Mucha Ale

Petite blog for Peruvian wellbeing

Month: October 2017 (page 1 of 1)

October 13, 2017

Five tips for a successful bachelorette party

Bachelorette parties are fun and special. They celebrate your friendship and affection towards the bride. This year a very close highschool friend of mine asked me to be her maid of honor and I organized a bachelorette party for the second time in my life. Today’s post shares five tips for a successful bachelorette party from these experiences. I hope you like it! Español aquí.

Regardless of the fact that I am by no means an expert in relationships or weddings, it only seems fair to pass down this knowledge that I have gained twice fold. The first time it was for my older sister and, the second, for my great friend. Here is what I picke up. I hope it helps. Read more

October 12, 2017

Laid back: sweater dress and white sneakers

As a petite woman who looks five (to ten) years younger, I spent a lot of time avoiding sneakers. I thought I was making it too easy for my haters. Until I saw a huge billboard of Giselle Bundchen in a gray dress and white sneakers. Suddenly the love I felt for my white high school sneakers came back to me. I started wearing sneakers outside of the gym again. There will always be haters. Español aquí.

I have a nice a nice memory of a chilly Friday night in a black sweater dress and white sneakers. Always monochromatic, I added a black puffer coat. Trivia fact, I’ve had this jacket since college (circa 2004). I like the silhouette of a snug and short sweater dress with white sneakers. I added red lips to ward off evil spirits. Read more

October 9, 2017

How to pick a lunch menu spot

I share a lot of empathy with my peers about bringing food from home at work. We like home cooking, knowing how it was made and the money saved isn’t bad either. But we can’t all do it. For all the times I can’t bring lunch to the office, I spent some time thinking about how to eat something healthy. Español aquí.

I recently found a menu post that’s close to me that cooks like home. Not without before making some bad choices that included “chifas”, cevicherías and Creole menus of dubious origin that will remain anonymous. Here’s how I made my choice and hope you can find your own corner to enjoy as much as I do La Valeriana at Petit Thours Avenue. Español aquí.
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October 5, 2017

Monochromatic beige

I’ve given it a lot of thought and I think I have Cher (Dressed Accordingly) to thank for teaching me how to wear turtleneck sweaters over buttoned shirts. I love lifting the collar of these blouses so that it stands out above the sweater neck. As you can see, this post brings us back to the monochromatic outfits, this time with a combination of neutral beiges. The tones, which resemble a nude palette, lengthen my petite silhouette. Español aquí.

My favorite pieces include this high waisted wool trouser which has a very classic cut. Its thick texture helps the shape prevail. I know this for sure because I have a second pair of wool trousers with a more flimsy texture. At times I wonder if this second pair brings real happiness to my life. I also like the blouse because of its floral print. Funny enough, both the pants and the blouse were bought on sales, at the end of their seasons some time ago. Gem finds. Read more