**This giveaway is closed. Winner will be announced Dec. 23.**
Recessionista (n.): A Recessionista is one who, despite an economic downturn, evokes the creative power and continues to look like a million bucks while only spending a few. She can endure burden and misfortune that accompany a poor economy. Refusing to go without, she searches the sales, frequents the discount stores and always leaves with her head held high and a smile across her face, knowing she found some incredible deals.
If recessionista describes you or someone you know, you must learn more about how you can throw one of their parties or shop at their online store. They have brand name handbags, accessories, clothing, shoes and more at largely discounted prices. And when you throw a party, in your home or online, you get hosting benefits. Not only that, Recessionista is constantly doing giveaways and weekly specials on their products.
Recessionista is giving away prizes to TWO winners. The first winner will receive a scarf and a long sleeve burnt out tee. The second winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to their online store. Both winners will be able to select styles and colors from what is available on their site at the time. This giveaway is only for those residing in the U.S. or Canada.
To enter, do ANY of the following. For multiple entries, do more than one and make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry.
- Leave a comment below and tell me how do you stay fashionable on a budget.
- Go to Recessionista’s online store and tell me your favorite product.
- Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post in a separate comment.
- ‘Share’ this giveaway by doing one of the ‘Share’ options below (Twitter, Facebook, Kirtsy, StumbleUpon, or Email).
- Subscribe to Simply Modern Mom by RSS, email or Twitter. All ready subscribing? Just tell me in a separate comment.
- Subscribe to Recessionista’s blog and get an extra entry.
This giveaway will close Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. EST. The winner will be announced Wednesday, Dec. 23. To see a list of other giveaways going on now for the Winter Days Giveaways, click on the image below or see the list at the top right bar.
And don’t forget about your surprise. Each entry you do for any of these sponsored giveaways during The Winter Days Giveaways will automatically enter you to win a set of my fake mustaches on a stick! So the more entries you do, the better chance you have of winning the sponsor’s prize as well as a set of fake mustaches. Enter away and good luck!
I follow Simply Modern Mom on twitter (@MeredithRae)
i check ebay for designer items! even your clothes//accessories they are not “new” one can still stay fashionable!!
I shop the sales
I love the Guess Paparazzi Handbag
My current plan is to loose weight so I can fit into my super cute skinny clothes. Then I feel like I have a new wardrobe again without buying anything!
i usually find something i love and then scour the internet for coupons for that store or online codes! i also used ebates.com whenever i shop, so i earn cash back on stuff i was already planning on buying!
AHHH! i love this from their shop! http://therecessionistashop.com/item_130/Jessica-Simpson-Turquoise-Crochet-Handbag.htm
I shop for cute clothes on ebay as well as shopping in stores when they have extra incentives, such as Kohl’s Cash, Gymbucks at Gymboree, etc.
I subscribe via RSS.
I love the antique ring in your store!
I don’t know that I’d qualify as “fashionable” – I’m more simple and classic… but sometimes that’s helpful! I have a closet full of great staples and can dress them up with trendy scarves and cheaper accessories instead of buying a whole new outfit on a budget.
I also subscribe via Google Reader.
I ended up over on Recessionista Shoes and found these Kenneth Cole boots. Love them!
http://www.recessionistashoes.com/Kenneth-Cole-Reaction-Keep-N-up/M/B001GO4AAA.htm
I am a sale shopper and I try to buy pieces that will last and are versital
subscribed via google reader
I LOVE their brown knit cap. So cute.
My friends and I do swaps twice a year and ‘raid’ each others closets
We all have new items to go home with – for free!
I subscribe!
I like the dove necklace.
I remake or sew as much as I can to stay “cool” without busting the budget.
I’m an RSS reader too
I like the brown knit cap a lot!
I stay fashionable by mixing older trends with no ones! Or adding just one new trend to my look… like the fab. headband you are showing.. I WANT!
I have also subscribed to your blog… YEP’ another entry for me!
It has to be on sale for me to buy it …bridgitgatlin@yahoo.com
I shop the sales and the “big box” stores. Target has some really cute styles these days & I love Forever 21.
I am a subscriber!
i subscribe.
thrift stores!
went to recessionista – love their knit caps w/the brim!
I don’t splurge on things I want in the “now”, I wait for sales and shop at places like TJMAXX. I also use accessories to make my outfits look different.
Love the coach handbag with the white straps and stripe around the middle!
Subscribed via twitter
I’m a big fan of recessionista! I am hosting their first online party this Friday!
