zarna's runway

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

snow days!

pants: from india (no label), blouse: express, belt: armani, shoes: shi, earrings: unknown, body suit: american apparel

we've enjoyed a few snow days in nashville and although most days i found myself watching movies (anything from notting hill to exit through the gift shop), i finally broke out of the house to meet up with a few friends!

i was in the mood to wear chiffon and ruffles, so i put on my american apparel body suit and then layered these pieces on top of it. sometimes it's great to break out of my cotton/leather/knit winter slump and experiment with a few different fabrics!

oh and on a random note: i just discovered that i am in love with all salted caramel desserts!

stayfabulous,

zarna

Labels: american apparel, armani, express, fashion, outfit

106 Comments:

NADIA ABOULHOSN said...: id die for that blouse! loving the ruffles. the last picture is too cute! you look like you're having so much fun.; January 13, 2011 at 1:07 AM
Nnenna said...: looove your blouse! and playing in the snow is so much fun! :); January 13, 2011 at 1:16 AM
Anonymous said...: i love this post...the shots remind me of a new beginning...when i look at the photos it brings me such joy, bc i can almost feel your happiness...btw love the whole look, you look radiant...; January 13, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Sylvia said...: oh my gosh! I want pants like that! They are so awesome! Looks like you really enjoyed your snow day and you looked fab! :)

i wander, i wonder; January 13, 2011 at 1:24 AM
kdr*S said...: I live a few miles south in Huntsville and the husband and I have not been out of the house since Sunday. We are totally losing it!!!
I have had time to catch up on your blog. Its fabulous!!!; January 13, 2011 at 1:26 AM
Stylifiq said...: You look so happy.. lovely blouse and pants too.
Style by Stylifiq; January 13, 2011 at 1:49 AM
pancakestacker said...: These pictures are adorable! I love them :) The pants are really great too! I love the vibrant print and the color!

To answer your question: I pretty much use the XL setting for my photos. I know that the width is always 640 for me, but I'm not too sure about the height..I want to say it's around 400. Hope that helps!

http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 2:06 AM
simplychic said...: oooo that blouse! so lovely. i need it. i love anything with ruffles.; January 13, 2011 at 2:10 AM
Anonymous said...: i'm totally loving your express blouse! so classy & chic!; January 13, 2011 at 2:32 AM
Longuette said...: what a strange outfit, but somehow it works on you!!
love the shirt, is fab!

Ylenia
http://longuette.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 3:07 AM
Inspiration exists said...: Another great pop of color! And your shirt is beautiful :)

www.inspirationofshhh.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 3:43 AM
Annika said...: i love those pants. the colour is beautiful!

http://escapetotoyland.blogspot.com/; January 13, 2011 at 3:55 AM
lisa signorini said...: fabulous!!
kisses

www.thecrlylady.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 4:08 AM
Raeven Marie said...: you look absolutely gorgeous!! i love the last picture, you look so happy and care-free. and i must say..those are some great pants :); January 13, 2011 at 4:36 AM
Melina said...: The details on that blouse are great and I love the idea of breaking out the non-wintry fabrics! Sometimes you have to mix it up during the winter.

xx
Melina

.but i like it.; January 13, 2011 at 4:41 AM
Al said...: That Blouse is fabulous on you!!

I love it!!

And oh my, how good turquoise suit you...

Kiss!

Al

-The Red Dot-; January 13, 2011 at 4:45 AM
alannah. said...: theres sooooo much goodness in all these ruffles going on.
that electric blue just pops out at you, such a stark contrast to the whiteness of the snow.
totally love that last photo of you, its so fun!x

http://thatsweetaurora.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 5:30 AM
Anonymous said...: Wonderful outfit! The blouse is beautiful, totally my style and I love the print of the pants too!; January 13, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Unknown said...: ¡¡¡Qué preciosidad de blusa!!! Es muy elegante, me encanta, y me gusta mucho como contrasta con los pantalones.

