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Fast-Fashion Friday





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blazer/necklace-Forever 21(similar here and here), shirt-Zara(similar here), pants-H&M(similar here), heels-Victoria's Secret(similar here)
 
This is a was my outfit for work last Friday. All of these garments are from fast-fashion retailers.  By its very nature, "fast-fashion" is up-to-the-moment trends from the designer runways manufactured quickly and cheaply for everyday consumers to acquire at lower prices. And, the quality of these products are such that they are meant to be worn only a few times as the trends go out of style.  Well... all of these pieces I've had for 1+ years, and while drop-crotch harem pants aren't the latest silhouette, this outfit overall is modern and chic. Fast-fashion doesn't have to be thrown out/donated after one season. You can get some outstanding pieces, as well as classic basics that will last. I'm not saying Forever 21, or H&M will meet all of your wardrobe needs and sometimes the quality can be crap, BUT trendy items today can still be incorporated into outfits for the future.  
 
This outfit coincidentally, matched up with my daily Style Up outfit inspiration:
 
from Fash n' Chips
 
I saw this picture last Friday morning and almost did a double between myself and the computer screen.  It's a pretty on the nose style match, if I do say so myself.

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