Viva España!!

How about that party on the street last night! I went into the center to witness the craziness after the game...after barely escaping death by moto more than a few times I hung out with some friends in Plaza Reial. Today was spent getting prepared for Bread and Butter, which starts this Wednesday! I went to get a facial and mani-pedi. Then lunch at Bliss with a few friends. Tonight I´m finally going to make of for the lack of sleep of the last week. 

How amazing is summertime in Barcelona?! Always something to do or prepare for!!! So this week is Bread and Butter, which brings all the most fashionable people in Europe to the most fashionable city in Spain!

Parties, Parties, Parties...

Have a wonderful night and VIVA ESPAÑA!!

Bikinis and Bocadillos

Hello my darlings,
I've had a lovely day! How about you? Mine started out with a yoga class, then I met a Brazilian friend of mine and we went to this new Italian sandwich shop kind of thingy. It's called...oh my...I can't remember. Anyways, they make a really tasty sandwich/quesadilla. I had mine with serrano ham, mozzarella (super fresh and delicious) and fantastically vine ripened tomatoes. So after that tasty meal, we headed to the beach to catch the late day rays. As we were talking about what constitutes a Brazilian bikini, she remembered that her friend had just brought a bunch of them back from Brazil. So I ended up getting the cutest, teensy tiniest bikini I think I have ever seen.
Tonight should be fun... I'm just meeting up with the Brazilians again and I think we'll have a few drinks in the Gotico, before heading up to Terrrassa. Oh...and tomorrow I'm going to the Jack Johnson concert.
Hope your night turns out to be VIP arific! hehehe
Dos Besos,
VIParina

San Joan and Such

Has it really been that long since I last wrote? I can't believe it. I guess you could say I took a vacation from my vacation. In any event the last few days all kind of blend together as they do during San Joan. Tuesday was fantastic. I went to a friend's terrace which is directly on the beach in the Barceloneta. We ended up drinking calimochos, which in case any of you have not imbibed, leads to a really fun night, but later a horrible, horrible hang over. So that's what I was up to yesterday. I'm back on track now, don't you worry! Tonight I might take it a bit easy, then tomorrow night I'm back on the town. I'll hit up Opium Mar tomorrow night, then I believe Foc Lounge this Friday for this new party they're calling "evolutionary nights".
Have a wonderful night everybody and I hope you don't melt!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

The best way to wreck a manicure

What are your plans for this hot summer night? I think I might head up to Terrrassa to take full advantage of this glorious weather. Granted it was a little bit scorching today, but hey, I'm not going to complain. And anyways I had a fabulous day. I went to the Pink Peony for a mani-pedi which I then promptly destroyed by spending the rest of the afternoon at the beach. Sand and salt water may be all good for exfoliating the skin, but it sure does a number on nails. So I just soaked in the sun and relaxed all day...had some tasty melon con jamon for lunch at Chiringito Vai Moana, then tapas in the Borne at Cal Pep for dinner.
I think I might get a little nap before heading out tonight. The heat sure takes it out of me!

Dos Besos,
VIParina

Here's to the Longest Day of the Year!

Hello mis amores!
What a beautiful day! It's the summer solstice you know. So...cheers to the longest day of the year and I hope it is wonderful for everybody!! I have had a fabulous day so far...I somehow avoided the hangover I deserved from Opium last night and got up at around 11 and headed straight for the beach. Then I met my friend Theresa for one of those really long Barcelona lunches. We hit up a few really cute shops in the Raval, including this really hip place called Blow on C/ Doctor Dou and I picked up some ultra-sexy vintage sunglasses.
Tonight should be quite fun and a bit sad at the same time as I'm heading to the going away party of one of my good friends. We actually met in the Barcelona airport while waiting for the same horribly delayed flight to Paris. I hate saying goodbye, but the party should be great.
Tomorrow....more beach, more sun, more sangria and a whole lot more fun!!!
Happy summer!!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Champagne and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

What a fun week this is turning out to be! The weather is finally...finally straightening itself out and the parties are better than ever! I had a fabulous time last night at Shoko and so many of my friends joined in for the fun! I ended up skipping the party at Mondo, Hardfandango nights, and calling it a relatively early night. Today was all I could have wished for I woke up at around 11 made my way down to the Barceloneta for a few mimosas and a seafood platter with some friends in from London. Then we hit the playa for a few hours and I ended up taking a little siesta. I was a bit drowsy when I woke, but forced myself to hit up the Vinyasa Yoga class at Holmes place and I am so happy I did cause now I feel energized and raring to go! Tonight I´m going to take it relatively easy and stop by Andu for a couple with my friend Megan. Then tomorrow....Opium!!
Ok my loves,
Sweet dreams or happy partying, whatever you prefer!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Sonar!!

Hey everybody!
This is going to be such a huge, fantabulous week! As you know, it's Sonar and that means every club, restaurant and venue will be packed with fabulous people from all over the planet. This is one of the times that VIParina lives for. Tonight will be mellow...I'm heading to Margarita Monday at La Trajinera to meet up with some friends and discuss the festivities. There is just so much to choose from. For instance, tomorrow night should it be Shoko like usual or Hardfango @ Mondo? The best DJs from all over will be out and about and I don't want to miss any surprise performances...
In fact...if I hear anything on the DL I'll let you guys know first!
So check the blog from time to time!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Reggae Mon

Hi hi,
Couldn't write today...much to busy planning for the weekend. I'll let you know what's up tomorrow. Right now, I'm running late to the Toots and the Maytals concert at the Apollo. I have a very strange and dear place in my heart for this band. Tell you about it lates...
Dos Besos,
VIParina

A Pica Pica Day

What a beautiful day! Finally, por fin!!
I had a nice sleep in... no gym...no errands... I even forwent my shopping expedition and headed straight for the beach. My tan is nothing spectacular just yet...but now it's on its way at least. I had a fabulous lunch at a friend's piso in the gotico. Then met a cute Brit for tapas at La Bodegueta on the Rambla de Catalunya. We had some very tasty jamon and the spiciest pimiento del padron that I've ever tasted in my life!! Right now I'm just resting up before heading off to Opium Mar. I'm gonna get my drink and dance on. I choose champagne as my drink of the night!
Have a good one and maybe I'll see you there!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Summer...Maybe?

