Update: I'm Still Addicted to Zara—Here's What I'm Buying Now

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Meet Lauren, Who What Wear's fashion editor and co-founder of The Devils Wear Zara. Lauren is so obsessed with Zara that we started calling her The Zara Scout. Now she's turning the nickname into a franchise so she can regularly share her insider knowledge of the brand, including all her hacks, secrets, and must-haves with you.

A while back, I came clean about my Zara obsession, and I'm here to update you on my current relationship status with the retailer. We are still going strong, visit each other on a regular basis, and continue to prove to each other that we're a great match. In addition to my own Zara journey going painstakingly well, many of you came forward after I talked about my obsessive Zara disorder via your interactions with the Instagram account my co-worker (and BFF) and I run, The Devils Wear Zara. Needless to say, it feels good knowing I'm not alone.

As you're probably well aware, Zara gets in tons of new products weekly, and keeping up with it all is overwhelming. However, thanks to my strange obsession, I have a knack for staying on top of the best new products pretty regularly, which is why today, I decided to share my most recent Zara purchases that I not only love but that also receive compliments every single time I wear them—and not just on Instagram.

From the kimono of my dreams to the new naked shoe trend Zara quickly jumped on, go on to shop the 10 Zara items I am so happy I added to my closet, in addition to the items currently in my shopping cart.

1. Kimono Dress

I love this kimono because you can wear it as a dress or as an elegant third piece. As you can see above, my go-to styling trick for this is to wear it over jeans and tuck one side a little. 

2. naked shoes

Once we caught wind of this new shoe trend, there was no turning back. Nearly everyone in our office bought these babies that day, and since, Zara has sold out of the product two times. Luckily, I snagged a pair in the process. 

3. Ruffle Skirt

On a recent trip to Mexico, I needed a versatile skirt I could wear over my swimsuit and to a nicer dinner. This one did just the trick.

4. GREEN SUIT

Basically, I saw Courtney Trop wearing a green suit in the summer, so I bought a green suit for the summer. 

5. Shirtdress

Our Instagram caption really says it all for this one. Instead of wearing this as a dress, I love throwing it over jeans and a graphic tee for a punchy addition to an otherwise basic look.

6. Unique One-Piece

I also bought this for my trip to Mexico (see photo here), and it was a hit. This suit is extremely comfortable, flattering, and can easily be transformed into a bodysuit by just slipping a jean skirt on top. 

7. Satin Slides

These are another pair of Zara shoes that took off at the Who What Wear office. I am currently contemplating getting the navy color as well. 

8. Breezy Top

To me, summer is all about feeling comfortable, and this extremely light off-the-shoulder top is perfect for achieving that feeling. I love how it looks paired with white pants as styled below.

9. Summertime Set

I've been searching for the perfect matching set, and this gingham one is seriously adorable, if I do say so myself. 

10. Cool Platforms

I was kind of nervous for this purchase, not knowing what the green would look like in person, but it's so chic. People always have something to say about this pair of shoes, whether it's a comment about the color or the shape. 

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.