What NYC Recessionista Wears: polka dots and patterns
Yesterday, my husband tried to veto my belt choice before I left the house! He was unsure of the pattern mixing I was trying. I thought about taking it off…
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What NYC Recessionista Wears: spring blues
Yesterday was the first day that it really felt like spring. Actually, it felt more like summer. Ross Simon pearl earrings (similar) / J. Crew chambray shirt / Prima Donna…
What NYC Recessionista Wears – spring elf
Only in looking at these photos of what I wore yesterday did I realize that I looked like a total elf. Well, we finally had gorgeous and warm spring weather…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Reality Bites
Yesterday, I felt a lot like I could’ve starred in Reality Bites … (Source) … I had the floral dress, the opaque tights and the boots like I was straight out…
Wedding Guest Dresses at Nordstrom
It’s almost wedding season … which means that if you haven’t already, you may be getting one of those super thick envelopes in the mail soon. And of course, that’s…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: chambray tunic
The term “Casual Friday” has grown to have such an unfortunate connotation. I don’t know about you, but it makes me think of polo shirts and khakis. Or “Hawaiian Shirt…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: stained glass
You may remember me previously wearing this dress during my NY & Company $200 Work Week Blogger Challenge late last year … that was so much fun! This dress —…
New spring arrivals at NY & Company
Even though it’s flurrying outside in NYC today, spring is just around the corner; I can feel it. And if you happen to look at the new spring arrivals at…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Neon and Chevron
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: a little neon goes a long way. I love that I can throw on a skinny neon belt — this time…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: My Gap Styld.by Selfie
When I attended the Gap Styld.by event with Kendi Everyday and Bare Minerals last week, I knew I wanted to do some shopping for pieces that would transition perfectly into…
5 spring essentials at Madewell
Each season, I try (try being the operative word) to limit my purchases to five key pieces that I really need for that season. I don’t always find everything I…
Lessons from Lyons
The New York Times Style section recently took a look at Jenna Lyons’ personal style … and even though she’s one of the most fashionable and chic women in New York,…
New arrivals at Old Navy
While I was doing my holiday shopping, I noticed that Old Navy has some cute new arrivals — This key print scarf This contrast-trim top This heart print scarf This…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Stripey new dress
Any day where you can wear a new dress is a good day 🙂 I recently (as in, on Black Friday) purchased this dress from Old Navy and have been…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Dots and lace
Yesterday, I felt like experimenting by layering one of my new tops over one of my long-time favorites from my closet. Vintage pearl earrings c/o mom (similar) / J. Crew…