Tag Archives: Spanish Style

29/11/2012

Street Style – Salamanca Spain

Although the street style in Salamanca Spain was similar to that in Barcelona, because it is further south and a little warmer (typically) it seemed just a little more relaxed. And where Barcelona was like other major cities around the world, heavily dressed in black, it seemed in Salamanca brown was the colour to be wearing.

All of these photos were taken while we sat at the Plaza Mayor having a drink and some peppers. If you are in one of these photos and want to be removed please email me. You have been included because I think you look great and wanted to share your style!

Street Style – Salamanca – October 2012

Street Style – Brown – Salamanca – October 2012

Street Style – Salamanca – October 2012

Street Style: Obviously brown was a common theme. As were , boots, tights, scarves, nipped in waists and a general sense of looking fabulous! All of these fantastic women have pulled together a relaxed yet chic look. The fantastic use of tights inspired me and eventually I could no longer resist and had to buy a few pair of tights, which I will share with you when talking about Seville.

It’s really hard to think I looked pretty good on our day in Salamanca when the local ladies look so fantastic!

Scarf Street Style – Salamanca – October 2012

Street Style Scarf – Salamanca – October 2012

More Street Style: Okay, so these ladies are wearing black but how could I not take their pictures? They look fantastic and I love how they have accessorised with the mandatory scarf! Love the tough of bright colour the lime green scarf brings to the first look. It’s simple and casual but has a little personality about it. I loved the way the second lady had her scarf tied about her shoulders. There she was, a mature-aged woman, looking totally chic and perfectly comfortable in who she is, scarf around her shoulders and trench thrown over her arm. I hope to some day have that confidence. Maybe it comes with age…which means I should just about be there.

In fact, I found this lady kind of inspiring and have looked at her photo a couple of times since returning home as a reminder to be myself and to not be afraid to embrace my style.

Great Street Style – Salamanca – October 2012

My Favourite Street Style Look: This gorgeous woman had my favourite street style look. Talk about style and a relaxed chic, she had it! Love the skinny black pants tucked into the big chunky biker-style boots, topped off with a taupe blouse and the black, white and taupe coloured jacket. Finished off with a brown leather bag and over-sized sunnies, she looked like a model or an actress on a day off. Definitely worthy of a girl crush just because her sense of style is so good.

There you have it. We spent only 24 hours in Salamanca and I loved it so much I have given you 4 posts about it! Next we are on to Seville/Sevilla.

What do you think of the street style in Salamanca Spain? Loving it? Or not?

My Spanish Style – Barcelona 2012 (astimegoesbuy.me)
Shopping in Barcelona – What I Bought (astimegoesbuy.me)
Top 5 Things About Studying Abroad in Salamanca (isastudentblog.wordpress.com)
Exploration in Salamanca (isastudentblog.wordpress.com)
an idiot’s guide to Salamanca (jean-cientovolando.com)
How-To Style: 4 Ways to Tie a Scarf (abullseyeview.com)

25 Comments | tags: Fashion, Salamanca, Seville, Spanish Style, Street Style, Street Style - Salamanca Spain | posted in Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends

12/11/2012

International Style – Ladies of Barcelona

By astimegoesbuy

It’s a miracle that I made it back from Spain without going over my luggage limit. Because based on what I saw, the ladies of Barcelona have amazing International Style!

Honestly, the only thing that kept me from maxing out the credit card was that it was all winter clothes there and I knew I was coming back to warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere. The two items that I noticed that were must have for almost every woman in Spain…a scarf and fantastic shoes (usually boots for winter). I’ll share more with you about what I did bring home on another day. Today, I want you to see how amazing, and stylish the women in Spain look, without trying – or so it seems.

Spanish Style 2012

Barcelona: Our first stop was Barcelona and it took me about two seconds to know the ladies here had a very distinctive style. Most of which was fantastic. I actually felt a little worried about what I had packed, thinking I would look like a total country girl compared to these amazing women. Luckily, I had brought a few scarves with me and that seemed to be mandatory with any outfit, so I didn’t feel like a total tourist.

The lovely lady above had such a great look. Multi-layered with jeans, a black shirt/dress, a grey t-shirt, the red blazer, skull scarf, the black leather handbag and the black and white carry-all. She looked so fantastic I wanted to be her – chic and casual all at the same time.

