Friday, 27 April 2012

The Zara Studded Collar

Soft fabric + hard studs = impossible to resist.

As soon as I saw snaps of this on Tumblr I made a mental note to keep an eye out. I made a brave trip to Zara this week and this was, without question, one of the stand out items in store. I love the flowy fabric - looks good tucked in and worn with skinny jeans/trousers - and the gold detailing just takes it to another level.

Sometimes I feel a bit constricted when I do a shirt all the way up and I tend to avoid it...but I think if you don't do that with this, you are doing it a massive dis-service.

I wore it yesterday with my leather shorts and yes, the grey Focco!

It's still happily in my possession! :)








Shirt: Zara - Link!
Shorts: Doma
Shoes: Tory Burch
Bag: Focco (eBay)
Sunglasses: RayBan Wayfarers
Nail polish: Essie To Buy Or Not To Buy....may do a post on this as it's a lovely colour!

...and yes, I desperately need a tan on my legs...heck, all over. I might live in the sun but I mostly look at it from behind an office window during the week. I need to somehow arrange some sort of working-from-home-by-the-pool scenario right? :)

Happy Friday all x
Posted by Laura at 01:34
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83 comments:

  1. Looooooove the collar detailing!!! I was just in Zara yesterday buying my fourth pair of sandals in the last month! It was in and out job, was too worried I would spot a few items of clothing I could not do without! Guess another trip is needed lol :) x x

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    1. 4 pairs of sandals! Thats some pretty good going :)

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  2. That shirt is gorgeous! Have seen it floating about on some other blogs looking just as fab.
    Zara is going to get attacked by me come payday.
    x

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    1. :) good luck and happy shopping!

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  3. Looking lovely! Jealous of the weather :( I had a little splurge in Zara yesterday! So naughty :) teehee. Happy weekend xxxx

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    1. ooh what did you get? They just have a whole lot of lovely at the moment!

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  4. ususally i don't love studded clothing but this is really pretty, works well with the leather shorts! i still kick myself for not getting a focco... is it too late now?

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  5. I love the floaty shirt with the leather shorts ! x

    themusingsofflorence.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. Oh I love it, definitely going to order!!
    Have a fab weekend Hun xoxo
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    1. hope they have it in stock for you !

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  7. This is gorgeous. The whole outfit is.

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  8. love the whole look :)
    http://starvogue84.blogspot.com

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  9. love this look. it looks so effortless yet very chic!! zara has come up with very nice pieces lately after the latest few collections that were a fail in my eyes :)

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    1. exactly...i think i went in there last summer and it was a bit "meh"...this year? complete 180

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  10. Ah, you're killing me with your awesome Zara purchases! It's hard enough to stay away from there at the moment as it is! But you do look lovely in that blouse (you really have mastered the simple + chic, casual yet formal look... not sure that's quite what it's called, but let's pretend). And, yes, please do a post on the Essie varnish; I'm quite intrigued to see what nail polish has pulled you away from gelish nails...

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    1. haha lets pretend thats a thing :) thank you :) and it's not so much the polish but more the perfect base coat that turns a shitty Essie consistency opaque...must do a post :)

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  11. beautiful beautiful beautiful .....!!!
    have you seen the Zara wallet with skull studs??! Its amaze!! xx

    Samantha's Secret

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    1. well after i read your comment i of course went to have a look...swoon...are you going to get it ? :)

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  12. It looks so lovely on you!

    www.our-baby-blog.co.uk

    x

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  13. Im loving zara at the moment and i did see this shirt in there the other day and contemplated on buying it. Seeing it on you looking so great, just makes me wna buy it more :)
    Thanks so much for sharing~x

    www.beautypicknmix.blogspot.com

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    1. get it! :) it also washes well....whacked it in the washing machine today and all studs in tact :)

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  14. Such a gorgeous outfit as a whole! The studded colar is such a statement piece - i love it! :) You look beautiful <3

    Love, Ana
    cupcakesandflowers.blogspot.co.uk
    x

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  15. You are really rocking this look. Also, your legs look just fine the way they are, you don't always need to be tanned to look good. You are NOWHERE NEAR pasty territory :)
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  16. gorgeous, I absolutely adore the top, and I am not normally a stud fan! xx

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    1. i think the softness of the fabric helps...creates a bit of balance so it doesnt look so hard. :)

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  17. Beautiful outfit Laura, and you should definitely do a post on the polish! :)

    xx Veronica

    http://frowardfashion.blogspot.com

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  18. Love decorated collars, this looks so pretty on you! Zara always has the best things in! xo

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  19. Oh that shirt is just devine!!!

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  20. Gorgeous studs detail! Ahh, need a trip to Zara pronto!

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  21. You look stunning! I love the shirt and the purse and YOU :D

    Anca
    101FashionStreet.com

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  23. Psh - no more tan needed! You look lovely, Laura!

