I cannot believe Halloween has come and gone this year. Despite it being one of my favorite holidays, I kept it pretty chill this year. I am pretty sure the gross weather had a lot to do with it. I did dress up at school as a comic book character though, going all out on my makeup to perfect a comic book aesthetic. To end my week, I went to a party at the independent movie theatre: The Nightlight with my college bestie, Giselle. Assembling a last-minute costume, I created a dark-eyed, blood, red lips look combined with one of my many black dresses, to become a vampire. And lastly, I found this orange, velvet dress at Target. It was just too cute to pass up. It reminds me of a dress Ms. Frizzle would wear for Halloween; as a teacher I will happily embrace anything that gives me Ms. Frizzle whimsy vibes. The vibrant orange and bat pattern is just so fun! I paired this dress with my go-to leather jacket and some leather booties.

I had a blast finally shooting and exploring Akron with my newest photo friend, Lindsey Poy—check out some of her work here. 

As for a random life update: I know I've been MIA, but this quarter my priority has been getting acclimated to school. In the meantime, I somehow have created a ton of content waiting to be posted, so stay tuned! 

Hope you had a Happy Halloween! <3 

Dress: Target | Jacket: Nasty Gal | Booties: Nordstrom Rack | Accessories: Alex and Ani | Photography: Lindsey Poy

Xo. Zafi 

Hey guys.. great news! There is more to come to Renaissance Zafi. As a renaissance woman I have been trying to integrate some of my other loves. Here is my first post to make the effort and officially start adding some art adventures! I will be posting about gallery and museum visits... as well as hopefully some of my own artwork process posts..

When I went home I was able to visit the Akron Art Museum. It def is not as big as the Met, and it's not NYC, but it's part of my hometown. The Akron Art Museum is also pretty impressive for a local small town museum. Firstly, the architecture alone is amazing. It connects old and new, part an old brick building, and the other half a gorgeous glass creation of amazing angles. Thanks to my brother I was able to take a minute and marvel at this Akron wonder designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au. (thanks Faris, for teaching me that as well!) Secondly, it houses some pretty famous works of art- Chuck Close, Frank Stella, Kehinde Wiley, also many artists that I personally know! Some of my professors have work exhibited, and it is inspiring. Maybe one day you will see my work there? 

It was gross and rainy the entire time I was home. I wore my pacific thermal from free people, my New fave Tobi jeans, my go to Nasty Gal jacket, and black booties. 

Location: Akron Art Museum |  Top: Free People | Jeans: Tobi | Boots: Just Fab | Photography: Faris Ahmed

Dreamy and comfy: that describes both my outfit and location today. First, I love exploring and frolicking around DUMBO, so fun. One of my favorite things; Jane's Carousel. I always have loved carousels, something about the lights, movement, music.. they are so magical and whimsical. Fun fact- Jane's Carousel is originally an old carousel that was in an abandoned amusement park from Youngstown, Ohio. They had it brought all the way to NYC where they refurbished the ride. I like to know that something so magical comes from my home state of Ohio. 

Now for the comfy... The minute I saw the Jaxon Henley at Free People I knew I had to have it. Especially this dreamy blush color. I love any type of waffle tee, so this was a must. I also enjoy the illusion that it is two shirts, like the waffle shirt is under a cuffed tee. I wore this shirt with some black leggings, and combat boots. Lastly, I continued the rose color in wearing a rose gold choker, and pink mirrored sunnies. I seriously cannot stop wearing this tee, it comes in other colors... get yours here!

Shirt: Free People | Choker: Free People | Sunglasses: LOFT | Photography: Rachel Hanon

I cannot believe February is just flying by. The weather has been pretty nice, I can't complain.. I am so ready for spring! This week has been crazy- mostly working and photo. During the week I had a chance to capture this comfy basics outfit! 

My brother got me this Forever 21 scarf for Christmas and its my favorite. Its so huge, but thats why I love it; it keeps me super warm, comfy ,and I can wear it in so many ways! Bunch it up so its giant, or just draped.. I'm wearing my favorite scarf with my high waisted Pac Sun Bullhead jeans, and a lululemon sweater. I threw on this coat from New York and Company, its really old but I still love it!

I've def been on budget lately, but it has been fun to figure out new ways to come up with new outfits and reinvent with pieces in my closet. 

Xo. Zafi

Sweater: Lululemon | Jeans: Pac Sun - Bullhead | Boots: Just Fab  | Coat: New York & Co. | Scarf: Forever 21 | Hat: Ebay