Dress: Oak + Fort; Trench: Zara; Boots: Sam Edelman (similar); Bag: Mansur Gavriel
I, like many others, was a Zara addict. I would spend most of my money on fast fashion, and had the saving capability equivalent to the brain of a goldfish, in other words, none at all. Then, over the summer, something wonderful and terrifying happened. The Zara at my local mall shut down for renovations. I had a panic attack, expressed my horror to the concierge service at said mall, and came home to cry a little. What happened over the next few months was nothing short of a miracle. I stopped shopping at Zara. It was a gradual thing. I started off going to another location and shopping online, but over time, I began to visit other stores increasingly, until Zara became a distant memory.
Then, last month, it reopened. Initially, I was gleeful to see the return of my beloved old friend. The place I frequented more often than the bathroom. However, oddly enough, I had no inclination to even go inside, let alone buy something. Over the last few months, I’ve realized that going on a Zara diet was quite possibly the healthiest thing I’ve done for my personal style. Ever since I stopped buying into every new trend, mostly because it was so accessible, I found my own style and realized I no longer cared for fast fashion. Today, after being confident in my own style, I finally visited Zara and purchased two items, both of which fit my restrained aesthetic perfectly. One of them is this suede trench coat which I know will match most things in my closet. I stayed away from the lace and bold patterns which I know I’d never wear past a season. So if you’re trying to find your style, or aren’t sure where you truly belong, I highly suggest a temporary Zara diet, you’d be surprised at the results.
Gorgeous look! I love Zara but ironically I don’t own anything from Zara. I use to, but I stopped buying their clothes one day for no reason at all and haven’t purchased anything in over 3 years….is strange! Lol I guess I find myself going into Nordstrom and not having time or the money to go anywhere else.
-Shell, acourageousbeauty.com
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It’s a good thing! When you buy from Nordstrom you’re opting for investment pieces that’ll last you for much longer! xo
Love your chic earthy look, your dress is amazing and love how you styled it with the coat and boots!
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Thanks lovely! Glad you like the look 🙂 xo
Haha such a fun story, but you’re certainly right!! I love your style by the way!
V.
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Thanks Violette, hope you’re having a great Monday! xo
I love the short dress with the thigh high boots! Such a great look 🙂 Love the blanket scarf too!
xo Kiki
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So happy you like it 🙂 xo
You look amazing! I love the thigh high boots<3 Amazing love!!
Lots of love,
Kayla Xxx
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Thanks girl! xo
Such a rad look! You pull of those boots like a pro. Love it.
Cheers,
Lynne
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Thanks Lynne, so glad you like it! xo
Love the entire look! So chic. And Your hair is amazing.
Xo, Raysa
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Thanks Raysa, you’re too sweet! xo
great look, love the scarf and the boots!
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Thanks girl! xo
Such a great look! Love your style!
Love,
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Thanks Tran! Hope you’re having a wonderful Monday! xo
I need that bag! So amazing x
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Thanks love! Hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! xo
This outfit is beautiful and I need that scarf in my life immediately! You’re making me wish I was having a cold Christmas … damn Australia!
Ashleigh x
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Haha I would gladly trade weather conditions with you any day! xo
Love your outfit especially that knee high boots!
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Thanks love! xo
Great fashion inspiration 🙂
Love everything head to toe! I feel like I need that trench…it’s stunning!
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It was a great buy – so versatile! xo
Stunning outfit! I am such a fan of your over the knee boots! I recently tried on a pair but I am just too petite and looked ridiculous 🙁
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I’m sure it’s just about finding the right pair! xo
Awesome look. I love your coat x
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Thanks love! xo
Love this outfit! The coat is gorgeous! I definitely know what you mean about detoxing Zara, I try to only buy purchase really versatile pieces that will last through seasons when shopping there!
Emily x
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That’s the smart way to do it! xo
Obsessed with that look!
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Thanks girl! xo
This is an amazing outfit! I love how the scarf is so large, billowy, and modern looking. You styled this great with neutral colors and those boots!
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Love, Mary
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Thanks Mary, so glad you like it! xo
Okay soooo much YES to this post! Aside from the fact that you look fabulous (I really love that scarf!) I love what you are saying about taking a “diet” from fast fashion (Zara in particular). It’s really cleansing to take a break from shopping in general (that’s actually what the last post on my blog is about!) and I think it’s really so refreshing and helpful in so many ways! Again, loves this post!
