Gaga for Gatsby
If you hadn’t noticed by now, I am a little obsessed with all things Gatsby lately … (Design by NYC Recessionista; images courtesy of retailers as follows) {1} Bauble Bar tassel…
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Pants with a print
If you haven’t yet jumped onto the whole printed pants bandwagon … because it scares you … don’t worry. It kinda scares me, too. But … just like I wrote…
Feeling blue … and loving it
Blue is without a doubt one of my favorite colors. And I love wearing it come spring and summer. It reminds me of a beautiful afternoon sky, the ocean, and…
A total Has-been
Perhaps it’s because of my 90s upbringing and my fondness for the personal style of the housemates on MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco (hint: it involved lots of clogs), but…
More is more – fabulous one-pieces
I’ve never been much of a bikini wearer … I think I’ve only ever worn one bikini in my entire life. But I don’t just gravitate more toward one-pieces because…
Pastel purses & how to rock them
If the bold, bright and neon colored accessories (that seem to be everywhere lately) completely scare you, then perhaps a pastel handbag would be perfect … it’ll let you experiment…
Top 12 Flat Sandals for spring from Modcloth
My feet take a real beating during the spring and summer months … I walk a lot to and from work, around the city, running errands, etc. and by the…
The most perfect spring handbag. Ever.
This cross-body purse from Modcloth — strangely called the “cupcake contest bag” — might just be the most perfect spring handbag the world has ever seen. (Image courtesy of Modcloth)…
NYC Recessionista Roundup: Skater skirts
Skater skirts, or circle skirts as they are sometimes called, seem to be everywhere lately. I do love them because their full shape makes them very fun and flirty. (Design…
Affordable Alternatives: Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats
Have you seen the kitty flats by Charlotte Olympia? I think they are totally adorable. Only problem is, they go for over $700 at Bergdorf’s … *sad trumpet sound* (Image…
Camp Get Enough Dress
Okay so I’m kind of obsessed with this new dress from Modcloth … it has a camp pattern on it for pete’s sake. I’ve never been camping, but still. I…
Valentine’s Day Sales
Here’s a quick rundown of Valentine’s Day sales going on today — All jeans are on sale at Old Navy, with prices starting at just $19. At NY & Company…
NYC Recessionista’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
This Valentine’s Day (it’s just a week from today!), you really shouldn’t forget to treat the most important person you know to something really special … I’m talking about treating…
A very Megan Draper skirt
My favorite will always be Joan Holloway, but Megan Draper on Mad Men really has enviable style, too. (Source) So when I saw this retro style green tweed skirt from Modcloth, it…
NYC Recessionista Roundup: Mint condition
Yesterday I was talking about emerald green. But there’s another shade that’s making a splash …. Whatever you want to call it — seafoam, mint, sea glass, aqua or honeydew…