Casco Viejo

Peter Pan Collar Ditsy Floral Blouse (F&F @ Tesco) / Khaki High-waisted Skirt (Matalan) / Tan PF Flyers Plimsolls (Schuh) / Oatmeal Marl Cardigan (Tesco) / Eiffel Tower Brass Necklace (T-Boo @ Hannah Zakari) / Sequinned Flower Print Beach Bag (Sainsburys).


Taken in the old town in Bilbao, known as the "Casco Viejo", after a leisurely Sunday lunch and before we took a wander around the medieval streets. It was a bit rainy that day but it kind of suited the dark & moody narrow streets! The historic architecture in this part of town felt really untouched and I loved the rabbit-warren weave of streets and alleys full of interesting shops.

As we were expecting to eat loads and then walk it off round the city, I wore a very laid back outfit, picking out the aquas, dark greens and lilac in my sleeveless blouse with my accessories. And my beloved PF Flyer plimsolls were on my feet ready for the walking.......

Polkadot-ty about Spain

Fuschia Polkadot Vest (Next) / Pale Grey Denim Straight-cut Skirt (La Redoute) / Silver Strappy Gladiator Sandals (E-bay) / Multicoloured Polkadot Sunglasses (Primark) / Silver Double Hoops Pendant (H&M) / Colourblock Watch (Next) / Plastic Ring (?) / Sequinned Flower Print Beach Bag (Sainsburys).


Our first day in Bilbao was spent wandering about the streets, taking in the vistas over the river and seeing "The Puppy" outside the Guggenheim, a dog-shaped sculpture alive with blooming flowers (seriously amazing!). We also started our gastro-tour by going for a 3 course lunch with wine (a "menu del dia" in spanish) ...... 12 euros each well spent!

Even though the sun was trying to hide behind a smattering of clouds, it was still warm, so no jacket was required for this outfit. I went bright and breezy with pink polkadots and sunglasses to match, combined with grey and silver neutrals ......well you gotta start off your holidays with some bright colours haven't you??

Aeropuerto

Bright Floral Vest Top (River Island) / Mint Chino Trousers (Tu @ Sainsburys) / Tan PF Flyers Plimsolls (Schuh) / Colourblock Watch (Next) / Tan Embossed Belt (Heatons) / "Bam" Patent Retro Holdall (Matalan).


Yes it has been quiet on the blogging front .......... but I've been on my summer hols in Northern Spain so I have a valid excuse!!

I have loads of outfit posts from my roamings in Bilbao and Barcelona, but until I manage to sift through the photos from our trip, I will leave you with some airport shots en-route home.

Does anyone else have problems dressing for the journey home ...... especially when you are going from 25 degrees and sun, to 12 degrees and pouring rain??!! Dressed in summery chinos and a vest top with comfy plimsolls, I had to put on a cardi and jacket when we got off the plane!! (At least I didn't have my summer sandals still on!!). My new holdall was invaluable for travelling with though (for putting magazines, cardi, jacket, etc) and it looks the biz too!!

So what do you wear for airport hopping ..... do you have a go-to outfit??