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- December 11th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista MakeUp Spree
After months of anticipation and being thrifty, I finally gave in today and spent $ on my favorite makeup and fragrances must-haves. It wasn't a planned affair, I was supposed to just get my routine b…
- November 18th, 2009
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I Love Boots Part 1
I don't even know where to start to blog about my obsession with boots. I love boots of all kinds and shades and colors and style....from thigh-highs and knee-highs to mid-calfs and ankle booties. I w…
- November 7th, 2009
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Recessionista Review: Carlos Falchi for Target
The long anticipated wait for cheap designer chic from my favorite store Target is finally here. I am talking about Carlos Falchi. The famous designer known for his exquisite exotic skin handbags that…
- November 6th, 2009
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My Photo Shoot for the Ann Taylor "The New Ann" Campaign
Ann Taylor, a brand I knew since I was a teen. My Mom and Aunts were patrons of this businessy women's clothing brand. Did you know that the brand Ann Taylor was derived because "Ann" represented a ve…
- October 29th, 2009
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Recessionista\'s Halloween
I haven't been blogging for a while due to my busy work schedule, but I decided that a blog post before Halloween is blog worthy. Prior years, my Halloween costumes were Dragon Geisha, Lara Croft Tomb…
- October 8th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista Loves Vintage & Thrift Store Shopping
This blog entry should have been up on my blog since I started blogging in April considering that this is a blog written by a Recessionista. It has been a best kept secret that many know about but per…
- September 30th, 2009
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Blogging will resume this weekend
I just wanted to type a quick blog entry to inform everyone that I am currently working on a work assignment so I can't blog for these couple of days. I still have lots of fashion week photos to edit…
- September 26th, 2009
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Fall 2009 Trends From A Recessionista\'s Perspective
Fall is finally here! Luxurious furs, genuine leather, sky-high boots, statement jewelry. As we start to browse the glossy pages of our favorite fashion magazines, our hearts start to race faster with…
- September 25th, 2009
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Review: Anna Sui for Target Inspired by Gossip Girl
Top Row (L-R): 1 2 3 4 5 Bottom Row (L-R): 6 7 8 9Here is the long awaited review of the Anna Sui for Target collection inspired by who else but our 4 favorite (or not so favorite) girls of Gossip Gir…
- September 21st, 2009
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Anna Sui for Target Pop-Up Store
I have always been very on the ball when it comes to Target's Go International or Design Collaborations, but this time I didn't get the chance to check it out till Saturday September 19th...almost 6 d…
- September 19th, 2009
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NYFW: Style360's Pink Dress Collection Runway Show (Clarisonic, Susan G Komen For the Cure of Breast Cancer)
My favorite Sexy Mama - Brooke BurkeThe Style360 Pink Dress Collection Runway Show may not be the most celebrity-studded NYFW event, but it was the one that I had the most one-on-one contact with cele…
- September 18th, 2009
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Start of New York Fashion Week NYFW: Fashion Night Out
So the fabulous NYFW started with Vogue's Fashion Night Out last Thursday. Since this was Anna Wintour - my fashion idol's idea (plea?), I definitely had to be a part of it. My original plan was to st…
- September 17th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista's First New York Fashion Week NYFW
Ironically, my first year at New York Fashion Week is when I have converted from a full-fledged Fashionista to a down-to-earth Recessionista. I have always been the fashion consumer who sees the colle…
- September 8th, 2009
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Top Score Purchase from Labor Day 2009: Juicy Couture Multi-Rings Long Necklace
If anyone asks me these questions: "How do you know if you got a deal?" and "How do you shop smart?", my answers will be listed all in this single blog entry. This Labor Day Weekend was not about shop…
- September 1st, 2009
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Fashion's Night Out 2009 New York City
So what is Fashion's Night Out you might ask. It's a late-night shopping event that takes place from 6 P.M. until 11 P.M on September 10th where 700 fashion retailers across the five boroughs keep the…
- August 30th, 2009
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In The Life of A Recessionista
Perhaps I am not a fashion guru or neither am I the Anna Wintour of Vogue, but in my fashion dictionary, the key to style is imagination and the willingness to seek out a good deal. Aesthetically spea…
- August 28th, 2009
- August 23rd, 2009
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Miss Universe 2009 Crown Fell!
