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

Today I am wearing the perfect basic NYC outfit. Its simple, edgy, and great for spring on the Highline. I spent the afternoon enjoying the sunshine with my bestie Rachel, we went to a map making workshop which was so fun, and then enjoyed delicious empanadas for lunch. Yum!

I'm wearing another off the shoulder trend top... and I just cannot get enough! It is from Tobi!! The fact that it is a bodysuit is even better, because you don't need to keep tucking it in or messing around with it. One piece and done! It is ribbed and so comfy, I also love the amazing flare sleeves, that make you want to frolic and dance around all day! Secondly, i'm really excited about my jeans. I have been trying to find the perfect high rise busted knee jeans, and I found the perfect pair from Tobi as well. They are literally the softest jeans, they feel like leggings. I know I plan to wear them with everything!

I paired my two Tobi pieces with some great accessories. First I have a fabulous double choker from Free people. I love the embroidered gold, so beautiful. Next I have a pair of peep toe fringe booties from Just fab. The fringe on the side is such a fun detail, I love wearing them! All these pieces make perfect weekend wear staples. Hope you all are having a lovely weekend! 

Bodysuit: Tobi | Jeans: Tobi | Shoes: Just Fab | Choker: Free People | Photography: Rachel Hanon Photography 

Xo. Zafi 

Spring, Spring, Spring. I'm so excited that I am slowly finally able to dress for the spring weather. Many of my friends started dressing in spring trends a month ago, this cold baby couldn't get herself out of sweaters, jeans, and boots. 

I'm so excited to finally own something in this super on trend style.. off the shoulder! The minute I saw this tobi.com item I had to have it. Olive is such a gorgeous basic color, and the material is so soft and comfy. I know I will be dressing up and down this item all summer long. Also, I have literally seen everyone rocking the off the shoulder and I had to join in. I'm kind of late jumping in, only because of my reason above... i'm always cold. I know people sacrifice freezing for fashion, but nope I cannot function being cold.. I rather bundle up! haha 

I wore this dress with some of my favorite accessories! I wore this double choker/chain necklace that I got from Versona accessories, and my booties are from Target. I decided to go with a western chic vibe. I stuck with gold coloring on my jewelry, my booties have brass studs, and kind of have a cowgirl feeling. I went with a slightly different hairstyle, it's still down, but instead I parted it down the middle. I think it makes the entire look. I never liked my hair worn this way, but I think I'm going to start wearing it this way! Overall I have a feeling this outfit will be repeated in days to come! 

Dress: Tobi | Necklace: Versona Accessories | Booties: Target | Bracelets: Alex & Ani | Photography: Rachel Hanon

This weekend was Earth Day! I hope you all had the opportunity to either go out enjoy nature or took a second to appreciate our planet. The air, the plants, trees, mountains... I love it all. Some things I do to care for our lovely earth- use a water bottle, recycle, I take public transit.. I'm working on being an even better person to the planet each day. 

I had to have this tee from Free People the minute I saw it. It is an illustrated graphic tee, with embroidery! The words, and the outline of the planets are embroidered, and just add an extra touch. Also, it says all the planet names, but instead of Earth it says.... HOME. It is no longer online, so go get it while you can! 

I paired my home tee with some black leather sided leggings.. don't worry its vegan leather! haha. I added my combat boots, a denim jacket, and my lita choker. I wanted to add a little glam so I wore my Chanel Red lip. :)

Top: Free People | Jacket: J Crew | Leggings: Old (don't remember) haha | Choker: Free People | Photography: Rachel Hanon 

Xo. Zafi