Sandals: La Redoute
Kimono: Monsoon, via Ebay
Shorts (just seen): Warehouse, via charity shop
Vintage straw hat: Car boot sale
Vintage tooled leather bag: Charity shop
Sunglasses: Primark
Every surface of Plaza Espana seems to be decorated in some way, whether it's the fabulous ceramic tiles, or ornate stonework. There are dozens of little alcoves, each representing a region, so that expo visitors could have their photo taken against 'Portugal' or 'Andalucia' or wherever they were from. They make good little places now to sit and cool off whilst watching the tourists with their selfie-sticks.
Walking around in the heat demands a lightweight cover-up for me, to prevent me burning to a crisp. Silk is my fabric of choice for these conditions, particularly in smart places like Seville. It helps me look half decent when I'm wearing no make-up and my hair is plastered to my face! I really do find it hard to maintain much of a vintage look in any substantial heat. If anyone has any tips I'd gladly receive them!
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Beautiful place! Doesn't get much better than that for photo locations ;) I weirdly find it easier to dress for hot weather than anything else - I always make sure I have a pair of plain dark coloured high-waisted shorts to hand and a variety of more colour sun tops. Easy to mix and match outfits like that and carry along a short-sleeved cotton cardigan in a light cardigan for a shoulder cover-up. I pretty much wear my hair up in some all up or half up 'do the whole time - ponytails are the best for hot weather and they look cute and 50s, which is a bonus. xx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have hot weather packing sorted!! I think I'm still working on it... xx
DeleteWow, that place looks absolutely beautiful! I've never heard of it before but it's on my list of places to visit now
ReplyDeleteI love the Plaza de Espana! It's been restored in recent years, the bridges used to be all broken. They've done such a good job of it. Did you look at the other pavilions in the park too? It's such a great park, that one.
ReplyDeleteI don't really do a vintage look on holiday, I just pack the bare minimum of stuff in my case and hope for the best.
What a coincidence, I visited this beautiful place some weeks ago too! But my photos were much more cloudy...
ReplyDeleteI think you've managed to maintain your vintage look pretty nicely. Your dress/kimono is really lovely, and seems so perfect for that gorgeous setting. And seriously, how stunning is it? I can't get over how beautiful Spain looks in all of the images that you've posted.
ReplyDeleteStunning setting and fabulous you. If I looked as gorgeous as you without make-up I honestly wouldn't bother.
ReplyDeleteI wear vintage clothes as I don't like modern ones, I don't consider myself to have a "vintage look" just my own. I get by in India with cotton maxis and huge 1970s sunnies! xxx
I look too much like my brother without makeup for me to make a habit of it!! I love what you wear on your India trips, you always look so serene and as though you're 'wafting' about. xx
DeleteWow, simply breathtaking. The world is full of beautiful things, eh? And you look lovely in that kimono!
ReplyDelete-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Fabulous outfit! I love those sweet + alluring floral sandals. Swoon!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
What a beautiful place to visit! Your photos are amazing! I love your kimono!
ReplyDeleteJill
Doused In Pink
Plaza Espana looks gorgeous. Love that mini floral dress you wore. It has sort of a retro feel and a little Asian-inspired too. You look so happy and pretty, Porcelina. =)
ReplyDeleteAn amazing setting and I love your dress, plus your skin is so good!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous places you get to visit to! Looks like you had such a wonderful honeymoon. It's fun to hear too about some of the films that were filmed here. I will have to keep a look out when I go watch the new Star Wars movies :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place and the dress goes with it so well! Love your bag, too!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
curlycraftymom.com
This is such a gorgeous place and you look so pretty in your outfit!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
Beautiful photos of a gorgeous place, and your outfit was perfect for the setting too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAs a major history buff and Star Wars nerd I will just have to visit this place someday, it looks amazing! Your outfit is very pretty as well, I love the colors and that print, a perfect warm weather ensemble!
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