What NYC Recessionista Wears: Saturday in the park
On Saturday, I found myself inside a ballpark … but it was not warm like the 4th of July in the famous song. I was actually freezing my buns off. Ross…
Coming this week: NYC Recessionista’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Keep an eye out starting tomorrow for five days of all my best picks for Mother’s Day gifts on a budget! Here I am with my mom way back in…
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…
Jewelry in bright, bold colors at Target – all under $20
Every single one of these pieces from Target — all totally on-trend jewelry styles in bright, bold colors — is under $20. Crazy cool! (Design by NYC Recessionista; images courtesy…
Tons o’ sales
It’s Thursday. The week’s almost over, and you’re itching to go shopping for some adorable and chic spring pieces, amiright? Today’s the last day of the friends and family event…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: wild orchid
It was such a beautiful spring day yesterday that I broke out my favorite pair of warm-weather pants — Earrings by NansGlam on Etsy (similar) / J. Crew chambray shirt…
Onyx Phoenix necklace
How on earth is it possible that this necklace is only $34?! Honestly, that defies all logic. If this same piece was for sale over at J. Crew another store…
My Grandfather’s Watch
I love big, oversized watches with a metal finish … there’s something about them that just feels so classic, sophisticated and old world cool. They remind me of my grandfather’s…
Boston.
We may bicker, have rivalries, fight and make fun of each other mercilessly … but today (and always), New York really does love Boston. (Source)
Getting glam at Bare Minerals
Speaking of an orange lip … Last week, my coworkers and I had to work our annual gala. We knew we had a long night ahead of us, full of…
Sales Newsflash
TODAY ONLY – orders of men’s and women’s styles at Gap are 30% off with code GAPSHOP at checkout … tomorrow it’s 25% … And over at Old Navy, take 25% off…
What NYC Recessionista Wears: perfectly mod
Yesterday I felt like I was ready to throw some Chubby Checker on and do The Twist … I love the look of a sleeveless, mod-style, somewhat boxy top and a…
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…
Ann Taylor Fall 2013 Preview
Yes … tonight I had a first look at fall. I know, I know — spring has only just begun. But seeing all of the equestrian details, oxblood, hunter green…