Did anyone watch the Miss Universe 2009 Pageant Sunday night? I sure did. It has been years since I last watched a Miss Universe or any beauty pageant for that matter live on television. I recall my e…
- August 19th, 2009
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iPhone - My New Best Friend
I was pondering what to blog about today, and the iPhone just keeps popping back in my head. Don't be alarmed my readers and followers, I am still a fashionista at heart but there is probably this gee…
- August 16th, 2009
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My BCBG Runway Dress
See this BCBG runway dress in the photo? Apparently I am not the only one who loves it and owns it. Ashlee Simpson loved it so much that she bought it right off the runway at the BCBG Spring 2008 Runw…
- August 14th, 2009
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My Henri Bendel Mini Shopping Haul
My trip to Henri Bendel this week was filled with excitement and at the same time with lots of resistance to temptation. I was there on 2 consecutive days with 2 friends (one an acquaintance, now a fr…
- August 6th, 2009
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Trip to Henri Bendel with my 20% coupon
My friend and I recently laid our hands on some discount coupons from our favorite stores. Henri Bendel is one of them. I know 20% is not much, but imagine this. I can use it on whatever I want - clot…
- August 5th, 2009
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My New Baby - Mac Book Air
This perfect piece of technology is the reason why I am blogging twice in a day today. I just received my Mac Book Air and I am loving every single bit of it! My first Mac! I have to say Apple makes r…
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Perfect Pink Oven
I was reading the New York Times today and I saw this photo of something I would like to have in my kitchen, although I am very challenged when it comes to cooking. A perfect pink oven! I don't mind b…
- July 21st, 2009
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I Am Recessionista Thoughts
In our shopping endeavors, we make fashion choices carefully, some hastily; some are thrust upon us; some we make without knowing it or knowing that we even have a choice. Nevertheless, they still all…
- July 14th, 2009
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Where To Shop: San Francisco & Bay Area
To commemorate my love for shopping and validate my claim that the United States of America is the best place to shop (I mean bargain shop) in the world, I decided to start a new topic Where to Shop.…
- July 10th, 2009
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Nicky Hilton Wearing Vena Cava for Gap
I blogged about Gap's design editions in a previous entry here. I finally got a chance to check out that collection myself and I fell in love with the Vena Cava Dress. I recently saw Nicky Hilton wear…
- July 6th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista Loves Hello Kitty Castle
Hey there! I am Recessionista is back! I have expressed my love for Hello Kitty several blog entries ago when Mac launched their Hello Kitty collection. Hello Kitty makeup or t-shirt or bag sounds rea…
- June 24th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista will be back soon!
Some of you must be wondering why I have not been blogging as much as I did before. Well, let's just say I have something cooking and it is going to be good. Promised. Pictures and more pictures of my…
- June 22nd, 2009
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Recessionista Designer-Inspired Hauls #4: SS09 Jewel Encrusted Necklaces
The next two paragraph in parenthesis that you are about to read will be repeated on every blog entry I create for the Recessionista Inspired Hauls."What irks me is when a mass-producing factory decid…
- June 18th, 2009
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Alexander Wang and Vena Cava for Gap Design Editions
If you are a big fan of khaki then definitely wait no more and head to your nearest Gap or at least check out their website. The finalists for the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designed this exclusive…
- June 17th, 2009
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Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection
It is official! The Jimmy Choo for H&M will hit 200 selected stores worldwide on November 14, 2009. This collection will include both men's and women's shoes, bags, and accessories, but just women…
- June 16th, 2009
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Follow Me On Twitter!
