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Jewel: the Site to Save on Luxury

03/11/2019 No Comments

One thing I absolutely love to do is find ways to save money. Whether it be a flight or a new dress, I will spend hours on the Internet searching for the best deal. In the back of my head, I’m always thinking “there has got to be a cheaper price somewhere!” So naturally, I love websites that offer cash back when shopping. I’ve recently discovered a website that allows you to save on luxury.

From time to time, I like to splurge a little bit when it comes to both travel and fashion. So when I found the website Jewel, I was hooked. Their whole thing is to save on luxury. It simply doesn’t have to be as expensive as we think! They have both brands that I already know and love, and brands that are completely new to me. So I thought I would walk you through my experience with the site a bit.

collaboration, hostel/hotel review, Italy, travel

A Weekend in Milan

03/01/2019 13 Comments

A weekend in Milan just might be the thing you need. I know that for my friend Alex and I, it was just the getaway we needed this past November. I live in Spain and she lives in Prague, so it was the perfect meetup destination. Furthermore with cheap flights, it was affordable as well!

How I got there

I always say that travel doesn’t have to be as expensive as we often think. This trip proves that once again. I found ridiculously cheap direct flights on Ryanair. Going there, I flew out of Madrid and it was 14.99€. Heading back, I flew into Zaragoza because it´s closer to where I live. That flight was only 15.99€. So basically, I flew round trip to Milan for around 31€.

A stressful part of travel can be figuring out how to get to and from the airport at odd hours. My flight into Milan landed at 23:20 and it took off at 6:50 a.m. Such is the life when you have a job and time constraints. Luckily, our hostel was within walking distance of the train station. From there, there are tons of buses that go to and from the airport at basically all hours. I was able to go to and from with no problems. I rode with a company called Terravision. It was 9€ round trip.

collaboration, Dress Picks, Fashion

3 Going Out Looks

02/24/2019 No Comments

Going out is a big part of life in Spain. If Spaniards love anything, it’s being out and about socializing. One essential experience everyone has to try in this country is going out dancing. Every night out on the town needs at least a few going out looks to pick from!

Since a night out in Spain is one of my favorite things, I’ve rounded up some fun looks to try this spring! You can treat this like some fashion inspiration, if nothing else.

collaboration, travel, United States

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, a Quirky Spot

02/22/2019 7 Comments

How come it always seems like you need to play tourist in your hometown? I know that while I’ve traveled to more than 15 countries, there are still places near my hometown of Cincinnati that I need to explore. One of those places used to be Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. That is until a little over a month ago.

If you’re new here to the blog, let me explain. I’m a Cincinnati native, born and bred. However a little over two years ago, I made the big move to Spain where I’ve been working as an English teacher and blogger. When I was home over the holidays, I decided to take the opportunity to blog a bit about the United States. I turned my friend visits in Atlanta and Charleston into blog posts. And I also decided to explore places near Cincinnati that I had never really explored. Hence my visit to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park.

collaboration, Nina's corner

4 Ways to Earn and Save Money Creatively

02/15/2019 2 Comments

My biggest goal this new year is to get my money in order. From the outside looking in, it looks like I travel often and enjoy life. Of course I enjoy life. However that’s not to say that it comes with a price. This new year, I plan to earn money creatively.

My goal is to both pay off debt and get money saved for travels this summer. I have set goals for exactly how much I will pay each month to lower my debt and how much I want to save.

One thing I know and love about myself (yeah self-love) is how resourceful I am! When it comes to lots of things in life, I always find an alternative way. This is just how I’ve always been. The other week I found myself thinking “leave it to me to get myself out of debt with a bunch of random jobs, projects, etc.” However that is exactly how it will play out and I’m excited.

Here are some ways I’ve found to earn and save creatively.

collaboration, Fashion, travel, United States

A shoot at Miller St. Boutique

02/08/2019 12 Comments

I absolutely love finding hidden gems. That is exactly what I felt like I had discovered when I went to Miller St. Boutique several weeks ago. My friend Amber and I were exploring Butler County, Ohio, and a visit to this adorable boutique was a part of the itinerary.

The reason I say that Miller St. Boutique is a hidden gem is because it sits in a simple strip mall. I don’t know about you, but I typically think of chain restaurants and insurance agencies when the word strip mall comes to mind. I’m typically never expecting to find locally-owned boutiques full of adorable dresses, accessories and home decor. However that is exactly what we found in Miller St. Boutique.

collaboration, Fashion

A Pop Into Sorella Boutique

02/01/2019 3 Comments

Several weeks ago, I got to play dress up all day. As a fashion blogger, it’s basically my favorite thing. I was exploring the Liberty Center in Butler County, Ohio (USA) and the ladies at Talbots recommended we make one last stop before heading home. While I was a bit tired from our busy day, my friend Amber and I decided to pop in to see what the shop was all about.

The majority of the shops at the Liberty Center are the typical shops you find at shopping centers. There you can find shops such as Kendra Scott, Forever 21 and H&M. However this is exactly what makes a boutique like Sorella Boutique different. Unlike it’s neighbors, it’s locally-owned.

collaboration, Fashion

A Style Session at Talbots

01/27/2019 6 Comments

When I was in the United States over the holidays, I worked with a stylist. In fact, I had some looks picked out for me. Now I know you’re probably thinking “but Nina, you cannot afford that. You work as a teacher.” Well if you work with Talbots, you don’t need to be rich to enjoy the benefits of a personal styling session.

In early January, my friend Amber and I did a little collaboration with the Butler County Visitor’s Bureau. Part of that visit included shopping at the Liberty Center. Our first stop was Talbots, of course. The ladies working there were so nice and told me about a personal styling service they offer. Basically if you’d like, you can make an appointment with them. They pick out looks based on your style and you try them on. It’s perfect for people who either hate shopping, don’t know what wear or simply want to change their style. It’s completely free as well (although I’m sure the ladies are hoping you’ll take at least a few pieces home with you).

collaboration, Dress Picks, Fashion

Creating Looks at Gold Beret Boutique

01/22/2019 18 Comments

This Christmas, I spent almost a month in the United States! In addition to spending time with friends and family, I had a few blog collaborations on the calendar. One of those was with Gold Beret Boutique, a local vintage clothing shop in Middletown, Ohio.

Some of have likely never heard of Middletown. Well it’s a small town just north of Cincinnati in Butler County. At the beginning of January, I had sort of a two-day tour through Butler County on my schedule. One of those stops was at the most adorable vintage shop.

collaboration, Dress Picks, Fashion

Zaful Winter Coats

12/05/2018 No Comments

A coat really can make all the difference when choosing that dress to wear. When you can pair the right coat or jacket with the dress, it really makes the look polished. It makes it sort of pop!

The holidays are coming up and we will all be looking to put together that perfect Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s outfit. Here are some outfits I put together from ZAFUL.

The brown coat

Brown is a great color to go from when choosing the right coat. It’s rather neutral and simply goes with most colors.