Can we talk about Zara for a moment? It was my favorite store in NYC. I was in three story heaven while there and am now seriously mourning that I don’t have one here in Tulsa. I’ve always been a bit afraid to order online because the times I have, I haven’t had great luck with sizing. While there I bought several things and could have bought so much more. They just have so many good things! I digress…
Here is what I did buy – this amazing gingham halter peplum top and these black cropped pants. When I bought them I jokingly told Russ he was going to have to take me on a date, so I would have an occasion to wear them together. Little did I know that shortly after we got back he would get a promotion at work, giving us a great reason to plan a date night and celebrate. I shared a picture on Instagram and mentioned how proud I was of Russ. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all. It was so fun to have such a neat response, not only from our friends and family here locally, but also from all my blogging friends. When I started this blogging journey, I never imagined having a community of women who would cheer me on through infertility treatment, work promotions, become travel buddies and resources, and more. So thank you. Thank you for becoming my friends. 
Top and Pants: Zara // Heels: Heels.com // Purse: J.Crew (old) // Earrings c/o Rocksbox (use code therealarnoldsxoxo for your first month free) // Watch c/o Daniel Wellington
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Love this post so much!! This blogging community is seriously magical. Oh, and this outfit is everything, we’re always afraid to go into Zara, because we’ll just buy everything lol
xx 365Hangers
This top is just too perfect! You look gorgeous!
xo Kylie
http://www.dressinsparkles.com
Perfect date night outfit. Love the pants, and the shoes FAB!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Zara is amazing and you look fabulous in this outfit, an you know I love those shoes!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
You have been such a fun blogger to follow–you style is amazing, but your heart, your faith, and your love of those around you has shown through making you so special!!
Congrats to Russ–that is so amazing 🙂
Plus, this outfit is beyond fabulous–those pink shoes are everything!
Tori
FashionBlingGirlyThings
BABE!!! I love Zara too but never order from them online because I am nervous so I only ever buy when I am on trips, which makes them great souveniers 😉 I have to go with an idea in mind though, otherwise I could literally buy everything!!
Those pants are so chic and I love how the top can so easily be dressed up or down.
Congratulations again to Russ on the promotion! I hope the transition goes smoothly for him!
xo Mary-Katherine
http://www.goldhattedlover.com
I love Zara! Your frilly gingham top is too cute! 🙂
http://trend-mixblog.com/
Beautiful! Love the pop of pink!!
Xo
Jeanie
http://www.thefashionlotus.com
First of all, this look is AMAZING! That top and those pants were meant to be together and on you! Second, Zara is heaven and they don’t have one in Indiana either. Such a shame!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
loving the combo of a crop, peplum and gingham on this top! So pretty!
The Style Scribe
This is gorgeous! Absolutely love this look! And the blogging community is so unique – unless you’re a part of it, it’s hard to understand but I love having such a supportive group!
xo Southern Style
Love love love this look from head to toe! Congrats to your hubby on his promotion.
That top is darling! This is such a great date night look! Drooling over those shoes!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I love you in this top, I wish I could pull that off!
Congrats to your hubby!!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
I already left a congrats on your IG but again Congrats!! God is so good!
Rachel xo
Garay Treasures
I love this look! Especially the shoes. I’ve never been in an actual Zara store before, but I have a feeling it would be dangerous for my wallet! Still want to go one day 🙂
-Court
http://www.thegoldentabby.com
That top is beautiful, what a great date night outfit! And congrats to Russ on the promotion, very exciting! 🙂
Away From The Blue
Hi there visiting from SFH party … congrats on your hubby’s promotion… great outfit and those shoes – I’m swooning all the way from Canada!! happy week .. Celia M. (HighHeeledLife.com)
You look so stunning! What an amazing outfit! Congratulations to your husband on his promotion as well!
This is such a chic and modern, yet a little retro date night look. Love the gingham halter, floral clutch and earrings very much.
And thank you TOO my friend. E-Mail me sometime. How is infertility treatment going? I will pray for you for that miracle baby, soon. And as I mentioned on your facebookl, congratulations to Russ, once again.
<3 Ada.