Vaca Loca, the Crazy Cow …

Although it’s been almost three months ago since I’ve been to Málaga, I still like to share something about this city. Better late than never, right?

“Vaca Loca” means “Crazy Cow”, and it’s the name of the trendiest tapas bar in Málaga! It’s a young, hip bar where you can get drinks, food and … tapas of course! The best thing about this bar is that you get one free tapa with every drink you order. A fun fact: I’ve never gotten the same tapa twice!

Because you get free tapas, I consider this bar to be very cheap. The tapas are huge, while drinks remain a normal price. A perfect combination for young people/students with little money! J

The bar has an urban/hip, young feel to it because of the interior and people who visit the bar (mainly students, newly grads, teenagers …). The waiters were friendly, warm and sociable. It’s perfect for a chill evening out with your friends, to reminisce the long they you spend at the beach or prepare for a night out in the city!

Unfortunately we don’t live in utopia, so things can’t always be 100% perfect. The same goes for “Vaca Loca”. Service was not always on point. The bar was always crowded, but there wasn’t enough work force to handle the bustle. That’s why we usually had to wait way too long for our drinks/bills to arrive. But hey, if you’re on vacation time doesn’t matter that much I guess …

When in Málaga, don’t hesitate to hop in! ;-)
Address: Calle Moreno Monroy, 3, 29015 Málaga, Spain ‎

What did you do during summer break? Let us know in the comments below!

Swishing: Student Edition

A couple of days ago I went to Molly’s Swishing event. For everybody who doesn’t know what Swishing is, here a short explanation: Swishing is an organisation that does events all over Flanders where you can come in with the clothes that are too small/big, or that you don't wear anymore and you can "shop" for other clothing.  

Student-like, girly, yummie, ... PERFECT.
So today I wanted to write about it because more people should know about these events. I’ve been to several clothing swap events before and also some of Swishing. I liked the Student Edition the best. It’s perfect for, let’s say, girls from 16 years old til mid twenties. You’re almost 100% sure that you’ll find something that fits you and is like your style. Creepy grandma skirts are not allowed! 

Swishing offers everything a girl needs. There was food (the cookies were soooo good), a makeup artist, a hair stylist, and of course there were CLOTHES! 

Have patience girl!
When you go to a Swishing event it’s important to have patience. Don’t just go in, get your points and spend them right away. No you don’t want to do that, because a girl with the PERFECT clothes may come in three hours later. 

That’s why it’s fun to have someone who gets your makeup, nails and hair done. It gets you through the day and you learn a lot from those artists. The two girls at the makeup table gave me so many tips, it was just amazing. I also loved that you could choose from brands like Benefit, Urban Decay, M.A.C. etc.

Get to know people.
Another thing I love about these kind of events: everybody is in for the same reasons; they love fashion, are in for some fun and are not planning on leaving soon. Perfect to get to know more people, I say! 
I made some pictures, find them below!

Spotted brands; Zara, H&M, Bershka

The cookies were by Maison Dandoy

Eva's Makeup

Tiana's makeup

The makeup table

Vanida, the makeup artist!

Would you consider going to one of these events? Let us know in the comments below – Amal <3

Barbie on Instagram!

Helloo!

Did you know that Barbie is on Instagram? Well, she is! The childhood icon is not only posting selfies, but also quite a lot of pics with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry. The girl sits front row at fashion shows, flies (FIRST CLASS) to exotic places and wears the most exclusive designer brands. Yups, she got it all going on! Do you want to know more about her fabulous life? Then go follow her on instagram: Barbie Birkin.

What do you think about her account? Let us know! - Amal ♥

Chilling with Kim Kardashian

Flying first class

At the beach, wearing heels. Of course.

With Katy Perry

Accompanying Khloé Kardashian on a private jet

What to do on a Friday night?

Finding new things to do with your friends on a Friday night could be a bit challenging. Doing the same activities over and over again could get boring after a while. Here you can find some tips on spending your Friday night – or whatever night you’d like to spend with your friends – so you won’t have to go to that same club every time you get together.

Bowling

Bowling is a lot more fun than some people might think. This game comes with a whole experience. While bowling, you get the chance to lounge with your friends and get some drinks. In between turns, you get enough time to keep your friends updated about everything that’s going on in your life.

If you’re looking for a more ‘party like’ atmosphere, then you should try going to a disco bowling. Many bowling clubs organize these kind of events. You’ll find yourself in a room that’s nicely lit, with nice music on which you can enjoy some dancing. It makes everything feel much more like a ‘going out night’.

Karting

Forget about everything and go for the adrenaline rush. Racing is a fun activity to do with a big group of friends because it comes with a lot of hilarity. There’ll always be that one friend who’s racing is way to slow or that one girl that thinks she’s the best but then fails in her final lap. After the race, you can go to the bar and get some drinks while you discuss each other’s driving skills.

Go to a ball dance

Going to a ball is the perfect excuse to splurge on a nice dress and get all dressed up. Before attending the ball, you can come together with your girls to do each other’s makeup.

On these kind of events, you’ll get the illusion of being in a fairy tale like Cinderella or something. Maybe you’ll even get to meet your very own prince charming!

Oh and please don’t be afraid of having to listen to Bach all night, balls nowadays are perfectly filled with contemporary music. So instead of Bach, expect Jay-Z.

Private spa

Going to a spa is the perfect idea when you just want to relax with your friends after a stressful time or just because you think you deserve it. You’ll have plenty of time to catch up with your girls. It’s the perfect place for deep conversations.

A private evening at the spa isn’t even that expensive. The nice thing about it is that you can split the bill. Let’s say an evening at the spa costs around 200 euros, then it’s only 20 euros per person if you go with a group of 10 friends. That’s like no money, considering all the facilities and services you can use.

Concert

You could go to a concert for many reasons; to support your favorite artist, to just enjoy the music, for the atmosphere or to have fun with your friends. And that’s what we’re talking about in this post!

The whole atmosphere will give you the nicest feeling and will get you to escape from reality. You will definitely have a blast with your friends. Great moments only strengthen the relationship with your friends. And that’s just great.

It also gives you the opportunity to create great memories with your friends and it’s a night that you’ll never forget because you’re in the same room as one of your music idols. Maybe you’ll even get the chance to touch one of your idol’s hand, it will forever be a memory. A memory that you’ll get to share with your friends.

Ellie Gouding's concert I've been to in Brussels

Jewelry home party

This is a party at home where you invite somebody who represents a jewelry brand. That person will bring a whole collection with her/him to your house. You, on the other hand, will have to provide drinks and snacks.

It’s foreseen that this person gives a whole explanation about the brand and it’s collection.

Afterwards you’ll get the chance to buy something. In that way you can get together with your friends while buying your latest’s must haves to spice up your jewelry collection. All in one night. Awesome, don’t you think so!?  

Voila, these are some of the things I like to do with my friends. Oh and I really recommend starting some kind of 'partygroup' on Facebook. Everytime somebody has something in mind to do, he or she has to post it in the group, that way there's always something to do! I have one with my friends and it's our central point to arrange 'dates'.

I hope I gave you some inspiration. Do you have other fun things to add? Let us know in the comments!

- Amal ♥