Happy Holidays loves! I seriously cannot believe its December and so close to the holidays. I love the city around this time of year! The Rockefeller tree, the windows, holiday shops, ice skating... everything is just so festive and magical! 

I'm so excited to capture this outfit combined with the city magic. I actually received this dress as a gift last Christmas and am still loving it. It is so warm and cute; can be worn to the office, a holiday party, or in my case frolicking around the city! I paired this dress with my new Calvin Klein over the knee boots. I have only been on the hunt for some OTK beauties for over a year (I have been picky), and finally found the perfect pair! I wore my hair like I normally do, down and embracing some waves and volume. For the most part the weather wasn't too chilly, but when I became cold I had to throw on some winter essentials. My favorite black belted pea coat, a target black and gold beanie, and some leather gloves. Lastly, This Bendel girl would't be without her burgundy Henri Bendel bag, complete with gold monogram!

I hope you all have a happy holidays, enjoy the festive spirit, and this especially enjoy with friends and family. 

Dress: LOFT

Boots: Calvin Klien, DSW

Bag: Henri Bendel

Necklace: Free People

Hat: Target

Coat: New York and Company 

Photography:  Forever Photography 

Stay merry and warm!

Xo. Zafi 

If you lead.. I will follow... 

Lately the hype has been around the recent premiere of the new Gilmore Girls on Netflix! I am currently just starting to watch, and I'm excited. I couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to travel to Washington Depot, CT.. the city that inspired Stars Hallow. I went with my mega Gilmore Girls gal pal Rachel, we experienced various show themed events, a real Lukes diner, a knit-a-thon, and panels with cast and crew from the show. 

The town was so perfect and quaint, and beautiful in FALL! it rained all weekend, but we were lucky to shoot just in time to capture its glory. 

I wanted to kick off the weekend in a fun and flowy Free people dress. I paired it with some over the knee socks and black booties. To prepare for the weather I am wearing the "it's definitely raining" Lululemon jacket, and floral scarf to accent the fall colors. I carried my Hunter umbrella, which so helpful all weekend. To prevent from my hair being a giant mane, I wore it back in a french twist, pinned with a free people claw clip. 

Despite the cold weather, the warm hearts of the people in the town and the amazing fans of the show made the weekend quite the opposite. 

I hope all you Gilmore fans are enjoying reliving all the feels of the new show!

Dress: Free People (similar here)

Jacket: Lululemon

Scarf: Target

Hair clip: Free People

Umbrella: Hunter

Boots: Just Fab (same here)

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you all had an amazing day of eating all sorts of yummy food- turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and desserts! I am so stuffed. Now that i'm full I need to change into comfy clothes. 

My outfit is perfect for that post eating food coma.  I'm wearing a pair of high waisted lululemon sweatpants, and a classic black and white striped Urban Outfitter tee. I chose to pull my hair back in a easy side braid, and add a little glam with some midi rings. I'm ready to go out and shop in my Nasty Gal leather jacket, and Just Fab black booties. 

I'm thankful for you all following along! xoxox. 

Pants: Lululemon 

Top: Urban Outfitters

Jacket: Nasty Gal

Booties: Just Fab 

Xoxo Zafi 

I'm so excited to share this post with you! A few weeks ago my friend Rachel and I went Apple Picking, can you believe this midwest girl had never been?! I had a blast hunting and picking the delicious fruit. Because it was toward the end of picking season, we got this crazy apple picking stick to help us reach high. It was too funny, because the stick was double my size! 

I am been dying to shoot this dress. I bought it a while ago at free people. I am glad that velvet is back and here to stay for a while. The gorgeous royal tones of this brocade were just too good to resist. Im obsessed with the pattern detail, while overall being a very easy dress. I paired this flare sleeved beauty with a black choker, and a layered necklace. To keep the look casual and fall, I wore knee high socks, and my riding boots. 

I'm so glad the weather has been holding up, I'm loving fall perfection. I hope you all are enjoying your shorter week, and getting exciting to eat eat eat for Thanksgiving.. I know I am! 

on the hunt for them apples!

Dress: Free People 

Jewelry: Forever 21 & American Eagle

Socks: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Dillards 

Photography: Rachel Hanon Photography 

Xo. Zafi