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zarna's runway: chachah!

zarna's runway

an east meets west fashion blog. full of all things fabulous.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

chachah!

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dress: indian skirt worn as dress, shoes: h&m, jacket: silence&noise, necklace: grecian

this week is nashville restaurant week and i was lucky enough to enjoy a five course tasting at chachah, which is a hip and trendy restaurant owned by arnold myint (whom you surely know from top chef!). i went with four food bloggers - my brother vivek (vivek's epicurean adventures), beth (eat.drink.smile), erin (visual vacation), and carrie (tiki tiki blog). arnold was kind enough to make sure that as a vegetarian i was able to enjoy the whole experience and he prepared a special vegetarian dish for each course!  here are photos from the tasting:

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smoking mary cocktail
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beet carpaccio
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quinoa & egg
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roasted red pepper gazpacho with a scallop
(i actually had this gazpacho with a falafel, but didn't get a good photo of it!)
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palate cleanser
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potato, eggplant & carmelized onion pavé
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flan

oh, and did you notice the baggy dress? that was VERY strategically planned.

stayfabulous,
zarna

ps - for more information on the regular tasting menu and more detailed descriptions of the courses (i gave extremely limited descriptions) check out my brother's blog here.  also, for more information on nashville restaurant week click here.

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114 Comments:

Blogger NADIA ABOULHOSN said...

i want that necklace!

January 19, 2011 at 1:34 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Yummy, the dishes look amazing!! Once again, fabulous outfit.

Cheers
Sheryl

www.walkinwonderland.com

January 19, 2011 at 1:36 AM  
Blogger Velma Williams said...

Aww I really like the color combination. you look beautiful!!




Fashion Rehab

January 19, 2011 at 1:59 AM  
Blogger simplychic said...

lol @ the strategic baggy dress. it's very pretty :)

the food looks delish. i haven't had flan in forever!

January 19, 2011 at 2:10 AM  
Blogger HUMANITYISBEAUTIFUL said...

Yay! I looove color in the middle of winter. Great necklace! Your shoes look like Nicholas Kirkwood.

January 19, 2011 at 2:18 AM  
Blogger alannah. said...

restaurant week = sounds the best!! love that dress, the colour is more than sublime on you. & those shoes. go girl.xx


http://thatsweetaurora.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 2:25 AM  
Blogger simply h² said...

I love this outfit! The shoes, the color of the dress, everything!

http://www.hsquaredfashion.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 2:35 AM  
Blogger Nanne said...

That citrusy green is such a great colour on you, and with the necklace - it actually looks like it's part of the dress, very stylish! As for the food - it's stlll three hours until lunchtime but now I'm hungry!

January 19, 2011 at 2:44 AM  
Blogger pancakestacker said...

Look at you and that gorgeousss outfit! I am convinced no one can wear those bright colors like you can! And that food looks might yummy! :)



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January 19, 2011 at 3:07 AM  
Blogger the nyanzi report said...

Now that's what I call style innovation - skirt worn as dress. And the colour is amazing!

Some people are born with it - style, and some get good by practicing. From the last couple of pictures I've seen since I started following you, I think you were born with 'it'.

January 19, 2011 at 3:31 AM  
Blogger mispapelicos said...

I see you in pants most of the time, so it is fantastic this change.
The sight of this skirt turned dress of acid colour ( so very Gucci Spring summer 2011) paired with your more than fabulous shoes made my day.
Absolutely love your ensemble.
Well, and the food, too hehehehe
Besos.
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January 19, 2011 at 3:32 AM  
Blogger Al said...

Ahahah the baggy dress! That's why for Christmas lunch I always wear veeeery large tops :p

The dinner looks delicious (and I bet it was!) and you were super pretty in your indian skirt and coloured heels.

You really look amazing in colours, every time you post I am astonished by that.
I think you will rock this spring-summer trend! It's colours everywhere!

Kiss

Al

-The Red Dot-

January 19, 2011 at 3:39 AM  
Blogger 0 said...

