She talks Glam

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag

Polka dots & Tulips for a mini tour of Cambridge

I am currently writing from Madrid, where the sun is shining bright during the day and the nights caress you with their gentle Spring touch. Every time I come, it feels like home and I regret a tiny bit moving to England. I miss Madrid’s lights, its streets, the warm people and weather, the hustle, the lively atmosphere…  Oh, the hardships of an expat! 😉

However, I am one to count the blessings we have and so I think today’s frames couldn’t have been taken anywhere else but Cambridge. This outfit really matches the spirit of my adoptive city, which these days is presenting us with the most amazing colours and blooming flowers. Come along, I promise to keep it light and colourful!

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Detail shot: three colour block low heels and wicker bag with mini pompons | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag| Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

We start this mini Cambridge tour at Ferry Lane, host to the cute blue house in above shots and leading to Water St. where you can find The Green Dragon, one of the oldest pubs in the city and said to have inspired Tolkien and his Green Dragon Inn in the Lord of the Rings.

From its beer garden you can enjoy the gorgeous views of the River Cam, with its weekend buzz of rowers, runners, swans and passers-by. I love coming to this quiet corner of the city from where you can admire the colourful longboats mooring on the riverbank and even see cows grazing on the park across the river, Stourbridge Common.

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Detail: denim jacket & pink tulips | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

From here, you can cross the Green Dragon Bridge and go for a walk along the river towards Fen Ditton, a lovely ancient town full of cottages with thatched roofs, oh so quaint! ♥

Once there, I would recommend you to have lunch at The Plough while sipping on a local brew and enjoying the stunning views. As you may have guessed already, the Cam always was and still is a key element of this city and I will be showing you more of it in future posts!

Alternatively, you can wander around the streets of Chesterton in a pretty Sunday outfit, while searching for a contrasting brick wall, a sunny corner, or an adorable heron graffiti to snap the perfect pictures for your blog post 🙂

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Pink tulips over a blue brick wall | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag

You already saw this polka dot shirt in a winter outfit (here), but now that days are warmer, it can finally take the prominent place it deserves to create a chic and sophisticated look, perfectly suited for a meal out with family and friends. Bring on the mimosas, please!

And to add a touch of spring to the look, I opted for these three-colour-block heels that are the apple of my eyes as I told you already. I never miss a chance to take them out for a stroll, because they are a real show stopper and just what I needed to add a fun element to this #ootd while keeping it glamorous and chic, don’t you think? ♥

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Detail: blue heels and wicker bag | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

She talks Glam | Polka dots shirt, pleated pants and light denim jacket | Blue heels and wicker ZARA bag | Cambridge Fashion

In case you are wondering how many cute streets can be found in Cambridge, I’ll tell you that there are still a few more that I keep on scouting for you guys, so stay tuned! 😉

BTW, I’ve linked up with Amy from Straight A Style & J Petite here. Go show them some love cause they are amazing bloggers and their style won’t leave you indifferent!

Happy Easter /Passover /Sunday /day /life, my dear glamistas! ♥

Saida

vintage camera icon Szilvia Szalai

{Stradivarius Polka dot shirt} {H&M plaited pants}

{Primark Denim Jacket} {ASOS shades} {ZARA woven bag} {Blanco shoes} {COS ring}

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48 Comments

  1. Ada

    3rd May 2017 at 5:02 am

    Hello Saida, I am Ada. So glad I found your lovely blog. Your style is amazing and I love the name of your blog, too. =) Those trousers fit you so well and you styled them with elegance. Love love the colorblocked blue pumps. =)

    I Welcome you to stop by my blog too. On Thursdays I run a style/beauty linkup too, but I launched the linkup a day early this week (today) since it is my birthday. You can find it on the link, below. Thanks. Ada =))

    http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-perfect-cinco-de-mayo-outfit.html

    1. Saida

      5th May 2017 at 6:09 pm

      Hey Ada, thank you so much for your sweet comment! I really appreciate your kind words and will definitely check out your blog. Happy weekend!

