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!
november is that funny little month when we're still holding on to fall, but the holiday season is already knocking on the door. one minute we're grabbing coffee in a cozy sweater, and the next we're wondering what on earth we're going to wear to thanksgiving dinner, friendsgiving, or that first holiday get-together.
and honestly? i'm ready to have a little fun with fashion again.
Halloween is one of my favorite excuses to have a little fun with personal style. I love a good costume moment, but I don't always love the idea of buying an entire outfit that I'm probably only going to wear once. And honestly? Some of the best Halloween looks can come together with pieces you already have hanging in your closet.
If you're anything like me, you probably have a few wardrobe staples, favorite accessories, and pieces you've collected over the years that could easily become the foundation of a Halloween costume. A black dress, a pair of tall boots, your favorite leather jacket, or even a little red lipstick can go a long way when you're getting creative.
So this year, before you head out to buy a costume, let's shop our closets first!
Halloween is almost here, guys & dolls. 🎃
And if you're anything like me, October arrives and suddenly you're thinking, Wait... what am I actually going to be for Halloween?
I love a good Halloween costume, but I'm not necessarily looking to spend $200 on a costume I'll wear once—or wear something so uncomfortable that I spend the entire night wishing I had stayed home in pajamas.
For me, the best Halloween costumes are the ones that feel fun, a little nostalgic, a little dramatic, and still like you.Bonus points if you can build the costume from things you already have in your closet.
october in new york city is probably one of my favorite times to get dressed.
the weather finally gives us an excuse to pull out the jackets, boots, denim, sweaters, and all the little accessories that make an outfit feel like fall. it’s that sweet spot before winter dressing takes over — when you can still leave the house without five layers and a coat that weighs more than you do.
For October, I’m leaning into a blend of classic fall staples and a few more personality-driven details. Think rich, autumnal colors, really great jackets, well-fitting dark denim, chocolate-brown boots, and accessories that make even a simple jeans-and-sweater outfit feel thoughtful and intentionally styled.
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.
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.
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 is something about the holiday season that makes me want to get dressed up a little more than usual. Maybe it's the festive atmosphere, the family photos, or simply having an excuse to wear that beautiful sweater I've been saving for a special occasion. Whatever it is, I'm here for it!
But let's be honest: dressing for family gatherings is its own little category of fashion. You want to look cute, feel confident, and be comfortable enough to sit through a long dinner, help in the kitchen, catch up with relatives, and maybe sneak away for a little post-meal nap. Is that too much to ask? I think not.