I decided to do something very simple for today's blog post, and just show you the stuff I'm currently loving from the New In section on the Zara India website.
Starting with this dress that I think is right on trend. The animal print is absolutely this season. Plus the grey base makes it slightly unusual. It could look childish because of the dropped waist and the skirt. But I think that would only be a problem if you plan on paring it with trainers. If you chose court shoes or ballet flats or even sandals, you'll be fine. The dress is a little expensive. It's Rs 2290. But if you're looking for something that you can get a lot of use out of this winter, it's a good bet.
If you're looking for something more festive, and cheaper, this slip dress is just the ticket. It costs Rs 1890, so a little more affordable that the previous one. The style makes it great for date nights, parties, and other festive events. However, be warned: You will need a good tailor, or tailoring skills. I say this because Zara always cuts their slip dresses very low at the front. And the straps are usually not adjustable. Also, they tend to be on the sheer side. So you will not only need to take the straps up a little, you're also likely to have to attach a lining to the dress. On the other hand, this dress will take you almost everywhere. You could wear a tee or a polo neck top underneath and take it to the mall. Throw on a blazer or a lovely blouse and wear it to work. In short, it is very wearable.
If you follow models like Gigi, Kendall and Kaia, you've definitely been seeing them make their way into and out of airports in cute sweatsuits. Unfortunately, in the real world, most of us just look like slobs when we try to match our joggers to our sweatshirts. But I found this Zara combo that actually does look quite nifty! It helps that it's in this oxblood, maroon-y colour, with a few colour block elements. The top is actually quite expensive. It's Rs 2290. If you are a frequent flier, you will find it worth the price. If you aren't, stay tuned. I'll locate some cheaper versions.
The joggers are adorable. I really like the fact that they're shorter, and have that cuff at the bottom. They give the outfit a whole lot more sass. They're also cheaper than the top, costing Rs 1890. If you're not a frequent traveller, and can't justify the cost of the combo, buy the joggers. You can wear them with a black tee or sweatshirt (thank you, colour block), and they will look equally stylish.
In fact, you could team them with something like this. I like this simple black top. The buttons down the sleeves are an interesting detail without being too in-your-face. It costs the same as the joggers, Rs 1890. It would be very comfy to travel in. And would definitely keep you warm in the air-con of the planes or trains. A basic like this is something you'll use throughout the winter - and a bit of the spring too, if you live in a colder place. I have a few tops like this, and I live in them once the temps drop. They are very useful for layering, and just wearing with jeans or skirts.
Speaking of bottoms, how stylish is this pair of trousers! I am a huge fan of the chain pattern. It stands out as unusual in a season of animal prints and houndstooth. It would look great not just with a basic top (as shown) but also with a tee, a blouse, or a simple cami top. You could dress it up with heels, or wear trainers or sandals. Heck, you could even wear flip-flops with this and it would still look stylish. It also costs Rs 1590. Yeah, the cheapest piece of them all! Zara does do their trousers very well, and I highly doubt that this would be an exception.
I also thought I'd chuck in a few accessories. First up, these hair slides. They cost Rs 1590 for the set. I think that stuff like this is very useful during this time of the year. In case your hair chooses to misbehave on the night of an event, twist it up, and add a sparkly slide, and you're done. The variety of colours if also decent. The silver and black ones will work pretty much with all colours. And the green and purple ones will add a little colour to neutral outfits.
This little velvet mini bag won my heart. Velvet is such a fall fabric. It looks luxe and works so well on festive occasions. And who doesn't need a tiny bag to take to parties, weddings and the like? The red gives a lovely pop of colour to the often-neutral, or all black, party outfits. It seems (by the dimensions they listed on the site) spacious enough for a phone, some makeup for a touch up, and your money. From the way it looks, I'd be willing to bet that it might hold a few more things too. These less structured bags tend to be more spacious as well. This also costs Rs 2290. (Zara seems to have price brackets this season. Lol)
And finally, this chain belt. I wish I had a better picture of it. But I couldn't find it in-store for a try-on. So you'll have to check out the site. This costs Rs 1790. (Finally, a different price!) I do feel that chain belts work a lot better for the dressier occasions. They're almost like a piece of jewellery. I like this button-like detail. It's slightly more unique than the basic chain loops.
And that's all I've found this time round.
Till next time,
MumbaiGirl.
IG: @maryannecp
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