I like wearing matching sets so denim on denim was a no brainer when I was packing for a trip to San Sebastian in September. Denim on denim is a good look when transitioning from summer to fall. It’s light that you can roll up your sleeves if you’re walking up a hill to go to an art event, as I did last night or warm enough to take on the evening wind without much more than the shirt and jeans. I like adding a pop of color to darker outfits, so I threw on the orange red sweater I recently got in Stockholm for a more color balanced ensemble. Plus, red and blue is always a good color combo.

I hardly wear jeans and didn’t want to spend too much money on an item I know I don’t wear much so Zara was the right choice. If you do wear jeans often you can also check out Shopbop on my favorite stores’ widget on the right-side bar for higher end brands. I do want to say that the pieces I own from Zara and Mango, basic pieces for the most part have lasted and are of good quality. It just depends what you like and how much you’re willing to spend on clothes. Note that if you want to go for a similar look, you can probably just take a close look at your closet, and you’ll find jeans and a denim shirt so you can recreate this look without buying anything new.

The general vibe is very casual, you see surfers coming in and out of the beach around the clock and people dress comfortably. There are some nice restaurants in the area so an outfit that is cute for a nice terrace lunch is always recommended. I wore this look for a romantic lunch at Rekondo and was very happy with it. We also visited the Comb of the Wind sculptures by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, located at the end of the Ondarreta beach, in the western area of San Sebastián. Later that day, we visited Chillida-Leku, an open-air museum, where Chillida showcases over 40 sculptures throughout the beautiful estate.