Tuesday, June 12, 2012

[Vanity Fair] Summer in Zara & Converse

Images courtesy of Moni Brahm

John Franco Hall of Fame Mets Cap, Zara Printed Blouse, Zara Damage Destroy Shorts, Celine Luggage Tote, and Converse "Chuckies"

The infamous outfit posts have returned! Don't worry, I'm not trying to become a "style icon," but rather just show you guys what I run around in, when I can. I'm a normal young woman, just like you, working with what I've got. 

This season, Zara has been absolutely killing it with their pieces. Granted, the price points have gone up since the company's fledgling years in the States, but so has the style selections. I excitedly anticipate upcoming releases, month to month. 
Sizing note: I'm not sure what's going on with Zara and their American sizing team but the sizing needs improvement. I'm 5'4, athletic build, with a small top and a medium bottom and in Zara, that converts to a size LARGE. The company may not be intentionally sending a message to the shoppers but if I am a large, then the vast majority of the women in this country won't be able to wear the clothing. I'd address Zara directly, but the company has yet to formally embrace social media.

You may have noticed that I referred to my Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers as "Chuckies" -- that's just a nickname that I've come up with, for my favorite summer sneaker. Every summer (for as long as I can remember), I've purchased a pair of low-top Chuckies in white. I'd wear the pair until it basically fell apart, which was usually by the end of the summer. If I could own several pairs, in various colors and styles, then I would. For now, the dirty whites will do. 

10 comments:

Unknown said...

I just bought my first pair of converse the other day. I'm still not sure if I love the way they make my feet look :/.

I appreciate the normalcy in your posts. <3 ...if you know what I mean.

Amanda said...

I need some converse now!

Real Queen of Horror said...

You look very cute & fashionable!

Aleksandra said...

I love your white converse.. I have to buy a pair !!!
Cool outfit !!!

Ria said...

Zara depresses my boyfriend haha, he feels fat but he's totally not. He's like the day I can go in Zara and wear anything I pick up and it looks good then I'm gonna be happy with myself.

LOVEEEEE you doing outfit posts! You look fab AND THAT bag! I'm dead!

Ria said...

Zara depresses my boyfriend haha, he feels fat but he's totally not. He's like the day I can go in Zara and wear anything I pick up and it looks good then I'm gonna be happy with myself.

LOVEEEEE you doing outfit posts! You look fab AND THAT bag! I'm dead!

Bisous Natasha said...

I love your whole look. That blouse just makes the outfit really stand out ! You looks so cute. And so true what you said about the Alexander Wang shoes. I swear I am probably only holding onto mine just to make them vintage or something I can look back and show my kids and be like, what was mummy thinking with these boots. LOL !

Unknown said...

Cute outfit! And everything looks so comfortable!

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Anonymous said...

LURVE this look.

x Peter @ http://low--couture.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Why do you always feel the need to point out that you're not a style blogger/make self depreciating comments about yourself compared to other bloggers? It's really irritating.