Follow ImRecessionista On Twitter Today!For those of you who don't tweet, then this might be an eye opener for you. Twitter is currently my favorite social networking application that far easier to us…
- June 14th, 2009
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Part 2: Non-Wearable Edible Art
In continuation to our previous blog entry on edible, wearable art, this blog entry is about non-wearable, edible art - confectionery art.Besides being a Fashionista, I am also a big Foodie. My one bi…
- June 13th, 2009
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Bargain Shopping in the United States of America
"SALE" is a 4-letter word that is very close to my heart besides "LOVE"I have traveled across the globe from the East to the West and everything in between. If anyone would ask me "Where is the best p…
- June 10th, 2009
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Deals & Steals #2: $9.99 Jeffrey Campbell Ankle Booties
If you are a bargain hunter like myself, you will find yourself scouring the retail market for deals and steals. My motto has always been "There's always a better way to shop"; and that holds true til…
- June 8th, 2009
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New Nordstrom Rack Store at Union Square in Manhattan?
If the reports are accurate, there will be a new Nordstrom Rack store opening soon in one of Manhattan's hippest neighborhoods Union Square. The new Nordstrom Rack store will take the place of where t…
- June 7th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista Loves 6 Dollar Tees!
Who would ever think that the lightweight cotton undershirts worn by WWI soldiers would become a fashion staple today. Many of our celebrity A-listers have looked to making sartorial statements throug…
- June 5th, 2009
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Carlos Falchi to Design for Target
Woohoo! That was my first response when I heard the news that Carlos Falchi will be the 8th handbag designer to create a limited edition line for Target. Target never fails to disappoint me in my sho…
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P&G to Discontinue Max Factor line in the US
If you haven't heard, Procter & Gamble has announced its plans yesterday to discontinue the Max Factor brand in the U.S., as it refines its portfolio for the most bang from its other brands. Most…
- June 3rd, 2009
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I Am Recessionista's Low Down on SS09 Trends: Leather Jackets
Leather jackets are a must-have for Spring/Summer 09 and Fall/Winter 09. Seen on the runway as well as on so many of our favorite celebrities like Madonna and Lindsay Lohan, leather jackets are here…
- June 2nd, 2009
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My New Favorite: Giorgio Armani Foundation
I have a new found love. It's name is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. I have always been a powder foundation or loose powder kind of girl till I was introduced to this fabulous foundation. Pu…
- June 1st, 2009
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Deals & Steals #1: $4.48 Charlotte Russe Strappy Heels
If you are a bargain hunter like myself, you will find yourself scouring the retail market for deals and steals. My motto has always been "There's always a better way to shop"; and that holds true til…
- May 31st, 2009
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Recessionista Review #3: SKINCARE Drug Store Brands
In my previous blog entry Recessionista Review #2: SKINCARE Department Store Brands, I talked about the 3 department store skin care products that I swear by. As a recap, they are: La Mer The Eye Balm…
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Wearable Edible Art
This blog entry is about the celebration of Fashion & Food - 2 things most people cannot live without - in union with one another in the form of wearable, edible art.WARNINGRead this blog entry on…
- May 30th, 2009
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Recessionista Tip #6: Grocery Shopping Money Saving Tips
I have a confession to make. I am not a good cook. The only meals I ever prepare are instant noodles, pasta with ready-made sauces, microwave meals and occasionally stir-fry. Because of my lack of cul…
- May 28th, 2009
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Recessionista's Designer-Inspired Haul #3: Balmain Crystal-Encrusted Studded Sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti
"What irks me is when a mass-producing factory decides to manufacture a replica design of a designer dud in its entirety and then stick on the designer label on it. I call this category Fakes, Replica…
- May 27th, 2009
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Matthew Williamson for H&M Summer ‘09 Collection
I know this post might come a little late because Matthew Williamson's Summer collection has already hit about 1600 H&M stores worldwide on May 15th, and are probably sold out in stores by now. Ju…
- May 26th, 2009
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Recessionista Review #2: SKINCARE Department Store Brands
With the skincare industry being a multi-billion dollar industry, it might be overwhelming sometimes to choose something that works with your skin and budget. Having used everything from high-end bran…
- May 25th, 2009
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I Am Recessionista's Low Down on SS09 Trends Part 1
Florals are back this season bigger, bolder and brighter. From traditional prints to abstract designs, I love them all! If you have the cash to splurge, you can opt for some of the designer styles sh…
