Hi everyone! Today is a special day because martinamanca.com, my beloved blog, is relaunching after a long pause. I was missing so much writing and updating this blog during this time, but I needed a break to recover and recharge. So, without any further due, let's kick off 3 reasons why I'm thrilled to relaunch martinamanca.com.

Why did I start martinamanca.com?

A short storytime to tell you why I jumped on the blogosphere in December 2019. At the beginning of summer 2019, I lost my job - and myself -. So, I took a break from everyone, and I started focusing on myself, my self-growth and looking for my inner happiness. That's when I collected all of my passion for writing, fashion, and lifestyle, and I decided to share them with the world.

For the first time in a very long time, I was excited, confident, and happy. That's why I kept working on the project, designing my logo, brainstorming content, trying to take some good pictures. All these things were pure oxygen for me. There was a thing that was bringing me joy and confidence.

For the launch, I thought to pick my birthday, give a present to myself, and be that romantic girl I am.

Since then, it was an emotional rollercoaster. All the pieces went in place, I found another job, I was back on track with all my goal-achieving paths. It was an actual dream, and the blog was still that private-not-so-private space for my creativity and inspiration.

2020 hits our lives, but especially my body. It was my biggest nightmare since the emotional overwhelming started affecting my health and my body. Gradually, I started quitting my little happy routines, independence, and blog because my body hurt so much. Every day was a challenge, even with the most minor things, but I always had in mind the blog and my willingness to get back on creating content.

Why Fashion and Lifestyle?

Fashion and lifestyle are my main inspirations.

Since I'm a kid, I love to be up-to-date with fashion trends, dreaming of runway looks, scroll Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration. And, of course, SHOPPING! Whenever I get the chance to do some shopping, I feel happy and confident. Every time I wear beautiful clothes, I feel all the good vibes in my veins. Do you?

Lifestyle is a bit more recent passion because I started taking care of myself and my Lifestyle from my first year at college. It was my first time moving out of my parents' house, and I had to do it all by myself. After various attempts and mental breakdowns, I was into lifestyle research, trying different things, and looking for a balance that could fit my needs and aspirations.

Taking this type of caring for myself has given me the strength to do so much more I could even imagine and know myself much deep down. That's how I discovered that I love home decor; I enjoy so much taking care of my plants and so much more.

What will martinamanca.com be?

Since I took six months off, I thought to return with a relaunch of the website, the content strategy, and my attitude. So, I will post 2 articles per week: a review, a collection of some inspiration I find during the week, or some edits. I want to keep the type of content free and focus on my most significant interests: fashion and LifestyleLifestyle.

The blog soul is always the same, sharing creativity and inspiration, but with a little bit of spice on it! I want to share with you my journey for more profound self-consciousness but also for more confidence. I hope you will enjoy it as much I do!

I would love to make this blog a platform to talk to you, so feel free to share with me your thoughts, what inspires you. There will be a comment section under each post, or you can reach out to me through the Contacts page or my IG account.

My outfit
T-shirt: Stradivarius shop similar
Denim: Pull&Bear shop similar