Monday, April 16, 2018

Polka dots on Polka dots


Polka dots are just everything! I've always been a major fan and I get so excited seing them everywhere in the highstreet stores! So many choices !! This dress is just stunning and most amazingly it's on sale, simply irresistible!
Wishing you an amazing week dears!
         
 
       
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Friday, April 6, 2018

Perfect Places

I have been feeling really motivated lately. I mean, I always tend to be more of a positive person, but in these last few weeks I have been feeling extremely good. 2018 has been so amazing, I really feel I am working towards the goals I had set for myself and I believe this really is the ultimate source of happiness. Working on your projects and achieving the milestones you define for yourself really does bring such joy. 
Hope you've had the most amazing of weekends and wish you an equally amazing productive week!

Dress here. Zara jacket. Longchamp bag. Carolina Herrera jewelry.
         
 

        
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Monday, April 2, 2018

Happy Easter & Pink Flowers

Hope you've all had an amazing Easter surrounded by the people you love the most. I stayed in Paris this year and took time to relax and be grateful of all the things we've build over the years here. Starting the week with the biggest smile and this amazing feeling of fulfillment. We all have great goals and dreams for our lives, but it's wonderful to feel like even though we aren't where we want yet we are on the right track.
Wish you an amazing week!          

       
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Monday, March 26, 2018

Red lipstick - my favorites

I am the most massive fan of red lipstick. I think it's the most feminine makeup you can wear. There's a perfect red for each one of us but it's not always easy to find the right shade and texture and it took me a long time and a lot of trial & error to find my favorites. 
So here they are, make sure you give them a try, they may work for you as well:
         

        

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Monday, March 19, 2018

Big smiles & Red lipstick

Had the most relaxing, cozy, wonderful weekend. Taking a bit of time every now and then to stop running around making 100000 things simultaneously just makes you feel so much happier. I'm literally feeling 100% recharged. 
Have a wonderful week my lovelies!

Asos dress (sold out but also love this one on sale!!). Zara bag (similar version here). Hermes scarf and bracelet. Chanel ballerinas. 
         

        
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Monday, March 12, 2018

Light grey & Favorite Spring Dresses

The days are getting longer and sunnier and I am so excited for Spring. Already started ordering some flowery dresses to wear, even if still obliged to pair them with winter coats. 

Zara coat and bag. Asos dress and shoes.
Similar items to what I'm wearing:         

Some of my favorites dresses for Spring from floral to romantic and to gingham:         
                 
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

New beginnings

Hello.
It’s been so long since I last wrote on the here. So many times I wanted to come back and post pictures. 
It’s funny because even if it’s been over a year since I last posted here, I just cannot see myself without this blog!
I missed the shootings and the editing and mostly I missed reading your comments.
I was at a point where I had to focus on the action plan I had  defined for myself and there was no time for my passion. 
I feel like in this past year, I’ve accomplished so much on a professional and personal level that I feel like it’s the right time to restart this outsource of mine. 
Hopefully I will be able to continue to inspire you the same way as you’ve always inspired me.
With love,
Leonor

Chicwish dress (sold-out but similar HERE). Vintage jacket. Zara shoes.
   
                   


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Monday, December 5, 2016

Crisp Winter Morning

It had been years since I last wore my hair curly! But I've been seing so many gorgeous girls rocking their perfect curls that I just felt like it was the perfect time to try giving my hair some rest. Still figuring out how to take perfect care of them and make them look it's best but I'll definitely be playing with this style for a little longer!

Há anos que não usava o meu cabelo com os caracóis naturais! Mas tenho visto tantas miúdas tão bonitas com o cabelo naturalmente encaracolado que não pude resistir a deixar o meu descansar de todos os brushings. Ainda estou a tentar perceber como cuidar bem dos caracóis para que fiquem com definição e volume máximos mas usar o cabelo natural passou definitivamente a ser uma opção!

Asos dress (find it HERE). Burberry jacket (similar HERE). Zara bag. Chanel ballerinas (love THESE) and earrings. Vintage faux fur (also love THIS ONE). 

