High Street Belle: The Devil wears Zara

Zara has it all: prices that you love and styles that you crave. First of all I have to say that I am a HU-U-GE Zara fan. Their clothes are always fashionable without being too faddy. I think the best thing about Zara that places them above all the other High Street Staples (your Topshops, your H&Ms,....) is that their clothes are always "High End" inspired and they never look like cheap runway copycats (yes I mean you Primark!). The clothes look chic, they look expensive and most importantly for these credit-crunch + recession times, it's AFFORDABLE :)

Here's a perfect look for the office:

Basic, elegant and discreet. But, at the same time, it is a modern and fashionable look. Perfect for young professionals who are beginning their career and want to get a sober look but without losing their fresh and young style.
As seen in the picture, Zara has been able to put several basic garments together and adapt them to the style of these current times. The result is a great choice for working women: A high-waisted short skirt in black (over-knee length), dark stockings, a shirt in light sky blue, and a fitted grey blazer with some details in white to add a very fashionable touch. :)



Here is a glimpse at their AW09 collection

(image: Zara)

PS: Exciting news broke in September –  Zara will soon be available online! The Spanish fashion forward store has revealed plans to be available online in the UK and several other European countries in time for the autumn/winter 2010 selling season. That means, that this time next year you won't have to travel to your nearest store to sort through the clothes, but that you'll be able to easily click through the on trend pieces from the comfort of your own home. Are you excited about this news?? I know I am!