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Mary Hall is author of The Recessionista Blog,which is read by thousands of regular readers in over 120 countries. An internationally recognized expert on the art of the living the good life for less, she has been a commentator on local, national, and international radio and TV shows. Her advice has been featured in over 2,000 media outlets, including The New York Times, Reuters, Life & Style magazine and now The Huffington Post, among many others. As a marketing manager for technology products, Hall is at the forefront of Web 2.0 technologies and social networking sites. Mary has won many awards for e-marketing and her work marketing software and Internet technology.

Blog Entries by Mary Hall

BritWeek 2012: Designer Christopher Guy and Milliner Philip Treacy Highlight British Style

(0) Comments | Posted May 17, 2012 | 11:59 AM

Pictured: Lady Kinvara Balfour wearing a hat specially designed...
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Fashion and Film at the TCM Film Festival: Getting Audrey Hepburn, Kim Novak & Jean Seberg in Character

(1) Comments | Posted April 19, 2012 | 4:18 PM

Pictured: Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy Gown from Sabrina (Photo: Edward M. Pio Roda)

Last week I attended the Turner...

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Affordable Spring Fashion: Cynthia Vincent and Rachel Pally Partner with QVC

(2) Comments | Posted April 6, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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It used to be that designing for anything but a name brand retailer was looked down upon in...

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Los Angeles Fashion Week: Sue Wong Updates the Flapper for Fall 2012

(0) Comments | Posted March 29, 2012 | 11:58 AM

Pictured: Designer Sue Wong flanked by actress Brook Burns and her models (Photo: M. Hall)

Los Angeles designer Sue Wong clearly loves vintage fashion. She has honored Hollywood costume design and bygone elegance with each of her LA...

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NYFW: Norma Kamali Debuts Affordable Fashion Under $100

(0) Comments | Posted February 17, 2012 | 3:40 PM

Pictured: Two colored crew neck chemise dress from Kamali Kulture (Images courtesy of Norma Kamali)

Yesterday at New York Fashion Week, Norma Kamali debuted her Kamali Kulture line at the Chelsea Pier.  The line is designed...

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NYFW: Milly Fall 2012 Is Future Perfect

(0) Comments | Posted February 17, 2012 | 11:51 AM

Pictured: Michelle Smith in Milly at the closing of her show.  (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Designer Michelle Smith...

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NYFW: Nicole Miller Fall 2012 From the Haight to the Runway

(0) Comments | Posted February 13, 2012 | 5:30 PM

Pictured: Nicole MillerFall  2012 look (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images )

Designer Nicole Miller departed from her usual fashion staples:...

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Los Angeles Shopping: Affordable Luxury At Sequels Boutique

(0) Comments | Posted January 23, 2012 | 2:38 PM

Pictured: Inside the racks of designer deals at Sequels Beverly Hills (Photo Courtesy of Billie Jackson)
A short distance...
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Job Hunting Tips From Expert Christine Hassler, Including How to Use Social Media

(0) Comments | Posted January 19, 2012 | 5:15 PM

Before Christmas, I   awrote a post on my blog, The Recessionista, about tips for buying professional attire for job hunters. Within the text of that post on The Recessionista, we ran a contest offering winners the chance to get their job hunting questions answered by  Gen Y expert Christine...

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Restaurant Review: Zane's at the Beach

(0) Comments | Posted January 12, 2012 | 1:25 PM

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There's seems to be a myth in Los Angeles that all the best restaurants are in West L.A., Santa Monica or Beverly Hills,...
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Book Review: Linda Evans Recipes for Life

(0) Comments | Posted November 15, 2011 | 10:14 AM

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The Rodeo Walk of Style Welcomes Iman and Missoni

(0) Comments | Posted October 25, 2011 | 5:23 PM

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Pictured: Inman at the Rodeo Walk of Style, (photo:Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
Last night Iman (pictured above) and the Missoni family received plaques on Rodeo Drive (literally embedded in the street) to honor their contributions to fashion and entertainment from...
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A Show Stopper: Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Costume Exhibit

(0) Comments | Posted October 19, 2011 | 11:36 AM

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Blue Water Grill: The Back Story on a Los Angeles Favorite

(0) Comments | Posted October 5, 2011 | 12:41 PM

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Pictured: Fresh seafood at the Blue Water Grill in Redondo Beach.

The Blue Water Grill at King Harbor in Redondo Beach has long been a favorite of mine. I typically eat there several times a month because of their delicious, fresh seafood. However, I...

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The Return of the Native: Norma Kamali at New York Fashion Week Spring 2012

(2) Comments | Posted October 5, 2011 | 12:09 PM

Pictured:  Designer Norma Kamali wearing pieces from her Walmart NK Collection. (Photo by M. Hall)

One of the highlights of New York Fashion...

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New York Fashion Week: Carlos Miele's Immersive Landscape for Spring/Summer 2012

(0) Comments | Posted September 19, 2011 | 4:32 PM

The final walk at the Carlos Miele show at New York Fashion Week (photo: M. Hall)


New York Fashion...

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New York Fashion Week: DKNY Spring 2012 American Expressionist

(1) Comments | Posted September 15, 2011 | 11:37 AM

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Pictured: Bright flowers today at DKNY show
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New York Fashion Week: Milly by Michelle's Modern Look at Spring/Summer 2012

(0) Comments | Posted September 14, 2011 | 9:40 PM

Pictured: Geometric prints and color blocking lead the way at Milly SS 2012 (picture: M.Hall)
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New York Fashion Week: Tumblr Selling Blogger Influence?

(0) Comments | Posted September 7, 2011 | 4:49 PM

As a blogger covering NYFW, and covering it independently in a neutral-like-Switzerland mode without pay, I was shocked to read Mashable's report about Tumblr shopping bloggers' content to brands during NYFW. According to Mashable, part of the proposal included a $10k cost for brands to do private events with...

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First Look at Karl Lagerfeld's Impulse Collection for Macy's

(0) Comments | Posted July 27, 2011 | 5:20 PM

Pictured: A Karl Lagerfeld dress, very sixties looking to me, from his Macy's collection.
Yes, it's true and the sketches have...
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