Sweet-Hearts

(Zara dress, heels and studded belt, rings from F21)

Yesterday, I found myself dressed head to toe in Zara. It's always the first store I stop in during a mall visit, and my arms are quickly engulfed with tons of fashionable options like flirty dresses, blouses, and an occasional strappy heel. Dwindling down the items in the fitting room is the hard part. It's a battle between all the things I want and what my bank account will allow, but I assume that's the story for most of us. I couldn't help but scoop up this dress with it's printed hearts and bow that give off an instant playful vibe.

What store is your first stop on a shopping trip?

Shopping Success or Failure

Come along with me as I share my shopping visit at Zara yesterday. Find out if it was a success or a failure!

Pros: The floral print in this dress caught my eye. It reminded me of another dress I let slip through my fingers on a previous visit, and now I have major regrets on not getting it. I call it non-buyers remorse.

Cons: This dress didn't live up to the other one. The black strip along the neckline bugged me because of the color, and it puckered because of some mess-up in manufacturing.
Decision: Not for me.

Pros: Loved the exposed zipper along the bust, the draping, the simplicity.
Cons: Not the most versatile piece. If I'm going to buy more black I should be able to wear it to work too. Wasn't crazy about it.
Decision: No go. It would be better suited for a club girl, and I'm not her.

Pros: Who doesn't love a nice boyfriend jacket? The jersey knit material got my attention right away. I can use it for work and play. They had it in my size.
Cons: The price.
Decision: Decided to pass, but will keep my eye on it. It might be another non-buyers remorse, but it's a trend that I don't see going away any time soon. This isn't the last time I'll see something similar.

Overall this shopping visit wasn't a success, but sometimes that's the way it goes. You win some and lose some, but it's always a blast attempting to find a must have piece to add to your closet. Wish me luck for next time.