I really like the Coach handbag…would be a fun purse for the new year!
Merry Christmas!
I have started shopping at the thrift stores! It’s amazing what you can find! I’m also making a lot of our gifts and finding things around the house to decorate with!
I sew and repurpose clothes to stay fashionable on a budget.
I shop the sales and find places like Recessionis that are amazing items for cheap!
Since I’ve been pregnant, I have been going to a maternity consignment store for many of my maternity clothes. Then I can sell them back afterward!
Merry Christmas!!
I refashion some of my old items to make new ones. I also love to make a new accessory to update an old look. These are very inexpensive but work for our tight budget. Plus I get to use my creativity.
I’m a coupon queen, and I plan ahead.
I never buy anything that isn’t on sale!
My favorite product is the red ruffle scarf! SO cute!
I love the burnout tees on Recessionista — I want one so badly!
I’ve subscribed to Simply Modern Mom!
I try to buy super trendy things at stores that don’t cost as much like Forever21. And I try to have a few basics to mix and match with accessories so they look different but aren’.
I shared with my fam and friends via email.
I love the Jessica Simpson boots in black.
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas! And I do the thrift store thing too! I hope to start repurposing stuff this next year. We’ll see, my sewing machine still kind of intimidates me.
I hadn’t seen anyone say Thrift Stores. I try to go thrifting as often as I can and can find good deals that way. I don’t mind gently used quality clothes.
I am a subscriber too!
Merry Christmas!
This sounds weird but I sign up for store credit cards to help stay fashionable on a budget. They offer all kinds of rewards, discounts and coupons. I just make sure to always pay them off so they don’t build up interest.
I like the red feather headband as well as the black flower necklace/earring combo
To stay on a budget, I shop on etsy.com! You can find some great things!
I shared on facebook
I subscribe (google reader)
I love the Zipper Head Band!
I follow you on twitter!
Merry Christmas!
I follow on Reader
!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Also, saving money tip.
Digging through thrift and local antique stores for treasures (Scored on a bunch of beautiful clip on earrings a while back. Mmmm.)
To stay fashionable and financially reasonable I ONLY buy things under $20. If it’s over, I simply don’t buy it.
Green Feather Hairband??? Has. To. Be. Mine!
I subscribe
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!
I stay fashionable on a budget by shopping clearance racks…which involves not shopping with kids, so I can go through each and every piece.
I love the “Lucky you golden flower hoop earrings” so sweet and fun.
I just subscribed to your RSS through my Google Reader!
Merry Christmas!!!!!
I like to make my own accessories, sometimes dismantling old shabby pieces to turn into something new and fabulous!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Do a girls night clothes exchange. Night out of fun, revamp your wardrobe.
Merry Christmas! I love Recessionista!
I like to buy a few things in a popular color for the season, then pull out things from my own wardrobe to coordinate. A new purse and scarf are a must!
Merry Christmas!
I stay fashionable on a budget by shopping sales and also watching blogs that do coupons and giveaways (even though I never win ha)!
Recessionista has a great scarf that I love and also a necklace that is screaming for me to purchase it!
I put this on my blog!
http://www.trandomthinkings.blogspot.com
Buy good quality basic pieces that can be mixed and matched to form several outfits. Inexpensive accessories really dress up an outfit as well.
I subscribed to your blog and became a fan on facebook!
I like the brown knit cap!
I stay on budget buy buying multiples of neutral colors! It helps and I can always accessorize with way cute stuff, from places like Recessionsita!
I LOVE the Brown Knit Cap!!
I subscribed to RSS!
I follow Recessionista!
I try to buy very classic pieces. I shop only sale and clearance. I also try thrift stores. What a fun giveaway!
I blogged about you! http://jehn-ferfer.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-giveaway.html
I shared this on Facebook!
I Always shop the clearance rack and try to dree up what I already have
I subscribed!
I love the coach bags!!
To stay on budget I sew whatever and whenever I can!
I love the antique ring!
i am an email subscriber.
I stay fashionable on a budget by renovating old clothes and by shopping in my sister’s closet!
I love their headbands!
Merry Christmas!
I’m subscribed to Recessionista’s blog.
Merry Christmas!
fashionable…i ask my sister whats in style because she is always in style! i like to keep the staples and then dress them up with a accessory.
love tj maxx and marshalls for good deals!
