Designed by two former Parsons students, Sophie Buhi and Lisa Mayock, the collaboration of Vena Cava and Aqua, sold exclusively at Bloomingdale’s, is a quirky line filled with architectural- inspired streetwear.
Fun and feminine, Buhi and Mayock cite Vena Cava as stemming from flea market jaunts and a love for geometrical designs. Fresh and fashion forward, with tons of styles that range from elegant to playful, this collaboration is buzz-worthy. – Fashion Hippo
It was hard to get through this collection without adding every single piece to my “must have” list. With the extremely reasonable prices, and bloomingdales amazing bonus offers already in place I was able to narrow it down to my four favorite pieces.
My personal fashion sense tends to lead me in the direction of tops. I have always loved jackets, blouses and tanks, and around 70% of my closet consists of them. The most important thing to remember when picking out the right top is that the focus of your entire outfit should land on it. The worst thing you can do is pick out a great top, then add a pair of over the top pants to shift the focus in a different direction. Pick out your statement piece and stay true to it. Both of these items will effortlessly make any outfit look like you just walked off the runway.
Vena Cava for Aqua One-Shoulder Draped Mesh Dress, $178.00 and Colorblocked Silk Chiffon Dress, $158.00
Next we move onto these two amazing dresses. The VC designers have translated their signature construction style into two simple and chic dresses. The draped dress is one of the season’s most directional trends. Whether you belt Vena Cava for Aqua’s version over sheer tights and add glossy heels, wear on its own with layered bangles and pumps or layer over a turtleneck with lace-up booties, you’ll be stepping out in style come fall. And with a combo of colorblocking and silk chiffon it’s hard to go wrong. Step it up with opaque tights and glossy heels to complete your cocktails-ready look.
To round off this review I just have to say again how excited I am to witness a collaboration like this. As much as I would love to shop the entire Vena Cava collection, this collection and price point are a bit more my speed. So while gearing up for fall make sure to stop in your local bloomies and peak at a few of these pieces. Your closet will thank you!
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