European Adventure

I recently got home from spending ten days in northern Spain. Surprisingly, much of the European fashion I witnessed was not that much different from trends I’ve been seeing recently in the United States. However, there were a few things I picked up on that I thought my fellow fashionistas might be interested in.

One trend I noticed a lot of was rompers. Worn alone or with a light jacket overtop, this one-piece dominated the streets of up-and-coming world cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. Most of the rompers I noticed were short and decorated in a flowery print, although some contained such over-the-top embellishments as sparkles and sequins.

Another piece I noticed on various fashionable women was the harem pant. With a crotch that hangs down to mid-thigh, knee, or even mid-calf, this style is tricky to pull off. It is best worn with heels or open-toed sandals. I saw many people who were also able to pull it off with boots or flat sneakers, although this is only for the truly fashion-forward.

Although I saw many other new trends during my time in Spain, I’d have to say that my favorite was the gladiator sandals. Although the trend is already fairly prevalent in the United States, Spanish women tend to give it a slightly different spin. Whereas American women usually only wear gladiators that stop at the ankle, in Europe it’s very common for these shoes to be worn up to mid-calf or even almost to one’s knee. I mostly saw them worn with skirts and dresses, although some women paired them with shorts as well.

Of course, the most important accessory needed to pull off any of these trends is…CONFIDENCE!!!

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!