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Summer in Spain Must Haves!
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items Are you planning a holiday in Spain? A mix of days on the beautiful beaches or Strolls in charming pueblos? Check my list for everything you will need for the ultimate Spanish holiday!
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The Ultimate Summer Espadrille!
From Luxury to Affordable Straw Bags
Sporty Full Coverage Bathing Suits for Women over 40!
Summer Hats - Perfect for a Spanish Holiday!
Ethical & Sustainable Sunglasses
The Ultimate Summer Espadrille!
Yes, the Spanish really do make and wear Espadrilles! They are the perfect summer shoe with dresses, skirts, shorts, or culottes. Flattering, comfortable, and easy to wear for long walks, sightseeing dining, and shopping expeditions. Check out my fav...
The Must-Have Espadrilles for Summer 2025!
Toni Pons Women's TER Espadrille Wedge Sandal
I have two dresses that need these shoes in the green shade. I think this is the summer I need to buy them!
Toni Pons Women's Caldes Espadrille Wedge Sandal
I have had a pair of these for years -So comfortable and great for adding a little sparkle to an outfit!
TONI PONS Triton Vegan Denim Wedge Espadrille
Another great shoe for culottes or dresses! Great for adding some color and excitement to a neutral dress or outfit!
Toni Pons Women's Castell Espadrille Wedge Sandal
I look at beautiful vegan shoes from some amazing designers all day for my blog, but I live in Skechers on the go slide sandals! I have them in Navy, grey, and pink. There are quite a few styles of Skechers sandals but these are my favorites. The ope...
Skechers Women's On-The-go 600-16259 Slide Sandal
From Luxury to Affordable Straw Bags
There are so many great summer bags at various price points! Whether you want to splash out with an artisan made straw bag from Peru or Bali, or a more affordable choice - a good straw bag is a staple of summer. And, if you take care of your gorgeous...
This cute little square clutch feels like a real talking piece. Form, function and a conversation starter. All of the Stelar bags are made in Bali by artisans. When you buy a bag, it arrives with a little tab with a number. If you enter the number in...
Siang Handwoven Atta Vegan Vanity Bag | Copper Stripe
I am a long time fan and owner of Stelar brand straw bags! So many incredible shapes and sizes for every occasion. Every year when the temperature starts to heat up I think, ok, it's time to start talking about Stelar!
Ayu Handwoven Atta Vegan Bucket Bag | Natural & Sunshine Yellow
This is a great beach or shopping bag! Believe me this brand has so many great sizes and shaped bags!
Mentawai Handwoven Bamboo Vegan Medium Tote Bag | Blue Stripe
This charming straw clutch is perfect for dinner at the resort or in a charming pueblo café. This bag is available in many colors, so you're sure to find just the right shade to match your evening attire.
The Francoise Toquilla Straw Mini Basket Bag | Multiple Colours
Another great bag designed by a sustainable fashion pioneer and a long time favorite bag brand, The Morphbag by GSK. I love the bead like handles and the tapered tote shape.
The Kerry Toquilla Straw Basket Bag | Multiple Colours
What a great bag available in stripes or neutrals! Made with toquilla straw, reclaimed wood, and tocuyo.
The Roberta Toquilla Straw Basket Bag | Multiple Colours
Nothing say Summer in Spain like a straw bag! Whether you find some great bags online or at the local weekly village markets, the straw bag is the essential accessory. Perfect for shopping, strolling or a day at the beach.
Women's Large Straw Rattan Shoulder Bag
I never knew there could be so many sizes and shapes of straw bags! If it's a large shopper or a more dainty clutch for an evening BBQ, there are so many great bags to choose from. And at these prices, why not pick a few?
YAHUAN Summer Hand-woven Straw Tote Bag
This is such a great clutch! For afternoons at cafés or eating tapas, or just wandering the cobblestone streets taking in the Spanish architecture - this is the bag!
FENBEN Straw Hobo Small Crossbody Bag
Sporty Full Coverage Bathing Suits for Women over 40!
I have a lot of bathing suits, but this summer I wanted something attractive and comfortable while swimming in the sea or pool. So, I opted for the tankini top and shorts. As well, as the tummy control One piece. If you expect to be swimming, sociali...
This is a lovely bathing suit from a company in Spain! Made from recycled polyamide so it looks good on you and the environment!
