Every woman can be defined by three things: their drink of choice, the car they drive, and their greatest pleasure. These three things make a triangle of one's personality, with each point relating to the next. For example, a woman who enjoys a fancy $15 drink will most likely drive a sports or luxury car and derive the greatest pleasure from buying something expensive. My personality triangle consists of Stella beer, a used Ford hatchback, and finding amazing deals, in particular finding things that look expensive yet are not.This may seem an easy enough task, but having been in the fashion world for nearly a decade, I have developed quite the trained eye. When it comes to what looks designer and what does not, two things need to be taken into consideration: fabric and cut. A great cut can be undermined by cheap fabric, and vice versa. It used to be that if you wanted to look designer, you had to pay big bucks. Thanks to Bloomingdale's (3% cash back) in house label Aqua, high fashion is now available at low prices.
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Spring is a kaleidoscope of styles and colors. Whether you're looking
for menswear-inspired pieces in a neutral palette, or ultra feminine
florals done in bold colors, Aqua has you covered. The above Ombre Layered Tank is made of pure silk and looks perfect under Spring's drapey cardigans. At just $88, it's two hundred dollars less than some other labels. One trend spilling over from last Spring/Summer is the Bohemian maxi dress. Named maxi for it's long length, this ode to the 70's is soft, yet earthy and sexy at the time. The Silk Maxi Dress to the right features a beaded halter strap, smocked top, and very funky print. Also made from silk, this dress is just $128, which is nearly four hundred less than some other maxi dresses I've had my eye on. Now that I know about Aqua, I'll be doing less shopping at those other sites, and more saving at Bloomingdale's.
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