  2. Maria | Short Girl Long Jacket

    3rd May 2017 at 2:07 am

    Those shoes are amazing! And the polka dot blouse really makes the outfit. Cambridge sounds lovely x

    1. Saida

      3rd May 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you, dear! I agree the polka dot shirt is always such a chic piece in every outfit 🙂 Happy week Maria!

  3. thejaimeissue

    23rd April 2017 at 5:34 am

    These pictures and the flowers are so pretty! I love the combo of the polka dot top and jean jacket!

    ♡ Jaime
    http://thejaimeissue.com/

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 11:23 am

      Thanks for your visit Jaime 🙂 I love a chic shirt with a more casual touch, don’t you? Hope you are having a fab day Xx

  4. Marta Carvalho

    22nd April 2017 at 9:25 pm

    You’re totally nailing these spring looks, I love it!
    LA VEINE

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 11:19 am

      Oohhh, thank you my lovely girl ♥ ♥ ♥

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 11:22 am

      Thank you, Merel. Have a fantastic day, dear Xx

  5. Laura Marie (@lauramariescott)

    21st April 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Firstly I love your shoes! They are incredibly cute. Your entire outfit and colour matching here is gorgeous! Great post.

    Laura xo
    http://www.shehearts.net

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 11:25 am

      You are so sweet Laura, thanks a million! I am really happy you visited my blog and liked the outfit. And I am in love with these shoes as well for obvious reasons 😉 Happy Sunday, dear

  6. Dora Toubanaki

    21st April 2017 at 11:46 am

    Love the photoshoot! I would love to visit too but don’t have time yet!
    Dora http://www.BangsBang.com
    https://www.instagram.com/doratoubanaki/?hl=en

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 11:20 am

      It is a really charming place, Dora, I totally recommend it but I might be biased… 😛

  7. Jessi Malay

    20th April 2017 at 7:53 pm

    You can definitely never go wrong with a cute polka dot print like that! It looks so gorgeous paired with that denim jacket! 🙂

    XO Jessi,
    http://www.mywhitet.com/coachella-recap/

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you so so much for visiting Jessi, it means the world! Polka dots are so classy, and the denim definitely adds that casual touch that I love in an outfit 😉 Happy Sunday, gorgeous gal!

  8. Mónica Sors (@MonicaSors)

    20th April 2017 at 11:01 am

    Me encantan las fotos y los zapatos! Se nota que estamos en primavera

    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: PIQUE-NIQUE IN VICHY PRINT

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Sí, cariño, se nota en el aire! Gracias por pasarte, Mónica ♥

  9. Настя

    20th April 2017 at 11:00 am

    Wonderful and perfect! I follow you blog, please follow me too. http://alamodenatine.blogspot.com

  10. Karen @ Lookbook Store

    20th April 2017 at 6:13 am

    You look great! I love your outfit so much!
    Stay in Style
    Karen @ Lookbook Store WordPress

  11. districtofchic1

    20th April 2017 at 4:19 am

    I completely understand why you miss Madrid (I loved Spain when I visited) but Cambridge looks like a beautiful city! This makes me want to visit soon!

    District of Chic

    1. Saida

      23rd April 2017 at 12:19 pm

      Ah, yes, both cities have their own vibe and I love them both, but it’s more of an emotional relationship that bonds me with Madrid ;P Happy to hear you enjoyed your trip to Spain. Thanks for reading and have a great day, lovely!

  12. Andreea Birsan

    19th April 2017 at 11:25 pm

    Adore how casual yet chic this outfit is! Those trousers seem really comfy and mixed with the polka dotted shirt and denim jacket they look extremely sophisticated. And btw, we have the same bag. Isn’t it the cutest bag ever? 😀

    Andreea,
    http://couturezilla.com/

    1. Saida

      21st April 2017 at 8:56 am

      You described perfectly what I was going for when preparing this look, Adreea 😛 Those plaited pants are simply the best, comfy, effortless chic looking and black! And yes, I can’t get enough of my new basket bag ♥ ♥ ♥ Thanks for reading, gorgeous

