Juicy Deals: Juicy Couture on Sale at Haute Look

Heads up bargain seekers, Juicy Couture items are on sale at Los Angeles shopping club Haute Look until Sept. 2nd.  I'm not a big fan of their sweats, but I do like their jewelry and watches. Have you seen their "girly" charm bracelets? They are adorable. Some of the watches remind me of more expensive vintage Chopard, with the leather bands.   If you are not a member of Haute Look, click here

Simply Vera Fall Collection Arrives at Kohl's: Hits and Misses

Pictured: A faux motorcycle jacket to covet from Simply Vera Fall.
The new Simply Vera collection for Fall is now in stock at Kohl's stores as well as online.  I've always like Simply Vera as it delivers some of designer Vera Wang's classic styles, draping and embellishments without the price tag of  her Lavender label or boutique lines. The new Fall collection is a mix of some loud floral prints

Alternative Apparel: Labor Day Free Shipping Promotion

If you're looking for solid comfort, and great casual, yoga or athletic wear then you might just want to shop the Alternative Apparel Pre-Labor Day Weekend sale.  I covered Alternative Apparel's Show at LA Fashion Week, and I am still wearing and loving their "Pray for Fashion" Cotton Pima Tee.  Alternative Apparel is one of Los Angeles' designer treasures with a unique blend of style and

Best Dressed at the Emmy's: The Recessionista's Looks for Less

Pictured: Tina Fey on the Red Carpet at the Emmy's strikes the pose. (photo: People StyleWatch)
Yesterday was a great display of beautiful gowns and fabulous jewelry.  Two weeks ahead of New York Fashion Week's Los Angeles was the hottest ticket in town for a big fashion preview.  I love how fashion has become such a huge part of these awards shows.  And we get a front row, free seat at home in

Recessionista Red Carpet: Sofia Vergara in Suave Professional Hair Products

Pictured: Sofia Vergara rocked the Suave styled loose hair on the Emmy Red Carpet. (photo Getty Images.)
It's been a big night tonight in Los Angeles.  The Emmys were on! That means Red Carpet glamour galore with designer gowns, amazing hair and dazzling jewels (mostly borrowed.)  For me, one of the biggest surprises of the night was Modern Family's Sofia Vergara.  She definitely had the wow

Sunday Savvy: Temple St. Clair Jewelry for Target Review

 Pictured: I was at Target early this am, and snagged this Temple St. Clair charm necklace which is already sold out online. (photo: M. Hall)
As some of you know, the collection of Temple St. Clair for Target jewelry arrived in stores today.  These pieces are replicas of the high-end jewelry Temple St. Clair designs using semi-precious stones and  14k gold.  Temple St. Clair for Target is made

Vena Cava for Bloomingdales Aqua Launches

Pictured: Vena Cava for Aqua Ruffled Silk Chiffon Dress, picture from Bloomingdales.com
Surfing around the web this morning to check out what's new in affordable fashion, I literally stumbled upon the new Vena Cava Aqua collection for Bloomingdales.  The collection is due in stores on Sept. 1, but it's already on Bloomingdales.com.  You may remember Vena Cava was part of the Gap's budget Khaki

Kmart's Fall Fashion Sweepstakes

As I mentioned here before, Kmart has some very new, very fashionable cheap and chic designs in for fall.  They have  a killer military jacket, tees and accessories, that you won't believe are from the big K! :)   The collection includes these looks with these prices:- MILITARY CROP PEA COAT ($89.99) - SKINNY DENIM JEGGINGS ($26.99)- SKINNY CARGO PANT ($24.99)- FAUX LEATHER BOMBER JACKET ($39.99

Mayor Villaraigosa Stages Fashion Economic Intervention for Los Angeles Fashion's Night Out

Pictured: A favorite vintage photograph by the brilliant Lillian Bassman from Harper's Bazaar.
Mayor Tony  broke it down to for the fashion faithful tonight in downtown LA. He held a little press conference to promote the festival of fashion coming to LA on Sept. 10th.  The Mayor gets it.  He may not be a fashionista, or even a recessionista, but he's deep into economic stimulus and if fashion