    Besos,
    Lela
    Fashion Blog - Lela London

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  24. I am in LOVE with this shirt!!! Amaze!! Chantelle xx

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  25. I saw Lauren Conrad wearing a really similar top recently - it looks great on you, paired with the black shorts :)
    You're not the only one in need of a tan!!

    Sarah
    smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

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    1. I saw that too - she always looks great!

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  26. Looks lovely, works brilliant with the hardware of the Focco and your Burches.
    Everybody is talking about Zara, I really want to pay a visit soon but could be very dangerous, I'm *trying* to save!!

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  27. Soo gorgeous!
    It looks amazing!
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  28. Love this outfit, I actually just ordered this top from Zara online as I don't have a store near me. This makes me so excited for it to come! You always know how to put an outfit together and you have the "effortlessly chic" look down to a T. And if you think you need a tan, clearly you haven't been over to my blog :)

    xo
    Alyson
    www.crushingonclothes.com

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    1. yay! :) excited for you :) and yes, maybe i need to embrace the pale :)

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  29. Love this outfit and especially love the studded bag!!

    ¡Un besote!

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  30. Love this outfit! I may need to invest in a shirt with a studded collar!

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    1. do it! or DIY - there are some good online tutorials around!

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  31. Is it just me but your torso looks so long in this shirt...love it! I must go to Zara...I must go to Zara...

    :)

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    1. i wear my shorts low and my shirts long :)

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  32. You have a tall upper body and short legs!
    Just like me!
    It sucks, right...
    :/

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    1. i wear my shorts low but come to think of it, that's probably true :)

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  34. Stunning! I have been looking for the perfect white shirt and I think this has to be it! I have to go grab me one now!
    Cara x

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  35. Love this look- if only the UK were a bit warmer (no working from home pool scenario here I'm afraid. More like wrapped up warm and out of the rain ;) xx

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  36. I'm in love with this outfit, everything looks stunning together!:)Xx

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  37. Atleast you get to SEE some sun at all :(

    x

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  38. i am totally in love with this outfit! Zara is drying my wallet too. LOL

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  39. Love the outfit! How long ago did you get your bag off EBay? Do you remember the seller?

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  40. this outfit is so pretty,
    i'm dying to wear short soon, but its way to cold where I live.
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    Laurence

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  41. Aw wow you look gorgeous! That shirt is amazing! Xx.

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  42. love the outfit!
    just wondering if you had anything on your lips? it looks like a pretty nude
    or you were born with a great natural lip colour hah

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  43. Beautiful! Love your outfit choices, as always.

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  44. Zara has the coolest clothes!

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  45. Buah, me encantan estos looks blanco/negro y jugando con lo masculino y femenino, haciendo que una prenda suave tenga un toque rompedor con el detalle del cuello, la simplicidad y elegancia que desprende...que ganas de poder ponerme vestiditos y shorts, aburrida estoy de esta segunda venida del otoño.

    Un saludo!!

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  46. I adore this shirt, it's all about the little details.
    I have recently purchased a few Zara items myself which I have blogged about but the constant rain in the UK means I have yet to wear the floral jeans :(

    smazsays.blogspot.co.uk

    Sarah

    xxx

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  47. Love the way you've still the shirt ! Such a pretty outfit ! xx

    butterfleyesblog.blogspot.com

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  48. Amazing, amazing outfit! It looks so great, I'd definitely look for that shirt on my next trip to Zara, but the one at my local mall just closed unfortunately! :( So online will have to do! Haha, I love your shorts, too, the whole style looks great!

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  49. Love the Outfit!!!

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  50. Love this top! You're on of my fashion icons! xxxx

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  51. I'm going shopping at the weekend and I've forced the people I'm going with to go to a different place solely because the Zara is better. Sad? perhaps. Necessary? Completely!! i need that shirt.
    Love the blog by the way, It's even inspired me to start my own :)
    xx
    PS, you ombred your own hair, right? hard? I'm doing my own, after the hairdresser refused :( xx

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  52. gorgeous outfit! I love how the leather shorts and the studs on the collar of your shirt give the outfit an almost edgy vibe. I'm definitely going to have to drop by Zara next time I go out! Great post and beautiful blog!
    xx, Kels

    www.misscouture17.blogspot.com

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  53. You are so beautifuL! I miss your youtube videos :(

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  54. that collar is so amazing

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  55. beautiful! I've just ordered one online... along with some other goodies... Zara's collection this spring really is beautiful x

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  56. Love the collar and the whole ensemble in general! I definitely need to get myself a studded collar for the summer.
    Would really appreciate it if you could check out my fashion blog! I'm very new to this so any feedback or comments would be greatly appreciated! I just found your blog and I love it a lot!

    xoxo

    http://hfianu.blogspot.com/

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  57. nice opinion.. thanks for sharing..

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  58. Can you link us to the seller of the focco purse on ebay please? Thanks Laura! :)

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  59. i love that shirt!

    also how can i promote my blog? www.rebekahhlouisee.blogspot.com

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  60. I bought this and worn it once, but it says it's dry clean only has anyone tried hand washing it?

    Thanks, :)

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