Amazing outfit!
<3

January 19, 2011 at 3:47 AM  
Blogger Annika said...

beautiful dress. :)
i am in love.

Escape

January 19, 2011 at 4:14 AM  
Blogger lisa signorini said...

mmmmmmmm.....!!!
love, love, love!!!
kisses

www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM  
Blogger Chubs said...

The outfit looks fab and the food looks so delicious...making me hungry

January 19, 2011 at 5:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Omg Zarna, I love this outfit. The dress-shoes-combo is just divine!

xx
M.
Times Like Mine

January 19, 2011 at 6:17 AM  
Blogger Louisa said...

Lovely statement necklace!

x

January 19, 2011 at 6:20 AM  
Blogger Mbabazi said...

when i grow up i wanna fabolous necklaces like that

January 19, 2011 at 7:32 AM  
Blogger Longuette said...

that dress is divine!!!! and so perfect with your colour skin, I love it!!!

Ylenia
http://longuette.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

your shoes are absolutely wonderful!!
http://kenyattamanning-pictures.blogspot.com/

January 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

The shoes are really cool (I can't believe they are H&M???!!!!), the color blocking is the msot important trend for the following spring and yoru sheos are really glamourous!!
The green dress is very beautiful for the sense of lightness and ther volumes that youc reate in the pics...

Also amazing the dishes, I love this post (if it wasn't clear...)

http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/

January 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM  
Blogger kdr*S said...

I will be in Nashville this weekend and can not WAIT to eat at his restaurant. When he was on Top Chef I was so excited for him since he was so close to home. Thanks for the great post... Arnold totally owes you a free meal. You gave him a 5 star review!

Cheers,
http://kdrsblogs.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 9:21 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm so in love with the skirt color!! so spring, and the food look amazing!!! I want to go there
<3
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 10:39 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

First of all, this lime looks great against your skin complexion! Second of all, love this dress (that's really a skirt). Goes great with your colorfully cute shoes!

And that food... It looks sooo good haha, and I haven't eaten yet, so I think I'm gna do that now before I start drooling over my laptop haha!

Glad all is well!

-Kris

http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM  
Blogger Baby Budget Blog said...

Am loving ALL the color in your outfit! Spring come soon!!!!

www.plentyforpennies.com

January 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM  
Anonymous forefrontfash said...

your shoes will be haunting my dreams.

January 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love it! This color is very difficult...but it suits you sooo well!.. xoxo Diamond Cat

January 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM  
Blogger Sassi said...

wow, what a perfect outfit! I really really love your dress and your shoes. they are so crazy, but I like them so much!
X

January 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM  
Blogger Ginta said...

Your outfit is gorgeous! All those colors! And that necklace! So, so beautiful!
And that food! Looks so good!

January 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM  
Blogger Beth said...

Vivek did such a great job detailing out our meal...much better than I would have done!

Had a fabulous time last night. So glad I had such good company to enjoy the tasting with :-)

January 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM  
Blogger Ayanna Michelle said...

Those shoesssss, I loveeee. You look amazing!


Quench Fab

January 19, 2011 at 12:58 PM  
Anonymous hautepinkpretty said...

Your dress is gorgeous :) and i'm so jealous of your tasting! Those dishes make me want to be a vegitarian ;P

January 19, 2011 at 1:17 PM  
Blogger TheChambrayCountess said...

Haha, strategic planning ;) It looks great! The shapes and colors are all awesome!

January 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM  
Blogger Artfully Awear said...

This is brilliant. I am obsessed with the color of your skirt/dress! Also, I own those shoes as well and I love them! They look great on you!!

January 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM  
Anonymous Jessica said...

Love that skirt/dress. The color looks fabulous on you! Love the contrast with the tough leather jacket.

& MMMM...the food look delish!

www.thestylefront.com

January 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM  
Blogger Yajaira said...

love the necklace!s

January 19, 2011 at 3:02 PM  
Anonymous STYLE CRUSH said...

