MI VIDA MADRILEÑA

Summer 2012

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Two of the most fashionable wedding guests I have ever seen. I wish the photo showed her shoes - they were suede pumps that matched the orangey coral color in her dress. I was absolutely in awe of the outfits the women wore to this mid-day summer we…

Two of the most fashionable wedding guests I have ever seen. I wish the photo showed her shoes - they were suede pumps that matched the orangey coral color in her dress. I was absolutely in awe of the outfits the women wore to this mid-day summer wedding in Salamanca, Spain. They do it right here. 

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Spanish Street Style

Looking at what people wear in Spain has been really enjoyable. I so wish that I was either sly or bold enough to document some of the outfits I’ve seen. Women are incredibly fashionable - as I was told before I got here. Dresses are the regular, pants are worn often. Two giant fashion brands come out of Spain, Mango and ZARA, so I am not surprised.

Here’s what I’ve noticed: 

Wedges rule during the summer. Women generally wear heels all the time. 

wedge

Spainards are not afraid of color. Colored pants are very popular, so is wearing nearly the same color on top and bottom. Mixing lots of bright colors happens too. It sounds crazy, but it looks great. 

zara

Men wear extremely well made and fitting suits. 

suits

Man-pris (capris for men) are very normal. My favorites - haha- are the ones that tighten at the knees. Sooo euro. Here we see super successful Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal rocking the style - when you win 7 French Open titles I think you are allowed. 

manpri

I have much to learn…

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