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Nice to meet you!

Hi, It's Fernanda Carmo!

I'm so excited to come back to this blog, it's been a loooong time since I made a post here but I'm back!

I discovered some new things about myself - I definetely love history and fashion, YES , I'm a vintage lover. Now I'm a fashion designer student and everything is so nice to learn, seriously!!

Well, I'm not fluent in English but this is a way that i found to learn  more and push me to write <3

IMPORTANT: If you don't understant english, here on my blog there's an option that you can translate, so don't worry and welcome!

I do love researching things and find out about new things. Here I'll be able to share with you my thoughts and my work.

I wanna invite you to be with me on this journey . Also know more about historical costumes and feel safe in this place. So welcome, my friend!!


Hope you all are safe!x

Lots of love,
Fernanda Carmo.


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