I stay fashionable on a budget by sticking to fabulous stores that are in my price range… i.e Forever21 (my favorite!). Also, if I go into more expensive stores, I almost always head right for the sales rack!
new feed subscriber
I’m already a subscriber via email!
love their handbags, esp. their brown/cream coach one
On their site I love the Jessica Simpson cream satchel! So cute!!
This is the first time I have ever seen the Recessionista website and I think it is great! My favorite thing is the black horizontal stripe scarf. So my style!
I shop second hand stores mostly and I NEVER buy clothing unless it is on sale!
I love the ruffle scarves!
I stay on my budget by shopping the sale racks!
I follow recessionista!
I never let my grandma throw out anything without first sorting through it — she has really great timeless stuff that I love and she doesn’t use anymore.
I stay fashionable on a budget by mixing clothing I already have with one new item that changes the whole outfit. Creativity!
I love the brown checkered scarf.
I am a subscriber.
Love to shop after Christmas sales and go to the factory outlet stores to save money!
I try to repurpose what I’ve already got!
Oh…I love the dove necklace…so darling!
Merry Christmas!
The trendy floral scarf FOR SURE. It’s option #4 on her site right now. I’m LOVING it.
I subscribe by RSS
I subscribe to Recessionista’s Blog.
I buy clothing from second hand stores and in the bargain areas of stores.
I love the brown bulky knit cap, beautiful!
Merry Christmas!!
shared via Facebook!
I’m a sale shopper!!
subscriber!
I’m a follower of recessionista & simply modern mom!! so great!
Subscriber of Recessionista’s blog.
Always buy on sale and just change out the accessories with the times.
Love the brown checkered scarf! Must have one!!!
I try to buy classic pieces that don’t go out of style as the years go by. I watch for sales, coupons & subscribe to several frugal blogsites.
I love the woven teardrop earrings! So cute!
I try and shop at Thrift stores and secondhand stores and save tonz on Namebrand or trendy clothes. You can find great deals if you just look!
I subscribe to your emails!
I often buy accessories, to update my wardrobe on a budget:)
chacoyaguayo at yahoo dot com
I use accessories to keep things interesting! I love it!
I love Recessionista! I love the Make a Wish Dove Necklace.
I shared via Facebook!
I subscribed to your RSS feed!
I Subscribe to Recessionista’s blog
I adore a lot of things, like the Lucky you red floral earrings, red ruffle scarf, light brown plaid hat and the Jessica Simpson cream satchel:)
I stay fashionable on a budget by always shopping from the Clearance rack!!
I already subscribe to Simply Modern Mom via email;)
chacoyaguayo at yahoo dot com
I subscribe to the Recessionista via RSS:)
My favorite product is the Lucky You Whimsy Silver Earrings.
The Resessionista is a hip,cool, and inexpensive boutique to buy the latest and greatest clothes, shoes, and accesories:)
L-O-V-E the Resessionista!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
My favorite products are the really cool vintage feather headbands!!!
I have a LOT of fun staying fashionable on a budget. The whole key is to have your entire wardrobe in pieces. I never wear the same two pieces together more than twice. I just mix it up and wear different accessories with them too. People ask me all the time how I can afford to have such a HUGE wardrobe. LOL! I honestly don’t. And I am not adverse to accepting other women’s pieces they want to get rid of. I love giving their pieces a new life too!
I try to stay fashionable on a budget by shopping thrift stores, updating older styles with a bit o’ refashioning, and sewing some things. Merry Christmas!
I love the red ruffled scarf! Oh heck……I love it all….the scarves, the jewelry, the clothes…..handbags…..all of it!
I am a subscriber to the R Blog!
I subscribe to your blog feed
I subscribe to Recessionista’s blog
Merry Christmas!
I update my accessories.
I’m digging those headbands!
I think you can stay fashionable no matter what your age by buying classic clothes, stylish and good quality items don’t go out of style for a long time. My weakness is handbags and I like the Giani Bernini Black Handbag. Thanks!
I shop clearance racks
I love the Stunning Light Brown Scarf! Very pretty!
I’m an e-mail subscriber.
i subscribe.
after looking at the recessionista website, i gotta say that the handbags are my favorite. a girl can never have too many hand bags.
during the recession i stay fashionable by only shopping sales. old navy does great sales almost every month and the discounts can be used on the already low prices of clearance clothing.
I am a follower of your blog/newsletter!
I linked to facebook!
I am a thrift store junky, I just love vintage!
i repurpose old clothes to kinda fit in with the trends….and ebay for sure!
I now follow Recionistas blog~
merry christmas!
