AISHA’S FASHION FAVES

Shopping Adventures, Fashion Finds, and Beauty Favorites

🛍️ Store Directory

When I’m in the mood to explore luxury fashion, these designer stores are always at the top of my list. I love discovering beautiful pieces, browsing the latest collections, and finding inspiration in every department.

✦ Designer Stores

🛍 Saks Fifth Avenue
🛍 Bloomingdale’s
🛍 Macy’s
🛍 Chanel
🛍 Prada

✦ Budget-Friendly Stores

🛍 EXPRESS
🛍 Aeropostale
🛍 Walmart
🛍 Levi Outlet Store
🛍 Nike Outlet
🛍 UGG Outlet
🛍 Clarks Bostonian
🛍 Coach Outlet

About Aisha

Hello, I’m Aisha—a fashion blogger and enthusiast who loves exploring stores for the latest finds. To me, fashion is a form of art, and I enjoy combining tops, denim, and blazers to create looks that feel uniquely mine. I created Faves By Aisha to share the stories behind my shopping adventures and celebrate the fashion finds that inspire me.

My Ultimate Designer Store Guide

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of my favorite stores. I love shopping at this store because it offers the latest fashion, from PAIGE denim, AG, Joe’s Jeans, L’AGENCE, Frame, and more. The denim floors at Saks are a fashion lover’s paradise. On the denim floor, there are racks of the latest denim brands designed in unique cuts, from straight and bootcut to skinny. There are many denim designs to choose from—frayed denim style, dark and medium washes, and cigarette-cut denim.

Besides the stylish denim, Saks offers fashionable tops and jackets: stylish deep indigo and medium-wash denim jackets with shiny gold buttons that make the fashion pieces stand out. Saks offers unique blouses in colors ranging from dark to light. There are many brands to choose from, including Veronica Beard and PAIGE’S off-the-shoulder tops. I love shopping at Saks; I can stay in the store for hours.

Saks Fifth Avenue offers high-quality shoes, from Chloé’s leather ankle boots to Prada and Christian Louboutin heels. I try on different brands of shoes; it makes me feel like I am strutting down the runway at Fashion Week in Paris. Saks is also one of my favorite stores for UGG boots. These boots are high-quality, and I can get them in different colors and styles.

I also love playing around at the makeup counters. There are many makeup brands to choose from, such as Dior. I try on different makeup products—for example, testing Dior’s eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks.

🛍️ Bloomingdale’s

Bloomingdale’s is another department store I love to shop at. It offers high-quality fashion brands. I get lost shopping in the denim department because there are so many unique brands from PAIGE, AG, Frame, and more. I am like a kid that can’t stay out of the cookie jar: I browse the denim racks and pick out multiple pairs of denim from each brand. My arms are full of denim when I go to the fitting room.

I also love shopping at Bloomingdale’s for tops, dresses, and jackets. One time, while shopping at Bloomingdale’s, I discovered a beautiful sparkly red mini dress. I couldn’t keep my hands off it.

I love playing around in the shoe department and trying on different shoe brands. Bloomingdale’s offers many styles, ranging from tall leather boots and booties to pumps and sneakers.

🛍️ ✦ Macy’s

Macy’s is another store that I love to shop at. I like to go to Macy’s for stylish Levi’s denim. There are many denim options, including Levi’s mid-rise and high-rise jeans. I love the different cuts: straight, bootcut, and skinny denim.

I enjoy shopping at Macy’s when they have sales. The denim department has racks of jeans marked down to low prices, and I often find my favorites for half price.

🛍️ Chanel

Chanel is another store I love to shop at. I enjoy walking through the store and browsing the exquisite designer handbags. I usually do not buy anything, but I truly enjoy looking at the products.

Chanel’s quilted leather handbags are exquisite. They make any fashion ensemble look elegant. The Chanel Leather Flap Bag is my favorite; it’s both versatile and durable. You can style the Chanel Flap Bag as a crossbody, or carry it by hand.

Read My Chanel Undercover Shopping Story

🛍️ Prada

Prada is another store I love to shop at. It is located in Chicago’s gold cost on Oak Street. The store has an exquisite interior. The black and white checkered flooring makes the store look highly upscaled. The clothing handbags neatly on the racks making the fashion ensemble accessible when you walk into the store.

I love browsing the Prada handbags. The last time I was in the store, I looked at the Prada Bonnie medium-sized handbag. This bag was absolutely gorgeous. It has two leather straps and is incredibly versatile—you can wear it as a crossbody bag or carry it by hand. The bag is crafted from calfskin and features a unique removable key.

Read My prada undercover story

Exploring these designer stores is one of my favorite ways to discover fashion inspiration. I love taking my time, browsing the collections, and finding standout pieces that reflect my personal style—from beautifully cut denim and tailored blazers to statement handbags and shoes.

While I enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship of luxury fashion, great style can be found at every price point. Now I’m turning my attention to the budget-friendly stores I love, where I look for fashionable pieces, everyday essentials, and exciting finds that make getting dressed feel just as creative.

Budget Friendly Store Guide

🛍️ ✦ EXPRESS

The next store on my faves list is EXPRESS. I enjoy shopping at EXPRESS for their unique and durable denim. The bootcut, straight, and skinny medium- and dark-wash jeans are my favorites. The jeans fit my body well and are not constricting on the hips and thighs. They sit comfortably at the waist and do not slide down when I sit.

EXPRESS jeans are both versatile and durable. I style them with either a blouse or a blazer, depending on the occasion. I own several pairs of EXPRESS denim, and the fabric maintains its color and quality wear after wear.

EXPRESS blazers are another one of my fashion favorites. A couple of weeks ago, I was shopping at EXPRESS and noticed their Long Slim Blazers. These blazers are incredibly stylish, and I love the way they hug my curves. They are very flattering and feature a sleek single-button closure.

Aeropostale

Aeropostale is one of my favorite shopping destinations, and I especially love coming here for denim. One of my favorite fashion pieces is the Aero High-Rise denim. These jeans are very comfortable, and I don’t feel restricted when I wear them. They sit comfortably at the waist and don’t bulge. The fabric is durable and doesn’t fade over time.

Another fashion piece I love from Aeropostale is their tees. The tees come in a variety of colors, and the graphics really stand out. Aero tees are comfortable and pair well with Aero denim. Aeropostale items are inexpensive, so I often buy multiple tees at once, and the fabric holds up well, wear after wear.

Old Navy

Old Navy is another store I love to shop at because it consistently offers the latest fashion pieces. I especially love their Rock Star denim—the jeans are trendy, comfortable, and have just the right amount of stretch while sculpting and contouring my body. They smooth my waist, hold their shape all day, and feel premium without breaking the bank.

Levi Outlet

Levi’s is another brand I love, and I’ve been wearing their jeans for years. I love the way these jeans sculpt my body; the silhouette is comfortable, flattering, and holds its shape. One of my faves is a pair of black Levi’s legging jeans—now called Levi’s Shaping Jeans—that I picked up at the Levi’s outlet. They don’t fit like regular jeans; instead, they wear more like stockings, hugging very close to the body. These denim leggings make my legs look sculpted and feel like a second skin.

Walmart

Time and Tru is another brand I love that won’t break the bank. I have the Time and Tru high-rise skinny jeans in a medium wash, and they’re budget-chic and practical for everyday wear. They fit well and have just the right amount of stretch.