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

Thursday, February 17, 2011

refinery29 finalist + handsome roy photos

i'm SO excited to announce that i'm one of the FIVE FINALISTS for refinery29's next big style blogger competition!

please please please vote for me by clicking HERE

i also wanted to share a few of my favorite photos from a recent shoot i did with one of my favorite local photographers, philip chad of handsome roy! you can hop on over to his blog for the full shoot, but here's a sneak peek:

hope you're all having a wonderful week :)

stayfabulous,

zarna

Labels: fashion, outfit, refinery29

99 Comments:

Jenn @ Peas and Crayons said...: yay I voted! congrats and best of luck!

LOVE your scarf! <3

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons; February 17, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Aya said...: So beautiful! I attempted to vote for you 10 times but that didn't happen, I'm going to try & get on every computer I find to vote for you! I really hope you win! xoxo; February 17, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Annika said...: gorgeous! the scarf and the skirt are adorable!

Escape; February 17, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Full Figured Diva said...: You look amazing! I voted :))

http://www.Full-FiguredDiva.blogspot.com; February 17, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Jihee said...: I LOVE the second outfit the best! You look so great in green!; February 17, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Unknown said...: You're just gorgeous. Good luck!; February 17, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Anonymous said...: congrats on being a finalist! love the photography collaboration! gorgeous as always.

-COSMICaroline
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com; February 17, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Siru said...: Thanks for your sweet words and for visiting my blog!

Juliet xxx; February 17, 2011 at 1:37 AM
simplychic said...: you def have my vote. good luck!; February 17, 2011 at 2:01 AM
Anonymous said...: Love that shot amidst the buildings and the last couple.

Will vote for you! :)

Tamanna; February 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Nanne said...: Congratulations on being a finalist!; February 17, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Wida said...: That green skirt is to die for!!!

Wida
Missing Amsie Blog; February 17, 2011 at 3:13 AM
mispapelicos said...: You deserve to be the winner.I have voted. yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh You are fantastic beyond any words I could say.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX; February 17, 2011 at 3:57 AM
the nyanzi report said...: congs!; February 17, 2011 at 4:58 AM
pancakestacker said...: Yay, Zarna!! Congrats, girl! You definitely deserve it and have my vote! Good luck!!!

xoxo!
http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com; February 17, 2011 at 5:30 AM
SAMANTHA said...: Amazing photos you are beautifulll I always love your style! voting now :)

xx
www.dragonnfruit.com; February 17, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Chubs said...: I am definitely voting for you...You inspire my fashion choices everyday
And I love the pictures too...you really never fail to impress!; February 17, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Catherine said...: I absolutely LOVE your green coat and that yellow scarf .. <3
btw I voted for you :); February 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM
lala said...: nice post! :)
visit mine too :D

http://strawberryjam-yui.blogspot.com; February 17, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Audrey Allure said...: Congrats & good luck! Love the green jacket, the green skirt, and your shoes in your last two outfits!; February 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Unknown said...: I voted because I lvoe your blog and what great outfits here ;)

http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/; February 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Longuette said...: you are fabolous darling nd you'll rock! I have just voted for you!
Zarna for President!!!
*ehehehe*

Ylenia
http://longuette.blogspot.com; February 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Unknown said...: You look beautiful as always....
and I am SO excited for you!
Just voted darling:)
C; February 17, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Baby Budget Blog said...: Congrats on being a finalist. Will def. vote for ya!!!

www.plentyforpennies.com; February 17, 2011 at 9:25 AM
stylecrasher said...: i love these pictures,you certainly know how to make color look fab ;); February 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Yajaira said...: congrats!; February 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Content Blogger said...: Congrats on being a finalist! Of COURSE I voted for you having just featured you on my blog.

Did you get a chance to check out the post?

Anyway. All the best in the competition.

Looking fabulous as always in the pics.; February 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM
ErinsFoodFiles said...: Love that short skirt! And you took these photos near my office at work! I love playing "figure out where Zarna took the photos" with each of your posts. haha!; February 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM
The Purse-a-holic said...: Love your pictures! Blue skirt and mustard scarf gorgeous...

http://jannsboutique.blogspot.com/; February 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM
LV said...: Love the setting and the outfit. The colors are gorgeous together.

http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/; February 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Dee O. said...: Congrats on becoming a finalist! I'm so happy for you, they couldn't have made a better choice :)

That GOOD GOOD Blog; February 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Anupriya DG said...: Wow.........such beautiful photographs!!! Loving the first & last outfits! :))