Mil besos.; January 13, 2011 at 5:40 AM
ching said...: i just love your top. the ruffled details are nice.; January 13, 2011 at 7:12 AM
Prissy said...: that top is gorgeous!! So ruffly (if that's a word) & girlie!! The pants look good on you too. I wouldnt DARE try to wear them myself!! LOL

Prissy
www.rushourfashion.com; January 13, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Closet Fashionista said...: CUTE! I love those pants and the top!!! Soooo pretty :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/; January 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM
Baby Budget Blog said...: What a beautiful blouse! Love the color, the fabric, the ruffles!

www.plentyforpennies.com; January 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM
mispapelicos said...: I never thought I would say that about a pair of pantas, but they are FANTASTIC!!!
Love the shot of you playing with the snow.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX; January 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM
ErinsFoodFiles said...: I LOVE that blouse!

PS. I have many "favorite" flavors, but salted caramel is definitely high up on that list. Have you tried Bravo Gelato's salted caramel gelato? Oh my, it's GOOOOD!; January 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Very interesting look!! ~; January 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Michaela said...: Your outfits are so daring!
http://haveyoueverfalleninlove.blogspot.com/; January 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Aya said...: Your outfits are amazing Zarna! I love coming to your blog to read and see your new pictures. You have such an amazing style. :) <33; January 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM
TheChambrayCountess said...: Love the outfit and YES on the salted caramel. It even comes in ice-cream form- so good!; January 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Yajaira said...: love the blouse.. but I don't think i would wear it with those kind of pants...
overall you look nice!!; January 13, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Jelena Zivanovic said...: wow wow wow who is looking super stylish and pretty here????:))) this look is flawless my dear,i adore the color of the oants and your ruffled shirt!!!!!!:)
kisses; January 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Kazuko said...: the pictures are beautiful!

hm, salted caramel desserts. sounds interesting. never heard of salted caramel before.; January 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM
BESOS LYNN said...: You look fabulous! Snow in Nashville? How often does that happen? Looks like you are enjoying it!
besos,lynn; January 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Anonymous said...: your blouse is gorgeous! Love the look as always :)

http://hautepinkpretty.com; January 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Nancie said...: i love the opulence in your outfit wow!
http://www.fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 1:48 PM
derek said...: those pants are so fabulous and fun!!

I have to try some salted caramel desserts!; January 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Ginta said...: OMG, your blouse, your blouse! I'm in love!

Oh, yeah, salted caramel desserts are great! One of my friends is obsessed with caramel and she's a great cook! Match made in gourmand heaven! So, you can imagine all the goodness we get to taste!!!; January 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Couture Carrie said...: Fantastic look and pics, darling!
Looooove that blouse!

xoxox,
CC; January 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Anonymous said...: Girl I love it!! You are seriously one of my favorite styles in the blogosphere! I am never disappointed when I come here!
AND I think violet in your hair would be AMAZING!! Go for it!

XX; January 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Confessions Of A City Girl said...: Zarna, seriously, your fashion sense is amazing! I LOVE the pants/ruffle top combo... I dont think i could rock those pants :-(

And OH MY GOSH i have just discovered the magic of salted caramel too! I had a salted caramel hot cocoa from Starbucks.. IN LOVE

~Sherine
Check out my blog and follow if you like!
Confessions Of A City Girl; January 13, 2011 at 3:24 PM
the nyanzi report said...: these shots have brightened my day. Whoever shot them is really really good!; January 13, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Unknown said...: rocking a look as "out there" as this one takes serious sartorial balls but it's definitely paid off! love, love, LOVE these photos and you're hair is looking particularly fab right now I must say. X

ella-lapetiteanglaise.blogspot.com; January 13, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Marella said...: Great look!; January 13, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Artfully Awear said...: Oh Zarna, this outfit stole my heart. You are beautiful and the color is stunning!

ps--I love Exit Through the Gift Shop!; January 13, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Anonymous said...: This outfit is fabulous, you are fabulous.
xxx
http://thehausofblog.blogspot.com/; January 13, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Halie said...: Fantastic pants. You've won my heart. lol

http://halielandry.blogspot.com/; January 13, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Shevah said...: I really love the ruffles on the blouse. It's so detailed and beautiful. You have extremely beautiful hair. Just thought I'd let you know! Haha.; January 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Unknown said...: You are too cute in these photos.
I LOVE that blouse and can barely believe it is Express.

