Get To Know Diary of Mia

Hey guys!

I think it is pretty much interesting and enriching to know something about the blogger you are following. I love to read interviews with my fav fashion bloggers. A while ago I was interview by Niki from Only Girl Nicolette. Unfortunately the interview is on Czech so I decided to translate it for you. If you got any question feel free ask me bellow this post!

CZ/
Nazdárek,
myslím si že je celkem zajímavé a obohacující se alespoň virtuálně přiblížit blogerům, které sledujete. Já hrozně ráda čtu rozhovory s mými oblíbenými blogery. Před časem mě vyzpovídala Nika z Only Girl Nicolette. Rozhovor si můžete přečíst tady. Já jí tímto moc děkuji. :)

INTERVIEW

How would you introduced yourself?

First of all I would like to greet all the readers of your blog. I am the author of the blog Diary of Mia. I currently live and study in Portugal, from where I have been blogging for a while. Fashion was always fun. I  am graduated from secondary school of fashion design, but my interest has shifted from designing clothes to the styling. Blog is one of my joys, although I do not have as much time as I wish for blogging.

How and why did you decide to establish your blog?

It was about two years ago in Switzerland, where I spent time with ex boyfriend who lives there. When he was working, I had some time so I was passing by blogs. I started to think about the idea that I could start running something on my own and post from different parts of Europe and Asia. I was also writing for several fashion websites at that time. I enjoy writing articles so it seemed that my two passions could be combined into one. When I talked about it with him, he told me to go for it and he supported me. He was also my first follower.

What are your favorite pots on other blogs?

I love posts about traveling as well as outfits. I also enjoy reading reviews. According to them I have already bought a lot of products.

Which blogs among your favorite? Or do you have only one?

The very first blog I started to follow was Ejvi's. I love posts of Bella where I can read about Czechs living abroad. And I could go on.. on each blog I am following I find something what interests me. Moreover I have been reading Portuguese blogs lately.

What would you like to achieve in the bloggers world?

I would like to inspire people not only in fashion, but even to cheer them up to do not to be afraid to go to study abroad.

What is your favorite cosmetics and beauty shop?

I buy most cosmetics in pharmacy, cause I have very sensitive skin and eyes. Vichy and Bioderma are my favorite ones. I also love products by Victoria's Secret. And I can not forget Balea, which I have been using a lot recently.

Where you like to buy clothes? And in what clothes you feel the best?

Never go shopping with the idea that I will get something in this particular store. I buy it where it catches my eye. No matter the brand. I try to spend as less money as I can for trendy things. On the contrary, I like to buy  timeless pieces from those brands which I know will last for a while. I do not mind to pay for quality. For example I have no problem to mix Burberry shirt with cheaper pieces to  from Zara, HM, etc.

Have a nice rest of the week!

M.

Interview: Portugal In My Eyes

Hello guys,

A while ago I was asked by Bella to answer some questions about my stay in Portugal. I was really happy to get such a oppurtunity to say a few words about the country of Port wine and my life here, because it feels like I could not choose better place to stay last half-year. Some of you have already noticed I am based in Portugal now and I got many questions about that topic. I was thinking about writting a special post related to my stay, but the interview with Bella is pretty much decribing everything - the reason why I am here, my life, the things I love about Portugal as well as the ones I do not like that much.

Unfortunately the interview is avaliable only in Czech. The fact that most of my readers are English speaking I decided to translate it for you so you do not miss anything. :) The original version is here.

Czechs abroad Portugal

Continue in your favorite series! Today you will get to know how is to live in Portugal, where Marketa has been based already for some time. What is she doing and how is life there?

I visited Portugal for the first time almost three years ago

And I should be ashamed that I did not know much of this beautiful country. Over the next three years, I came here several times. Definitely unforgettable were Easter here. When I got an offer to study abroad, I was deciding between Norway and Portugal. Opposite sides of the same coin I could say. Portugal won, because I knew what to expect, I knew that I have people who may help me, if I had any problem and most importantly I was sure that I will feel like at home in Portugal. In that moment, I had no idea how much home I will actually feel here.
I would summarize it like -  it was love what brought me here at first. Later I fell in love with the local people, the food, climate, culture... Portugal is the country of my heart and it will be my second home forever. As I mentioned, I am studying here and occasionally working. I have a few friends who are from Portugal, although they do not live here. And another friends I found here. I like their nature and so I can quickly find friends here. Even my flatmate is Portuguese.

I'm learning Portuguese ...

