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The Recessionista’s Fashion News Round-up

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Pictured: Joseph Altuzarra for J Crew for men and women. (photo via J. Crew)

Now that Tax Filing day is over, some of us can breathe a collective sigh of relief.  Stores are already campaigning to get your refund dollars (if you are getting them.)  I didn’t post on the tax sales for clothing because I didn’t think there were that special.  Plus, after dealing with my finances, I was not ready to go shopping.  So here’s a little fashion news round-up on what’s new in stores and coming up.

First on my list, Spa Week has begun.  After taxes is a great time to consider a $50.00 spa treatment. The deals are on until April 22nd, so if you have the time, you might want to treat yourself.

Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse is now in Macy’s stores and online. The dresses in this collection look beautiful in hot summer colors like fuschia and tangerine.  I can’t wait to see them in store, especially the maxi dresses.

Pictured: Missoni for Converse high tops now in stores.

Missoni for Converse Spring 2012 is on the way to stores and should already be available if you are jonesing for a pair of high tops with the brand’s tradmark zig-zag stripes.  The shoes aren’t cheap however, I think they retail for about $200.00. Look for previous Converse Missoni collaborations for less on eBay.

Joseph Altuzarra for J Crew will be available on JCrew.com tomorrow, April 18th.  This collection looks very playful and French Rivera to me.  Think Jean Seberg in Bonjour Tristesse, and you’ll understand the look here. The collection offers french mariner striped dresses and long-sleeve tops ($85 to $145 in cotton, $295 for a cashmere sweater); a classic gingham sundress ($228) or tie-front shirt ($175); and espadrilles in red or apricot versions ($345).  The prices, as you can see are not cheap.  But, they are cheaper than a piece from Mr. Altuzarra’s boutique line. I like the apricot espadrilles, but for $345.00? Sacre bleu! You’ve got to be joking J. Crew.  I’ll wait for the sale.


Los Angeles Gilt Groupe Warehouse Sale.  Gilt is about to open up their warehouse on April 28th to have a brick and mortar sale in Los Angeles.  Tickets are on sale at Gilt City right now. The morning crush is already sold out, but you can still buy a ticket to shop in the afternoon.  Cocktails will be served, so warning be careful when you drink and shop. I think it’s as hazardous as drinking and driving.

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Since 2008, Mary Hall has been the author of The Recessionista Blog, which is read by thousands of regular readers in over 160 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, ABC News, NBC News and now The Huffington Post, among many others.

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The Recessionista’s Fashion & News Round-Up

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The materials from the Lanvin for H&M collection have been reused to create the Waste collection

There’s been so much chic n’cheap fashion news in the last few week’s that I thought it was time for a round-up of all the news stories.

Waste not Want Not: First up, H&M has announced that they will be selling a new spring collection, with er, a kinda of “waste management ” angle  I kid you not, the new collection entitled simply “Waste” promises to arrive at select stores soon and is made from the left over fabric used to create H&M Lanvin collection. See the picture above for some of the pieces.  There’s a brightly colored harlequin tunic made from scraps of the material used to create the dresses.  Even better is the short zebra stripped jacket made from the trench coat fabric.  Kudos to H&M for turning around the bad press they had last year for dumping clothes and then  recycling fabric into new pieces. If you’re in Los Angeles, and still lusting for the Lanvin from H&M pieces, there are a few dresses and coats left at the Sunset store.  I keep wondering if they will go on sale.

Katie Holmes is the new face of Ann Taylor:  The new “model” for Ann Taylor is Mrs. Tom Cruise, aka, Katie Holmes.  I do think Katie is a good choice for the Ann Taylor brand. She does wear expensive designer brands, but she also has made more frugal choices.  When she wore the Rodarte for Gap white shirt with the ruffle around the neck a few years ago, I went right out and bought it. To check out what’s new at Ann Taylor and save, go to CouponMountain and get their Anne Taylor coupons.

J Crew Sale:  The J Crew 40% off sale has begun.  I can’t help but wonder if Mrs. Obama is shopping it since she has been a frugal fan of theirs.  There are some great deals on fashion, accessories and even sleepwear for men, women and children.

Fashion Find: Norma Kamali’s Black Ruched One Piece at Walmart for $24.00

New Norma Kamali at Walmart: Walmart seems to have restocked their fabuless Norma Kamali collection post holidays. I just ordered a few items, and they are all super.  I have to give a special shout out to the black ruched, one piece swimsuit.  The fit is fantastic, and it is the Walmart suit most similar to Madame Kamali’s high-end collection that I have seen yet. This suit is amazing.  I just got mine, and wore it to the pool today (remember I am in California) . I’ll probably order another one of these, since they are only $24.00 and they are so flattering.

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Since 2008, Mary Hall has been the author of The Recessionista Blog, which is read by thousands of regular readers in over 160 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, ABC News, NBC News and now The Huffington Post, among many others.

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