My Little Madrid Sunday Morning Tour!

Last weekend we had an amazing day showing off our favourite places in the city, mainly Barrio de Salamanca to a selective group of 11 french luxury tour- operators. They were all invited by Madrid Destino, together with the Oficina de Turismo Española in Paris, Air Europa and The Leading Hotels of the World wanting to explore and promote Madrid in their travel plans.

The town hall’s Tourism Department contacted therealthing.es a Spanish travel agency that focuses on luxury experiences and the Spanish culture in order to get the best from Madrid. We were very grateful to them, when they contacted us for organizing a “My Little Madrid morning”. In this event, the mission was to show the tour-operators, on a Sunday, the gastro and shopping side of barrio de Salamanca.

Bisutería Otero, a Piece of Madrid that Vanishes

Walking around Calle Mayor you get, nowadays, a sad feeling. Many shops are closing because of the expiry of the old law which allowed them to have a low rent. Most of those venues are traditional and popular businesses. One of them is Bisutería Otero. It was opened in 1905 and will definitely close at the end of March.

La Portegna - Elegant Personalized Leather bags

Walking through Salamanca district, a little bench outside a shop made me look through their window. Very elegant leather items were nicely displayed, the name made me think of Argentina: La Portegna. And surprise! it is a Spanish brand 100% made in Spain. 

Fashion Designer Teresa Palazuelo - this time for kids

We were invited by Teresa Palazuelo to her Atelier. The occasion was the presentation of her line TPKids, First Communion outfits. I have to say that I liked many things. First, the place: a traditional atelier, with large tables, beautiful fabrics and seamstresses delighted with their diligent work.

Rent a Party Dress - La Mas Mona

Now that the Christmas period is just around the corner and we will be invited to gorgeous parties, we must be the best dressed! We suggest an awesome website: La Mas Mona, which offers the rental of fabulous and super fashion party dresses. The website offers a broad range of dresses for both smart and casual parties: Luisa Beccaria, Valentino Red, Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Cavalli, Dsquared, see by Chloé...

And here's the best part: for our beloved and elegant followers when booking your dress by entering the code: LMM_MYLITTLEMADRID you will get a 20% discount on the rental of all outfits until the end of 2014!

Birkin or Kelly? difficult choice, get the answer at Palacio de Cibeles

Kelly or Birkin? if you know what I am talking about you cannot miss the exhibition Hermès - Essence of Leather  (until October 13) at the Glass Gallery of the Cibeles Palace.
A magnificent example of what Hermès represents through its own history and good work. It all started with saddlery for horses more than one hundred and seventy-six years ago. Today, however, Hermès has evolved to represent the essence of ultimate luxury.

A week of Madrid Street Style

We loved to collaborate with TU Me Moda for the last week. As you know there is a contest running until the 6th of April, the prize is €500 to spend in the Corner shop. Download the TU Me app for android and iphone and send your photos to 626989409.

It was great fun to chase around the city our best loved street styles. Here you have them: