Hello everyone. It’s hot here in Barcelona, nearly 98 degrees today! We’ve been spending a lot of time drinking ice water and staying close to the pool. I’m averaging two showers a day, slapping on sunblocks like it’s no body’s business, and trying to remember my big hat. You get the picture. It’s HOT.

On Tuesday, I was thrilled to attend Barcelona’s Fashion Week, the 080 (short for the city’s zip code) held at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc.

My day started with the designer TCN. With sleek swimwear and casual, fun fashion in earthy tones, the clothes were very appealing for a modern mom. I was enthralled.

Here’s a list of the designers featured at 080. Mango and Desigual are two of the more casual, fun brands I’ve been getting to know and love here in Spain. TCN and Miriam Ponsa are the ones I was lucky to see.

Lunch was held in the middle of the Olympic stadium. Little food trucks had pulled up with crepes, tapas, and other specialities. Everyone was indulging in champagne to try to cool down from the heat. Whatever it takes, right? And when in Rome? Yes, I had some.

Here you can see the lunch tent from afar, set right among the race tracks of the Olympic Stadium.

Before the second show, I got to peak backstage at the makeup and hair production. Fun to see all that goes into the final look. They make it look so easy, but each model was in that chair for at least an hour.

Here’s the second designer I was lucky to see, Miriam Ponsa. Also offering earthy tones, her looks are flowing, cool and casual. I loved the patterns, the creams and the greys.

Before heading back to pick up the kids from their day camp, I caught glimpse of this lovely view of a city I’ve fallen in love with. Even on a steamy hot day, it’s the kind of place you just want to be.

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Sending love from hot and steamy Barcelona!!

xo Melissa

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