STROLLING WITH MY BEMOL, BY YOLANDA ARANDA

YOLANDA WITH HER NEW BEMOL MUSTARD

For me, summer means slipping into my BEMOL. Twelve summers ago, I was living in Madrid, and it had been six months since my friend Carola had opened a shop in Barcelona featuring a selection of local brands. As usual, we shared our daily experiences, and Carola was not only a friend, but also my confidante and trusted provider of stylish outfits.

One day, she showed me some yellow espadrilles that instantly caught my eye. With a nostalgic flair that reminded me of the rubber water shoes I was so happy with in my childhood, those espadrilles became my gateway to the Naguisa universe.

ESPADRILLES MADE IN SPAIN

Soon after, a beautiful box with a jute handle arrived at my door. From that moment on, my mustard BEMOL became my inseparable summer companions, whether in Madrid, Galicia, or wherever I traveled, those BEMOL were always in my suitcase.

This summer, it was time to replace them. I remained loyal to the color that had won me over (it was hard to resist the selection of beautiful colors this season), and with my new BEMOL, I set out to enjoy some plans around the city: a cool horchata, an exhibition, a stroll through the streets of Barcelona, and a stop at my favorite bookstore to pick up a book to accompany my Naguisa on the summer journey in my suitcase.

Twelve years after first slipping them on, I can affirm that these espadrilles, with their cushioned & padded soles, continue to be the ideal companions for any plan!

YOLANDA'S MEMORIES, 12 YEARS AGO WITH FIRST BEMOL ESPADRILLES