THX I really like it as well ;)

your blog is amazing, keep it up girl! ;)

January 19, 2011 at 3:04 PM  
Blogger Nancie said...

loving the brights! awesome tribal neck piece and the food...oooh soo yummy!
http://fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM  
Blogger Monroe Steele said...

Wow Zarna..u never cease to amaze me. I love the color of that dress. This color is your color girl! Love the makeup too and those scallops look so delish. Love your blog.

xoxo Monroe

Fashion Steele NYC

January 19, 2011 at 3:30 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, that skirt/dress has a wonderful colour and looks so good with the necklace! Love the whole outfit!

January 19, 2011 at 3:39 PM  
Blogger thomessa said...

I am in love with this outfit! I wear baggy clothes when I go out to eat to! :)

January 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM  
Blogger Berta said...

I loooVee Ur shoes!! =)!

January 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM  
Blogger Lex said...

amazing idea to wear this skirt as a dress. I love the volume it has and the nexklace really completes the look!

January 19, 2011 at 4:45 PM  
Blogger CHESCA said...

Stunning! You totally ROCK THIS colour!

I love Nashville! Been there only once for a week... Music City, etc.

<3

January 19, 2011 at 5:46 PM  
Anonymous hautetherapy.com said...

Very Carrie Bradshaw! Love the colorful shoes. This goes to show that you can wear wild colors and still have edge and sophistication. WERK IT GIRL!

January 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM  
Blogger Ninjagaiden78 said...

The shoes are hot!

windowshopz.com

January 19, 2011 at 6:28 PM  
Blogger Closet Fashionista said...

GORGEOUS! I love the color of that dress :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

January 19, 2011 at 6:35 PM  
Blogger Halie said...

Huge fan of the color!

http://halielandry.blogspot.com/

January 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM  
Blogger Couture Carrie said...

Lovely look and pics!
Those shoes are fabulous!
And the flan looks sooooo yummy!

xoxox,
CC

January 19, 2011 at 7:10 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great outfit and LOVE the shoes...total SHOEGASM! I can't believe you got them at H&M! I'd never find anything like that at the H&M here in Atlanta. LOL

January 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM  
Blogger valncami said...

oh my god that color! its fantastic. you look absolutely amazing & your shoes are really cute too! that food looks amazing as well.

hope to hear from you soon!
xo, camilla & valerie
abutterflybday.blogspot.com

January 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

YOU look fabulous!!! I love that dress/skirt =) And your food looks so delish..

January 19, 2011 at 8:51 PM  
Blogger Johanna & Charles said...

I need to go to India..you have so many beautiful colorful pieces from there. I always end up wearing such neutral colors until I remind myself not to. That food looks amazing! yum!

January 19, 2011 at 9:11 PM  
Blogger Tuesday in Amsterdam said...

Food is an art!

Beautiful necklace and great outfit.

January 19, 2011 at 9:11 PM  
Blogger LoveNWright said...

I sincerely appreciate the integration of Indian pieces!! Not to mention, you ALWAYS look fabulous!!

Kay
www.lovenwright.blogspot.com
hair .|. finance .|. womanhood

January 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM  
Blogger wobblinbetty said...

that dress is so amazing, beautiful color!
and you always look so stunning wearing birght and strong shades..!
xxx

January 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM  
Blogger Shevah said...

I'm in love with those shoes! That food looks so delicious!

January 19, 2011 at 11:12 PM  
Blogger Nnenna said...

Wow, that sounds like an lovely opportunity and the food looks so tasty!! Also, don't know if you watched Top Chef tonight, but I am so glad Marcel is gone- he was so rude to everyone!

January 19, 2011 at 11:38 PM  
Blogger Nicole said...

OMG, the movement/color of that skirt/dress is giving me liiiife! The shoes and necklace are gorgeous too, love this look!

January 20, 2011 at 1:06 AM  
Anonymous classiq said...

your shoes are amazing

January 20, 2011 at 1:18 AM  
Blogger Jamie-Lee Burns said...

Your dress is absolutely wonderful... i kinda want to steal it for my closet! You look gorgeous dear x

January 20, 2011 at 1:43 AM  
Blogger Inspiration exists said...

