Now that I’ve gained some semblance of my waist back after having a course of Hypoxi (which you’ll hear about soon) and hitting the gym, myself and Sam did a spot of shopping to get a few new pieces for our wardrobe. ZARA was a place I never went in because none of it really appealed to me at the time.
However, when I shopped around the store the other day, I found that there was some really gorgeous pieces that were on trend and almost fresh off the runway. Yes some of the clothes are a little more pricer than average but most outfits come in at a reasonable high-street price.
The first thing I picked up was the Zara Basics White Ribbed Crop Top (£3.99). I’ve been swaying away from sleeveless or short sleeve tops for a while now because I’d gained weight and therefore lost a lot of muscle in my arms. It had pretty much turned into a ‘bingo wing‘ situation and it made me feel so self-conscious.
One of the benefits of weight lifting was that my arms were toned and strong. I have a while to go before I start weight lifting again as I want to slim down, but I finally felt confident to pull the sleeveless top off.
It’s a top from ZARA’s basic range and I love how luxuriously soft it is. I’m definitely in need of some new bras because it’s slightly see through but I don’t give a shit to be honest, let them stare.
The trousers are literally my favourite buy of this year. These Button Waist Trousers in burnt orange (£29.99) snatch my waist in like a perfectly contoured nose. I FEEL SO GOD DAMN SKINNY RIGHT NOW.
My body shape is very much big on top and big on the bottom, so the ruffled waist gives me more shape than a standard waistline trouser. I love this ensemble together, it makes me feel super stylish without even really trying.
The shoes are from Next and I wore them recently to a family wedding. They’re so comfortable and I’m really enjoying experimenting with different colours than the ones I usually go for. My wardrobe is definitely a lot more colourful than it used to be and I’m living for it.
ZARA is definitely going to be my regular stop when shopping now and I’ve actually created a wishlist already of pieces that I’d like to buy next.
From left to right – Cat Eye Sunglasses (£15.99) | Floral Printed Trousers (£29.99) | Knotted Dress (£29.99) | Khaki Polo Shirt (£29.99) | Floral Printed Blazer (£49.99) | Metal Plate Earrings (£9.99)
Big statement earrings are in trend at the moment so I’d love a pair of these gold metal plate ones. Cat Eye Sunglasses are also back in the frame and I think these leopard print ones are sassy AF. I also desperately want a full suit and this floral one screams me. So if anyone would like to just buy me them, I’d appreciate it.
What do you think of my new clothes? Let me know in the comments below.