Chanel Goes Viral with BLEU DE CHANEL by Scorsese

As I've said before right here on my favorite blog, The Recessionista, I love it when the designers and fashion houses find creative ways to use social media to market their brand.  I just saw the new Bleu de Chanel viral video for the Men's fragrance of the same name, and I love it. It's a great little art film within a social media commercial.   The film is set to the Rolling Stones song, "She

Gap Opens in the Land Down Under, Australia plus Give + Get Promo

This is a special post for all my readers living in OZ! Australia that is. I don't know what took them so long, but the Gap has finally opened stores in Australia in Melbourne this August and Sydney coming up in Oct. I had no idea that the Gap was not yet selling in this major AP market.  All this month, Gap has been featuring Gap Magic Promos so I hope our Australian cousins get to partake.  I

TJ Maxx and Marshall's Back to School Savings + More

T.J.Maxx and Marshalls are flexing their discount muscles with some serious back to school savings.  They are offering leggings, backpacks. shoes, tees, dresses sweaters and more.  If you shop these stores, then you know that they regularly stock off-price retail items including brand names and designer goods for up to 60% off of retail.  Beyond, the clothing, I am particulary addicted to their

BlogHer RetailMeNot.com Giveaway

  Pictured: My favorite picture of New York from the harbor on the ferry heading to Ellis Island. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of RetailMeNot.com, I receive a partial sponsorship to the recent BlogHer 2010 conference in New York City!  RetailMeNot.com graciously granted me a full conference pass. I paid my own lodging, meals, airfare and transportation costs.  BlogHer was a fantastic

Gowns from Fashion Week Spring 2010 Debut at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Pictured: Tasashi's one shoulder, blue gown turned up at the Emmy's this weekend. (photo courtesy of Tadashi Shoji )
 There's been so much going on in Los Angeles this weekend, it's really a fashion whirl.  From the casual Glee apparel launch, to the elegance of the red carpet at Saturday's Creative Emmy Awards, we've been treated to a wide array of fashion looks. The Primetime Creative Arts Emmy

Glee Clothing Line Premieres at Macy’s

Pictured: Some of the Glee cast members at Macy's  Jenna Ushkowitz, (Tina), Kevin McHale (Artie) and Heather Morris (Brittany). (photo: M. Hall)
Yesterday Macy's premiered their new Junior's  clothing line at the Beverly Center mall here in Los Angeles.  To say the line was enthusiastically received by fans would be an understatement.  I was surprised to see both The Huffington Post and The New

Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Macy’s announce GLEE apparel line

Just when I thought there were not going to be any more TV inspired :) apparel  lines a new one comes along.  Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Macy’s have announced the GLEE apparel line based on the GLEE TV show.  I happen to really like GLEE.  The kids do a great job with the singing and dancing, and the plot lines are engaging.   GLEE is the nouveau version of the old Judy Garland

Jones New York Launches Fall Fashion Campaign Shot in NYC's Grand Central Station

High-end, but not too high-priced clothier Jones New York has a launched an amazing ad campaign to show off their fall fashions.  The ads were shot by one of my favorite photogs,  Annie Leibovitz.  The way the campaign is styled recalls vintage ad campaigns. Everything looks so Mad Men to me.  And, the backdrop of New York's Grand Central station really highlights the vintage looks.  Thank you

e.l.f. Cosmetics Giveaway and Smoky Eyes Tips

Pictured: e.l.f. Cosmetics' Smoky Eye Tips and Two Eyeshadow's I am giving away. (photo: M. Hall)
 Recently I was introduced to e.l.f. Cosmetics during the BlogHer show.  When it comes to eye make-up, I am all about the quick and easy.  P&G Make-up artists gave me a fantastic look at the PG Home booth at BlogHer, but I had to admit, that it's not something I would or could do myself at home. But,

Lauren Conrad Models Her Kohl's Collection for PeopleStyleWatch

Lauren Conrad's new Fall collection is in at Kohl's and is modeled this week by her in a feature in People StyleWatch.  When the line launched last year, some skeptics scoffed at Lauren's foray into budget fashion. However,  the "LC"  line has been incredibly successful for Kohl's and items frequently sell out.  The line features warm colors like the rust oversized shirt above, lots of denim and

The Recessionista Explores the New York Garment District--Sucha Deal!

