As I mentioned in my bio, though I have a tendency to fancy luxury items, I’m grounded by my realistic budget.  This leads me to rely heavily on retailers that offer chic pieces at reasonable prices when updating my wardrobe.  And in comes Zara.  I remember entering my first Zara store in my early 20’s while strolling through the streets of downtown Manhattan.  It was my first time wandering around the city by myself and while I’d spent the first few days visiting the typical tourist attractions, I was sure to dedicate plenty of time to wishful shopping (I basically tried on Louboutins without a hope or prayer of walking away with them).  I found myself attracted to a garment display in a window and in I walked.  Since then, I’ve been attracted to the trendy, reasonably priced garments offered by Zara as well as the easy to navigate website.   I was initially unsure of the quality and longevity of Zara clothing, assuming they were comparable to other well-known brands featuring trendy yet inexpensive and often poorly made items, yet I’ve found Zara pieces to be quite reliable for the most part.  This post will illustrate three categories I think are well worth the investment. These items are typically reasonably priced and decently made increasing their likelihood of being a fixture in your closet for years to come.

1) Blazers/Jackets

(Clockwise) Sequinned Jacket ($150), Soft Blazer With Zips ($130), Mixed Fabric Biker Jacket ($170), Faux Leather Jacket ($60) Quilted Jacket with Hood ($60) Structured Blazer ($150)

2) Handbags

Shopper With Cutouts And Compartments ($100), Buckle Detail Clutch ($36)  Leather Bag With Rigid Handle ($160), Mini Messager Bag With Metal Clasp ($60), Mini Shopper With Pocket ($60),

3) Shoes 

Fur Lined Leather Ankle Boot ($160), Zipped Pointy Ballet Flat ($50), Cut Work High-Heeled Sandal ($90), High Heel Leather Boot ($180) and  High Heel Ankle Boot With Zip ($80)

*NOTE: If my Zara lovin’ post leads you to assume that this is sponsored, then rest assured that it is not.  I simply wanted to let you  know what I thought was worth the investment at Zara.  I hope to make many more posts like this about different brands.