 


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Monday, November 7, 2016

Blue Ruffles

I kind of been finding it hard to stay motivated with the blog. I feel like many bloggers feel this way as there have been so many changes to blogs over the past few years and we lost a bit of audience to youtube. To add to that, I have pretty much been absent for the past year and a half which kind of makes it hard on me each time I want to come back here. It just seams pointless to post once every now and then...
But there is something about this blog that keeps pushing me in. It's something I feel so proud of and it has been with me through so many ups and downs. There really is something special about having a blog, as it allows you to see yourself evolve. Photos get associated to moments and memories and every time I wonder around though the posts it's like I seeing a movie of my life.
I'm not giving this up. I know there will come a time in which it will be easier to post multiple times a week and that time is probably not even that far. We're all just figuring out who we are and what makes us really happy. And at this point, if there is one thing of which I am absolutely sure is I don't want to end this. 
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Manter-me motivada com o blog tem sido difícil. Com todas as mudanças que tem havido nos blogs e com a visibilidade que perdemos para o youtube, a conclusão a que chego é que muitos bloggers sentem o mesmo. Para juntar a isso, eu tenho estado em grande parte ausente o que faz com que vir aqui seja difícil no sentido em que parece ter pouco sentido vir aqui uma vez por outra...
Mas ha qualquer coisa neste blog que me mantém agarrada. Sinto um orgulho tão grande do que construí aqui e o blog acompanhou-me em tantos altos e baixos. Ha verdadeiramente qualquer coisa de especial em ter um blog. As photos associam-se a momentos e memórias e cada vez que passeio pelo blog é como se em parte visse um filme da minha vida.
Não vou abandona-lo. Tenho a certeza que vira uma altura em que postar varias vezes por semana será possível e muito provavelmente essa altura vira daqui a pouco tempo. Acho que vivemos todos à procura daquilo que nos faz feliz. E se ha uma coisa que eu sei, que tenho 100% certeza, é que não quero acabar o blog.

Asos cape (find it HERE). Zara skirt and top (similar HERE and HERE). Vintage bag. Hermès bracelet.




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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Fall Flowers

September was always a turning month for me. I was the kind of kid that loves school so as September came, I always got excited with new projects, goals, buying new clothes and just being absolutely awesome for the school year.
Ironically now that I am not at school anymore, as September comes I still get extremely excited about life and about being my best self. 
So I’ve been planning my days like crazy and so far I really am sticking to it, which makes me feel incredibly good about myself!
I'm so excited about it that I will write a post next week with all my goals, why and how I’m working on them! Just to try and get you as motivated as I am!
What about you? How do you feel about September?

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Setembro sempre foi um mês de viragem para mim. Eu era o tipo de criança que adorava a escola por isso assim que o regresso às aulas chegava eu ficava super entusiasmada com novos projetos, objetivos, comprar roupas novas e ser absolutamente maravilhosa durante o ano lectivo.
E ironicamente, agora que já não sou estudante, mal chega Setembro sinto-me o mesmo entusiasmo com a vida e com atingir o meu melhor.
Por isso tenho planeado os meus dias ao detalhe e tenho conseguido seguir à risca, o que me faz sentir extremamente orgulhosa de mim mesma!
Estou tão entusiasmada com o meu novo dia-a-dia ate na próxima semana vou escrever um post com os meus objectivos, o porquê de cada um e como estou a segui-los! Só para multiplicar o vosso nível de motivação. 
E voces? Setembro tem algum efeito em vocês?

Asos dress (find it HERE). Zara bag and heels (similar HERE and HERE). Chanel earrings.



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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Pink Party

I think anyone can tell I was the girly-est of girls when I was little! I used to be obsessed with all things pink, glittery and adorable.
With growing up I learned to show my femininity in a more adult way but still sometimes I just can’t resist to cuteness all over.
I guess that even with all changes in life, we always stay true to ourselves. 

