Smarter than the Average Bear

What a faboo day!
I woke up early for once and met my friend Marishka who flew in from NYC. She gave me all the latest goss about our ridiculous friends on the cab ride home. I knew she was exhausted, but insisted she go to this amazing yoga class with me (she's a yogi too). Then we had a fabulous lunch at La Academia in Plaza Sant Just before heading to the playita to catch the less harmful l rays of the day...and can you believe it...we came home and fell asleep until now!
No rest (or dinner for that matter) for that weary chicatita...I'm draggin her ass to Shoko! She's heard about it enough and now she's gonna have to experience what all the hype is about! I think we may try and sleep in tomorrow...but I just can't wait to show her the town. After all my friends, I may be the queen of the nightlife, but I also know how to enjoy this amazing city by day...
Come what may!

Dos Besos,
VIParina

August Heat Here We Come!

Good evening mis amores!
How was your weekend? Mine was absolutely divine!! I spent the majority of it lounging on beautiful beaches of the Costa Brava. I kind of prefer the rocks to sand, cause it isn't so dirty and sticky.
Friday night I had a dinner party on the terrace and was complemented excessively on my cooking...if only they knew how rarely I do it. I have to say I prefer restaurants. Food just doesn't taste as good after you've slaved over a hot stove.hahaha. De vez en cuando I don't mind it too much.
Saturday we took off for the beach and we spent the night at the beautiful Parador in Aigua Blava. I highly recommend it. It has the most beautiful views and the breakfast buffet is phenomenal!
On Sunday we hit up Cadaques and ate the most delicious seafood platter at this little hole in the wall by the beach.
Bronzed and mas bonita we returned to Barcelona and had some sushi at Kibuka. mmmm it had been far too long.
Anyways today I got a mani-pedi and a massage at the pink Peony. You know after such a tough weekend I thought I deserved a bit of pampering...hahaha.
Tonight I'm going to meet my friend Valentina at Guru BCN for a couple of copas de cava. Then most likely come home early for a nice rest. The massage and the sun really tired me out. August is almost here and we all know how hot it can actually get!
Hasta Manana,
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Art in the Barrio

Mmmm, lunch at Ra was delicious especially after my very challenging yoga class! Afterwards I passed by the Gracia Arts Project, which funnily enough is in the Gotico! It's such a cool idea I must say...they have a new exhibition of different local artists every two weeks! Right now there's a photography show up that I have somewhat mixed feelings about. Some of the photos were amazing and others...eh, not so great. Oh well, I guess art is objective...
Just had some scrumptious pan con tomate and jamon in the casa and now about to beautify myself for Opium tonight. Let's hope it lives up to the hype! I hear it's supposed to be especially hoppin tonight.
Maybe I'll see you there!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

The Bronzed and the Beautiful

Hello my darlings,
Shoko was as fabulous as ever last night. So many people to see and be seen by! I love summer in Barcelona. All the beautiful, perfectly bronzed specimens seem to flock here. There's no end to the fun.
So as you can imagine I spent most of my day on the beach soaking in the rays. I ate some delicious jamon with melon at one of the chiringitos on Icaria beach and followed the meal with a few tasty mojitos at Guru BCN in the gotico.
And now...
I have to admit...I've been addicted to this show The Tudors...I think it plays on Show Time in the states, but I've been streaming it for the past couple of days...and today, well... what can I say, time escaped me. Hey, a party girl needs to indulge in some lazy habits once in a while.
If you get a chance...watch it, it's horribly sordid and indulgent. Best of all, based in reality!

Tomorrow...Yoga in the morning, lunch at Ra, which is next to the Boqueria with, then a short rest before I Opium Mar it up!

Sweet dreams to all those off to bed...and happy partying to those who, well...who are gonna rock it out!

Dos Besos,
VIParina

A Weekend of Madness

The Verve went on! It was a fantastic show and night and weekend!! I ended up at Summer Case the whole of the weekend...the hightlights were definitely The Verve, The Kings of Leon, Blondie (of course) and Too Many DJs. This prissy girl might be coming around to the festival life...though I think this may have been an isolated experience...it makes it a lot better to be able to return to your comfy bed and take a long, long...long shower.
I spent yesterday basically recovering from the weekend...got a massage at the Six Senses Spa at the Arts and then met up with amigos for Margarita Monday.
So one day off...now back to the party! Tonight...Shoko!
If anyone wants to join, just tell them you're on VIParina's list at the door.

Have a divine night!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Summercase, Here comes VIParina!

