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Category Archives: Recesionista
Guest Post: DC Goodwill Fashionista
Happy Thursday!! Today’s post is a guest post over on the DC Goodwill Fashionista blog. Please check it out, and leave a comment!
Posted in FASHION, GUEST POST, Places, Recesionista, Retail, Shopping
Tagged Blog, Donating, Fahionista, Goodwill, Guest Post, Thrifting
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The $100 Wardrobe
I have clothes coming out of the wazoo. So, this season I am (begrudgingly) challenging myself to wear what I already have, rather than buying more new stuff. I’ve put myself on a $100 budget to update my current wardrobe … Continue reading
Posted in FASHION, I want that!, Recesionista, Retail, Shopping
Tagged ASOS, Budget, Charlotte Russe, fashion, polyvore, Shopping on a Budget, style
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Q&A: How to Finance Your S/S Wishlist
Hot Summer Days and Haute Summer Nights – I bet you have noticed that each Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter season, I create a wishlist. Prior to the blog, I kept it on paper… “How do you ball on such a tight … Continue reading
Posted in Q&A, Recesionista, Shopping
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The Haute List of FNO-DC Events
Year before last, I was in New York for the very first Fashion’s Night Out, the largest, most stylish shopping event on earth. I missed FNO and Fashion Week completely last year. So I am really excited and gearing up to kick off … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Brands/Collections, Capitol Fashion, Fashion Is A Way Of Life, Fashion Week, People, Places, Product Junkie, Recesionista
Tagged DC, Economy, fashion, Fashion Week, Fashion's Night Out DC, FNO, Georgetown, NYFW, Shopping
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This Week’s Haute Links: 8.16.2011
1. Karl Lagerfeld’s line for Macys Impulse drops August 31st (I am really not impressed). – The Budget Babe 2. A judge denied Louboutin’s motion for preliminary injunctiona in the case of Christian Louboutin S.A. v. Yves Saint Laurent America, … Continue reading
Posted in Designer Collaborations, Haute Links, Recesionista, When Fashion and Law Collide
Tagged Economy, Faux Pas, Law, Models, Shopping
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Boxes of Pelicans
A trip to Hampton, VA over the summer led to a visit to a local resale shop/hangout called The Village. The Village operates primarily through donations of used clothing, some of which they keep and sell, the rest goes to Goodwill. … Continue reading
Posted in Entrepreneurs, Fashion Is A Way Of Life, Recesionista
Tagged fashion, friends, lifestyle, Shopping
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Scents of Being
Until yesterday, I had the quintessential bachelorette pad; there were no signs that a man had ever been in the place. That’s when I found a candle at Bath and Body Works, called Fireplace, which smells just like a man’s cologne. … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion Is A Way Of Life, Recesionista, Trend Alert
Tagged Fragrance, lifestyle, Shopping
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Retail Economics 101: The Balancing Act
Most of my purchases are based purely upon impulse. Here lately, these impulses have become less frequent (not really), but increasingly more expensive (really)! As I understand it, during a recession, the goal for most retailers is to maintain their … Continue reading
The 20% Rule
I shop online almost exclusively. My email box is stuffed with messages about this sale, and that one. Bloomingdales has 25-40% off cold weather essentials (ends today, so hurry) and Alexander McQueen is at Gilt this week… But, even if there … Continue reading
NyC Fashion Week: Fashion’s Night Out Recap
Arriving in NyC Fast forward to night 2 (first night us girls just caught up on some gossip), Fashion’s Night Out!!! We had our guide: Started out on Seventh Ave. in Chelsea A little wine and cheese before heading out … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion Is A Way Of Life, Recesionista
Tagged Economy, F/W 09, fashion, lifestyle, NyC, people
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Haute Is: Turning Your Hobby Into A Hustle
We can all use an extra few dollars these days. So, it’s no wonder that people are getting creative about ways to earn some extra cash. I’m still amazed, though, at some of the things that people have come up … Continue reading
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New York Nights Are In Vogue
I’m headed to New York in a couple of weeks. So geeked! I haven’t been in far too long. I rarely make plans to do anything in particular when visiting a city, and am not much into site seeing, but there … Continue reading
Posted in Purely Gossip, Recesionista
Tagged Economy, entertainment, fashion, people, Vogue
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Seller’s Remorse
I put 3 pairs of vintage Kenneth Cole oxfords on Ebay the other day. My aunt gave them to me, but they were too narrow for my feet. It was my first time selling on Ebay. At first I thought about selling them … Continue reading
I got MINX-ified!
I have been polishing my nails since my prissy little girlhood. I LOVE bright colors and the occasional design, but I have never really been impressed by the airbrush or dot-dot-dot, swoosh, swoosh that the nails salons often offer. Lately, though, I have had … Continue reading
What does a Recessionista Drive?
My car is on bended knee, begging me to get front wheel bearings and rear struts, over $800 worth of work. I just spent over $1100 a few months back. I really want a new(er) car. But, I can’t afford … Continue reading
It’s A Bad Day to be a JD
The folks over at Above the Law are reporting shocking numbers of lawyers who have been let go from their firms and entering first year associates who’s start dates have been postponed (all the way to 11/10) or who’s offers have been revoked! … Continue reading
Posted in Making History, Recesionista, Uncategorized
Tagged Economy, History, Law, life, news
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Alexander McQeen for Target in stores Now!!
March marked the debut of Target’s Designer Collaboration initiative, which focuses on offering affordably priced designs by established designers, whereas the Target Go International focused on emerging designers. Alexander McQueen is the first designer for the initiative, and the line … Continue reading
Recession turns Shopaholics into Swapaholics
With the current economic situation, it’s no surprise that many shop-a-holics are being forced to shop-less. Trading parties are becoming increasing popular (think Confessions of a Shopaholic). The boutique meets auction type social events are the fastest way to get your hands … Continue reading
