Update: So after writing up this post about going on a spending ban I ran over to Zara and picked up some more unnecessary items! I was also able to meet Krystal, the blogger behind The Feisty House. It was like seeing a celebrity! She is so much more fabulous in person and has amazing style! I saw some of the items she picked up and I was very jealous, but kept my purchase to two items only!
So in anticipation of going to Spain next month, I have beenstocking up hoarding items from ZARA's semi-annual sale. I feel like last year I didn't get anything, primarily because I was a broke unpaid intern, but I am just now understanding the amazingness of ZARA. Well this year I made out like a bandit! The sale began on 6/28, and like any feign needing a fix I was online at midnight, list in hand, putting marked down items into my cart. I was not done. I later went to downtown DC and hit the ZARA there accumulating items I plan to wear on my vacation. I have been several more times spending more money and amassing more clothing. I have an addiction and its name is ZARA. Before her was ASOS and H&M, but I have decided to put myself on a spending ban once I get back from vacation. Why not now? Well, ZARA and other amazing Spanish brands such as Massimo Dutti, Blanco and Sfera are having sales currently. I want to stock up on cheaper prices (ZARA is marked up about 30% in the US, this is including the 18-20% VAT we Americans are eligible to get back), and I am new job wardrobe mode. Though I am moving in a week and will lose large amounts of closet space, I can't stop myself from accumulating items from the Spanish brand. Le sigh.
**Disclaimer: I know ZARA clothing is not thebest greatest quality, but their prices are just right during the sale. However, outside of the sale and Spain, I would rather spend my money on better quality items from Anthropologie or J.Crew (on sale of course) or just buy cheap at H&M or F21. However, I do enjoy Zara's unique Spanish style and have really enjoyed the pieces I have gotten there. In addition, I find that price many times accounts for quality. Dropping $90 on a blazer versus $50 may make all the difference!
Check out some ZARA picture porn below! Though the jacket is sold out online, it may be available in stores. I did grab the last pair of these boots (that I saw) at the Georgetown location, but they are available (or were this morning) online in a size 9 only - ZARA High Heel Studded Ankle Boot on Sale.
So in anticipation of going to Spain next month, I have been
**Disclaimer: I know ZARA clothing is not the
Check out some ZARA picture porn below! Though the jacket is sold out online, it may be available in stores. I did grab the last pair of these boots (that I saw) at the Georgetown location, but they are available (or were this morning) online in a size 9 only - ZARA High Heel Studded Ankle Boot on Sale.
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| Zara bag! Accumulating these by the dozens! |
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| Floral Jacket I had been eyeing that dropped down to $40!!! Still steep but worth it! |
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| Infamous sale sign that draws me in each time. |
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| Ready for the fall! |