knitty gritty.

blazer & necklace: vintage, tee: silence&noise, jeans: express, shoes: m.p.s, purse: indian, scarf: handmade by my aunt


it's getting cold in nashville and i finally got to wear my favorite chunky mustard scarf! my aunt makes me these insanely fabulous scarves every year around christmas and they are by far my favorite winter accessories.

i also find myself buying a new pair of black pumps every year - i wear them so much that they get all torn up! i just picked these up these on black friday and am totally obsessed with them!

what are your favorite cold weather items?

stayfabulous,
zarna

happy thanksgiving!

sweater, belt, earrings: vintage, shorts: american apparel, shoes: steve madden, ring: f21

happy thanksgiving!!!

i'm so thankful for all of my lovely readers and i hope everyone has a wonderful day full of family, friends, food, and fun!

stayfabulous,

zarna

feathered.

coat: french connection, sweater: zinc, dress: zara, earrings: urban outfitters, ring: aldo, socks: rockport, shoes: cathy jean


the weather here in nashville has been crazy! i have to be prepared for warm and cool weather everyday so the key is layering.  yesterday i wore one of my favorite fall coats - i love that it's lightweight and has a bold color. i'm also really loving wearing socks and shoes because socks provide a great canvas for the shoes and also add some extra padding! i used to be a size 8.5 in shoes and now i wear a 7.5 - my feet are shrinking! its so weird!

on another note, i'm so excited for thanksgiving! this year i'm going to make a pumpkin spice cake with honey frosting - i'll let you know how it turns out :)

stayfabulous,
zarna

multi.

harem pants: miami boutique, tee: silence & noise , leather jacket: ny&co, shoes: h&m, belt: banana republic, sunnies: randolph aviators

this outfit is full of all my favorite pieces: i could pretty much live in these harem pants, i wear this leather jacket all winter long, and these shoes are my new muse! i found them at h&m and was really surprised to find such a cool shoes there - i also bought this amazing furry hat which i will be debuting once the weather gets a bit cooler here!

hope you all have a glamourous weekend!

stayfabulous,

zarna  

ps  - thanksgiving is right around the corner (elastic waistbands here i come!) and you should all check out my brothers food blog for some amazing thanksgiving recipes! 

vogue.

vogue italia - february 2003

vogue brasil - june 2009

vogue nippon beauty - december 2010

vogue espana - december 2008

vogue russia may 2010

i am an avid vogue reader - i get american vogue in the mail, but i really love international versions. i go to bookstores just to rummage through the magazine sections in hopes of finding a few international vogues! after i find them i spend far to much time gawking over the covers and editorials - they really do display fashion in it's most couture and luxurious state! 

do you have a favorite vogue?

stayfabulous,

zarna

ps - check out one of my favorite local blogs - stella shops. there's an article posted here featuring me in a "baroque and roll" inspired outfit!

red, white & blue.

blouse: bcbg max azria, jeans: new york & co., shoes: bebe, ring: argentinean, earrings: grecian, sunnies: a.j. morgan


it's always fun to revamp a classic look and this is my take on a little red, white & blue!  i'm totally obsessed with this blouse - it's so plain in the front and then totally dramatic in the back.  i decided to keep it simple with a pair of jeans and some red platforms because i didn't want to take away from the back of the blouse!

hope you're all having a fabulous weekend!

stayfabulous,

zarna

three steps.

dress: h&m, shoes: bcbg, belt & earrings: f21, ring: grecian, scarf: pashmina, sunnies: vintage 

3 steps to looking and feeling fabulous today:

1) throw on a floral dress and a pair of booties.

2) step on crunchy leaves, bask in the fall weather, and grab a pumpkin spice latte.

3) smile.

stayfabulous,

zarna

two elle!

pants: cheap monday from two elle, sweater: john varvatos for converse from two elle, shoes: shi, rings: forever 21, earrings: vintage

tucked away in a little corner in nashville is a mecca for all things plaid and converse. from marc jacobs to steven alan to john varvatos - they've got it all.  i sat down with rachel lowe, the owner of the fabulous boutique called two elle and she answered a few questions for me:

How would you describe the style of clothing at two elle? Does it reflect your personal style?
I’ve always described the style of Two Elle as retro collegiate. I think we give a nod to classic Americana while infusing a bit of an edge. This mix of preppy with street is very much my personal aesthetic, as well, but I tend to take things a little too far for the average Nashville eye.


What are your must have pieces for the fall/winter?
First of all, I love fall! I think that what I love most about fall is layering, both in terms of layering pieces and layering patterns and prints. We have a lot of Steven Alan plaid button-downs, so those are great for layering with different prints or color patterns. We’ve also started designing our own screenprints for American Apparel tees, so they’re super soft and cozy under layers. I’m also liking the idea of layering dresses over denim leggings and under a sweater or cardigan. I think that an easy dress under a sweater with bright-colored tights and Chucks is my uniform for fall.


What pair of Converse shoes best describe you and why?
OK, that’s a really hard question for a girl whose closet looks like a Converse stockroom. However, I’m going to go with the sequin snow leopard hi-tops. They’re a classic Converse shape but with a snow leopard print and covered in sequins. You can’t go wrong with all that flash!


Will you be opening an online boutique anytime soon?
At this point the online store is still just a dream in the works, but you never know. Stay tuned by visiting our blog at www.twoelle.com and feel free to email info@twoelle.com with any requests!


What are your absolute favorite pieces in the store right now?
OK, first I have to mention the crazy deal we’re doing on Steven Alan plaid button-downs, because we have them at $49.99 for both men AND women! But aside from that, I’d say the Built by Wendy black polka dot dress is my favorite piece in the store right now for women. It’s light enough that you can wear it in the spring, but it looks great layered under an oversized Wildfox sweatshirt and worn with Chucks or boots. Now, for men, we have a great Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket, but I personally think that Converse make the man. The Converse by John Varvatos are truly my favorites for men. 

for more on two elle be sure to visit their website and twitter!


hope you all had a great weekend!

stayfabulous,

zarna


ps - the lovely isabel from walk of fashion featured me as her "girl of the blogosphere" you can check out the feature by clicking here!

festival of lights!

skirt: indian vintage, tee: express, jacket: silence & noise, necklace: local boutique, shoes: bebe

This week is one of the biggest indian holidays - DIWALI! it's a five day festival also referred to as "the festival of lights" and it celebrates the victory of good over evil.

i decided to get into the holiday spirit by pairing a traditional skirt with some modern pieces.  i love the movement of this skirt and how comfortable it is - not to mention the beautiful print! i found it in the midst of my indian clothes and immediately fell in love!

happy diwali everyone!

stayfabulous,

zarna

ps - still updating my blog roll so let me know if you'd like to exchange links :)