Okay so as promised here's my Zara haul from the holidays. Firstly & in my defence I have to say there are SERIOUS savings to be made when shopping in Zara in Spain. I won't tell you exactly how much as that would just be cruel but for example if I tell you the first jacket (well we all know I don't own a jacket now do I?!!!) cost less than £100 you'll see what I mean!
So yes there may have been the odd jacket purchase or two & this biker one caught my eye as soon as I saw it. Love the gold detailing as opposed to the normal silver & it's not too heavy unlike my other biker jacket which for the record I've sold for what I paid for it so really this jacket was not only a bargain compared to UK prices but free!!!
I am totally having a faux leather love in at the moment & plan to try & wear more skirts/dresses come winter & this A-line skirt was a total bargain. I've already worn it a couple of times & am planning on wearing this both with my Boden slip on's as well as biker boots & heels.
Now I have a real weakness for crossover tops so there was never any chance of walking away from these next two tops. I don't know why but I find them quite sexy & easy to either dress up or down.
No doubt at some stage we're going to be getting seriously cold weather so you can't go wrong with a cable knit polo. It's a great shade of grey which means I'll be able to wear it with camels, blacks, navy & denim dressed up or down plus with it's loose fit means a thermal or two can also be worn underneath!
I just couldn't resist these high heel snake print sandals when I saw them. Not something I'll be wearing on a daily basis due to their height but super gorgeous for date nights & Christmas.
I'm totally loving distressed denim these past 12 months so a pair of black relaxed fit jeans were a must & seeing as I find the quality & fit of Zara jeans suit my shape it really was a no brainer.
Of course we all know I have the backbone of a jellyfish when it comes to jackets....factor in boucle & my new favourite colour hot pink well need I say any more?!!!
Finally I got a couple of great soft blanket scarves from Zara last year which were great for adding interest to the simplest of outfits not to mention keeping me super warm even when teamed with a blazer so when I saw this grey & yellow one I just simply had to slip it in!
Without realising it I seem to be sticking to a colour scheme of greys, blacks & navy with a splash of hot pink thrown in on all my recent purchases, which should work really well with my existing wardrobe.
Now I know I've had a serious blow out & yup I hold my hands up but knowing the saving I was making it made it even harder to resist......but seriously I think I'm done for autumn purchases......although when I declared this to hubby he said he saw something pink & squealing flying in the sky!!!
Moving swiftly on here's my outfit for today.
Top - Zara
Necklace - bought in Majorca
Bracelets - Banana Republic & J Crew
Skirt - Zara
Sandals - Mango
Top - Warehouse £28
Leather Cuff - Mango £14.99
Bag - Boden £79
Skirt - Zara £25.99
Shoes - Office £55
So anyone else taken advantage of discounts whilst travelling on holiday this year? It's so frustrating not to mention unfair when you see the savings that can be made, as I've said to hubby on numerous occasions it's almost worth booking a day ticket & taking an empty suitcase every season plus of course a great excuse for a day trip!!!!
See you in the morning.
I also have a thing for crossover tops, so glad they are around again, they kind of disappeared the last few years!
ReplyDeleteThey're fab aren't they, I just totally adore them!
DeleteJane xx
The US is the place for mega bargains - the exchange rate is very favourable and so everything is about 30% cheaper and we have found that even with the exchange rate "discount" things tend to be cheaper anyway. For the teens they can pick up armfuls of Hollister, Abercrobie, American Apparel, Nike trainers etc for great prices (the best we had a couple of years ago was Hollister T shirts for $7 ie about £4!! When outgrown they were ebayed for more than that so actually cost NOTHING!!). This summer I picked up a Michael Kors Tote for the same $ as it would be in £ - bargain!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola I'd forgotten about shopping in the US - it's amazing isn't it?! We went to New York several years ago & did a huge shop. Nothing beats that feeling of knowing how much you're saving either does it :-)
DeleteJane xx
You got some great pieces there for a/w Jane! Have a good day:)
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
Thanks Anne, you too.
DeleteJane xx
Wow Jane, that's a serious haul!! You've bought some great pieces, perfect for Autumn (although summer is back here in Bath...22 degrees today!! x
ReplyDeleteYes I think I can definitely say I went wild in the aisles Sian lol! Isn't this gorgeous weather fab & long may it continue!
DeleteJane xx
Love your haul! I have a lot of navy and grey picked out for this Autumn - definitely the way to go :) That's a gorgeous leather skirt, I just bought a similar one from DPs! X
ReplyDeleteYup I think I'm going to be getting a lot of wear from my leather skirt this autumn, not to mention now while it's still warm enough for bare legs!!
DeleteJane xx
Love crossover tops but I can never seem to find them anywhere! Great shoes too :) x
ReplyDeleteZara's have a few in Sarah, the cream blouse is also available in black & I just couldn't resist those shoes ;-)
DeleteJane xx
Did you have to pay excess baggage for your flight home.... Lol! Loving the shoes. X
ReplyDeleteLol Annmarie no & can you believe it that we had 9kg spare!!!
DeleteJane xx
Great buys, did you have an extra suitcase?? Love today's outfit, Jane. The skirt looks great! Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteLol Lynne no but we did unzip the expanding part of the suitcase ;-)
DeleteJane xx
Good job you packed so well Jane so that you could smuggle this fabulous haul home!! Seriously envious of the savings you've made as well as the great pieces you've added to your wardrobe! Look forward to seeing you style them all xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle & yup the lighter packing definitely worked in my favour ;-)
DeleteJane xx
Ooh I love those Zara heels and the jeans. Desperate for a bit of retail therapy having been cooped up all summer holidays!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne the heels are gorgeous I've just got to learn to walk in them unaided lol!!
DeleteHope you get chance for a bit of retail therapy now the children have returned :-)
Jane xx
I LOVE the biker too Jane! I'm about to purchase one & this one has made the shortlist now thanks to you! I will sadly be paying UK prices though! LOL! Ax
ReplyDeleteOoh I look forward to seeing which one you pick Andrea, now if only Zara would reduce their prices over here....
DeleteJane xx
Great haul! I will definitely keep this is mind when in Spain this October! I love the buttoned jacket and short blazer. xxx
ReplyDeleteThe Jolly Fashionista
Oh yes Emma definitely check out the high street shop prices compared to over here you should save £s!!
DeleteJane xx
nice sandals
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica , I just couldn't resist! :-)
DeleteJane xx