Say olé, darlings! Intricate embroidery, boleros, and dramatic red, black and white combinations have CC reminiscing about the torero at a bullfight she once saw in the little Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo, outside Salamanca. 
On the runways, couturiers delighted in matador-inspired details.
Christian Lacroix (these four "fuchsia carpet" photos courtesy style.com)
Alexander McQueen, via nymag.com.
Note the gold leggings and the model's toreador stance - genius!
Givenchy black and white jacket detail; style.com
Alexis Mabille black and gold vest; runway shot courtesy Australian Vogue online
Want the look? ¡Corre! to Neiman Marcus for this delightful D&G tiered silk bolero. 
Or tango over to Topshop for this fringed jacket.If you are willing to take a fashion risk and don the toreador trend more literally, may I suggest Anna Sui’s velvet cape? This photo via elle.com.
And the shoes? ¡Qué fantásticos!Christian Louboutin open-toe scarlet Passementerie hidden platform, at neimanmarcus.com.
Mary Norton rose satin pump with gold embroidery; photo via elle.com
Alexander McQueen black suede peep toe ankle wrap sandal with white embroidery, via style.com.Grab the bull by the horns, ladies!!
I'd buy Christian Lacroix made. If he started to sell crocs, I might even consider wearing them...not!! haha..anyways..I really loved the post girl! it makes m want to be a bullfighter!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Anna Sui's cape. May be just because it's velvet, and I'm having a sort of velvet phase, but I just LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteMe too, F.A.! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMimi - velvet is going to be so hot for fall, so you are ahead of the curve!
xoxox CC
The detailing on those jackets are beautiful!!! I'm excited by velvet patterning already!
ReplyDeleteI love your posts, you really pick some gems to show us!! I'm so coveting the topshop cape-I adore it!!
ReplyDeletefabulous post. I fell hard for that second lacroix look when I saw it a day or two ago, and I totally want the mcqueen heels!
ReplyDeleteWow, the detailing is gorgeous. And the AMQ does remind me of spanish bullfights!
ReplyDeleteGreat post :)
I friend of mine is writing a musical about bullfighting, of all the strange things in this world. This made me think of her. Such pretty pieces!
ReplyDeleteLindisimo blog, no se si ya habia pasado antes pero esta buenisimo!
ReplyDeleteI love the Christian Lacroix looks, and the shoes from Christian Louboutin are perfect!!
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Kisses!
Ah, the always fabulous Lacroix - and I love the Anna Sui cape too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for wonderful post! I love love love the cape!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see Spain is a source of inspiration for many. Great review.
ReplyDeleteLove velvet, looking forward to wearing some for fall!
ReplyDeletethanks for the comment dear...thats good to hear that their are more people obsessing over blair waldorf as well..lol..Great post the capes are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAmazing detail. I really love those red stilettos!
ReplyDeletewow, those are some risks! I've never seen fashion shows inspired like this, but i love the jackets!! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure at first but I think this might grow on me, especially all the intricate little details.
ReplyDeleteI love all the detail work! The bolero is a safe bet indeed...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe couture show by Christian Lacroix was so amazing. The details are just fantastic. And the platforms by Louboutin are incredible. Such a lovely post!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the tag..I'll make a post very soon ;)!
xx
ohh i love the second set of runway pictures
ReplyDeleteand the shoes look pretty awesome
Darling Carrie, these are some gorgeous serious eye candies! You have picked some most gorgeous stuffs from the Fashion industry! Dear, you are the best! I want to have 2 Christian - Lacroix and Louboutin! I am now truly madly speechless now! Love your posts xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed these shot's! (:
ReplyDeleteThe intricate design on the first outfit is magnificent. And the red bow adds a bit of a feminine touch.
And I love how the model wears the D&G tiered silk bolero! Just darling. ^^
I've always liked this lush and ornate look.
ReplyDeleteHey Matadora Lady,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comment.
Here he is again, Great Lacroix, olé maestro!!...I have to admit that is too baroque for me, clothes to admire from outside (well, as Haute Couture is, isn't it?), but no doubt he is a genius....and he keeps looking to Spain for inspiration, which is cool and I think really fits in his style philosophy...Lacroix is, for me, passion, personality, individualism, baroque, elegance...and many more I could say that also fit in the country.
I hadn't seen your blog before but I think it's gonna be other "fashion addiction" for me...I'll keep coming and coming. I love it.
You are a GODSEND! I will definitely follow your advice! I must fit in that dress. I'll post pics after the wedding. Also, I'm kind of new to blogging but I love your site. I'd love to add you to my blog roll if you might add me? Let me know. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, truly fabulous pictures!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th to ya1
Bing Bang BOOM!
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ReplyDeletees una gran tendencia... aunque en la pasarela luzca muy dramatica, con el look correcto esa pieza es ideal para verte glamourosa.
ReplyDeleteps: no te preocupes por la ortografia, escribes muy bien!
pena me da a mi traducir mis post :S
besos
love hte givenchy collection<3
ReplyDeleteI love the heels. One of my favorite things to wear are things that are embriodered.
ReplyDeleteOHH LAY!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Ooh the D&G Bolero <3
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! :) Your blog is totally hip!
ReplyDeleteI love the matador-inspired jackets! They're almost too much to handle. There was a Vogue spread featuring Penelope Cruz a while ago, and she had really cool Spanish-culture-inspired outfits. You might want to try Googling it :)
ReplyDeletethe detailings are CRAZY! great post :)
ReplyDeleteI love your themed selections - always so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteAnd how I'd like to have those Louboutins...
The Christian Lacroix second black vest thing is amazing. Such awesome details. This may sound strange, but does it look as though it would be heavy?
ReplyDeleteWoW Spain is trendy!!
ReplyDeleteThe Louboutin shoes are completly amazing!!
Right now I live 1 hour away from Salamanca!
See you!
Thanks so much for your posistive feedback on my blog. (: It means a lot. And I truly am in love with quotes for I have no reason why. ^^
ReplyDeleteolé olé olé! your blog is amazing! i love all the shoes! you are in my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment:)
ReplyDeleteI love my new dress!