Spanish Style – Boots and Scarf

Boots and Scarf in Barcelona: At the start of our trip we were lucky enough to have a few warm days. Of course the locals thought it was more Autumn as it had cooled down a great deal from their summer heat, but the winter clothes had come out and boots and scarves were seen on most women of all ages.

I like how this young girl had the boots and scarf working but in a lighter manner that worked for a somewhat warmer day. She left the scarf drapped around her neck as accessory, and there if the weather cooled and work stockings/nylons with her short skirt and boots rather than the tights we would see as the weather cooled. Even though most of the women wore boots, they usually had a flat or medium heel. Probably because so many people walk and take public transport. There really is nowhere to park in the cities without paying extremely high fees.

Spanish Scooter Style

Scooter Style: Because parking is so minimal and so expensive in Barcelona, far more people ride scooters to and from work to avoid parking fees. During the day the typically wide sidewalks are filled with scooters or cafe’s!

I love that this woman is going to work, in a dress, on her scooter. Obviously she is not worried about helmet hair. I bet when she gets to work she just shakes out her long, lush brown hair and looks fabulous. I think I hate her and I don’t even know her.

Mother and Daughter Fashionistas

It Runs in the Family: I spotted these two from across the street. They were clearly a mother and daughter who each had fantastic style…and the mandatory scarf!

Mum, in a figure flattering black peplum dress a red cardigan and mustard scarf. Daughter with a black, white, red and taupe sweater and colour coordinated scarf on top of a perfectly torn and worn pair of jeans. Both carrying big, lovely leather bags. I think they are proof that a sense of style can be inherited.

Funny thing is that after I took a couple of pictures of these two coming across the square, they actually stopped right next to us and asked me if I would take a picture of the two of them. The wise cracking Fashion Mister said after that I should have just offered to email them the ones I had already taken!

Now that we have seen what is going on with the stylish ladies of Barcelona, tomorrow I will share one of my Barcelona looks with you.

What do you think of these stylish ladies? Any look you like best?

These Boots Were Made For Walking – This Look Was Made to Steal (fabsugar.com)
Wrap in Style (thriftychicliving.com)
The “IT” Scarf (brennamiller.com)
A New Way to Wear an Artistic Scarf (dettamodablog.com)
How to Pair Your Scarf Color With and Outfit (playingwithscarves.wordpress.com)

16 Comments | tags: Barcelona, International Style, INternational Style - Ladies of Barcelona, Scarf, Spanish Style, Stylish Ladies of Barcelona | posted in Fashion, Lifestyle

01/11/2012

Spanish Style

By astimegoesbuy

Todays guest blogger is Alys who is passionate about gardening and organizing. She writes two blogs, http://organizedatheart.com/ and http://gardeningnirvana.wordpress.com/

Please take the time to check out her blogs.

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Our favorite fashionista is frolicking through Spain with the fashion mister. We know she’s having a good time, spotting new fashions, figuring her budget, and filling her suitcase with stylish finds. Fun!

I traveled to Spain myself in 1989, spending some time in beautiful Barcelona. There is much to see in the world. Travel is extraordinarily enriching.

I’m keeping our fashionista’s seat warm while she’s gone with a guest blog or two. Thanks for stopping by.

While she’s busy site-seeing and NOT running with the bulls, she’ll also have plenty of time to shop. I’ve been imagining some of her fabulous finds:

Shoes

No one does shoes like Manolo Blanhnik, once described as a “footwear genius.” He’s one of the best known contemporary fashion designers in the industry. His signature shoes are seen on the streets of Europe and Hollywood, gracing many a famous ankle. At the start of Paris Fashion Week, they honored Blanhnik at the department store Printemps Haussmann celebrating “40 years of glamour”. I wonder if this pair will make it into her suitcase?

Manolo Blanhnik – Spanish Style

Handbags

Newer on the scene, but equally fabulous, “Hakei was created in San Sebastián in 2003 as a shop specializing in leather accessories (footwear, bags, etc.). Its shop concept has now reached seven boutiques in just three years; five in Spain and two in Portugal. In 2006, its founders, the Bilbao family, who had been working in leather and fashion since 1946, opted to expand the brand’s scope, introducing their first clothes collection. Hakei launched a new shop interior and continued to expand with a philosophy which has turned it into one of the fastest growing women’s wear brands in Spain in recent years.” Do you think she’ll love this bag as much as I do?

