Chicago Streets

Hello hello from beautiful Chicago! As promised here is my first outfit post while I'm here. My days have been spent in the best way possible; exploring a new amazing city, spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants... basically some essential ingredients to a great summer holiday!

I couldn't be happier with my stay here, its just too bad that time flies by so quickly, the trick really is to just make the most of it.

I hope you liked the first look and do leave me your suggestions below of places I definitely have to visit!

Palais Royal

PALAIS ROYAL.  A place I've always wanted to shoot in! Unfortunately there was construction working happening around but that didn't stop us from snapping some pictures. You may now be wondering what this little blue statue is... By chance the artist who made these was there with his photographer to shoot a his brand new campaign. We got to talking and he showed interest in having me pose with his pieces to use as part of his new campaign! The result was an improvised photoshoot right in the heart of Paris! It was so much fun, specially because it was so unexpected!

Following on in the list of surprises, here is my first look with one of my new big purchases; the Givenchy Antigona bag!! As you must know by now bags and sunglasses are my favorite accessories, I'm absolutely crazy about them. This one came because of a special reason, my 18th birthday present. My birthday was all the way back in April but as I knew I was going to Paris in June I told my parents I would rather wait and get something I really wanted while I was there. 

Lastly, I had to share the news that I'm off to Chicago tomorrow morning... as you may be able to guess, excitement levels are high! I'll be staying there for 3 weeks so expect many posts and pictures coming your way. Remember to always keep updated through my instagram @luizagrinberg where I'll be posting my daily adventures.

Shirt: ZARA

Shorts: ZARA

Blazer: ZARA

Shoes: LE LIS BLANC

Bag: GIVENCHY

Watch: MARC JACOBS

Pont des Arts

PONT DES ARTS. Beautiful and romantic as ever! As I was traveling with my best friend, we just had to give in and put our names on a lock and dramatically throw away the key into the river Seine (very movie-like I have to admit!) For sure a moment to treasure forever! 

Keep updated for the last Paris look that is still to come with a special surprise in it!

From Paris With Love

JARDIN DES TUILERIES. What a beautiful, magical place. If I lived in Paris this one definitely be one of the places I would be spending a great portion of my time in. Its amazing how in Paris everywhere you look is almost like a living painting... beauty everywhere! 

Hope you liked these pictures, they're some of my favorites!

Also, don't forget to check out and like some of my most recent looks on the Teen Vogue Fashion Click! Links to it HERE and HERE :)

Stripes 'n' Colors

PARISIAN AFTERNOONS. This one in particular was spent walking around until we stumbled upon Rue Crémieux. This little street is famous for its vibrant colored houses, which ended up being the perfect place for shooting some fun pictures.

I've had this dress for about 6 months now. Ever since I saw it on ASOS, back in january I just knew I had to have it. The prospect of a light summery dress seemed like the perfect idea on a gloomy winter's day. Moral of the story is that I've kept it to use on a special occasion and what could be more special than Paris??

Hope you like it and leave me your thoughts below!

Bonjour Paris!

PARIS 2014! What a trip! I'm absolutely in LOVE with this amazing city. Everywhere I look I'm surrounded by beauty. Every corner of every street has just something magical about it. It often happens that when we travel to some places we become instantly connected to them. For me that has always been the case with New York, but in this trip I realized that Paris also holds a very special place in my heart. The last time I was here I was only 7 years old, meaning I could only remember very little. Being back here at this age made it all the more special; first because I went with my best friend and secondly because I'm now able to appreciate and take in all the wonders this city has to offer. Another aspect of this trip which was very important to me was the fact that I can now speak the language! I've been learning french for about 6 years now, but in the past 2 years I've been taking classes at a higher level of difficulty just about everyday in school.  It felt truly rewarding to see the results being put in practice and to know that french is almost like a third language to me.

