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PriceGrabber Survey: More consumers shopping for fashion online

Published by Mary Hall on May 20, 2013

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A new survey carried out by PriceGrabber.co.uk illustrates that the way we buy fashion has evolved.  The days when most of us visited a brick and mortar store to try on our clothes  and then purchase them are waning.   The survey reveals that  nearly half of all of respondents (47%), admit that they now buy the majority of their fashion online. Conducted from March 12 to April 22, 2013, the survey includes responses from almost 1,000 UK online shopping consumers.

I think the explosion of mobile shopping, deals on Foursquare and online clubs like Gilt Groupe or Ideeli also play a role.  PriceGrabber.co.uk has seen the fashion category grow in volume over the past few years.  That’s not a surprise, as it is much easier to do price comparisions online using shopping & price aggregator sites like PriceGrabber.   Another benefit of online shopping is seeing customer reviews.  That may tell you about the quality of the merchandise, but you still need to try something on to see how it works for you.   Today’s shoppers just want to do the trying on at home rather than in store. Continue reading »

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Luxury for Less: David Meister 75% Off Sale

Published by Mary Hall on May 20, 2013
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David Meister Signature Sale starts May 21, 2013

Save the date Darlings! The David Meister Signature Sale starts tomorrow, May 21, 2013. This is a great opportunity to get some well made, high-end designs for 75% off their retail price.  Whether you are curvy or slim, a David Meister dress will be flattering.   I own several of his dresses and they are so well made, it is ridiculous.  Every little pleat, tuck or drape is in just the right spot to flatter your shape, emphasizing the waist and slimming the hips.  Here’s what you need to do to shop this sale online at the designer’s website. Continue reading »

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Fashion Deal: H&M’s Recycling Program Don’t Waste Fashion

Published by Mary Hall on May 19, 2013
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H&M’s Recycling Program a win for consumers & Mother Earth

Two weeks ago, I cleaned out my closets. Usually, I take the cast offs to Goodwill.  This year, I took many of the pieces I hadn’t worn for a while to my local H&M store for their recycling program.  Have any of you tried the program yet? I wrote about this H&M environmentally conscious program a while ago , but it took me some time to actually test drive it.  Here’s how it works, and how you can reap savings by recycling your old clothing. Continue reading »

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Deal: Google Offers Come to Google +

Published by Mary Hall on May 17, 2013
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Google Offer on Zagat Guides

Google has long been one of The Recessionista’s favorite ways to find the deals.  You can Google  (search) for any thing and add the word coupon or discount to your search and usually find a  deal.  But now Google is going one step further.  They are taking their answer to Groupon, called Google Offers, and loading it directly to Google+ .  That means that  Google + users will now find deals from Brands they follow on Google + directly posted into their streams er social network via Google +.    If you’re not already a Google+ user, this maybe  a good incentive to go create your profile now and add your favorite fashion brands, restaurants and hotels to your circle.  Of course, if you’re not on Google+ you can always sign-up for Google Offers and receive them via e-mail.

“If you follow any of these brands, you’ll soon see offers from them in your stream,” Dennis Troper of Google said in a post on his Google+ page. “You can save these offers directly from the post.”

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The Recessionista Interviews Designer Nick Verreos

Published by Mary Hall on May 17, 2013
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Designer Nick Verreos

Here at The Recessionista we have a huge designer crush on Nick Verreos.    He is one Los Angeles based designer that we just adore, from his red carpet gowns to his witty blog.   Some of you many remember Nick for his early success on the second season of Project Runway.  Now Nick is bringing his style to the mass market with a new line of dresses to be sold at Lord & Taylor and Dillard’s Department stores.  Recently, we sat down to have a chat with Nick and ask him about the back story behind his dress collection.  Here’s our exclusive interview.  Continue reading »

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Topshop Announces Festival Collection: Coachella Fashions for All

Published by Mary Hall on May 16, 2013
Kate Bosworth in Topshop Festival

Kate Bosworth in Topshop Festival

If any of you saw the looks that Kate Bosworth wore during Coachella,  then you’ll be interested to know that her style will soon be available at Topshop.  Topshop is launching a multi-dimensional celebration of the British attitude and energy towards festival style through all its stores and digital platforms globally.   Taking a page from the Burberry playbook, Topshop will use music as a cool hook to entice consumers to look at their fashion offerings.   Continue reading »

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Ann Taylor Kate Hudson Collection in Stores May 22, 2013

Published by Mary Hall on May 14, 2013
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Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor

The new Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor exclusive collection for summer 2013 is about to arrive in stores. The limited-edition collection of chic, white summer pieces and rose gold accessories was inspired by Hudson’s red-carpet glamour and her love for fashion. To celebrate Hudson’s first fashion collaboration, Ann Taylor will host a White Party at Ann Taylor stores nationwide on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where guests will be invited to shop the collection. The first clients to purchase a piece from the capsule collection during the in-store event will receive an Ann Taylor gift card, courtesy of InStyle. So if you want to shop and save on this one, you may want to visit Anne Taylor on May 22nd. Continue reading »

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TJ Maxx Style: Black and White Trends

Published by Mary Hall on May 14, 2013
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Model in Black & White from TJ Maxx

Recently, I took on a challenge from TJ Maxx to take $100.00 and go shop like a Maxxinista and always a Recessionista.  TJ Maxx asked me to take style inspiration from another blogger photo and make it my own.  I really like the current black and white trend, because it’s classic.  TJ MAXX Finds Style Scout and  photographer Amy Creyer of Chicago Street Style  found a classic designer black and white jacket (see above) at TJ Maxx for about half of its retail price of $360.00.  The TJ Maxx price was approximately $179.00.  I took my $100.00 and went to TJ Maxx to channel the Chanel black and white vibe, and here’s what I found.  Continue reading »

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Phillip Lim Announced as next Target Designer

Published by Mary Hall on May 14, 2013
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Philip Lim will be the next Target Designer

Target continues to pursue top designers and bring them into Target for budget collections. Although the results have often been less than fabuless, the brand seems committed to making Target a low-price fashion destination.  That’s why Target has announced they are collaborating with designer Phillip Lim on a low-priced collection for women and men.  Lim previously collaborated successfully with Uniqlo on budget fashion line   His Target collection will be available Sept. 15 at most Target stores and Target.com, 3.1. My spies tell me that  Phillip Lim for Target will feature a range of apparel and accessories, including shoes, bags and travel accessories.  That sounds like the Missioni Target recipe for success. Continue reading »

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Shoe-in: Sam and Libby Shoes Arrive at Target in Stealth Mode

Published by Mary Hall on May 13, 2013
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Sam and Libby Shoes

The Target Same & Libby collection arrived at Target.com this weekend with little fanfare.  The predominant marketing  seems to be an add in the Sunday newspaper/Target circular and a few Tweet-ups to let fashionistas know that the stock is now in. The new designer shoe collection offers 54 different styles.  The shoes are available at Target online with a limited collection in some brick and mortar stores. That makes it hard to say what the quality is.  Right now, there are no review of the shoes on the Target website.  For a review, check out what my fellow blogger Target-Addict has to say about these.  She seems underwhelmed.  All the shoes are priced under $30.00 . Styles include wedges, sandals, ballet flats and tuxedo loafers.   What do you think readers? Are you dying to get your hands on this  budget relaunch of the Sam & Libby brand?  Or is this a non-event?

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