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Glad you liked reading it Hoda! I think sometimes a break from fast fashion is really necessary to detox your wardrobe! xo
Nice style with the long trench coata nd otk boots. I am eyeing on your arm party too.
Xo, Christianne
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Glad you like it! xo
Obsessed with this entire look! One of my favorites on you, Siffat! You are beautiful <3
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Thanks my gorgeous friend! xo
Totally love the scarf and the jewels. The funny thing is, I never shopped at Zara until this year, really. The first half of this year I shopped there all the time and I loved it. For me, I used Zara to buy a lot of neutrals and basics. I think they are really good for that (like your trench). I never bought any of the patterned things from there. I haven’t shopped there in months now, but I feel like I need to go back because I’m drawn to their neutrals.
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They do have great neutrals which is what I love. It’s just easy to get sucked into the fast fashion trap because you’r sort of overwhelmed with the variety you have, but if you’re a smart shopper that can easily be avoided! xo
You look gorgeous, Siffat! I love the entire look, you have some really great pieces in this look, girlie! A similar situation happened to me, but not with a particular store. I just stopped shopping for a while and began working with more pieces that I have in my current wardrobe and began to get creative in mixing and matching 🙂 Thanks for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you’re having a wonderful day 🙂
XO,
Jalisa
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Honestly, I think a lot of the times it’s just about taking a step back and reevaluating what you have and what you need! xo
This is such a stunning look! Love your blanket scarf paired with that amazing jacket. I also love all of your stacked bracelets! Very pretty! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week ahead!
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Thanks Lauren, so glad you like the look! xo
Such a great post! i love the boots.
X Merel
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Thanks love! xo
I think that you can really discover yourself when you have to think outside the box. For you searching through other stores instead of Zara helped you to think about what you really wanted style wise and I think that’s a great thing. Sometimes we think a situation is awful but in reality it’s exactly the push we need.
-M
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I couldn’t agree more. I think I would have been stuck in the same style rut had it not been for that store closure! xo
Head to toe gorgeous!! Love these pictures! What a model material!! Super fab girl! Happy Monday!
Much love, Len
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Thanks Len, you’re always so sweet! xo
That is so true about Zara and other fast fashion stores. We don’t have a Zara here in St. Louis and I don’t know what would happen to my budget if we did. But I definitely agree buying more classic pieces from these stores is a better idea than buying the trendier items. Love the way you styled your scarf. And I have a feeling that slick suede trench is going to get a lot of mileage.
xx Yasmin
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You’re actually quite lucky you don’t have a Zara, I’m sure you’re more conscious of what you purchase instead of mindless shopping. xo
You look so exotic in these photos, love your outfits super pretty. x
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Thanks love, glad you like it! xo
I was literally JUST eyeing that trench at Zara this weekend, it’s gorgeous! I’m so jealous you snagged it up!
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You should get it! xo
LOVE this look… it is so true too about fast fashion. I recently watched the documentary ‘The True Cost’ it basically is all about fast fashion and how it impacts the world as well as our pockets… it’s a must watch!
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Oooh, sounds interesting! I’ll have to check it out! xo
I love how you styled this outfit! The scarf is stunning!
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Thanks Valerie! xo
I find really great, I like the boots so high
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Thank you! xo
Completely obsessed with these Sam Edelman boots I’ve been eyeing off the grey ones of his. Looking so fab and chic as always babe. Perfect winter look. Merry Christmas as well and happy holidays
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Xxxx
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Thanks babe! You should get them, we can match haha! xo
I love this grid blanket scarf. And that bucket bag is fab!
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
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Thanks love! xo
Finding your own style is definitely rewarding! Sounds like the Zara detox did the trick babes, no matter how hard I can imagine it would have been at first ;)! I do have to say I really love the trench though, so definitely allow yourself to Zara-it-up for one off pieces like that! You also can’t go wrong with over the knee boots, they instantly glam up an outfit! Xx
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So glad you like the look, Emma! I totally allow myself the occasional Zara now that I know I can go to the store and control myself lol!
Those thigh highs are killing me, they’re amazing! I love all of the tones of this look as well, the colour combination is definitely something I’d love to emulate.
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