Long and Lean: sexy pencil skirts
If you’re looking for a skirt that will give you a great hourglass shape, look no further than a slim-fitting pencil skirt — 1. Asos hexagonal pencil skirt 2. Target…
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What NYC Recessionista Wears: the boot
Okay, it’s time to introduce y’all to my latest shoe … Earrings from Adorna Bella San Francisco (similar) / Old Navy hearts dress (similar) / moon and star bangle (similar…
Getting the boot
Yesterday as I left the podiatrist’s office, this Sex And The City scene immediately went through my head: Samantha: I have a new sympathy for the disabled. Carrie: What happened to…
Tuesday Treats
Time for Tuesday Treats, people! There’s a heat wave going on in NYC right now, which means the only thing that’s even remotely tolerable is staying in the A/C and…
Insanely gorgeous jewelry from J. Crew
It’s really hard to be a recessionista when J. Crew consistently puts out jewelry this gorgeous … (Design by NYC Recessionista; images courtesy of J. Crew) {1} white rose necklace…
New dress obsessions at Modcloth
Have you noticed that Modcloth always has the most adorable dresses? Sigh … some of these babies aren’t even available yet, and I’m already pining for them. This polka dot dress…
NYCR Picks: Jetsetter Essentials
Today, I’m actually off to Miami for a quick overnight business trip … there are certainly worse places your boss could send you! Anyway, here are some of my favorite…
Weekend Sales Roundup
Happy Friday, my lovelies! Here’s a quick rundown of the sales going on this weekend: Anthropologie is having a major sale, with discounts of up to 50% off. Through Sunday…
TODAY ONLY – Summer Solstice Sale at Bauble Bar
Today only at Bauble Bar — for 15 hours starting right now (11 a.m. EST) — 15 of their sparkly baubles are just $15 each. (Image courtesy of Bauble Bar)…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: berry bold stripes
Very rarely do I wear a bright berry color like this … but this top was so vibrant and fun I just had to have it. Earrings by NansGlam on…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: The Cranberries
Yesterday, I had a mean case of The Cranberries … with my new pair of J. Crew Minnie Pants, that is. Vintage earrings (similar) / J. Crew polka dot pop-over…
Fanciful skirt
How insanely fabulous is this tulle skirt from Modcloth? (Image courtesy of Modcloth)
65 years.
Today mark’s my grandparents’ 65th wedding anniversary … (Image courtesy of NYC Recessionista) My Nana and Beepa, or Ann and Romeo, were married on June 20, 1948 at Mary Help…
Madewell’s impossibly cool summer
I just checked out all of the new arrivals from Madewell, and it turns out that they have all of the pieces you need to perfect that effortlessly hip urban…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: tribal print
Yesterday I was all about my new earrings … Vintage earrings (similar here, here and here) / Forever 21 tank (similar) / ASPCA wristband / Prima Donna bracelet (similar) /…