Lines I Love!!! ♥

Hello Dears,

I've missed you :) This time on "Lines I Love" I want to share with you about: ZARA.

So, this store has been one of my favorites for many many years, first time I visited this store was in 1991 (please DO NOT DO THE MATH! ;)) an addict was born! and since then, their garments have rotate in my wardrobe with lasting grace and endurance ha-ha...I kid you not, I have skirts and blouses I bought literally 10 years ago and I still get compliments about them! That is the beauty of ZARA, they very successfully achieve collections that are current and very "NOW" and at the same time deliver items that can last you a long time without looking dated.

Now, quality and budget wise it is important to point out that my beloved has different lines within the brand: ZARA WOMAN, ZARA BASIC and TRAFALUC also known as TRF. WOMAN has the most exquisite cuts with more of an adult appeal and it is easy to figure that it's meant for the career woman that has a a bigger wallet if you know what I mean...BASIC has the garments that are a "must" for all kinds of styles and appeals to a wide range of tastes, this include both essential layering pieces and also the "off the moment" items that are affordable and very often mimic what we've seen on the runways but for a much more affordable price and in a "toned down" interpretation :) Last but not least TRF, which is the younger face of the brand, on this one the hems are much more shorter, the cuts are way more edgier and it is dedicated to a younger crowd...which means that on terms of cost this is the "low end" option but in no way less fabulous than the other two ;)

As you can see I'm a Lover and if you have questions about this brand please let me know, I consider myself an expert and I proudly can say that I've been in ZARAS from 7 countries and I spent most of my 20's income in them!! I think that if shopping was like the army...this would make me...a ZARA LIUTENANT GENERAL!! At the very least!! :D

Thank You as always for stopping by!!!
♥
Liliana.

ESSENTIALS #1: Leather Pencil Skirt

Hello Dears!

This is the first of a series of posts I'll be doing with specific garments that can kick any wardrobe up a notch ;)  We all have heard about “The Basics”, you know black blazer, white button down shirt, etc, my intention is to bring you "The Essentials" (wonderful items that add ESSENCE! to our closets) things that can take us from Basic Girl to a Fashionable One! :) Sometimes we want to stand out but we are also smart about our budgets and obviously we want to optimize our clothing as much as possible so I am showing you 3 ways that today’s item can serve many purposes, that way you are not buying a “one occasion garment” :) 

The LEATHER PENCIL SKIRT it’s a wonderful alternative that adds edge and personality to an outfit, not to mention that it's so NOW since we've seen the leather trend all over, since last year. There are different options and price ranges and here are a few options if you decide to give this Essential a try ;) :

$ Sears $29 USD
$$ ASOS $86 USD
$$$ Nordstrom $137 USD
$$$$ Net-a-porter $1533 USD

Let me know if you like it and Thank You for stopping by!
♥
Liliana.

Lines I Love!!! ♥

I don't know how about you, but in my case, sometimes I like certain stores for certain specific things, if I need office or business clothes I know where to go, if I need a going out outfit, if I want some ephemerally trendy top that I know it's going to be "IN" just for 5 minutes I also know just the right store. It is just a couple of stores or clothing lines that can deliver all-occasion beautiful clothes, shoes and accessories that make me happy consistently season after season, today I am sharing you one of them: TED BAKER!

My affair with TB began with their prints!!! They have a wide range of beautiful, classy and timeless florals that are just to die for, you can easily buy one of their printed shirts or dresses and wear it 5 years from now and they will still look current and unique. But the prints are just the start...The Construction of their garments is i-m-p-e-c-c-a-b-l-e, this are clothes that are meant to flatter the women figure :) (If you've read my first post you will understand this is the CLASSIC part of me) Their Designs are made to reclaim your womanhood in all its splendor!!!

Take a look on how TB achieves multifunctionality and extreme elegance by visiting http://www.tedbaker.com/ and let me know what you think ;)

Thanks for stopping by!
♥
Liliana.