Balmins Recycled Polyamide One-piece Swimsuit | Black
AQVA Swimwear is great for offering a recycled polyamide bikini bottom with a high waist. me encanta!
Jondal Recycled Polyamide Bikini Bottom | Black
These high waisted bikini bottoms are availabel in a few colors and one fabulous print!
Jondal Recycled Polyamide Bikini Bottom | Paisley Print
This is such a great bathing suit! I own three of them. Orange/Tropical, Cafe Brown, and Dark Slate Blue. They are so flattering with tummy control and removable padding in the bra area, and a nice shape. If you need a go everywhere, always makes you...
CUPSHE Women's One Piece Tummy Control Swimsuit
These are really great swim short. Perfect length with built in underwear. I bought one pair and will buy the green and black tropical pattern and the Navy blue.
SHEKINI Women's Board Shorts Swimwear
I looked high and low this season for some great tropical patterned tankini tops. If I'm at the beach or swimming in a crowded pool, I often prefer a tankini with swim shorts that offers more coverage and comfortability while still be flattering and summer time cool!
Women Tankini Bathing Suit Top Twist Front
Yes! Every day yes to the tummy control ruching! Whether you're stomach is flat and muscly or not, ruching is flattering and comfortable!
B2prity Women's Ruched V Neck Tankini Set
This is a great swimsuit! Neutral Navy but with a twist!
Navy Tummy Control Micro Cutout One-Piece
The tummy control gets my vote any day! Another great whimsical one piece!
All Eyes on Me Tummy Control One-Piece Swimsuit
This is another great suit! This time for those with longer torsos, who want fully coverage in the front and tummy control. Also available in green, and black.
Cool Tides Tummy Control One-Piece Swimsuit
Summer Hats - Perfect for a Spanish Holiday!
If you're going to be out in the sun, you absolutely need a Summer Hat! Wide brimmed or a baseball cap, check out my picks for great Summer Hats!
This is a great hat for casual wear, pantsuits, or days at the beach!
Alam Handwoven Raffia Bucket Hat | Natural
This is the perfect all rounder, multi purpose hat! Perfect with anything wardrobe choice or summer destination!
Penida Natural Lontar Palm Sun Hat | Black & Cream Stripe
This is a great bucket hat from the stylish, sustainable brand, Komodo!
Bucky Organic Cotton Unisex Hat | Bali Print Reversible to Red
Great visor option for a sporty day out or when you just want to mix it up with your head ware!
Amed Handwoven Sun Visor | Natural & Black
Another great bucket hat option from Vegan Happy, available in a variety of colors for a fabulous price!!
Vegan Flexfit Cotton Twill Bucket Hat | Multiple Colours
Casual woven straw hat from Komodo!
Magnolia Woven Straw Hat | Natural
Never under estimate a good old baseball cap! Perfect for sports and fitness on the beach!
Vegan Baseball Cap | Multiple Colours
I'm obsessed with the wide brimmed hat! It's so fabulous! I'm picturing long flowy maxidresses at a beachside restaurant!
Larisa Natural Lontar Palm Brim Hat | Cacao & Cream
I adore this white straw hat with raffia trim!
Padang Natural Lontar Palm Large Brim Hat | Black & Cream Stripe
Sometimes you just need a cute straw hat that folds up easily into your luggage!
Women Straw Hat Wide Brim Foldable Beach Sun Cap
I'm a huge fan of the Cowboy/Australian outback style straw hat! So flattering!
Wallaroo Catalina Cowboy Hat UPF 50+, M+L
The Wallaroo brand offers all kinds of great colors! This is a cute hat with adjustable strap for those windy moments!
Wallaroo Women's Sanibel Fedora UPF 50+ Hat
Ethical & Sustainable Sunglasses
There are so many great ethical sunglass brands! Check out my round up to keep your eyes safe from the sun's strong rays!
I love a good tortoiseshell sunglass! These are a great shape and color from an ethical brand!
Catalina
Definitely love the beige tones!
Catalina
This is a brand Bestseller! I can see why! Love the shape and color shades!
Miho
Seaweed Sepia! What a fantastic color! this styles comes in a variety of colors and there is even a virtual try on option!
Miho
I really like the wood framed looks.
Boulder Wood
Lots of great wood styles colors here in a great versatile shape!
Ontario Wood