Hakei Handbag – Spanish Style

The Dress

I picked out this slip of a pink dress to compliment the fabulous handbag and shoes. I hope she likes it. It’s available as part of the “lux” line of clothes at a boutique in Pamplona, Spain.

“Situated in the beautiful and historic Northern Spanish city of Pamplona, MV Laspalas is a family run business that prides itself on a warm, welcoming atmosphere that places the customer at the heart of the experience. The collections chosen for the boutique are handpicked for their colourful, often whimsical qualities and sit in an interior that has a chic, bohemian ambience. The store is famed locally for its creative window displays that reflect both the humorous personality of the owners and the international nature of the fashion within.” Laura has her own personality to spare. She’ll look darling in this dress.

Max Mara Dress – Spanish Style

I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us on her return. In the meantime, please let me know what you think of this Spanish-inspired ensemble.

Get Organised Week – Holiday in Spain (astimegoesbuy.me)
Leaving Pamplona Spain, Sept 14, 2012 (jmeyersforeman.wordpress.com)
Navarra & The Basque Country (days 5-12) (hitchhikershandbook.com)

13 Comments | tags: Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris Fashion Week, San Sebastián, Spain, Spanish Style | posted in Fashion, Lifestyle, Personal Style

11/10/2012

Spanish Style – Focus on Zara

By astimegoesbuy

Just two days until we leave for Spain so I thought today we could have a little overview on Spanish style with a focus on Zara.

Zara, the Spanish retail chain has taken the world by storm over the past 5-10 years but was actually founded in 1975. For a fashion brand that is closing in on 40 it is holding its age very well! thanks to the chains ability to take fresh looks from the runway to your wardrobe in about two weeks they have been dubbed, “the most innovative and devastating retailer in the world,” by Louis Vuitton‘s fashion director Daniel Piette.

With the economic struggle happening in Spain right now, Zara may be one of the reasons the Spanish economy has held together so far. I know the Fashion Mister is sure I will fix the Spanish economy with all the shopping I plan to do while there.

Zara – Spanish Style

If you are a reader from Spain and are trying to catch-up with me while I am visiting – please just have a look around your local Zara. I am sure I’ll be there!

We have one Zara in Melbourne. They always have great stuff at a fantastic price. However, if you go there in the middle of the work day, you will find it packed with women shopping on their lunch hours and the lines to the dressing rooms are quite long. Also if you are a size 16 or larger, you won’t find much that fits. I’ll be curious to see if that is different in another country or standard for all the Zara stores. Any experience regarding sizing at Zara?

Zara – Spring 2012

Spring 2012 – Zara

Prior to this trip to Spain I only have one item from Zara, a tweed blazer bought when I was in Melbourne for MSFW in September. I’m thinking I’ll probably return with a few more Zara items to add to the wardrobe.

Spanish Style – Mango 2012

Another popular and well-known Spanish brand is Mango. It’s been said that if a Catalan girl is not wearing something from Zara, she is wearing something from Mango. It’s also a young, fresh line with a great following around the world.

Spanish Style – Balenciaga Spring 2012

All good fashionistas know Balenciaga, perhaps the most world-famous Spanish couture house. Unfortunately, it’s not very likely I will be purchasing anything from Balenciaga while away. Just a little outside my holiday budget!

Spanish Style – Victorio and Lucchino

I mentioned in my post about planning for the trip to Spain the Fashion Mister and I are staying in a suite at a hotel in Seville that was designed by the duo Victorio and Lucchino. They are very famous in Spain, especially for their wedding dresses. As I am not in need of a wedding dress, I do plan to keep my eyes open for one of their fantastic Spring 2012 ready-to-wear pieces.

Victorio and Lucchino – Spring 2012 – Spanish Style

These beautiful bright pieces are perfect for Australia in the Spring and Summer and I love the whimsical nature of some of the prints. I’d only need one piece to be a statement in any number of looks I could put together with items I already own.

One of my readers is doing postgraduate studies at RMIT in Melbourne and is looking at the Zara business model. If you have a chance please click on this link and complete the very short survey – http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/hery-setianingsih/zara-s-products-customisation/ .

That’s it for the look at Spanish style and the focus on Zara…until I get there that is! Tomorrow I’ll finish packing and show you what items made the suitcase and why.

Cheers,

Laura