I don’t know why Zara doesn’t come to the city I’m living in. I think it’s probably my favorite store to shop browse at, and occasionally buy things.

I visited the store twice this month. Once when I was in Ottawa the other weekend, and then again this past weekend. I had a Groupon coupon to use up at Express and ended up buying some dumb shirt that I don’t love. The coupon expires this month, and I’ve already visited another Express just weeks before and couldn’t find anything I loved. Express is only recent to Canada, and I have to say — it has a different vibe than the American Express stores. Plus, the Canadian rices were just absurd! That store is not for me, anymore. Unless… I visit the states. Those editor jeans are amazing on the toosh.

I went to Square One and of course scoped out the Zara location after my stressful (haha first world problems) experience at Express.

I debated buying this jacket. Of course it felt and looked amazing on inside the change room and when I tried it out in the regular mirrors in the store, I was uncertain. So, I passed. It was $119 after all. Maybe I’ll wait for it to go on sale. I think it’s very ritzy looking. But at the same time I feel like Michael Jackson in it. What do you guys think of it? Yes/No? Be honest!

I did not pass up this beauty though. My very first peplum top. It has a classic looking cut, and looked great on me if I do say so myself. I’ll be sporting this one on Friday. I’m very surprised that I even picked this up to try on. I thought I’d never be a fan of the peplum tops. But I’m glad I did!