You really know how to rock colors, this dress is gorgeous and the shoes are stunning too!

January 20, 2011 at 2:38 AM  
Anonymous Lee Oliveira said...

Lets talk about your dress.. how divine.. love the colour and your shoes did a perfect match.
mm.. i need that flan.. gorgeous!
Lee x

January 20, 2011 at 2:39 AM  
Anonymous ryan said...

Holy wow. Those shoes, that dress, that food. I don't even know where to start. Love it all.

January 20, 2011 at 3:22 AM  
Blogger Melina said...

Loving the bright colored dress/skirt! These dishes all look so amazing... I'm super jealous!

xx Melina

.but i like it.

January 20, 2011 at 3:57 AM  
Blogger Francesca said...

this lime green colour looks amazing with your skin tone. simply beautiful

F. (opinionslave.blogspot.com) x

January 20, 2011 at 4:17 AM  
Blogger Aie Corpuz said...

the food looks good! I want your shoes too!

January 20, 2011 at 4:34 AM  
Blogger stylecrasher said...

oh maaan you made me hungry

January 20, 2011 at 6:46 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

oh i love the colors! the dress is awesome so are the shoes!
Not to talk about the yummmy food!
<3
katerina
fashionalgorithms.blogspot.com

January 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM  
Blogger Samm said...

I love the colour from your dress, it's perfect for this summer.
And the food looks delicious!

With love, Samm
@ www.afterstylecomesfashion.blogspot.com

January 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM  
Blogger Siru said...

I love your shoes! I was on the verge on getting them too!

juliet xxx

January 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM  
Blogger sbot said...

OMG, this look is electric!!! Love that color, and THE SHOES!

www.baublesandbangles.blogspot.com

-Stephanie

January 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM  
Blogger ehalvey said...

I agree with Beth, Vivek's post is so well done that I'd be embarrassed to put one up now.

I still want those shoes :)

January 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

what a beautiful green dress! so much fun!
x
thatgirlfromhk.blogspot.com

January 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM  
Blogger Jelena Zivanovic said...

aaaah u're so stylish here,from head until toe!:)))) everything is fab-dress,necklace,and shoes!!!!!!:))
xoxoxoxo

January 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM  
Blogger Stacey Kay said...

OMG! I just saw these shoes in H&M. They look FABULOUS on you! Love the whole thing.

xoxo
Stacey Kay
“Runway Inspiration, Vintage Decoration”
www.goodwillhuntingg.com

Runway Inspiration: Wunderkind

January 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM  
Blogger Sylvia said...

wow. beautiful look, zarna! That necklace and the color of the dress are kick ass. The food looks to die for!

i wander, i wonder

January 20, 2011 at 2:15 PM  
Anonymous Christine @ Fanciful Vision said...

Lovely look, you look great in that colour!

x

January 20, 2011 at 2:19 PM  
Blogger ST said...

i like the dress, the color looks very good on you and the food looks delicious!

January 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM  
Blogger Fashion Cappuccino said...

Wow, the first picture is so lovely..it's one of my favorite outfits because all the colors look wonderful together! And the food?! Looks so delicious! So clever of you to wear a baggy dress! Sometimes I would wear a bodycon dress to a nice dinner and couldn't eat all the glorious food I want because my stomach would be unflattering if I do..haha so yes, I'll be wearing a comfortable dress next time! xoxoxoxoo

January 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM  
Blogger Aya said...

Love the skirt/dress. Love the heels. Love the necklace. Love EVERYTHING!

January 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM  
Blogger Aya said...

Love the skirt/dress. Love the heels. Love the necklace. Love EVERYTHING!

January 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM  
Blogger Isabel said...

love your outfit and that food looks delicious!

January 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM  
Blogger Sophie Frances said...

Wow I love the shoes and dress/ skirt. All of my favorite outfits of yours always have some sort of great indian piece of clothing! That's amazing that you had that experience at food week!

January 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

amazing shoes! :)

January 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM  
Blogger Jennifer S. said...