I hope you like these pictures and stay tuned for more posts to come :)

THE BIG CATCH-UP SESSION

Its SO great to be back! I cannot believe it has taken me this long to post again and now that I'm back writing I realise how much I've missed it. What a whirlwind of emotion, stress and happiness the past month and a half have been surrounded by. In one month I have flown between 4 countries, turned 18, studied and taken my final exams, graduated high school and now im ready to sit down and tell you all about it. 

Going back to April... yes all the way back to april, I went to Brazil. The trip was mainly for two purposes; my cousin's wedding, but also to visit my family. It was one of the best trips I ever had there. Although I was stressing about studying for finals, it was great to see my family again and get away from my routine. Here are my instagram pictures that illustrate all I was up to while being there.

After spending 2 weeks in Brazil, it was time to come back. On the 30th of April it was my 18th birthday! Being an ultimate fashion fanatic, my birthday would not be complete without a very personal touch which couldn't pass by unshared... here is what my birthday cake looked like:

After my birthday, it was all work and no play for a month. So much studying, little sleep and A LOT of stress, it seemed like it never was going to end... but slowly as each exam passed, summer seemed to be closer and closer which gave us all that extra boost of energy to give it our all. After my last exam I was still stressing... but at the end of the day there is nothing to do anymore, its now time to sit back and wait for the results. 

Just after finishing my exams we had our high school graduation and then it was time to prepare for my graduation trip to PUNTA CANA in the Dominican Republic, which I just got back from. I will soon be posting my Punta Cana photo diary so keep updated for that. In the meantime I'll share this one picture from my instagram to make you a little jealous...

That is all for now! I'm officially on summer holidays and with tons of exciting news and posts coming your way! Make sure to keep updated through my Instagram and Facebook page.

Rome Look 6- From Rome With Love

Finally my last look from my Rome trip featuring a classic combination of colors; red and blue.

Hope you like it and have a great end to your weekend :)

Rome Look 5- Superga for the Blonde Salad

TRASTEVERE. Such a picturesque city just across the river. Here we found amazing restaurants in every corner, gardens and lets not even get into how adorable all the little streets are. There is always lots left to discover in such places. 
Having bought these new superga trainers from 'The Blonde Salad' capsule collection, by my all time favorite blogger Chiara Ferragni I had to start wearing them on the day after. They are very comfortable and I'm so glad I found them as I've wanted something from Chiara's collection for a long time now! 

Rome Look 4- Lace + Knit

Finally here is the first look at my precious new bag! I adore it and you'll sure be seeing a lot of it in the future as this is a piece that will last a lifetime!  I've always imagined buying a Céline bag in beige but once I spotted this one at the store it was love at first sight. The colors are all very neutral and match just about every piece in my closet, plus I found that a three-colored bag stood out much much that the regular beige or black one. 
This whole ensemble is made up from ZARA pieces. Wearing lace-hemmed dresses with big chunky knits on top was (and continues to be) a big trend. I wore a look along the same lines in London (HERE) but I actually prefer this one better as the lace is more visible. 
Today was the last day of my holidays. I'm certainly not at all looking forward to going back into school tomorrow, a feeling that all of us can relate to! I wish you all the best of luck in your 2014 starts!

Rome Look 3- Tartan Scarf

Here is my first official post of 2014, wohoo! Looking back at all my pictures from Italy make me really miss Rome and I'm increasingly getting that sad, end-of-holiday feel but I guess that's normal. 

This type of scarf has got to be my new favorite! It is very voluminous which is all you can ask for in cold days. When this scarf is unfolded its so big that you can honestly use it as a blanket- just pointing it out there- its great to have with you in a plane.

Hope you all had a great start to the year!

Rome Look 2: Via Veneto

VIA VENETO. Without a doubt one of the prettiest streets in Rome! So much elegance and glamour in one area.

I bought this skirt in the beginning of the winter season and think it fit in perfectly with the plaid/tartan trend that came back to life this year. Skirts with this type of print are extremely practical and versatile! 

How are you enjoying the last few days of the year, check in tomorrow morning for a review post of the main trends and pictures which inspired my fashion choices this year!

