February 2012 archive

“Recessionista”

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A person who evokes being affected by the recession because it’s the ‘in’ thing to do, especially if they have no real need to. They may even pay more for the privilege of having just the right down-market accessories or habits. (Reference the evolution of the hipster.)
I found the above on urban dictionary, hahah. I don’t personally like the term, if anything one should aspire to be a trendsetter, therefore never following anything but your own drum beat, however I commend those who can stick to a budget.. which brings me to our main point.. Fashion on a budget !! Its very easy to spend a lot in NYC, leave me in Soho for a couple hours and I’ll manage to drop a small fortune… BUT its also easy not to spend a fortune here… How?!?!? you ask… Well first of all there are a TON of sample sales if you know where to look and what newsletters to sign up for (Betsey Johnson is constantly having sales!) and in general good bargains to be had. Lets not forget as soon as a season changes all those high priced items are slashed and thrown on the sale rack and being that I could care less about what is “In” or “Out” .. I have a field day with it.
What prompted me to write this piece were two things: Currently I am on an actual grown up budget and secondly, I realize I have scored some pretty big deals and today on my day of girl fun (I shopped, I manicured, I bought makeup, I even dyed my eyelashes) I know my need to be more disciplined might come in handy….. ha. SO here is a little list of recommendations and good finds.
Recently my best find was this:
A reworked dress from Reformation … I actually ordered this online using a coupon from Refinery29, a great website that covers fashion and events in major cities. Overall I paid $60 for this and a pair of earrings from Bing Bang   which should have cost me $225… nuff’ said. This site as well as LivingSocial.com have garnered me many a great deal. Last year I went to an amazing Oscar party at W Hotel for sooooo cheap because I bought tickets thru Refinery29, a site that is not unlike many other bargain sites, you can find some specific to your city, I suggest signing up and get ready for a good time !! Also if you want one of a kind finds check out Etsy.. I always type in a designer I like or whatever random thing I’m thinking of and sometimes a treasure will pop up in your search results.. For example, I typed in Chanel and found this !

Also on a side note: Buy Warpaint The Fool, I love it and can’t stop listening to it!!! Shannyn Sossamon was an original member…Below I left a sweet vimeo for you, I actually have passed by this Man’s place thinking it was a boutique, it looks like a few I have seen, you can see his bed thru the front window !! Now that I know its an apartment I’m going to try and see it inside…

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/37093042%5D

Cheers and keep following your own beat !!

The people I used to know

Bang.Bang. Nancy Sinatra.

I often wonder how many times I’ll bang my head against the same wall before it sinks in… being stubborn is both a blessing and a curse. Its all about balance. Lately I’ve been really nostalgic, memories flooding my head like a cinema movie screen projecting its images over a rapt audience at the rate of 72 images per second, each frame appearing 3 times…

Perhaps its a human thing but also, the definition of crazy is approaching something the same way over and over again yet expecting different results. I need a new approach. I’ve never forgotten what’s important, my friends and family mean the world to me. Do what makes you happy and don’t undervalue yourself because if you do so will others. I’m kind of too cool for school, and so are you. Find someone who sees that about you!

P.s. Here is a list of things worth investing your time in: Music, Film, (go to a museum! or a show…) Friends, Family, Reading, Making things: ANYTHING! Finding cool new shops (Like this one) Taking classes (As of 2012 I’m a member of 3rd Ward and taking Trapeze Lessons) *excited* Learning new things and perfecting skills always makes me happy, perhaps you will enjoy it too?? Find a local listing of what is going on in your area. Volunteer. Just have fun and learn as much as you can. I find myself happiest when surrounded by good friends and doing what I love. Find your love.

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