I don't want to jinx it, but the weather seems to finally be changing. YAY, I hope so, cause I really need some beach time and soon.
So last night that little birdie was right and there definitely was definitely sushi at the Shiny party at Shoko. A lot of other food as well. Needless to say, it was a great night.
It was really nice waking up to sunshine. I went to the gym for a little run, then had the best paella I've ever had in my life, at a chiringuito on Bogatell beach. mmm mmm.
Tonight I'm gonna take it easy. Maybe watch a few episodes of Sex and the City. Tomorrow's a big day and night. Going to do a bit of shopping, then off to Opium.
Talk to you soon my friends!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Te-killya and Tacos

Hello my little minions!
I am finding it harder and harder to write on a Monday. I just can´t help myself, but to take a three day weekend. HEHE. Yesterday was lovely...very Amerikeen if I do say so myself. I went to La Trajinera Restaurant for Margarita Monday! What is Margarita Monday you may ask...well it´s a time honored tradition for most college students from California and it really can´t be beat. I mean what´s better than a Margarita...cool, refreshing...chock full of Tekillya. I absolutely love Margarita Mondays and luckily some friends of mine have started it up here in BCN...so I think it´ll be a staple in my schedule from now on. The food at La Trajinera was excellent...I mean I have found it almost impossible to find decent Mexican food in this city, but these guys do a mean taco, if I do say so myself!
So tonight I´m heading to Elite Barcelona´s Shiny Tuesday @Shoko! A little bird told me that they might surprise us with some sushi and if you´ve read any of the rest of my blog, you know that I can´t, under any circumstance, turn down sushi. If you feel like joining me just tell the man at the door you´re on VIParina´s list from 12-2:30 and don´t forget the Elite wristband for discounted drinks.
Should be a lot of fun! Fun we all need to have to get over this awful, awful weather.
Talk to you lates...
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Let's here it for the Weekend!

Hello my darlings,
I had a lovely day that started with a facial at the Pink Peony, then went onto lunch at DosTrece with a great friend. Tonight should be great...as you all probably have heard, Bob Sinclar is playing at Pacha...so I'm heading over there in just a bit.
This weekend also promises to be fun... I'll be at Elephant tomorrow night and I'm really hoping it doesn't rain cause I can't take it anymore ahhhh.
So my loves, we'll speak later, no?

Dos Besos,
VIParina

Rain Rain Go Away...

Seriously...when is this rain going to finally stop? It is ruining my summer...well not really...I'm still having a fabulous time! So the Rita Mabel concert last night was really great, they have such a cool sound. So today has been relatively mellow... My Yoga intructor came by this morning. Then I met a friend for a sandwich at Conesa that was scrumptious as can be and now I'm just hanging out reading all of my favorite blogs before meeting my friends at that fish place behind the old market in the Borne... I can never remember the name...damn...well, you should go if you get the chance. Then after that we're all going to head to Opium Mar, which will definitely be fabulous tonight. I'll be the girl drinking too much champagne in the VIP.
If you want to come you're more than welcome! Just say you're on VIParina's list at the door and they should treat you pretty well.

Hasta Manana,
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Girl From Ipanema

The Elite Barcelona party at Shoko was a blast as usual! They had the human statues out and about, which adds a bit of ambiance... and a little hip hop. I drank a bit too much cava, but I'm doing ok...now.
So I had a Brazilian themed day...Started with a Brazilian bikini wax (too much info?) then onto delicious Brazilian empanadas and treats at LolaMora in the Gotico. Now I'm going to go have a few caiparinas before heading off to El Gran Foc to see my friends band "Rita Mabel." Then probably a few more Caiparinas(sp) before heading to bed relatively early cause tomorrow is Addicted at Opium Mar and I want to get a little bronzeada beforehand at the beach.
If you wanna come to Opium Tomorrow just tell them you're on VIParina's list and you'll get in for free!

Have a fabulous night!

Dos Besos,

VIParina

Arabian Nights

What a CRAZY weekend! I know I missed my entry yesterday, but I swear I have a great excuse. So...as I told you on Friday...It was my friend Christian's birthday and we were planning a night's stay at a lovely villa on the Costa Brava. So we all met up and he dropped the bomb that he was flying us all to Marrakesh where we stayed in the most beautiful Rhihad and went to some of the most fabulous clubs and just all around had an unbelievable time. The party really never stopped!
It's not going to either...this week's going to be a great one. Here's the lineup:
Tonight, Tuesday, is Shoko, which as I've told you before is the place to be on a Tuesday this summer.
Tomorrow I think I'm hitting up a RitaMabel concert at el Gran Foc.
Thursday I'll definitely be at Opium Mar ( If you want to come just say you're on VIParina's list)
then...well...I can't plan that far ahead...who knows what the weekend will bring!
Have a great night!

Dos Besos,
VIParina