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Acho que qualquer pessoa vê que eu era a mais feminina de todas as miúdas quando era pequenina! Era completamente obcecada com tudo o que fosse rosa, brilhante e fofinho.
A medida que fui crescendo aprendi a mostrar a minha feminilidade de uma forma mais adulta mas ainda hoje, ha dias em que não consigo resistir a coisas adoráveis!
Mesmo com todas as mudanças da vida, continuamos a ser sempre nós mesmos.

Asos dress and collar (find them here and here). Chanel ballerinas. Vintage bag.


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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Summer Feelings

Here are the last shots from the holidays. After a trip to the french riviera and too weeks spent in Portugal, I am feeling super relaxed, calm and full of energy.
I must admit that getting back to the dynamic of work is quite challenging after all this time spent around the sea and sun but it's incredible to see the amount of energy you collect during the holidays, I kind of feel like an iPhone charged at 100%. 
This time off has allowed me to reconnect with myself and it got me feeling so grateful for the life I am building for myself. 
Happy Friday everyone! 
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Aqui vão as ultimas fotos das férias. Depois de uma viagem ao Sul de França e duas semanas passadas em Portugal, sinto-me verdadeiramente descansada e cheia de energia.
Tenho que admitir que voltar à dinâmica do trabalho é um enorme desafio, depois de tanto tempo passado a um ritmo muito mais calmo, mas é incrível ver a quantidade de energia que acumulamos durante as férias, sinto-me como um iPhone com 100% de bateria.
Esta pausa deu-me tempo suficiente para me reconectar comigo mesma e fiquei a sentir-me tão grata pela vida que estou a construir.  Boa Sexta-feira a todos!

Chicwish dress (find it here). Hermès scarf and bracelet. Chanel earrings. Salvatore Ferragamo ballerinas (similar here).

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

White on Gold

I always loved white dresses in summer, there’s something so fresh, young and pure about an all white look. But after moving to Paris, white started to seam incredibly intimidating due to my very pale skin. So in the south of France I couldn't resist celebrating my (reddish) tan with this midi white dress! Hope you are enjoying summer!!
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Adoro usar vestidos brancos no verão, há qualquer coisa de fresco, jovem e puro num conjunto totalmente branco. Mas desde que vivo em Paris que o branco se tornou ligeiramente intimidante contra a minha pele pouco bronzeada. Por isso no sul de França aproveitei o bocadinho de bronze que tinha para usar todos os vestidos brancos possíveis! Espero que estejam a gostar deste verão!!

Zara dress (similar here) and sandals (sold out but love these ones). Hermès bracelet. Vintage headband.

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Picnics on the Weekend

I have started planning a picnic with some friends this week, we all just wanted to get outside and take advantage of the sun outside. And besides thinking a lot about the foods and drinks I wanted to bring, I also got pretty excited with what to wear (as always). Here's kind of a brainstorm of what I have on my mind, links are down below! Hope you enjoy it :)

Comecei a planear um picnic este fim-de-semana com alguns amigos, queremos todos aproveitar do exterior e do sol. Além de pensar imenso sobre as comidas e especialmente as bebidas que vou levar, estou super entusiasmada com escolher o que vestir (como sempre). Aqui está um "brainstrom" do que estou a pensar levar com todos os links em baixo! Espero que gostem :)

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

French Riviera

Just editing these photos makes me so incredibly happy! If any of you live in Paris, you will know what I mean! It had been so long since I had last seen the sun that spending a week in the South of France seams like rediscovering the concept of Summer all over again!! Simply amazing!
What about you? Have you been enjoying the sun?

O simples facto de editar estas fotos faz-me tão feliz! Se algum de vocês vive em Paris, tenho a certeza que me compreendem! Tinha passado tanto tempo desde a ultima vez que tinha visto o sol que passar uma semana no sul de frança é como redescobrir o conceito de Verão!! Simplesmente maravilhoso!
E vocês? Têm aproveitado bem o sol?