 Pictured: A dress and long cardigan from a New York showroom. (photo. M. Hall)
Well, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it.  Shopping.  Yes, we spend years out of our precious lives on the quest for clothes, handbags, shoes, jewelry and more.  In 2006, the Daily Mail published a study saying the average woman spends 8 years of her life shopping.  More recently, our friends at Fashionably

Fashion's Night Out Activities Announced, Giorgio Armani +FGILA Lead the Way!

Get ready, Fashion's Night out is gearing up for Sept. 7th through Sept. 10th.  This is the celebration of shopping dreamed up by Vogue editor Anna Wintour to offer special shopping deals right before New York Fashion Week.  Remember last year, Anna was down at Macy's Queen's shilling lipstick to promote budget fashion ? :)  This year the world wide celebration of shopping continues. In response

Kmart Goes Vogue with a New Look on Affordable Style

Pictured: Kmart's New Rocker Jacket hits the September issue of Vogue. ((photo Alexi Lubomirski for Kmart)
This is not your Mother's Kmart! Check it out, this is a picture of a new military inspired jacket by Kmart Design from the September issue of Vogue.  Yes, Vogue magazine you know that place that Anna Wintour works. To my surprise, I saw this jacket live in person at the recent BlogHer

Save the Date: August 20th Mulberry for Target + Tucker for Target Come to Gilt Groupe

 Pictured: Advance pictures from Gilt's upcoming Target sale on August 20th.
This little piece of budget shopping news just showed up on my Google Alerts, so I have to get my readers a big heads up: on August 20th Gilt Groupe will be doing a special 36-hour sale on Mulberry for Target and Tucker for Target.  Target-Addict has also posted on this sale, and noted that it includes the John Derian

Sneak Peak: People Stylewatch Preview of Temple St. Clair and Tucker for Target

 Pictured: People Style Watch's September issue has the best sneak peak I've seen of the upcoming Target collections.
If you've been curious about what the new designer collections from Target will look like, the new People Style Watch has the best sneak preview that I have yet seen.  There are some great pictures of the pieces by both Temple St. Clair (jewelry coming August 29th) and Tucker by

Gap Sale: 40% off Today for Cardholders and Black Magic Event for 25% Off

If you are a Gap / Old Navy / Banana Republic charge card customer good news.  These stores are offering a 40% off coupon good for card holders. Just use coupon code GAPMAGIC20 to get 40% off for card holders. I used the code this morning to finally get my American Women collection Heiress Tee with the cool gold zip up the back.  But you can use it for anything at Gap today that you fancy. 

American Apparel's Back to School Special

Good news if you're looking for some cheap and cheerful duds to head "Back to School."   Los Angeles retailer American Apparel just started a sale. The store is offering a  buy 3 get 15% off in stores. On their website, look for a series of multi-packs with discounts up to 35% off on shorts, skirts, hoodies, underwear, Oxford cloth shirts and more.  Click here for the details:  http://

Ralph Lauren Launches the RL Gang Virtual Shopping Experience

Pictured:  One of the RL Gang virtual characters, Mae in a scene from the RL Gang virtual book. (photo by M. Hall from the RL event showing.)
Just in time for the back to school season high-end shopping brand Ralph Lauren is launching a children's story book, "The RL Gang",  that is actually a subliminal virtual shopping experience.  The book exists in print and digital format allowing children

J Crew's New Bridal Salon is Online and on Madison Avenue

Pictured: J Crew's Thea Bridal Dress (photo courtesy of J Crew)
Did you know that J Crew is now selling wedding dresses? I had no idea until I was in New York last week for BlogHer.  Yes, J Crew has now opened a wedding boutique on Madison Ave and online.  My good friend Jorli has already shopped the boutique and gave it a rave.  She chose the above silk chiffon Thea dress for $700.00 US. 

Whose Behind Those Foster Grants? It Could Be You!

