maybe ally…Tries Zara
So, who here has shopped at Zara before? Admittedly there was a time in my life where I couldn’t. I was a 2XL. Zara can run very small at times and so it wasn’t a place I shopped at. One health journey later and boom! I decided to make a personal choice and try out Zara.
I then found that Zara had some really amazing Disney pieces! I couldn’t believe it. From DUMBO to The Little Mermaid they’ve got a wide array of Disney Tees, Dress & even cool sweatshirts!
There are some outfits in my closet that I wear once, love, and then somehow forget about. And then there are the outfits I wear all. the. time.
You know the ones. The outfits that make getting dressed easy because you already know they work. The ones you reach for when you're running out for coffee, heading downtown, meeting a friend, spending the afternoon wandering around New York, or just want to feel a little more put together without actually putting that much effort in.
There’s something about getting dressed in New York City that makes you rethink your entire wardrobe.
You can leave your apartment in the morning for a coffee run and somehow end up walking three miles, sitting in a café for two hours, running errands, meeting a friend for dinner, and making an impromptu stop somewhere you’ve never been before. Your clothes have to keep up with you.
And honestly? I think getting older has changed the way I think about getting dressed, too.
In my 20s, I was much more willing to buy something simply because I thought it was cute. These days, I want my clothes to be cute and comfortable. I want pieces that can be worn five different ways, shoes I can actually walk in, and a wardrobe that makes getting dressed feel easier instead of more complicated.
Every fall I get the same urge: to buy everything.
The cozy sweaters, the boots, the jackets that somehow convince me this will be the year I become someone who effortlessly layers scarves. But over the last few years, I've realized something. The pieces I wear the most aren't the trendy ones—they're the classics that somehow make every outfit feel a little more polished.
there's something about august in new york city that feels different.
the city is still buzzing, but the pace starts to slow just enough to notice. the sunsets come a little earlier, the humidity finally gives you a break (sometimes), and suddenly everyone is talking about fall—even though we're still wearing sandals.
i've always loved this in-between season because getting dressed becomes more creative. it's less about chasing every summer trend and more about mixing the pieces you've been loving all season with a few hints of what's coming next.
here's what's inspiring my wardrobe this august.
july in new york city is its own thing.
the sidewalks are warm, the parks are full, and somehow every weekend turns into an adventure you didn't plan for. it's the month of iced coffees, ferry rides, outdoor concerts, spontaneous dinners, and staying out later than you meant to.
fashion follows that energy.
There’s something about getting dressed in New York that teaches you quickly what actually works—and what only looks cute in theory. Between long subway walks, last-minute plans, coffee runs in Harlem, and trying to feel good in your clothes all day, I’ve picked up a few fashion habits that genuinely changed the way I shop, style outfits, and get dressed each morning.
None of these are complicated. They’re just little things that make fashion feel easier, more comfortable, and honestly more you.
Here are my favorite fashion hacks that completely changed the game for me.
June in NYC always feels cinematic to me: late sunsets that stretch the day, iced coffee walks through sun-dappled streets, rooftop nights full of laughter, and outfits that finally feel relaxed and effortless again.
This month’s style trends lean toward soft, breathable fabrics and effortless-to-wear pieces — garments designed for real life in the city while still looking thoughtfully styled.
There’s something really satisfying about an outfit that feels expensive without actually costing a fortune. That sweet spot where high-end meets fast fashion is honestly where most of my wardrobe lives. It’s practical, it’s realistic, and if you do it right, it looks so good.
I’ve never believed you need to be a head-to-toe designer to have style. In fact, I think the real magic happens in the mix — a thoughtfully chosen, well-made staple paired with something trendy and affordable. That small contrast is the formula. That’s how you build a wardrobe that feels elevated, effortless, and still unmistakably you.
hey guys & dolls — it’s ally.
checking in from my corner of harlem as the city finally settles into that soft, golden version of spring where everything feels lighter, easier, and a little more fun. may in nyc is when getting dressed starts to feel like a mood again: fewer layers, longer days, and outfits that actually reflect how you want to feel, full of small, joyful details and effortless confidence.
this season is all about elevated ease, movement, and personality — nothing overdone, just really good pieces styled simply.
here’s exactly what i’m wearing right now.
Check out the Disney Women’s collection to see some amazing pieces. Yes, their sizing isn’t the greatest, but I hope in the future they can expand more because man with I was a 2XL I would have killed to wear most of it.
So Have you shopped at Zara before? Have you shopped their Disney line? What did you think?
there's something about september in new york city that makes me want to get dressed again.
august is all about surviving the heat and squeezing every last bit of summer out of the city. september feels different. suddenly the mornings are a little cooler, the sidewalks feel a little busier, and everyone seems to be returning to their routines.
and honestly? i love it.