Guys. I did something bad……
I spent way too much money at Zara yesterday. But before you all sharpen the pitchforks and yell at me for giving in to my shopping addiction – LET ME EXPLAIN!!! My mom, sister, and I had a GAO (Girls’ Afternoon Out) and ventured out to Beachwood Mall, which is about a thirty-five minute trek for us. This mall is freaking amazing. It’s home to Zara, Lush, a HUGE Forever 21, H&M, Saks, Nordstrom, and the list goes on. So, not only were we in exotic new territory that we never get to go to, BUT Zara was having an incredible sale. You can’t not stock up at your favorite store when you don’t get to go very often, right? RIGHT?!
And stock up, I did. This week will be dedicated to my gorgeous new wardrobe additions compliments of my all on sale Zara Haul. We’ll start with the newest update to my business casual attire with this darling little number seen below:
Zara button downs give me life and, coincidentally, quirky button downs make up a majority of my business cashe collection. So, obviously, I HAD TO BUY IT!! I snagged this lady bug beauty for twenty bucks. I’m not sure of the original price on this shirt, but the last button down I purchased from Zara was fifty smackers, so I consider this a steal!
This oversized button down is wonderful because it’s versatile. It’s long enough to be worn as a dress with a thick pair of tights underneath and a belted middle or over top of super skinny jeans tucked or untucked for a whimsical work look. I love wearing my other Zara button down as a dress, especially in this summer heat. However, both of these tops look totally darling tucked into pants or a skirt, as well.
Accessories are key when it comes to styling a business casual ensemble, so opt for a chunky necklace, a statement ring or two, and some killer heels to make you queen of the office!
This week on lifewithlilred will be an ode to all things Zara, starting with my Monday Update: Zara Haul Edition! Tune in tomorrow to see another one of my on sale snags. What is your favorite store to shop at? Who else goes a bit credit card happy when their favorite store is far away? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah
P.S.: I bought some goodies at Lush for the first time so be on the lookout for some Bath Bomb Blitz posts in the future! 😀
lifewithlilred 
Excited to see the clothes you bought! Your spending was well justified, we completely understand!
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Hahaha I like to think so!!! If I had a Zara right down the street from me, I think my haul would have turned out a bit differently. But it’s a really rare occasion that I can justify traveling 35-40 minutes to a mall even if it does have my favorite stores. In fact, it’s probably a good thing that that mall is far away haha smh. Happy Monday!!
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Yes I completely understand! I traveled about 30 minutes away and spent a little more then I should but I do not go that far often so it was worth it all! Happy Monday to you too!
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This looks amazing! All’s forgiven. I first thought they were tiny strawberries until I saw the second picture 😀. You’re right, oversized button downs are damn versatile and a great way to beat the heat!
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Hahaha thank you for being so understanding!! ❤ And I can totally see why you might have thought that – frankly, I probs would have bought it even if it was tiny strawberries lol that would be adorable!!
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Hehehe yes! Strawberries, cherries, ladybugs, they all work for me too! 😍
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I love that blouse and I love Zara, sometimes you just can’t help it; you go in with the best of intentions and then hundreds of dollars later you don’t know how you got here. lol. I did something similar at Ulta this weekend…Ooops. xoxo
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Lololol it happens to the best of us! Girl, like 90% of the store was on sale, it would have been a sin if I didn’t take advantage of it because I’d prefer not to shop their online site (I hate the hassle of returns, not liking the item, etc). I wanna see your Ulta haul, lady!!!
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Yes, if 90% of the store is on sale, you are almost obligated to buy all the things. I totally get it. And yes ma’am, I will be putting up my Ulta haul tomorrow! 🙂
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Can’t wait to see it! Here’s to buying all the things!!
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Gurrrlll I would never EVER come after you with a pitchfork…..In fact I would probably help you hold it while you buy it ;p Yay for Zara hauls! That button down shirt is to divine! ❤
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❤ ❤ ❤ You're such an amazing friend! :*)
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