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Fashion
Radiant Orchid is the Pantone Color of 2014
Mary Hall | January 2, 2014Radiant Orchid is the Pantone Color of 2014. This deep lush color looks great on accessories (a bright handbag),...
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Fashion
Milly Designer Michelle Smith to appear on Project Runway All Stars
Mary Hall | January 2, 2014One of our favorites designers, Michelle Smith, the genius behind the Milly fashion label will appear on Project Runway...
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Accessories
Alex and Ani Dragonfly Bracelet: New Year Jewelry Special Deal
Mary Hall | January 2, 2014Alex and Ani is featuring their reasonably priced Dragonfly bracelet on sale for the New Year. The bracelet is priced...
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Fashion
Happy New Year ! Here’s to a great 2014
Mary Hall | January 2, 2014Happy New Year Dear Readers! Every year I pick a vintage New Year’s card to post here on The...
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Finance tips
The Recessionista’s Year End Financial Planning Checklist
Mary Hall | December 30, 2013I don’t claim to be a finance expert, or even to play one on TV, but every year there...
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Accessories
Christmas Birkin Atrocity: Kardashian K-Birkin Katastrophe
Mary Hall | December 28, 2013I looked at this Birkin bag and thought I was looking at Medusa. I almost froze. This is...
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Giveaway
Shabby Apple Instagram Contest: Win a Vintage Inspired Dress
Mary Hall | December 27, 2013We wanted to offer something special to our readers for our last giveaway of 2013 on The Recessionista. So,...
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Sale
After Christmas and Boxing Day Sales 2013
Mary Hall | December 26, 2013This year’s Christmas buying season was unusually low for retailers, with many shoppers waiting until the last minute to...
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Holiday
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from The Recessionista
Mary Hall | December 25, 2013From our family to yours, we’re hoping all our readers are enjoying a happy holiday! We’re doing plenty of...
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Shopping Technology
Still Christmas Shopping? Good News Gift Cards Top Holiday Wish Lists
Mary Hall | December 23, 2013If you’re not done with your Christmas /Holiday shopping, and perhaps are stressing, it’s never too late to buy...
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Sale
Last Minute Christmas Shopping Boosts Sales for John Lewis & other retailers
Mary Hall | December 22, 2013UK Retailer John Lewis is posting record sales in this pre-Christmas week according the Guardian. Last week, John...
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Kohl's
Kohl’s Last Minute Gifts, Some under $10.00
Mary Hall | December 22, 2013With only 3 more days until Christmas, many of my readers have written in to ask where they can...




