P.S.: Voted for you.....all the best!!; February 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM
fatija said...: i tried voting, but apparently you have to have a fb account? ugh, i dont have that. BUT YOU LOOK AWESOME, damn. congrats!
i moved my blog btw, feel free to add the new one!(been too long, need to get my bloggin on lol) xo; February 17, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Closet Fashionista said...: CONGRATS!!!! :D And I love all of these photos! You look gorgeous :D
http://www.closet-fashionista.com; February 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM
TheChambrayCountess said...: Congrats! That is awesome!
And the photos are awesome, too, that green outfit is amazing!; February 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Anonymous said...: Holy sh*t, Zarna!! You're SO close to winning this thing!! I had NO idea..... Awesome - I'll vote for ya', but don't forget me when you become famous, OK...?? :-)

♥ the pics on Handsome Roy → You should do more 'close-ups' → You're so beautiful...

http://www.sprezza2raw.com/

baci ♥ Brad; February 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Ninjagaiden78 said...: Zarna, these are some good photos. I love you rocking scarves with your short hair.

windowshopz.com; February 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM
The student's guide to affordable luxury said...: Congratulations to the top five! I'll vote for you right away!

The photos are great as always! It's hard to chose a favourite but I really like the second set of shots. Your earrings and the green dress with the white simple top looks just stunning!; February 17, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Berta said...: I voted for uU!!!! hope u win u deserve it! =); February 17, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Michaela said...: That's so exciting! I love your outfits!
http://haveyoueverfalleninlove.blogspot.com/; February 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Laura said...: Congrats on being one of the final five I hope you make to being #1!!! and I gotta say I love those pics from your shoot they turned out so fabulously well I can't wait to see the rest =); February 17, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Annushka said...: Your very beautiful, i love this look dear))) Great post!!!; February 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM
StylishForever said...: CONGRATULATIONS girl, those shots are amazing!; February 17, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Mbabazi said...: love the pics. green should be one of your favorite colors. you wear it so well; February 18, 2011 at 2:41 AM
classiq said...: Good luck! The green (one of my favourite colors) jacket is beautiful!
Ada; February 18, 2011 at 4:37 AM
Misnomer said...: I love those heels in the second last pic!! And I think green is definitely your colour. :)); February 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Justyna said...: voted! you're awesome and deserve it!; February 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Chic Therapy said...: just voted for you.Will twit about it too.I hope you win; February 18, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Stevia said...: CONGRATULATIONS!!
I hope you win!!!

<3
http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com/; February 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Chicca said...: The last outfit is my favourite!!!
Congratulations!
http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/; February 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Nancie said...: voting for you now!!
http://www.fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com; February 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Kimbra Sue said...: Those pictures are amazing!; February 18, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Congratulations to you my dear! Hope that you win. Does that meand that you will come to New York? Anywasy, it will definitely a great opportunity for you. As always, you are fabulous!
http://mypretaporterblog.blogspot.com/; February 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM
stylenuggets said...: Congrats - you must be thrilled to be nominated. Went to Ref 29 to vote for you but I'm not on Facebook ( I know, I know!)so it threw me out. So add an extra vote to your total.; February 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Elegantesque said...: GOOD LUCK !!!! I cross my fingers

The photoshoot is pretty nice I like the simplicity of the last one !!!!

but are you involved in India fashion or anything ? I saw you wrote some articles for Vogue India, but you got such a sense of fashion that amaze me... You probably hear similar comment million times a day but.... :); February 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Mileide Almeida said...: congrats Zarna!; February 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Nnenna said...: Amazing- congratulations!! Also, I love the pictures, especially the last outfit! :D

star-crossed smile; February 18, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Ayanna Michelle said...: You look amazing as always! I love the last look best, I think. It's kind of hard to choose! I do love that green coat...Lol

Quench Fab; February 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Stacey Kay said...: I love your style, I was so excited to see that you were one of the finalists. YOU DESERVE IT GIRL, BLOW THE REST OF THEM OUTTA THE WATER!

xoxo
Stacey Kay
“Runway Inspiration, Vintage Decoration”
www.GoodwillHuntingg.com
Kent State fashion students chosen to show at China Fashion Week
My Vintage Handbag Line; February 19, 2011 at 12:58 AM
Hannie said...: Congrats! And you look to amazing on these pictures, it´s not fair! :)
xoxo from Hannie; February 19, 2011 at 3:56 AM
Veronica said...: Cool blog!
Have a wonderful week-end!