C; January 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Sophie Frances said...: Sooo jealous of those pants!!!! They look so wonderful paired with the shirt....i love it!!; January 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Unknown said...: Hi darling! Thanks so much for your sweet comment! I hope you noticed that I sent you the stylish blogger award, because I love your colorful style!

Love Iben; January 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Isabel said...: that blouse is fabulous!; January 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Anonymous said...: your blouse is so adorable!!; January 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Lovers, Saints & Sailors said...: Those pants are so awesome and unexpected in the snow!; January 13, 2011 at 8:43 PM
mcQueenBeep* said...: You look absolutely amazing, in extremely cold weather. amazing haha.
Aww this made me wish I had snow here :(

Carolina*; January 13, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Ana said...: Oh, I love these pants! They really brighten up these dark winter days!; January 13, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Jadore-Fashion said...: Love the blouse and pants!

xoxo
Stella
http://www.jadore-fashion.com/; January 13, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Laura said...: So fabulously amazing I love summer fabrics worn in the winter and this is just amazing!!! Stay warm =); January 13, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Anonymous said...: Gorgeous pics!; January 14, 2011 at 1:24 AM
Audrey Allure said...: Such a stunning outfit and your pants are in a gorgeous color. Just stumbled by your blog & I absolutely love it! :); January 14, 2011 at 1:27 AM
The Rumor of Love . said...: very playful outfit ! so gorgeous .

ALYSSA .; January 14, 2011 at 2:05 AM
Lee Oliveira said...: You.. "perfect makeup + great colours + stylish outfits +amazing smile" = great blogger..
Love it
lee x; January 14, 2011 at 4:17 AM
stylecrasher said...: how awesome can this blouse be??im dyingggg; January 14, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Gertrude said...: Thanks for stopping by! These pictures are really lovely!! Love the shoes x; January 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM
Unknown said...: The ruching and the shape of the pants is cool especially for the contrast with the snow. I lvoe these outfit, amazing!!!

http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/; January 14, 2011 at 8:19 AM
michelle_ said...: everything here is beautiful !
love those pants ! your top !

and yes salted caramel foods are sooo good :)

glisters and blisters; January 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM
StylePantry said...: That's an amazing blouse. Love the pants too. I love indie Indian labels. Beautiful as always.

SP; January 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Beckerman Girls said...: Zarna!! You loook soooo coool! How is it is possible that you make the snow loooook sooo warm! OMG!! you are amazzzing! And your outfit is sooo gorgeous! Your pants are stunning! And I love how you styled it! obsessive!!!
Big Kisses,
xoxo Beckerman Girls

www.BeckermanBitePlate.com; January 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Mileide Almeida said...: Zarna...i love this pants!!
=O
Amazing !!; January 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Monroe Steele said...: love the pants and great top too. Really fun photos! Hope u r feeling better.

xoxo Monroe

Fashion Steele NYC; January 14, 2011 at 1:58 PM
SucceedingatFailing said...: i just love the way you combine outfits! amazing! the pants and blouse look amazing :); January 14, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Fashion Cappuccino said...: The ruffles on your blouse are so pretty and frilly! I love that you combine it with those pants from India! That's quite unexpected! The last picture makes me happy!! :-) xoxoxoxoo; January 14, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Tali @ RockMyHeels said...: I'm in LOVE with your pants and blouse!! Lovely pictures)
So you have snow now)) Hope you enjoy the snow!
I am actually so happy we got rid of ours! I love it for two weeks and then only wish it'd melt!

xx
Tali
Fetishist's Notes - ia-fetishistka.blogspot.com; January 14, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Nika said...: such beutiful photos, and that belt!!!; January 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM
noone said...: love the blouse and loveee the color of those pants!! :); January 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Daria said...: oh, amazing outfit!!

