Monthly Archives: June 2011
Fourth of July Coupon Codes for Savings this Weekend
Two more days, two more days until the long weekend. Say it with me now. The break is almost here. How many of you can’t wait to chill and relax? I’m looking forward to some rest, a little BBQ, some beach time and reading my favorite books. Of course, some summer shopping and mall […]
Real Housewife Alex McCord Supports Fashion for Hope Tonight in NYC!
BREAKING NEWS from The Recessionista Sales’ Radar System: Tonight, Wednesday June 29th, modaCYCLE and Lion’esque Media are sponsoring a charity fashion auction to benefit Gilda’s Club New York City, hosted by Alex McCord at The Carlton Hotel. If you’re in New York City, you might want to check this one out. Alex McCord is one […]
Target.com Puts Calypso St. Barth on the Sales Rack
You knew it had to happen. Calypso St. Barth finally went on sale on Target.com at 30% off of retail. Although it’s been on sale in stores for some time, Target.com was still selling the collection for the original list prices on their website. Seriously silly. Why not reduce in-store and online at the same […]
Girl Power: DKNY PR Girl Starts a Tumblr Blog
The Tweeps were buzzing today about a new Blogger in the Fashion World. I’m talking about one of my favorite Tweeple, the elusive, anonymous and absolutely hilarious DKNY PR girl. You can read her new blog at: http://dknyprgirl.tumblr.com. Forget about @LadyGaga, Guess Who Is The Real News On @Tumblr Today?? @DKNY!!!! #Tumblr #Fashion I’m looking […]
The Recessionista’s Cheap and Cheerful Vino Picks for the Long Fourth of July Weekend
Pictured: Bring on the Reds! (photo: M. Hall) It’s only a few more days until the long weekend. But whose counting the days? Well me of course! I can’t wait to kick back, enjoy some BBQ and some great wines. I bet some of you are feeling the same way. We all need a little […]
Special Discount on Giorgio Armani Cosmetics from MORE Magazine
One of the hottest tickets at the recent MORE Reinvention Conference was the Giorgio Armani Cosmetics area with the free makeovers. The area was packed all day. If you weren’t lucky enough to attend the conference, I wanted to share with you the special discount from MORE for a deal on Giorgio Armani make-up. Enter […]
The Recessionista Reviews Ross + a $50.00 Gift Card giveaway
Pictured: Den of Deals, Ross in Culver City, CA The PR team at Ross Dress for Less recently called me up and asked me to stop in their fine stores and check out the selection. They also offered me a $50.00 gift card, which I will be giving away to one lucky reader at the […]
The Zara Sale Starts Today: June 24th
Heads-up readers! The ZARA’s semi-annual sale has begun featuring new mark downs and clearance items. Princess Katherine (aka Kate Middleton) wears a lot of ZARA so you might see some of her favorites there. The sale includes suits, dresses, shoes and bags. Highlights include: blazers from $29.99, party dresses from $15.99, summer shorts from $15.99 […]
Brands that Won’t Survive 2012: American Apparel and Sears?
Pictured: An American Apparel Store, Photo: John Makely msnbc.com file Every year 24/7 Wall St. creates a list of brands that will disappear, meaning, they are going out of business in big way. Puff! They are about to disappear. That image reminds me of the wicked witch melting in the Wizard of Oz. This year’s […]
Consumer Study: Are you ready for a “Mobile Wallet” on your Cell Phone?
Many researchers and savvy shoppers believe that Mobile shopping will be the next big wave of consumer spending. This means you’ll be shopping and buying from your mobile phone using new Apps just for shopping. Some of you are probably early adopters, and are already shopping from your phone. But how do you pay for […]
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