Follow me? I'll be very happy if you do it!
THank you so much!

www.cipollainspiration.blogspot.com; February 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM
Melina said...: These photos are incredible! You look so beautiful. Congrats as well. =]

xx Melina
.but i like it.; February 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Unknown said...: You look gorgeous. I LOVE the last outfit x

www.style-fiesta.blogspot.com; February 19, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Sophie Frances said...: Yay for Zarna! I'll totally vote for you! Your one of my favorite style bloggers! Is that a yokoo scarf in the last photo? I love it!; February 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Anonymous said...: love the last outfit, you look amazing !!; February 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Couture Carrie said...: Wow, congrats, darling Z!

Just "hearted" you!

xoxox,
CC; February 19, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Sophia Callahan said...: !!!!!!!!!!!! congrats!! that's so amazing. definitely voting for you!
keep it up love
xx, sophia

www.trashbagblack.blogspot.com; February 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Katherine said...: Love these outfits! Especially those multi colored pumps in the last outfit. Looks like your having lovely weather :)
La Petite Marmoset; February 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Lucie said...: Wonderful photoshoots! You look beautiful in all of these outfits!!!
Excellent taste!; February 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Unknown said...: Congrats and lovely outfits.; February 19, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Me lo pongo todo said...: Your blog is so cute.
Kisses from Spain
Oti.; February 19, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Alien said...: The pic of you walking in between the buildings is so great. Love the mustard scarf!
www.alienbabyblog.com; February 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM
mcQueenBeep* said...: You're so beautiful! Voted :)

Carolina*; February 19, 2011 at 7:25 PM
hautetherapy.com said...: Beautiful lighting! That scarf look luminous on you too. cute. cute. cute.; February 19, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow, your style is amazing! I just found your blog and voted for you on refinery29 :) Really love your blog! Following on bloglovin' as well!

Have a great day.; February 20, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Hey there fellow Nashville blogger! I just voted for you :D

I followed your blog, its AMAZING.

Hope to see you at Nashville Fashion Week!

aleesperspective.com; February 20, 2011 at 2:11 AM
menina elegante said...: I love the snood in the last photo!! And the skirt is beautiful as well! :D; February 20, 2011 at 3:31 AM
amalie said...: congratulations!
you look gorgeous here - love the green jacket.
xx; February 20, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Charleston said...: adore that electric green x

www.pinstripeprince.blogspot.com; February 20, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Lee Oliveira said...: Congrats Zarna. Well deserved!
Love your green skirt
Lee x; February 20, 2011 at 6:37 AM
Tuesday in Amsterdam said...: In L.O.V.E with that mustard scarf and green skirt!

Great pictures and lovely outfits!; February 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Tuesday in Amsterdam said...: Can I vote more than once?; February 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM
The Photodiarist said...: Beautiful pictures . . . especially of you wearing the green skirt in the second row of images.; February 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Ber. said...: hope you win, you deserve it Zarna!
wish you the best :); February 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Vera said...: Fantastic post, Zarna! Your style NEVER fails to impress, you look so beautiful. Going over to vote for you now!; February 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Aubrey and Melissa said...: Thank you so much for your comment! you really have a nice blog here, i love your style from the past posts i just checked out! the shoes in this post are really beautiful. we would love to follow you and you follow us, if would like? :); February 20, 2011 at 3:55 PM
6roove said...: congrats!!!; February 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM
ST said...: beautiful pics, i love the outfits!; February 20, 2011 at 4:43 PM
match.box.muse said...: great photos, congratulations and all the best of luck!! have a lovely day :)

love,M
match.box.muse; February 20, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Lace and Tulle said...: I love your skirts!!

http://theclassique.org; February 20, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Unknown said...: I voted for ya, good luck and hope you win.; February 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM
mandyface said...: classicprettybeautiful!; February 24, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Some Notes on Napkins said...: That chunky yellow scarf with that black mini and to die for! Love every part of it!; February 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Bryfling said...: I looove your blog so much! VOTED for you! You go, girl! Plus, you're Indian... what can be better than that? :); February 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Juanette said...: I voted for you mamacita, good luck and love the shoes!; February 26, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; March 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Unknown said...: I obvi voted! Congrats girl, so happy for you! Sry I've been MIA from your blog, I've been busy and tired lol. You know how that is. I love those chandelier esque earrings to much!! And that green and gold skirt + belt is gorgeous!

-Kris

http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com; March 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Anonymous said...: The photos are really nice. You have a very unique and wonderful sense of style; March 11, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Unknown said...: love the skirt! where is it from?
Love Lois xxx; April 10, 2011 at 11:21 AM