Zara skirt (similar here), top (also love this one) and sandals. Vintage belt. Hermès bracelet.

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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Business Girls



I was always one with a considerable capacity to adapt. Every time there was change in my life I always managed to learn and update my way of living while keeping my personal style and personality.

Having this said, this past year I have experienced the same challenge that many girls with an extreme love for fashion overcome in their early twenties. I got a job, a great one really but one to which I can’t wear denim and a t-shirt (If you know what I mean).
Well, even if I was never the girl who wears denim and a t-shirt, this meant a lot of adapting and growing up. 
And the truth is I am loving it! So I thought it would be nice to start a series of business looks, as I imagine some of you are ongoing the same challenge.
Still, don’t worry! I promise that I’ll keep my edgier style on the weekends! :)

Sempre fui o estilo de pessoa com facilidade a adaptar-se. Cada vez que houve uma mudança na minha vida, consegui sempre aprender e moldar o meu estilo de vida mantendo sempre o meu estilo pessoal e a minha personalidade.
Tendo dito isto, tenho que admitir que este ultimo ano passei pelo desafio que muitas fashionistas ultrapassam na altura dos vinte anos. Arranjei um trabalho, um super trabalho mas para o qual não posso usar calças de ganga e t-shirt.
Bem, na verdade gangas e t-shirt nunca foi o meu estilo, mas mesmo assim todo este processo exigiu muita adaptação. E a verdade é que estou a adorar! Por isso, pensei que seria bem apropriado começar uma serie de conjuntos mais business, para todas aquelas que estão a viver a mesma experiência que eu.
Mas não se preocupem! Prometo que continuo a guardar o meu estilo mais proprio ao fim-de-semana.

Zara shirt. Mango dress. Salvatore Ferragamo heels. Hermes bracelet.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

About being back


I still can’t believe I am writing this. It has been so long since I last wrote a blog post that I had convinced myself that it was the end of it. Even if I didn’t want to end the blog, I felt like I had to accept that my priorities had changed and even more then priorities, I felt like my whole life had changed in such a way that there was no space left for this project that I had started during university.

Now, you know me, I never want to get into detail because I feel that this is a fashion blog and not a reality show of my life. I like to keep private things private but what I can’t resist sharing is that I am so incredibly happy!!!

But this blog is such a big part of myself that I really just can’t think of myself as not a blogger. So, after all this time without posting I decided that I really don’t want to live without you and the blog and so, I am relaunching the The Sparkling Lemon with a new template and more content.

For those of you who still visit my blog every now and then and who sent me emails motivating me to continue posting, thank you! You guys have my heart!

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Não acredito que estou a escrever no blog. Passou tanto tempo desde o meu último post que me tinha convencido que era o fim do blog. Mesmo se eu nunca quis acabá-lo, parecia obvio que as minhas prioridades tinham mudado e mais do que só as minhas prioridades, parecia que a minha vida inteira tinha mudado tanto que não havia mais espaço para um projeto que tinha começado na faculdade.

Bom, vocês sabem que eu não gosto de entrar em detalhes, para mim isto é um blog de moda e não um reality show da minha vida. Gosto de manter o que é privado, privado mas não resisto a partilhar convosco o quão feliz estou!!!

Mas este blog é uma parte tão importante de mim que não consigo imaginar-me sem ele. Por isso, depois de todo este tempo sem postar decidi que não quero de todo perder o contacto que tenho com todos vocês por esta via. Decidi relança-lo com um novo template e mais conteúdo.

Para todos vocês que continuaram a visitar o blog de vez em quando e que me enviaram mensagens a motivar-me para voltar, obrigada! Adoro-vos infinitamente!

Zara shirt. Chicwish shirt (find it HERE). Chanel ballerinas.

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Roses are Rose

I hope you are all doing well! I’m kind of tired of always saying how long it has been since I last posted! So I’m not even going to talk about it! I gave one enormous step towards my future this past month and I couldn’t be happier! I can’t believe I am at such at stage of my life and I feel so grateful for all the opportunities I have had and the people I have met and still meet every day.
That being said, I must admit that everyone has been encouraging me to continue the blog, and I really want to as well! I feel that now that my life is at a more stable phase I should try and invest more of my love and dedication to this amazing place we created together. 
Sending lots of love towards you!

