Recessionista

3 Pieces of "Financial Expert" Advice: Debunked

Nicole Lapin | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Portfolio, Nicole Lapin, Recessionista, Financial Myths, 401k, Financial Expert, Nothing but Gold Productions, Business News

When you hear advice over and over again, it doesn't mean it is right. It doesn't mean it is wrong, either. Just don't take the platitudes as fact. Rethink and think for yourself.

Read Post

Has the Recession Made Your Life Simpler?

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: US Economic Crisis, U.S. Economy, Recessionista, Recession Watch, Economic Recession, US Recession, Recession, Business News

A report in Harvard Business Review suggests that it may be beneficial not only for managers and professionals to spend more time away from work, but also for the organization.

Read Post

Get Famous Fast

Denise Brodey | Posted 05.25.2011

You can mourn the death of publishing or you can start bushwhacking a new book trail. These women certainly have.

Read Post

Style Stock Slips... How Will Fashion Fare The Recession?

Alan Au | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recession, Men's Fashion, Short Men, Jimmy Au's for Men 5 '8" and Under, Style, Style News, Recessionista, Style Trends, Street Style, The Recessionista, Fashion Trends, Style News

The recession is adversely affecting the entire fashion food chain. It's survival of the fittest. What survives after the recession will create a new fashion landscape and altered food chain.

Read Post

President Obama: Mom Jeans Never Looked So Good!

Mary Hall | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recessionista, Shopping Tips, Chiconomics, Barack Obama, President Obama, Barack Obama Jeans, Michelle Obama Style, Style News

I've long said that Mrs. O is a Recessionista with her J. Crew apparel at Buckingham Palace, and now I see Barack is exercising his fashion rights to live chic and cheap.

Read Post

Sex, Dating & the Recession

Mary Hall | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recession Dating, Recessionista, Recession Watch, Psychology and the Recession, Recession Sex, The Recessionista, Recession Chocolate, Style News

People are feeling more vulnerable than ever, and one of the best ways to minimize stress and anxiety is seeking comfort in being with friends and lovers.

Read Post

Yes, We're Still Shopping. It's called Retail Therapy.

Mary Hall | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Recession Shopping, University of Hertfordshire Study on Shopping, Recessionista, Retail Sales, Psychology-and-the-Recession, Depression and Economy, Shopping, Healthy Living News

Like any other relationship in life, in order for it to be a success, a good relationship with money requires constant communication.

Read Post

5 Recession-Savvy Dating Tips

Recessionwire | Laura Rich | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Recessionista, Relationships, Dating Advice, Romance, Dating, Recession-Dating, Dating Tips, Recession, Couples, Healthy Living News

First dates at Le Cirque and second dates in St. Barth's are out (for me, and maybe you, they were never in, but you get the point). Everyone's feelin...

Read Whole Story

Budget Beauty for Real - 5 Ways to Look Good Without Shelling Out

Michelle Madhok | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Frugalista, Recessionista, Saving Money, Beauty, Money Saving, Style News

There are some ways to cut back on the expenses incurred keeping ourselves presentable that will yield amazing results - both for your bank account and your appearance.

Read Post

Caviar is New Recessionista Fare

Dan Dorfman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recessionista, Caviar, Luxury, Restaurants, Food, Eating, Four Seasons, Style News

$25 to $55 caviar--even though it appears low--may still become off limits to many potential buyers if the sagging economy continues to sag.

Read Post

Eating for Almost Nothing

Anneli Rufus | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Food Shopping, Recessionista, Hypochondriacs, Food Stamps, Cooking, Scavenging, Food, Cordon Bleu, Fallen-Fruit, Fallen Fruit, Los Angeles, 99 Cent, Style News

As Los Angeles-based Fallen Fruit wants us to know, America's city and suburban streets are rife with fruit trees growing in public spaces, or whose branches overhang sidewalks. Pick that!

