Monthly Archives: February 2009
President’s Day Sales of Note to Help Last Minute Valentine Gift Giving
As some of us scramble to get our last minute Valentine’s gifts, it’s important to know that some great sales are starting tomorrow to help those looking for gifts or a special outfit stay within their shopping budget. Here are a few items of note to help your gift giving efforts: Loehmann’s is kicking off [...]
Beauty on a Budget for Valentine’s Day: Frugally Fab for Less
Pictured : The old Max Factor Make-Up Studio off of Hollywood Boulevard Here in Los Angeles, the town is getting ready for two important upcoming events that will require true glamour. Up first, is Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14th followed by the Academy Awards Feb. 22nd. Recessionistas are getting ready for parties, dates and stay [...]
Valentine’s Dresses and Tops: The Recessionista Fashion Round Up!
Pictured: Thinking Red For Valentine’s, A Vogue Magazine Cover from 1956, Photo by Norman-Parkinson With four more days to go until Valentine’s day, I’m definitely thinking red fashion and looking around for appropriate wear at the right price. I’ve heard from several readers this week that they are also pondering their fashion choices for the [...]
The Recessionista’s Prayers are Answered: Chanel from Decades Two at HauteLook
Pictured: Decades Two Chanel sale Feb. 9 to 10th on shopping club HauteLook for US and Canada Like Miles in the movie Sideways, who was on a quest for the perfect Pinot Noir, The Recessionista is a on a quest for Chanel for less. Whether it’s a consignment store, eBay, the Goodwill or shopping clubs, [...]
The Recessionista Meets CNC Today: Recession Chic is Possible
Pictured: The Author on CNC Today wearing her prized Chanel sweater and sharing tips for Recession Chic. What a week this has been! The blog received a whole new audience this week as Reuters covered The Recessionista Blog. Following publication of the article, a whole new group of readers around the globe has discovered this [...]
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