Rome Look 1: Céline

CÉLINE! As you can see by the title... this big purchase did happen!!! I am over the moon with happiness! A Céline bag has been an object of adoration of mine for the longest time. The first time I remember seeing one was back in 2011 and instantly falling in love. Over the years, it continued as a growing passion. I would stalk all tumblr blogs dedicated to this bag and simply fan-girl over anyone I saw wearing one. This bag to me is a symbol of elegance. You can wear the simplest combination of clothing and with this bag you look is complete. Need I say anymore... it is a Céline bag! Even going into the store was so unexpected, I can't begin to thank my parents enough!
This was too big of a moment not to share it with all of you, as this is a fashion blog, I though it was appropriate. 
Wait until the following outfit posts to find out what it looks like... suspense... :)
As you can guess already, my first day in Rome was a success. This city is amazing! Beautiful views and monuments everywhere you look, and lets not even get into the food... which is A-MA-ZING.

London Look 6: Autumn Hat

Finally my last look from my London trip. I miss it so much already, I can't wait to be back!

Autumn hats are one of my favorite things for this time of the year. Although I don't really wear a lot as I spend most time in school, whenever I'm traveling or during weekends, they become staple pieces to my outfits. Its a great way to add some color or just to polish up your look :)

London Look 4: Slip Dress

LACE DETAILS. I'm staring of the weekend by sharing with you my forth London look featuring this lace-detailed dress which is so in trend right now. This slip-dress kind of look has been hitting stores ever since Louis Vuitton debuted their winter collection. It is something rather different to what I'm used to wearing but since I was in one of the fashion capitals I decided to give it a try! 

Hope you all have an amazing weekend!

London Look 3: Bow-Tie

I'm obsessed with this bow-tie from ZARA! I love how its a different accessory from the typical necklace, adding a special touch. Another new find was this tartan coat which fits so well into the whole 'tartan winter trend'. Hope november is going great so far for everyone!

London Look 2: Before the Rain

A few quick pictures shot moments before it began to heavily rain... ah english weather! Although it did rain on a few occasions, we were generally very lucky with the weather.

I'm now back in Portugal and ready to share with you the rest of my London Looks, so keep checking in for that.

Have a lovely weekend!

Algumas rápidas fotografias tiradas antes de começar uma chuva forte... ah este tempo inglês! Embora tenha chovido em algumas ocasiões, em geral tivemos bastante sorte com o tempo. 

Já estou de volta a Portugal e preparada para vos mostrar o resto dos meus looks de Londres.

Espero que tenham um óptimo fim de semana!

London Look 1: Fall Floral

One of my looks worn out and about London. One of my recent purchases was the 'Babyliss Curl Secret' which created these curls for me. This is the invention women around the world were expecting in the hair-styling department! It helps you achieve easy-looking curls without taking up one hour of your getting ready time. HERE is a video of how it works! The curls lasted all day without needing any hair spray (surprisingly- as my hair is quite straight). Definitely recommended!

Insta: London Weekend

Hey everyone! Quick update from London...

I'll be staying here for one week as I'm on my half-term holidays. The purpose of this trip is to visit universities and get an idea of the possible one I'll be attending next year... scary thought. Although I'm  busy running around with school work I'll do my best to find time to take outfit pictures and keep you all updated with my instagram posts (@luizagrinberg). Here you have my first selection of pictures from saturday and sunday.

Hope that those of you who are on holiday had a great start to them!

Green Park

After taking a break from blogging I'm back to posting! I'm back in Lisbon to spend a couple more days and later this week heading to the Alentejo to enjoy the rest of my holidays with friends, can't wait! 
I absolutely loved my time in England, both in London and Cambridge where I studied for 2 weeks. Although I really enjoy traveling, coming back home is really great too!

Depois de uma pausa no blog, estou de volta! Já estou de volta a Lisboa até ao final da semana, depois vou para o Alentejo, aproveitar o resto das férias com os meus amigos.
Diverti-me imenso durante a minha estadia em Inglaterra, ambos em Londres e Cambridge onde estudei durante duas semanas. Embora adorar viajar, voltar para a nossa casa também é sempre bom!