recession-proof style

Ask Danielle: Skirts and Dresses for Skinny Legs + Youthful Conservative Looks

Ask Danielle: Skirts and Dresses for Skinny Legs + Youthful Conservative Looks

The Style and Beauty Doctor reader Phyllis writes in asking,
Danielle, I need help! I am a 50 year old woman who NEVER [...]

Upgrade Your Wardrobe with Patricia Field

Upgrade Your Wardrobe with Patricia Field

If you’re tired of your boring wardrobe, liven it up with these hot accessories from Sex and the City wardrobe designer Patricia [...]

Get the Balmain Strong Shoulder Look for Less with a Bra!

Get the Balmain Strong Shoulder Look for Less with a Bra!

While browsing through Essence.com’s fairly new revamped Fashion & Beauty blog, I spotted a really cool item that will give you the [...]

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target

You know how I feel about some of these designer collaborations, but these pics were too cute to pass up. The Fashion [...]

Keep it Tight

Keep it Tight

Across the pond at Elle UK, street fashion savvy fashionistas were spotted wearing tights in bold colors and graphic prints. They can [...]

Vivienne Westwood for Lee Jeans

Vivienne Westwood for Lee Jeans

Fab British stylist (and friend in my head) Marian Kihogo has the scoop on a new designer collaboration between one of my [...]

Lord of the Earrings

Lord of the Earrings

Want a quick and inexpensive way to upgrade your wardrobe? Try a funky pair of earrings! I’ve picked out 42 cute ones [...]

The Shop Your Closet Challenge!

The Shop Your Closet Challenge!

Back in November, we vowed to not buy any new makeup and would instead shop our makeup stash in search of lost [...]

42 Hot Designer Bags Under $250

42 Hot Designer Bags Under $250

A little bit of luxe is all it takes to spruce up your wardrobe. If your budget is taking a serious dive [...]

Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Mirror Heart Evening Bag + More!

Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Mirror Heart Evening Bag + More!

So yesterday I spent a good part of my Sunday afternoon waiting on line to get inside Marc by Marc Jacobs’ accessories [...]

Dressed in Your Love

Dressed in Your Love

One of the hottest looks this season is a fall dress paired with dark tights. The look is simple yet chic and [...]

FTV: Recession Proof Style–How to Shop Vintage

FTV: Recession Proof Style–How to Shop Vintage

I have to admit, as much as I love the idea of a great vintage find, I don’t necessarily have the patience [...]

8 Designer Bags Under $200

8 Designer Bags Under $200

Want a little bit of luxe without dishing out a lot of cash? Check out these cute bags from Marc by Marc [...]

FTV: Update Your Wardrobe for Fall on the Fly

FTV: Update Your Wardrobe for Fall on the Fly

We went over this in the summer, but now that fall is actually here, let’s go over it again!

One great thing about [...]

Get Ready for Fall with Avenue

Get Ready for Fall with Avenue

If you’re a plus-size woman of a certain age, Avenue has got you covered for a sophisticated and stylish casual fall wardrobe. [...]

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