I recommend you to come and visit, they have a great book selection and also a restaurant. Are you […]
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The Duke of Lisbon / English Pub in Mexico City
If you are looking for an English Pub just like the ones in London but in Mexico City you must go have a drink at “The Duke of Lisbon” located at Colonia Juárez . I recommend you make a reservation since the place is small and they tend to have music events and gatherings to […]