loooove it

xxx; January 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM
Nadjah said...: You look too doggone FAB!! Loves it all!! Boy do I miss the southeast.. That snow looks like fun..; January 14, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Anonymous said...: I almost fell out of my chair seeing your blouse and cant believe its from express!! its so awesome!! loving your pants too!!!
<3
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com; January 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Jamie-Lee Burns said...: loving that blouse - interesting combo with the pants.
OMG how good are salted caramels or salted chocolates right? x; January 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Raman said...: those pants are awesome!! snow days are the best! thanks for the sweet comment! x Raman

viabellafashion.blogspot.com; January 14, 2011 at 11:22 PM
E said...: These pieces are animated and vibrant! I love the soft ruffles on the top in particular!; January 15, 2011 at 12:42 AM
ryan said...: That blouse is oh so fabulous!; January 15, 2011 at 2:16 AM
Johanna Urban said...: I love the blouse!!! and you look so beautiful!! Great photos!!! Who's taking all these beautiful picture of you???

xxx
johanna, sweden
ART; January 15, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Unknown said...: I love your outfit- the pictures are great! I love the last one!

www.styleisalwaysfashionable.blogspot.com; January 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM
nouchaline said...: Oh wow that's a beautiful outfit. Not what I'd wear in the snow, but that's mainly because I'm used to warm weather and would freeze to death :P You on the other hand are gorgeous and pull it off very well!!
xoxo
Aline

http://alienslabyrinth.blogspot.com; January 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Anonymous said...: The pants are gorgeous!!! I love the combination!!! You are always surprising us!!!

Kisses!!!

www.whereverthesunsetis.blogspot.com; January 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM
FAB said...: Thanks for your comments. I'm also a kid in snow... and so much older ;)! Have a fabulous weekend. Take care and my condolences.
Love/FAB http://fabs.blogg.se; January 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Catita said...: great top, lovely pictures and niee hair!
xoxo
Catita; January 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Shoe said...: This is amazing! I used to read your blog way back when you first started and I recently stumbled upon it again, you look great and the photos are wonderful! Very funky

:)

Shoe
thingsididmyself.blogspot.com; January 15, 2011 at 4:31 PM
SabinePsynopsis said...: Love the fearless ruffles, Zarna. Salted caramel????????; January 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Heart Charlie said...: Haha, salted caramels are amazing ;) LOVE those pants on you, so pretty.; January 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM
Aissata said...: I love your pants. they're amazing

http://vernisaongle.blogspot.com; January 15, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Anonymous said...: Those pants are spectacular! I would love a pair like that!; January 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM
SAMANTHA said...: i LOVE this outfit! you look awesome the pants are incredible and the shirt too! thanks for your sweet comment i'm really happy you commented my blog i love your style and definitely following now. i'd love for you to follow me too! :)

xx
www.dragonnfruit.com; January 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Anonymous said...: you are the biggest goofball. Nice pictures...the person that took them must be really cool. VS; January 15, 2011 at 7:59 PM
ZANAH said...: Your hair is gorgeous !

Mon Mode Blog; January 15, 2011 at 8:46 PM
hautetherapy.com said...: This my first time on your blog. Your style is sick! Love all the unique pieces you have. Beautiful pictures.

...and thanks for the compliment on my illustration on my blog!

xo
natasha; January 15, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Tuesday in Amsterdam said...: Love it love it love it! Gorgeous outfit!

http://lintonfromlondon.blogspot.com/; January 16, 2011 at 7:13 PM
D e g a i n e said...: You have great style, amazing pants!

d e g a i n e

http://www.fashiondegaine.com; January 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM
ElenMarie said...: I love your style, and this blog! its fantastic and i adore these pants!
-E. Peace
http://colormestyled.blogspot.com/; January 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Prutha Raithatha said...: love the girly top with the light pants... and the last pic is soo much fun!!; January 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Unknown said...: those pants are killah...why do you have to rub it in for those of us stuck in the West. I always try to check amazing pieces @ little India in my city, but rarely does it ban out well for me.; January 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Mizzie Logan said...: I bet you were freezing but it was worth it. These are great shots!; January 19, 2011 at 12:24 AM
CHESCA said...: That top is SO LOVELY! Also love that shade. Haven't seen much of it lately, unique.

<3; January 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Anonymous said...: That is a fantastic shalwar and blouse.

Love

Tashrin - A Toronto based personal style blog; January 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Step On My Heelz said...: Perfection. That's it.

XO
Step On My Heelz; February 6, 2011 at 5:54 AM
LiveLoveDressup said...: Fabulous outfit!
I love how uve teamed the salwar with that ruffled blouse!; February 27, 2011 at 12:35 AM