What NYC Recessionista Wears: winter stripes
I don’t know why, but this outfit feels a little depressing looking at it now. I think it’s all of the black. I know I’m a New Yorker so I…
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What NYC Recessionista Wears: new boots
Yesterday, I wore my new boots. I want to wear them even more, but today there was MORE snow. Ross Simon pearl earrings (similar) / J. Crew striped pop-over (similar)…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: weekend jeans
Yesterday I headed to an indoor combination Brooklyn Flea / Smorgasburg flea market with the hubs and my nephew (which feels totally weird to say because he’s in his mid-20s),…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Queen Latifah studio visit
Greetings from Los Angeles, my lovelies! For my last day in LA, I am heading over to Sony Television Studios for a lot tour of The Queen Latifah Show ……
What NYC Recessionista Wears: polka dot dress
Yesterday, I put on a new Modcloth dress for the first time. Hmm .. there’s nothing quite like putting on a new dress for the first time, is there? Ross…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: mix ‘n’ match belt
Yesterday, I took a belt from one dress (the belt that originally came with this dress from Ruche) and paired it with another top (that I’ve also worn before). I’m…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: winter layers
Dressing cute during the Polar Vortex is virtually impossible … and it becomes all about the layering. So yesterday, I threw a sweater on over one of my favorite dresses and…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: peplum jacket
When it’s totally gloomy and depressing outside, you want to wrap yourself in something cozy. Who would’ve thought that could be a peplum jacket? Ross Simon pearl earrings (similar) /…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Christmas Day
I can’t believe Christmas is over already! It’s just one of those holidays that comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Too bad, too, because it was really…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve night, the hubs and I headed to his sister’s house to have dinner with his side of the family. It was low-key, cozy and warm. Just perfect.…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Pattern Play
Y’all know how much I love to mix stripes and polka dots … but today I ventured out and mixed an animal print with stripes. Okay sure, so it’s not…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: red and blue makes purple
Earlier this week I decided to mix red, blue AND purple together in the same outfit. I really like to live right on that proverbial edge. Ross Simon pearl earrings…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: sweater love
This Target sweater is quickly becoming my favorite … I love the tribal print pattern, the colors and the fact that it’s lightweight enough for layering but still warm. J.Crew…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: Holiday Party
Yesterday, I had a small holiday party to attend at work — a lovely lunch with everyone in my department. We’re in the midst of a deep freeze in NYC,…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: sweater layers
Yesterday, I headed up to Pleasantville (yes, Pleasantville really exists) for a holiday lunch with fellow alumni from my college. Since I was going to be traveling by train, I wanted…