Pictured: Raquel Welch in a Vintage Foster Grant ad. (photo courtesy of Foster Grant.)
 Earlier this summer Foster Grant asked me to evaluate their stylish sunglasses. Of course I grimaced at the mere thought.  It sounded like horrible, back breaking work, but I thought hey someone needs to step up to this sun glass challenge.  In the summer, and beyond, I am a big advocate of using sunglasses as

Savings South Coast Plaza Style: Get Your Passport at the Mall Concierge and Go!

Recently one of Southern California's premier shopping destinations, South Coast Plaza invited a group of bloggers in to check out some of the mall's best shopping, dinning and spa offerings.  I wasn't able to attend the whole day because I was suffering from a terrible flu bug, but...I did learn about a couple very important items I wanted to pass along.  People come from all over the world to

Carmen Steffens Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Launches in the U.S. on August 12th

Big new for handbag lovers! Carmen Steffens will be launching her chic line of  handbags and impossibly high over the knee boots here in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 12th.  Save the date fashionistas. To celebrate the collection launch, the Los Angeles-based Carmen Steffens US flagship store (Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423) will be serving wine and

Jodi Arnold's New Collection for The Limited is full of 1920s Glamour

Pictured: Jodi Arnold's 1920's inspired dress for The Limited features an art nouveau pattern (picture from The Limited)
One of my favorite periods for fashion and style was the roaring 1920s.  I love the Zelda Fitzgearld waved bobs, the beaded gowns and the delicate flowers on cloche hats from the time period.  Apparently I am not alone. Designer Jodi Arnold tells me the inspiration for her new

Hot Deal: Norma Kamali Collection Sale

Good morning readers!  I'm blogging live from the BlogHer conference in New York City today with a special fashion deal that all readers can take advantage of.  The fabulous Norma Kamali is having a sale today.  Check her website for deals on her amazing swimsuits, all in one tops and jersey dresses.  I've been lusting for the above Dolman Wrap top in chocolate and its now 50% off.  Time to go

Jodi Arnold Returns to the Limited: Fall Collection Launches August 9th

I'm here in NYC for the BlogHer conference and stopped into the Jodi Arnold store at 10th & University to check out some cool looks to beat the New York heat.  To my surprise Jodi was there working at the shop with her staff.  She tells me she'll be back at The Limited stores August 9th to launch a new, recessionista-priced collection at the mall chain.  Jodi tells, me, "The collection will

Lower Priced Versions of Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Dress are already in the works

 Pictured: A dress and earrings inspired by Chelsea's wedding look.
America's Princess Chelsea Clinton was a beautiful bride this week in gorgeous Vera Wang Gown. The dress was strapless, with a full skirt and a glittery belt wrapped around the waist. Since we don't have royalty in America, it's a unwritten rule that the President's daughters are always our princesses. Chelsea chose a $20,000

Eschew Material Things with the Material Girl Collection at Macy's

In case you haven't heard Madonna's Material Girl line is launching tomorrow at Macy's. Here in Southern California Macy's is doing a launch event for the Material Girl collection (the collection designed by Madonna and her daughter Lourdes). The first 200 customers to shop the collection at Macy's Glendale Galleria 10am on August 3rd will receive a free Material Girl bandeau top.  Check your

Sponsored Post: Super Summer Sales

It wouldn't be the end of the weekend without a final look over my shoulder at summer sales!  Gilt Groupe is having an amazing summer sale going on right now, and I should know.  I just bought a beautiful Walter (Walter Baker) top for only $39.99, reduced from $199.00. This top is 100% silk georgette, clearly not your typical tank or tee :)

 Pictured: My Gilt purchase from the tee and tank sale

Visiting the Irene salon at Bullocks-Wilshire

 Pictured: Irene's version of a "Little Black Dress" from the  costume exhibit at the Ohio State University.
Once upon a time, there was an amazing designer who lived in Los Angeles. Her name was Irene Lentz-Gibbons. British Vogue called Irene's designs "Californian elegance." Way before New York Fashion Week, Irene held her fashion events at the beautiful art deco department store, Bullocks