I check the local thrift store, and search my sister’s closet when I visit!
Fashionable?!?! Sorry, I’m really not. I’m trying that’s why I visit their site.
I follow Recessionistas site, thanks
I like all of their hats and the long sleeve burnout shirt.
Marhalls and TJ Maxx help me stay fashionable on a budget
http://therecessionistashop.com/item_128/Fashion-Oval-Rings.htm
really cute rings
now subscribed
I’m not sure I actually stay fashionable but I try…I shop the local womens consignment store – and love it!
My favorite item in the store is the oatmeal cap!
I subscribe via email!
I buy designer jeans on ebay.
I LOVE their scarves…really any of them!
I’m subscribed to Recessionista via google reader!
Merry Christmas!
i save by shopping at second hand stores
looove the Guess Paparazzi bag- in fact I am a fan of all Guess bags
im a follower of Recessionista!
wahoo! 
posted on twitter
i am a new follower of this blog too
I love the Coach Handbag, gorgeous!
Merry Christmas!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I subscribe to RSS feed!
Buy clothes at after Christmas sales!
I love the Coach geometric designs handbag
To stay on budget I only buy sale items.
dmb161@aol.com
Merry Christmas!
I shop TJ Maxx, Ross, and Forever 21. I also shop a few boutique stores I love that have lower prices!! Right now Wal Mart has some great accessories that are perfect for any fashionista!
My favorite product is probably the light brown feather hair band. I’m really into hair accessories right now!!
I am a follower of recessionista and a buyer! I love it!
Fashion on a budget? It’s all about online megasales (after xmas ones are great) and good thrift stores. Everything old is new again, I swear.
I find it so hard to stay fashionable on a budget. I have taken to “shopping” my grandmother’s closet, in addition to good old standbys like TJ Maxx and Goodwill stores.
I always check out stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Ross. If you really look hard you are bound to find some great steals!
I subscribed to your blog via e-mail!
Merry Christmas!
I try to stay fashionable by shopping for products on sale at almost any store. My favorites are Target,Ross, Old Navy, and Charlotte Russe. I also shop at second-hand places like garage sales and Plato’s Closet.
I just subscribed to SMM via email!
Following Simply Modern Mom on FB!
I LOVE the jewelry that Recessionista carries. I see the store has some new goodies .. YAY. I really love the Chucky Red and Green Jewel rings!
Subscribed to SMM via email.
Merry Christmas!!! Wearing a scarf is a GREAT way to keep in fashion on a budget…and they are inexpensive!
Merry Christmas
I play a game while shopping where I allot myself an amount, say $10, $20 and then find the best deal with the amount (this is when I am shopping for sport more than if I needed a pair of pants although the courageous shopper might take on jeans for $10). The trick is though, that I have to LOVE the item before I can purchase. This really has helped me enjoy shopping so much more because I am in control of my spending and also I get awesome name brand things for cheap.
I love the long sleeve burnouts. They are cute and so reasonably priced!
I think staying stylish on a budget is all about rotating your accessories. Lots of plain shirts and outfits are totally spruced up when adding a chic necklace, earings or headband!
MMMMMM!! I love the silver splendor hoop earings!! Pretty!
I shop at sales!!! Sales majorly help me stay trendy on a budget!
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To stay fashionable on a budget, I try to buy a lot of my clothes/boots/shoes after the season is over so I can get great things on sale! Love it!
hether78(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow you on twitter.
twitter name: fokxxy
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I subscribed to the Recessionista blog.
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Wow! Went to Recessionista’s store online and my favorite product is the Jessica Simpson Women’s Milla Boot! Nice!
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I Subscribe to Recessionista’s blog!
I subscribe to Simply Modern Mom by twitter! (I’m hgarland)
hether78(at)gmail(dot)com
I blogged about your giveaway!
link to my post: http://hether78.blogspot.com/2009/12/random-thinkings-recessionista-giveaway.html
I shared this giveaway using twitter and tweeted the giveaway, linking it back to your post!
tweet: http://twitter.com/hgarland/status/6555423186
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I’m a follower!
I don’t buy anything full price!
I’m drooling over Recessionista’s knit hats. So cute!
I always look for deals and shop online and use online discount codes!
I get inexpensive accessories to freshen up old outfits.
I love, love, love the trendy floral green scarf.
I’m a subscriber!
email subscriber to Simply Modern Mom
I like the Kenneth Cole handbag
I shop less for good quality vs quantity. also, the gap, old navy and jcrew always carry good affordable basics.
