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