Staying Trendy on a Budget with Zaful + Cupon Code

I've recently become more money-conscious since buying a house, and one of my goals for 2018 is to cut back on spending. On the other hand, I am a shopaholic and shopping truly makes me happy. Who can relate? I enjoy keeping up with the latest fashion trends, but that unfortunately means having to buy new clothes every season, which is not always realistic. While I don't mind spending a little more on classic pieces (work pants, jeans, riding boots, etc.), I always try to spend a little less on trendy pieces that might not be in style as long. That's why I get so excited when I find stores that carry on-trend pieces that don't break the bank, and today I'm going to share this one with you!

Zaful recently contacted me about working together, and after scrolling through their site, I was happy to agree. They have all the latest trends - think off shoulder, bell sleeves, pompoms, statement florals, etc. - at prices that will make your bank account happy!

Since we still have a couple months of cold weather ahead of us (and because it was 9 degrees when I left for work a few days ago and I haven't been able to warm up since...), the first thing I checked out was their sweater selection. I've been really into the boatneck/off-shoulder look lately because I recently got a black bralette with cool straps that I want to be able to show off. Several of Zaful's sweaters caught my eye...

Drop Shoulder Back Self Tie Bowknot Sweater

Boat Neck Loose Sweater

V Neck Criss Cross Pullover Sweater

Sheer Criss Cross V Neck Sweater

Because I like to think about my upcoming honeymoon to Florida to warm myself up, I also took a peek at their collection of tops. Quite a few of them make me think of summertime at the beach, and I could see myself wearing any of these while sipping on a drink with my toes in the sand!

Off The Shoulder Loose Blouse

Ruffle Off The Shoulder Blouse

Appliques Flounce Striped Blouse

Shoulder Flare Sleeveless Pompom Linen Top

Have you every shopped at Zaful before?

Where do you go for cheap trendy clothes?

P.S. Use code ZAKIRA for a discount at Zaful!

Sunflower Picking

Nothing screams summer in the south (aside from the humidity) like a field full of freshly bloomed sunflowers! One of our favorite breweries, Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, has all you can pick sunflowers just about every summer. As soon as I heard they were ready for picking, we planned a trip!

We stopped by the bar and got a glass of beer, then spent the rest of our time out in the fields picking flowers and taking pictures.

If you're in the area, it's definitely worth making a stop! Be sure to wear closed toe shoes, lather on the sunscreen, and take some scissors. And take lots of pictures - you'll be glad you did!

OBX Beach Trip

To me, it's not summer unless I've made at least one trip to the beach. I don't mean some sand at the edge of the lake, I mean the ocean as far as I can see with the waves crashing in at my feet. This year, we went to our usual spot: the Outer Banks in North Carolina. It was a girls trip (the best way to go, if you as me!) to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had the best time!

On the way down, we always stop at Morris Farm Market. It's a huge place full of fresh produce, dips, sauces, cider... and free samples of just about everything! I highly recommend it. We stopped by the outdoor bar before getting back on the road, and we tried the sangria. What a way to kick off our trip!

Once we checked into our rooms, I handed out the party favors! The birthday girl's favorite color is turquoise, so that was the theme of the trip. We used these wine glasses (with flamingo charms!) the whole time we were there. They were stuffed with sea salt caramel chocolate truffles, in turquoise wrappers of course, along with fun straws and little umbrellas. They were a hit! Most of our time was spend on the beach, shopping, and eating. We even went wine tasting at the OBX winery.

The birthday girl specifically requested Bahama Mamas, so we went up to the hotel's tiki bar and got Hippie Juice, the next best thing!

We went out onto the pier to take in the views, and wow, were they breathtaking!

We had dinner on a rooftop bar, which overlooked the ocean. We saw the prettiest pink sunset!

The water was a little more rough on our last day, but it made for the prettiest under-the-pier pictures!

Needless to say, I wasn't quite ready to come home! Did you take a trip this summer? What's your favorite beach?