About

Hola! Thank you so much for stopping by! Welcome to my little space where I share my fashion and lifestyle inspirations. My name is Gabriela Recalde and I’m a Paraguayan currently living in beautiful and charming San Francisco, California.

A little bit about me: I was born and raised in Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay, I have always been a city girl drawing fashion inspirations from the world around me. I grew up in a traditional Paraguayan family who I stay closely connected with and visit often. My mother was my earliest fashion influence and is someone who believes a women should always look her best and own as many pairs of shoes as possible. Ever since I was little I have been collecting things like purses and jewelry. The funny thing is, nothing has changed

I grew up wanting to become a journalist and went to school for communications in Paraguay. My first taste of the fashion world came during an internship with Level, a high end fashion magazine based in Asuncion where I got the opportunity to work directly with the editor. From there my love for fashion only grew, but I had always known that to take my career to the next level I needed to learn English. So at the age of 19 and with no real understanding of English I flew to the U.S to become an Au Pair.

When I found out about the opportunity to move to California I jumped all over it. I had grown up watching TV shows taking place on the beaches of Southern California and new it was always a place I wanted to visit. I spent my first few years in the North Bay with an amazing host family and studying English. Moving to San Francisco was a big step for me and is something that has brought so many good things into my life. The most important thing would have to be meeting my husband, Mike. He is an amazing guy and pretty much the best person in the world. He helps with the blog a lot so you will probably see him around.

So I found myself in San Francisco studying Fashion Merchandising and wanting to put my passion into something meaningful. I knew I wanted to create a platform to share my styling ideas and inspirations but didn’t know the exact direction I wanted to take it. So without thinking about it too much I started a fun project and created a blog. Choosing to let myself be inspired by the city around me my blog was born, a personal journal about a petite fashionista living in the city by the Bay. My ambition is to inspire women to always be fashionable. I hope you will enjoy experiencing my view into the fashion world!

xo
Gabriela

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1- When did you start blogging?
I started blogging 3 years ago. At beginning it was a school project but shortly after, I decided that I wanted to pursue blogging as a career or at least as something personal to do it on my
free time.

2- What do you do when you are not blogging?
When I’m not blogging I’m usually working on ideas to decorate my house, completing fun DIY projects, sewing or going shopping. I love keeping myself busy. Luckily, I’m always moving around from photoshoots and events or just exploring new places.

3- What are your tips to start a blog?
If you want to start a blog, JUST DO IT. Don’t think too much about it. Get a domain name, create social media accounts and start creating content. The most important aspects to know when starting a blog are:
– Be yourself. Show your passion to the world – whether it’s beauty, fashion, travel or anything else. You will find people that like the same things.
– Be consistent. Blogging is not as easy as it seems, it takes time and hard work like everything else in life but it’s also fun and rewarding.
– Be ready to connect with others. My favorite part of being a blogger is meeting people and other bloggers. You will surprise how much others will inspire you and help you grow.