Hello my darlings!
I'm late I'm late for a very important date with SummerCase! I heard yesterday that The Verve has canceled which is such a pity. I've never actually seen them live and hear they put on an amazing show. Oh well...the rest of the lineup seems pretty good. I'm really exited to see Blondie perform!
Today I took it pretty slow as I am much more of a club hopper than a festival rat...to say the least. The hoards of people, the long lines for drinks and the sweatiness are not exactly my style, but I have a friend working on getting some backstage passes so we'll see what happens.

I hope you all have an amazing night! Wherever it may take you...
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Art, Architecture and VINO

So tonight took a bit of a turn... as I told you yesterday, I was off to an art exhibition at La Galeria Ignacio de Lassaletta. It was a really wonderful affair... beautiful art, interesting people and a delicious meal that followed with the gallery directors at the Polo Club of Barcelona. I'd never been there before, but the food was quite alright.

I'm just stopping home briefly to change la ropa and then I'm heading down to Opium to get my groove on. 

Tomorrow... I think I might choose Summercase. Apparently the Verve have canceled which is....well, it just really sucks, but oh well...I guess there are others to see. 

So tomorrow concerts...then maybe the Costa Brava for the weekend...I just don't know. Way too many choices. 

I love Barcelona!

Dos Besos,

VIParina

Un Dia Sin Mucha Movida

No Celebrities last night...boohoo...who knows there probably was someone escondido at Shoko last night. Oh and by the way, the food at Sikkim is DE-licious...check it out if you get the chance.
Today was relaxing...sometimes I like it when it's cloudy cause it gives me an excuse to lay about the house...so that's what I did.
Tonight, as I told you on Monday, I'm going to Guru lounge with some friends...you know, just to chat and have a couple of mojitos or something...emphasis on the something cause every time I'm there I end up mixing way too much as their cocktail is extensive and intriguing.
That's all for today... Tomorrow I am attending an art exhibit at La Galeria de Lassaletta and I want to be bright and fresh.
Hope you all have a fantabulous night!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

It´s a Churrasco!

Last night was so much fun! Bittersweet really...I love Barcelona to death, but it seems mis amigos are forever joining and then leaving me. Last night I went to my Brazilian friend´s going away do. The Brazilians threw her a massive Churrasco (Brazilian Barbecue) and the food was INCREDIBLE. Brazilians really know how to live La Dulce Vita...Mojitos, Bossanova, beach and Barbecues. 

Today I actually got up quite early and made it to a yoga class at Holmes place. I´ve really been slacking on the old gym. It´s just soooo difficult in the summer. Why leave the beach?

Then it was off to lunch on the terrace of Nonell. I have some friends staying at the hotel Cathedral just across the way so after lunch we made are way up to the roof top pool for a bit of fun in da sun!

So now I´m getting ready for dinner at Sikkim...I´m actually running a bit late.

Then it´s SHOKO...maybe  there´ll be another celebrity sighting tonight! Let´s hope so....i´ll keep you informed.

Have a good one and maybe see you later!

Dos Besos,

VIParina

The Week of Fiesta

Hey y'all! Sorry I didn't get a chance to write this weekend. I was recovering from the amazing party I had at Broadbar. It was so much fun. All my friends were there and we rocked out in the VIP all night! Afterwards we made our way over to Otto Zutz to continue the party. I really wanted to go to Terrrassa, but was vetoed by the masses. I have to say...Otto Zutz is far too hot and crowded.
Here is my itinerary for the week. I figure since I have it pretty much planned out I should let you all in on what is happenin this week.
Monday- sorry you can't join...My friend Lara from Brazil is leaving Barcelona. It's so sad when people go...but seems to be inevitable.
Tuesday- I'm eating at Sikkim, this delicious restaurant in the Borne where they give you a free chocolate fondue dessert if you make a reservation...then off to Shiny Tuesday @ Shoko.
Wednesday- Meeting friends for a relatively quiet night at Guru in the Gotico, not the Raval.
Thursday-Beach day and night at the Chiringito Vai Moana on Bogatell beach for dinner...then... OPIUM!!
Friday- I think I'll make it fashion tv @ Pacha. If you want VIP entrance just ask.
Saturday-It's been a while since I hit up the Hidden Eden party @ Elephant so...we'll see what happens there.
So there it is...man do I lead a hectic life. Being an international it girl certainly has become a full time job. Well off to the going away gig.
Dos Besos,
VIParina

The Day of the Fiesta

Party Party Party Parteeeee!!
I'm so excited for my party tonight at Broadbar! It's going to be so much fun!! I have friends flying in from all over Europe to attend. All day has been dedicated to last minute planning and more importantly...to beautifying myself. I stopped at the Pink Peony rather early to get my mani-pedi. It's been awful waiting all week to get my nails done, but I wanted them to be perfect for this event. Next I met a friend for sushi at Kibuka. You must always eat light on the day of a party so as not to feel bloated and sleepy. Sushi is perfect for this...I recommend it highly. Now I'm off to this new place I just found out about called The Celebrities' Hair and Make-Up Salon. It's on Mallorca and someone mentioned that they have really great service. We'll see. I have to run!! I'll tell you all about it tomorrow...