  13. jencabildo

    19th April 2017 at 9:10 pm

    Love your look! The denim jacket gives an amazing touch ♥

    http://www.heresometimes.com

    1. Saida

      21st April 2017 at 8:54 am

      Denim jackets are the best for this time of the year, don’t you think? Thanks a million for visiting and reading Jen! Xx

  14. Valerie

    18th April 2017 at 9:31 pm

    This outfit is so cute! I love the polka dot top and colorful heels…beautiful styling!

    http://roadesque.com
    http://ourruins.com

    1. Saida

      19th April 2017 at 8:51 am

      Hi Valerie, thank you for visiting my little corner and for your nice words. I am so glad you liked the post! Happy Wednesday girl Xx

  15. chelshea flo

    18th April 2017 at 8:34 am

    I must admit that I really love your post here, the spring vibe though <3 I love your retro chic, the pairing of polka shirt and light blue jeans are perfect, plus the round sunnies! <3

    xoxo,

    |CHELSHEAFLO|

    http://www.chelsheaflo.blogspot.com

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:50 pm

      I love a chic outfit with a little twist, so glad you liked it too Chelshea, happy Tuesday! Xx

  16. Dora

    17th April 2017 at 8:54 pm

    Love the festive vibe of this outfit! The trousers look so chic and comfy and the shoes are on point.
    Dora
    http://www.adropofindigo.com/

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:49 pm

      So glad you liked the look Dora, I think it was the perfect brunch outfit 😛 Have a fab week!

  17. Benita James

    17th April 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Love the scenery of this shoot. You look stunning dear. Happy New Week.

    Bernie, xx
    The Style Fanatic

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:48 pm

      It’s the backdrop that definitely steals the show on this one, Bernie! Thank you so much for reading yet another week. Sending lots of love your way, dear

  18. The Fashion Folks

    17th April 2017 at 12:54 pm

    How adorable isn’t this outfit Saida? Love the dots, the denim jacket and the shoes. How adorable? Enjoy Madrid babe and have a lovely week! And pssst, the post on cute streets in Cambridge sounds like a lovely one! Xx

    http://www.thefashionfolks.com

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:47 pm

      Mia, you are just too cute! More of Cambridge to come in the near future, darling
      Hope your week started off great ♥

  19. bonjourchiara

    17th April 2017 at 9:27 am

    You look adorable! and I love those color block heels!! xx
    http://www.bonjourchiara.com

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:46 pm

      You are too sweet Chiara, thanks a lot for reading. I got these shoes for a wedding and they really stole my heart Xx

  20. violettedaily

    17th April 2017 at 8:57 am

    This look is so cute! I love the polka dots!

    http://violettedaily.com

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:45 pm

      thank you for reading, lovely V.! ♥

  21. didieryhc

    16th April 2017 at 11:04 pm

    Loving the look and the way your shoes match the wall! You definitely make me want to one day visit Madrid. It does seem like a fantastic city. Have a great Easter!

    -Didier
    http://www.didieryhc.com

    1. Saida

      18th April 2017 at 6:45 pm

      Ah, you definitely should Didier! It’s a great city full of beautiful corners and the foodscene is also worth a visit 😉

  22. MM

    16th April 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Precioso post…espero conocer muy pronto en persona esa ciudad que te inspira tanto…

    1. Saida

      16th April 2017 at 10:40 pm

      Siiii, dentro de muy poquito podrás verla en persona y podré enseñarte todos estos rinconcitos! Can’t wait, Ma! :*

  23. carmitive

    16th April 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Such a pretty look dear! I think I have to go to Cambridge too – the streets look so lovely 🙂
    xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com

    1. Saida

      16th April 2017 at 10:42 pm

      You definitely should, Carmen! It’s quite close to Switzerland and highly recommended for a weekend trip 😉 Really happy that you liked the look! Happy Easter, lovely

      1. carmitive

        21st April 2017 at 9:14 am

        Oh that sounds great! Have a good weekend <3

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