Read Post

A Budget Weekend in NYC

Kim Mance | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel, Nyc, Budget Travel, Economy, New York City, Recessionista, Economic Crisis, Recession, Deals, Style News

We recently had a whirlwind weekend in New York City, and found deals galore. It seemed nearly every business in Manhattan was trying everything possible to attract tourist dollars.

Read Post

Cheap Lingerie to Wear this Weekend

Michelle Madhok | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Frugalista, Recessionista, Underwear, Lingerie, Women's Lingerie, Valentine's Day Spending, Valentine's Day, Vaneltine's Day Ideas, Cheap Lingerie, Cheap Clothing, Style News

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we asked the SheFinds staff to do some research in the cheap lingerie department. Good news -- they found some nice stuff.

Read Post

2009 Resolution: Learning to Want What I've Got

Perry Yeatman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Overworked, Tips for Being Grateful, Shopping, New Years Commentary, Positive Outlook, New Years 2008, 2009, Recession, Happiness, Sheryl Crow, Recessionista, Recession Anxiety, 2008 New Year, Recession Fears, Financial Crisis, New Years Resolution, New Year's Commentary, Healthy Living News

I, for one, have no interest in spending 2009 complaining about all that has gone wrong. I'd much rather focus on fixing things and trying to be happy.

Read Post

Recession Proofing New Year's Resolutions

Donna Schaper | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Recession Fears, New Year's Resolution, New Years Eve, Letting Go, Recessionista, The Bible, New Years Eve Party, 2008 Recession, Financial Crisis, New Years Commentary, The Grand Canyon, Happiness, Happiness Tips, Healthy Living News

Revitalized expectations, even if they are "downsized," can offer more comfort than upsized expectations. When we let go, we ripen.

Read Post

New Year's Resolutions I Won't Be Making

Lea Lane | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: An Inconvenient Truth, The Housewives of Orange County, New Years Resolutions, Recessionista, Healthy Living, Recession Chic, Trash Television, Cat Owner, Weight Loss, Sarah Palin, Recession, New Years Resolution Weight Loss, Healthy Living News

I will not resolve to lose 10 pounds. When I do, I don't. So if I don't, maybe I will.

Read Post

What Recession?

Lauren Cahn | Posted 05.25.2011

My question to anyone who cares to answer is: who is out there buying the Louboutin pumps? The Vivier booties? The Hermes scarves, the Chloe bags? Is it you? Or anyone you know?

Read Post

How To Celebrate The Holidays On A Budget...And Not Feel Depressed About It

The Frisky | Wendy Atterberry | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recession, Recessionista, Style News

On Monday it was finally made official: the U.S. is definitely in a recession. While most of us have been feeling the pinch for a while, the holidays ...

Read Whole Story

Luxury Stays For Less This Winter Holiday

The Huffington Post | Nour Akkad | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Holiday Vacations, Travel, Recessionista, Slideshow, Vacation Travel, Budget Hotels, Style, Holiday Travel Tips, Holiday Travel, Style News

With the holidays around the corner and the economy in the dumpster, this winter vacation is all about being a recessionista and/or a recessionisto. ...

Read Whole Story

The Recessionista: Ready For Her Close-Up

Kira Craft | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Couture, Affordable, Recessionista, Consumers Spending Less, Economy, Fashionista, Retail, Fashion, Leslie Ann Horgan, Recession, Budget Fashion, Budget Living, Style News

She's ready for her close up now and poised to become America's new sweetheart, the girl who's super stylish on a dime and wears her tight budget as comfortably as couture.

Read Post

Good Stuff From Cheesy Stores: Bracelets at Charlotte Russe

Michelle Madhok | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Frugalista, Recessionista, Fashion, Cheap Jewelry, Chrarlotte Russe, Bracelets, Shefinds, Style News

Our tireless Managing Editor Bryn ventured into Charlotte Russe this week, the teeny-bopper haven where polyester dresses and acrylic sweaters rule.

Read Post