... Since I came here for the first time. Now it is more progressive. I have a private teacher and I am in that particular environment. I understand about 80%, but I'm afraid to speak. Basically I still speak English, they understand me almost everywhere, and when they do not, I start to speak my very funny portuguese. :)

What surprised me are very friendly and helpful people

At the beginning, very often happened to me that we did not understand each other, because I did not know even a bit of the language, but they never stopped talking to me. Though I understood very little, it gave me a feeling like I belonged to them. People who know me say that I am a multicultural person, so I can get very quickly used to any environment anywhere in the world. Certainly what I got skocked about the most was Portuguese welcome style. I'm Czech so I am used to shake hand and keep myself in the social area. Here it is different, everybody are giving two kisses, even several times a day, if you see each other more than once. And they keep only in the intimate zone. This was such a culture shock for me! The same happens in church, instead of the shaking hands, you give two kisses. I got pretty used to it, but only for one welcome per day. :)

I would bring to the Czech Republic ...

... friendly, smiling, usually very positive people, food (love it!), port wine, music, weather, sea. A lot of things. On the contrary, I would give Portuguese a little of Czech coldness, responsibility and I would definitely learn them to come on time!

Traditional food ...

.... is so called cold fish (fish from Norway), potatoes and cabbage. I love Portuguese food, although it contains a lot of meat, what I personally do not eat much. However, I love seafood. And also different variations of bakery goods. I cannot forget the port wine, which is so yummy. I am missing Czech pie and cakes.

About fashion ...

 ... people wear either Vans or such a huge orange-yellow boots by Cat, Timberland and they pair it with absolutely everything. Girls combine them with elegant skirt and guys with suit. It is Portuguese distinguishing mark.

I will have to return to the Czech Republic

For the last year of university because of bachelor thesis and state exams. My dream is to live abroad. I have in my mind some place in Europe, so that is not too far from family. So far, I have been heading to the south from the Czech Republic. Portugal could be one of the places, but I'll see where the wind takes me after graduation.

CZ/

Před časem jsem byla požádaná Bellou, abych odpověděla na několik otázek týkající se mého pobytu v Portugalsku. Mám opravdu radost, že jsem dostala příležitost, zmínit něco o zemi portského vína a mém životě v ní, protože toto je nejlepší země jakou jsem si mohla vybrat posledního půl roku, co tady žiji. Mnoho z vás to už asi zaznamenalo na mém blogu a dostala jsem na toto téma několik otázek. Přemýšlela jsem o tom, že napíši post speciálně na toto téma, ale rozhovor s Bellou popisuje v podstatě všechno - důvod proč tady jsem, můj život tady, věci, které na Portugalsku zbožňuji i ty které tolik nemusím.

 Rozhovor najdete tady.

Diary of Mia in ANNETTE magazine

When I got an email from Annette Krubner, who created the magazine ANNETTE, I could not believe it. Yippee!  I read the magazine regularly. Clearly there is nothing like that on the Czech blogger scene. The magazine is original, interesting and very readable. I was really pleased when she asked me to answer a few questions. If you have not read the magazine yet, go here. You can find interviews with Czech and foreign bloggers, fashion tips and outfits of well known bloggers. 

Once again many thanks to Annette.

For non-Czech speaking readers is the translation below the picture.

CZ/ 

Když jsem před časem dostala email od Annette Krubner, která je autorkou magazínu ANNETTE, nemohla jsem tomu uvěřit. Jupíí! Časopis pravidelně čtu a jisté je jedno, že nic podobně originálního, zajímavého a čtivého na české blogové scéně není. Opravdu mě moooc potěšilo, když mě požádala o zodpovězení dotazníku. Pokud magazín ještě neznáte, určitě si to namiřte sem. V magazínu najdete rozhovory s českými a zahraničními bloggery, ale také všelijaké tipy a outfity. 

Ještě jednou velké díky Annette.

Translation:

Blogger of the blog Diary of Mia atrracted me at first sight by her style and fashion sense. To be honest, I did not know that she is Czech. I would classified by her style to the Nordic countries. I am glad that Mia accepted this questionnaire to ANNETTE magazine so you can read it now.

1) Inspires me ...

Fashion blogs, movies, music and art. However, I follow my instinct the most.

2) My personal style is ...

It is hard to define. I like something from every style. Probably the closest to me is a bohemian style.

3) I like ...

Stylish men.

4) Accessory I can not be without ...

It is not a fashion accessory, but it is something I can not live without. A hairbrush.

5) My fashion icon ...

I have fashion no icon. Generally, I am most inspired by models and some actresses. For example Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Anja Rubik, Magdalena Frackowiak, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and actress Blake Lively and Sarah Jessica Parker.

6) My addiction is / are ...

Shoes and jewelery.

7) I would not never put on myslef ...

Never say never. At the moment you will not probably see me in classic white cotton tights.

8) My wardrobe is ...

Lack of large, so it almost cracks its hinges. :)

9) I prefer buying ...

High quality designer clothes that will last if I will wear it everyday and it will still look great in 10 years.

Have a great weekend 

and stay tunned. Outfit post is coming!:)