OMG you have such a great blog...you are too cute!!!! I am your newest follower!

jen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

January 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM  
Blogger SucceedingatFailing said...

that photos are making me hungry! the food looks delicious! and wow thats such a clever idea wearing a skirt as a dress! :)

January 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM  
Blogger Vivi N. said...

Such a colorful outfit. Loving it! I'm actually heading out tomorrow in part of DC Restaurant week. We haven't decided on WHERE to go yet. So many options. Anywho, I'll definitely make a post on it, too. Thanks for the inspiration. lol

January 20, 2011 at 10:33 PM  
Blogger Margaret said...

Insanely in love with your clutch, girly!
great blog!
loving the posts
stop by some time xx

January 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gorgeous color!

January 21, 2011 at 1:44 AM  
Blogger Elle Sees said...

that outfit is the pop of color i need on this dreary day

January 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM  
Blogger ediot said...

absolutely wonderful photos- loved these. and that look is absolutely brilliant. i want something in that bright lime shade of your skirt before spring comes- it really pops out. you look amazing.

wish you a great weekend lovely


xx

January 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM  
Blogger M said...

wow you are so beautiful. i am honored that you stopped by AND commented on my blog, belles&rebelles! thank you so much! you have great style. and great food! great blog all-in-all! Please come by mine again! i will be following you from now on for sure! xo

xx.M

www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

January 21, 2011 at 10:20 AM  
Blogger noone said...

omg I love love LOVE your shoes, they are so fun and colorful!! And stand out soo much- first thing I NOTICED :D

January 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM  
Anonymous FAB said...

Lime green dress catches the eye and sends happy rays into ones soul. Have a swell weekend Love/FAB http://fabs.blogg.se

January 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM  
Blogger Beautycountry said...

wow!!

You rock in those colors!!! :D

January 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wow such a beautiful colour!! I also love the leather jacket! :D

And I'd like to let you know that I've awarded you Stylish Blogger Award! :) Please check out the detail on my blog xoxo

Haru x

January 21, 2011 at 12:51 PM  
Blogger The Cat's Whiskers said...

wow, a great look!!
♠ ♠ ♠

APARTMENT 23

January 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM  
Blogger Rachel said...

Beautiful colors! Love the skirt as a dress.

xx rk

STUDIO SWAG

January 21, 2011 at 4:14 PM  
Blogger soph // and other things said...

great photos! love love love the colour of that skirt/dress!

January 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM  
Blogger Love at First Blush said...

Delicious post! The food looks heavenly, but those shoes of yours... just gorgeous!

Sabrina
loveatfirstblush.blogspot.com

January 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM  
Blogger Kimberlee said...

Those shoes are H&M?! Wowzers. Such beautiful colors! I'm ready for Spring :)

January 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM  
Blogger reub-envision said...

I love that colour green

January 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I LOVE the color of your dress. It's so gorgeous. I wish I could wear vibrant colors the way you do. And the food looks amazing
xo Sherrie

January 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM  
Blogger Fashion Tidbits said...

Great clothes, good food. What more can u ask for in life

January 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM  
Blogger jeanine romo said...

Great outfit!! Love your make-up :)

xx,
Jeanine

January 22, 2011 at 1:44 AM  
Blogger Vanessa said...

i love this outfit and that necklace is great

love your blog
following!
http://themaverickdiva.blogspot.com

January 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM  
Blogger The Rumor of Love . said...

the food looks great and i love that necklace ! seems like you enjoyed yourself !

ALYSSA .

January 22, 2011 at 10:19 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow this post is pure brilliance.
Food and fashion- NOTHING better than that.
xx
http://thehausofblog.blogspot.com/

January 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM  
Blogger StylePantry said...

Wow! The colors.. you look great.

January 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

yummy food, love your brother's site.

January 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM  
Blogger Yuliya Fashionblog said...

i love your shoes :)

Bisous
Yu'

January 31, 2011 at 3:31 AM  
Blogger Bryfling said...

Wow, you're really carrying off that neon colour well! I love the touch of pink on your lips!

Amazing!

February 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM  

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