It’s easy to forget about something like blogging when you’re busy having fun. Being in Madrid during the summer can sometimes do this to you: you forget about time, obligations, family commitments, what your room looks like, whether you’ve fed your pet fish lately…? And with a heat wave now upon us, the only thing you want to do is find the nearest pool and stay there (or the nearest ice bucket).

Given that I am spending my whole summer in Spain for the first time in many years, I thought it would be only appropriate to feature Spanish-made swimwear. One of our most famous national swimwear designers is Guillermina Baeza, who has just come out with a new collection for Mango (making her catwalk pieces affordable for the rest of us). I love the purple ruffle bikini and the retro floral one-piece. Next up? Totón Comella who designs the line TCN. Who doesn’t already own a striped onesie? Shame on you. And if you’re tired of all the jungle motifs, and savannah prints (if I see another palm tree bikini I might cry) then Oysho has some great, comfy basics like this teal version.
Since nobody goes to the beach or pool without some important accessories, we can always resort to Zara for a floppy straw hat, Castañer for sturdy espadrilles, and Hoss Intropia for a canvas carry-all. The only non-Spanish item? Those sunnies which are too cool not to include!