Monthly Archives: December 2012
Save on Postage for Christmas 2012. Free Shipping Day is Dec. 17th
Procrastinators Rejoice! If you’re like me, you I don’t want to pay a fortune for shipping. Right now, I am behind on my shopping, which means I will have to buy late and ship from a retailer. I’m sure some of you have the same issue. Fortunately, if you’re like me and have put off [...]
No Doubt and Fred Perry Team for Fashion Collaboration
Rock Bands and Fashion have sometimes made successful fashion partners. Consumers often aspire to look as cool and edgy as their favorite rock bands. With that formula in mind, British fashion brand Fred Perry has announced that they will be partnering with Gwen Stefani’s fronted No Doubt band for a fashion collaboration. There’s no doubt [...]
The Recessionista’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2012
It’s time for our annual holiday gift list. Our staff (me, myself and I) loves the holiday season! We love to shop, and now we use our time to shop for others instead of just ourself. It’s brilliant. Throughout the year, The Recessionista has unique opportunities to shop and review products from leading retailers via products [...]
Enter our Acura ILX Giveaway to shop Zara, Microsoft & get a Spa Gift Bag
Recently I posted about how I had committed to drive the new Acura ILX car. I’ve been driving the car now for almost one full week and I love it. I’m driving the Hyrbrid version of the car, which is eco friendly and saves gas. Acura may have to chase me around the highways of [...]
Bring on the Holiday Reds! Great Wine Picks for Christmas Gifts or Entertaining
Here at The Recessionista we love our reds, red wine that is! There’s nothing better than a great glass of wine for your holiday parties or for a special Christmas/Holiday dinner. Some of these fabulous wines I are from Oregon and Washington State. The cooler climates there are perfect for growing full bodied and flavorful [...]
Target Neiman Marcus Collection: Consumers Aren’t Rushing to Buy
Target Neiman Marcus Holiday : A chilly consumer reception I stopped by my local Target store last night to pick up some things and I saw that the Target Neiman Marcus area was fully stocked. I also saw customers at the customer service area of the store already doing returns. I think consumers literally [...]
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M on Clearance
I stopped into my local H&M last night to do a return, and surprise, surprise, I saw Maison Martin Margiela for H&M returns. Not only returns, but returns on sale. I asked the H&M clerk about it and she said that the collection is now on sale. I liked this collection (see my review) when it [...]
Fashion Designer Norma Kamali Takes to SiriusRadio Dec. 5th
Hot the Press! Sirius XM Radio just announced on of my favorites, that fashion designer Norma Kamali will host “Norma Kamali Presents: Hey Baby,” a three-hour special broadcast event tomorrow, Dec. 5th. The program is part of Ms. Kamali’s campaign to stop and bring awareness to the objectification that women face in their daily lives. [...]
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