Espero que estejam todos bem! Já estou cansada de me queixar do quanto tempo passou desde o meu ultimo post! Por isso nem vou tocar no assunto! No último mês, dei um enorme passo na direcção do meu futuro e não podia estar mais feliz! Não consigo acreditar que estou numa fase tão maravilhosa da minha vida e sinto-me tão grata por todas as oportunidades que tive e todas as pessoas que conheci.
Com isto dito, tenho que admitir que todas as pessoas na minha vida me têm encorajado a continuar o blog e eu também quero imenso! Agora que a minha vida está bem mais calma vou fazer o meu melhor para investir mais tempo neste fantástico espaço que criamos juntos.
Tenham uma ótima semana!

Dress worn as shirt and skirt c/o Chicwish (find them here and here). Carolina Herrera coat. Asos headband.

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Sunday, October 18, 2015

Fall tones

Life has been so crazy in the last year that I can’t even remember to take pictures for the blog! I mean it’s absolutely insane to think about the journey Miguel and I have been through during the past year.
It’s truly amazing to chalenge yourself to do the things you want, it is hard at times but allowing yourself to follow your dreams and let yourself do what makes you feel happy truly does pay off in the long term. And when looking back at all I've done, all I've learnt and all the wonderful people I met and who taught me so much I couldn't fell more grateful.
Unfortunately with all our projects it’s been hard to find time for the blog, I try my best but finding the time to take pictures is the hardest, specially now that fall is here and the days so much shorter!
Still, I’ll keep trying my best to keep you guys up to date! Because you and this blog really do make me happy!
I send you all a big kiss and I wish you an amazing fall! Talk to you soon!

Este último ano tem sido de loucos! Tão de loucos que me esqueço de tirar fotos para o blog! É inacreditável quando penso no caminho que percorri com o Miguel neste ultimo ano.
Mas aprendi que é verdadeiramente maravilhoso quando nos permitimos de seguir os nossos sonhos e fazer aquilo que nos faz felizes, é uma escolha difícil mas que a longo prazo compensa imensamente. Quando olho para este último ano e vejo tudo o que fiz, tudo o que aprendi, todas as pessoas que conheci e tudo o que me ensinaram não poderia estar mais grata.
Infelizmente com todos os novos projetos, ficou difícil encontrar o tempo para tirar fotos, especialmente agora que o outono está aqui e com ele os dias cada vez mais pequenos.
De qualquer maneira, continuarei a fazer o meu melhor para vos manter actualizados!
Um grande beijinho para todos e desejo-vos um maravilhoso outono! Voltamos a falar em breve!

Dress c/o Chicwish (find it here also love this one). Zara sweater and shoes. Longchamp backpack.

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Monday, September 14, 2015

Bye honey

I’ve been trying to enjoy the last bits of summer even if now it is almost impossible to leave your house without tights. Well, I gave it a go last week and I’m guessing it was the last time my legs saw direct sunlight this year, at least in Paris.
Still, it was worth it! I always have the hardest time letting go of summer but once I really feel the cold I can only dream about warm sweaters and tights. So yes, now I am in full autumnal vibe and I already went shopping for sweaters!

Tenho andado a tentar aproveitar todos os bocadinhos de Verão mesmo se a esta altura já é quase impossível sair de casa sem collants. Bem, a semana passada tentei a proeza e parece-me que foi a ultima vez que as minhas pernas viram a luz do sol este ano, pelo menos em Paris.
Ainda assim, valeu completamente a pena! Custa-me sempre horrores meter na cabeça que o verão acabou, mas assim que sinto bem o frio só penso em camisolas quentinhas e collants. Por isso, sim, já estou em modo super outono!

Zara dress, shirt, scarf and sandals.

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