Dos Besos,
VIParina

The Terrace Life

Was anyone else at Shoko Tuesday night? Did you also see Lenny Kravitz? Oh my my he is just as scrumptious in person as I'd imagined! So as you can imagine, that has been the highlight of my week thus far. Yesterday was quite relaxed...well kind of...I had a marathon shopping day. I really can't tell you what store I did not enter. I will tell you, however, that I got some super cute dresses/tops at Custo Barcelona. Later in the day I ended up outside of the city in this lovely little one-traffic light town called Torrellas (sp). I have some friends who have recently moved there, so we met for dinner on their terrace.
Today was a bit more shopping...lunch at Mama's Cafe in the Raval with my friend Lara, followed by some beach time...then some cava on the terrace of another friend.
Tonight I'm taking it easy, because tomorrow is....drumroll.... Evolutionary Nights at Broadbar. I have made sure to invite all my fabulous friends and it promises to be an epic affair. If you wanna come just let me know...or you could just say you're with me at the door. "I'm with VIParina" haha you'd be amazed where it'll get you.
Anyway, I'm resting up tonight. Tomorrow will be all the preparations for the big party!
Catch ya later!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

An Extra Long Weekend

Have so many days gone by already since I wrote my last entry? I can't believe it...but I have a good excuse. One of my best friends in the world flew in from South Africa as a surprise! I haven't seen her in almost 2 years and we quickly got out of the city and headed to Cadaques for a bit of fun in the sun! We ate some incredible seafood and soaked in the hot summer sun on the beautiful beaches of the Costa Brava. I don't mind Bogatell beach and all, but sometimes you just have to make your way to cleaner waters.
So now back to my busy schedule of partying and socializing. It's nice to take a break from it for awhile...but only long enough that I can no longer stand being away. So tonight I'm hitting up Shoko.
I don't have plans...yet for the rest of the days, except Friday, when I will be hosting an amazing party at Broadbar! It's going to be off the hizzle I tell ya. All the hotties in Barcelona under 1 roof. At least everyone who isn't going to Pamplona.
More deets on that later this week.
For now...I'm off!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Pan con Mantequilla

2nd day of BBB...
Has everyone seen all the ultra fashion conscious peeps walking around? I have to say there are some very interesting ensembles being worn...and when I say interesting...I mean UGLY!!
So today started off nicely...I hit up the gym before heading to the tradeshow for a bit of browsing. Then came lunch with my fabulous friend Allegra who's in town for BBB. We ate at this adorable little place in the Gotico, Cafe Babel. Then we did the unimaginable and hit up the sales. After the first day, I swore I wouldn't put myself through the chaos again...but, oh well...what can I say...there is cute stuff to be had!
Tonight I'm hitting up Mix, in the Borne, then if I have the energy to Opium Mar. I might save my energy for tomorrow night though!
Happy partying!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Bread, Butter and Bastante Gente

Well..Bread and Butter has begun (how's that for illiteration?) The trade show part is as hectic as always...so many people to see and be seen by. The party-part is what I live for...How to choose which party to show up at? It's the question on every VIPs mind these few days. I, for example am completely up in the air...Will I go to Shoko for the Indian Rose party? or Opium for the Colcci party...mmmm...I choose both!
Ok party people and fashion lovers...hope you can make it too. I have to go make myself pretty now...this heat is making it very difficult to maintain my flawless, shine free complexion!
Hasta Luego mis amores!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Rebajas Rebajas Rebajas

How can so many fabulous things happen at the same time? Bread and Butter comes to town, the weather becomes fantastic (hot, yes, but perfect for the beach!) and Rebajas (sales) begin!! Granted it's actually a horrible process of trying to snatch up the best items while being body slammed by other greedy shoppers, but it's tradition! I mean...I don't really need to wait for the sales, but when they come around I just can't resist them.
So I guess you don't have to ask me what I was up to today!
I hit the stores...then the beach and now I'm going to rest up for the mayhem that is Bread and Butter!
Don't forget to get your beauty sleep!!
Dos Besos,
VIParina