Chic 'n Cheap Living: {Fashion} Highlight: Minimal 1970s chic via Zara Spring/Summer 2011

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

{Fashion} Highlight: Minimal 1970s chic via Zara Spring/Summer 2011

I first discovered Zara when I was 15. I was on a summer study abroad in Madrid and happened upon this seemingly super popular store with well-priced but fashion conscious options.
Now fast forward X (oh my, high school was a longgggg time ago) years later and Zara remains an affordable, but fashionable option. I rediscovered it in London and I particularly love the uber clean lines of the Spring Summer 2011 line. It may be a bit too minimal for some, but it's undeniably modern and easy to wear. I love the bright colors too!

Here are a few favorites from the collection:

What do you think of this collection?

Labels: designer, fashion, fashion highlight, SS2011, Zara

39 Comments:

At March 8, 2011 at 5:16 AM , Barbara von Enger said...

Simple, playful, modern with a dash of colour.
The first image is my favourite; it gives off a relaxed and comfortable, but chic message. I'm also drawn to white and blue. Have a sweet day;-)
At March 8, 2011 at 5:24 AM , The white cabbage said...

I love this collection, minimal is what I think is chic !

I'm sure you'll have some Bulgari !

have a nice day

ave
At March 8, 2011 at 6:21 AM , The Preppy Student said...

I love these clothes. The white with the black outline dress is striking and the pink blazer I would own in a heartbeat. I love the minimal look
At March 8, 2011 at 6:28 AM , Tara @ Haute Lunch said...

I really love that white pant in the last photo! Very chic! Thanks for the preview!
At March 8, 2011 at 6:51 AM , Melissa: Write it in Lipstick said...

Zara is so amazing.
At March 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM , Diana Mieczan said...

I wear a lot of their pieces as I love their stuff. The first pair of pants is sooo amazing. Kisses and hugs, darling
Happy Tuesday
At March 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM , very married said...

i love the pictures but i'm pretty sure that this collection would not be as flattering on me. i love some definition in the waist.
At March 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM , THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Love Zara and have been a huge fan for years too! I remember the first time I discovered the store...it was the one across from Bloomies and I was working a few blocks away at Revlon probably back in like 95 or something. I'm dating myself :)

Happy Women's Day, sweetie! xoxo
At March 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM , FASHIONISMYWAY by Cristina L said...

Looking sooo amazing!!!I love zara!!
At March 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM , Julie and Lauren said...

I'm obsessed with Zara's Spring line. Hadn't seen that pleated dress yet! Thanks for sharing!
Xox

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At March 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM , Kim said...

Beautiful! I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to fashion, so I love these pieces.
At March 8, 2011 at 10:22 AM , Tanvi said...

I have been a huge fan for years too! Love the stuff there.

Tanvi
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At March 8, 2011 at 10:40 AM , Sonia said...

Let's just say I told my boss I need a raise becuase this collection needs to be in my closet!

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At March 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM , Rebecca Clairine said...

cool collection !
love it !

xoxo,
Rebecca
http://rebeccaclch.blogspot.com
At March 8, 2011 at 10:46 AM , Jaime @ laviejaime said...

not really my style but i do like that 2nd dress!
At March 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM , Rhiannon Bosse said...

Oh Zara melts my heart. I really adore the pants in the last photo with the crisp lines and fab summer colour. So rad :) xo
At March 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM , Aspiring Kennedy said...

ha! i had a similar first experience with zara. i couldnt figure out how a place this cool and low priced exist.
At March 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM , Unknown said...

the 1st one is def. a bit minimalist, but there's so much you can do to it. the 2nd dress look identical to one H *M had out last summer. Interesting!

Happy Tuesday!

Bren-
B So Chic!
http://www.bsochic.blogspot.com
At March 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM , Kristin H said...

Wonderful picks. I have been happily surprised by Zara lately. They are really stepping it up and the prices are still low (or lower?) Just got some very fun pieces! Have a fab day!
At March 8, 2011 at 12:36 PM , Audrey Allure said...

I love shopping at Zara - love the look of that skirt in the 3rd photo!
At March 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM , lauren said...

yes, yes, yes. i will take one of each. i love the dress. and the jeans. and the top... yeah, i like all of it.

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At March 8, 2011 at 1:45 PM , Anonymous said...

Love this collection!
At March 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM , FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

yes yes yes!! That fuchsia jacket with the black lapel is major...must have that asap!
At March 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM , Jennifer Fabulous said...

Crisp, clean patterns. Very simple. I like it! Plus, the androgynous look of the model makes the clothes even more striking! xo
At March 8, 2011 at 4:17 PM , Tiffany Kadani said...

The colors are so wonderful!
At March 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM , Valerie said...

I love every single picture you posted. The pink blazer is to die for. Must go into Zara right away and check things out!
At March 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM , Anonymous said...

I love it, especially the dress in the second photo.
At March 8, 2011 at 5:33 PM , danielle said...

love love love love LOVE! i love it. i was just at zara about 2 weeks ago. thanks for giving me an excuse to go back! :) in my dreams i'd get the white pants- they'd be destroyed after one wear the way i am with spilling food on myself. any idea if the jeans in the first pic are high waisted? if so, i'm all over them.

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At March 8, 2011 at 6:44 PM , Jess said...

I'm such a fan of that last look. Tailored just right and so classic!
At March 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM , MizzJ said...

Zara is definitely my favourite store. I can always go in there and find something I want! That leather skirt is amazing. I think they've styled it very minimalistic here, but you could totally make it your own style with accessories and other items.
At March 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM , Punctuation Mark said...

I'm really in love with it!!! amazing!!! thanks for showing it to us!!!
At March 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM , LyddieGal said...

I've never shopped at Zara, but that nude leather skirt is amazing.

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At March 9, 2011 at 5:33 AM , Angela (the diet book junkie) said...

i think we're getting our first Zara in Sydney very soon! (they have the sign up at least.) love the last look especially. ;)
At March 9, 2011 at 7:51 AM , LaceAndLadders said...

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At March 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM , GM said...

I love Zara! I discovered it when I studied abroad in Madrid during college and I feel like I was in there once a week! It was my favorite store for sure.

Now that I live in NYC, I love that I can still shop there and reminisce about my Madrid days :)
At March 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM , Plami said...

I simply love Zara! Gorgeous collection as always!

XoxO
Plami

http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/
At March 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM , Anonymous said...

I've always thought of Zara as kind of.. just more expensive highstreet tacky-trendy?

Clearly I was wrong!
At March 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM , Unknown said...

I'm falling in love with the pink blazer - so stylish and classic ♥
At March 23, 2011 at 4:19 AM , Nikki @ Styling You said...

Zara is finally coming to Australia next month - cannot wait! (I'm over here from links a la mode)

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