Category Archives: Fashion
Preview: Maria Menounos in Milly for Banana Republic
Maria Menounos was recently sighted in Milly for Banana Republic out and about in Los Angeles at The Grove mall. The new Milly for Banana Republic collection is due in stores any minute. Clearly, Maria is one of the celebrities who received samples in advance. Her Milly for Banana Maxi dress is the Blue/White Colorblock [...]
Fashion Deal: H&M’s Recycling Program Don’t Waste Fashion
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 [...]
The Recessionista Interviews 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 [...]
Topshop Announces Festival Collection: Coachella Fashions for All
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 [...]
Ann Taylor Kate Hudson Collection in Stores May 22, 2013
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 [...]
TJ Maxx Style: Black and White Trends
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 [...]
Phillip Lim Announced as 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 [...]
Shoe-in: Sam and Libby Shoes Arrive at Target in Stealth Mode
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 [...]
Project Runway Designer Nick Verreos Launches a Chic Dress Collection
Project Runway designer Nick Verreos has been a fixture on the celebrity red carpet with his gorgeous NIKOLAKI collection. Celebrities like Heidi Klum, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Beyoncé, and Eva Longoria have all been spotted wearing Nick’s glamorous gowns. Why has Nick been such a celeb favorite? Because his designs are so flattering. It’s [...]
Topshop Gives the Met Ball some Recessionista Style
The Met Ball has long been a showcase of haute couture and luxury brand gowns. Valentino, Givenchy, Burberry and Prada are names we all expect to see on the red carpet. Those gowns typically retail for thousands of dollars. But this year’s ball saw a new look on the red carpet. Affordable British retailer Topshop [...]
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