I try to be fashionable on a budget by winning giveaways
and with great shopping deals!
Merry Christmas!
annemolino at hotmail dot com
I LOVE the Light Brown Feather 5 1/2 inch Hair Band
shared on twitter
http://twitter.com/amolino/status/6597943734
shared on FB
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subscriber in RSS
follow in twitter amolino
blogged
http://iheartgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/recessionista.html
I stay fashionable on a budget by shopping at thrift stores and yard sales.
My favorite item at Recessionista’s online store is the Green Feather 5 1/2 inch Hair Band.
http://therecessionistashop.com/item_34/Green-Feather-5-12-inch-Hair-Band.htm
I follow Simply Modern Mom on Twitter via @hellcatvintage
I follow Recessionista’s blog!
I wait for a coupon or deal. I also try to spend the most on classic items that won’t go out of style and spend less on more trendy items.
I love the Cream/brown Knit Cap!
I try to buy classic pieces on sale and take good care of my clothes. I use accessories to follow trends.
My favorite item in the Recessionista shop is the #699PUR Glass Bead Necklace and Earring Combo.
I’m an e-mail subscriber to Simply Modern Mom.
I follow Simply Modern Mom on Yahoo RSS
I follow Recessionista on Yahoo RSS as well!
I love the cool headbands the best (on Recessionista). If only I didn’t have a big old head- these things never look good on me. Really- I have a total melon dome, and really thick hair. I can’t even buy hats. Sigh.
My best place to find good stuff is always the local Thrift Store. I have gotten several really nice wardrobe staples at our local Red White and Blue. No hats, though. Sigh.
Ok, I also added a blog entry about this on my little blog.
http://songroarspease.blogspot.com/2009/12/one-more-giveaway-from-simply-modern.html
I stay fashionable on a budget by keeping to a fairly limited palette of colors that look good on me. It’
s varied enough so no one would notice that I’m limiting my options.I know these things go well together, so I don’t have to worry about whether I’m going to need new shoes to go with it.
I like the Rose Silver Ring.
To stay fashionable on a budget, I shop at Goodwill!
I subscribe via RSS
My favorite item from the Recessionista’s shop is the black knit cap!
I like the Giani Bernini Black Small Handbag
I shared on Facebook. (Anne-Marie Tvete)
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=100000447518041&share_id=201711492887&comments=1#s201711492887
I am following on twitter (amt946)
I love the Light Brown Feather 5 1/2 inch Hair Band.
I subscribed via Google reader.
Following on Twitter @aikchien
I get some fun pieces in the target clearance section to pair with more classic pieces
i shops sales and clearance for great buys!
As a recessionista I play around with what I have and create new outfits. I’m big on solid colors right now.
I stay fashionable on a budget by doing most of my clothing shopping at thrift stores! I always find great, unique pieces!
I LOVE the #5SFMTB Bright Floral Scarf at her shop!
Shared via twitter – http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/6652069749
I subscribe via twitter – @ktkatherine
I subscribed to the Recessionista via google reader!
Merry Christmas!
I try to stay fashionable by shopping at Target. I have a SuperTarget that I go to 2-3 times a week so I can stalk the new arrivals and the clearance racks often to find the best stuff!
I’m now a follower!
I LOVE the tree of Life necklace!
I stay fashionable while being frugal by spicing up my wardrobe with new and affordable accessories. I throw a new tank under a top or grab a cute and cheap hat. I also hit thrift shops when I can!
Really love the long sleeved burn out tee. I also like the knit hats, especially the brown one!
I follow Simply Modern Mom on Twitter @lolidots
Merry Christmas!!
I follow Recessionista blog!
I dress up certain shirts with different accessories. Much cheaper than buying new shirts.
I love all their bags & earrings! WAY too many to choose!
Subscribe to Recessionista’s blog
I’m a big fan of Ebay. I find great clothes for a fraction of the price!
I like the Horizontal Black Striped scarf. Super cute!
I’m a Facebook fan!
I’m an email subscriber!
Subscribed to Recessionista’s blog!
I think I just do my own thing so fashions as such are fairly irrelevant. Love the scarfe
I shop at Goodwill/garage sales so I get namebrand clothes…sometimes for mere pennies!
To stay fashionable, on a budget, I shop sales. Also, choose pieces that are timeless, even plain. Then dress them up with accessories that are often cheaper and stay in style longer!
I like the Silver Cyprus Circle Ring.
I subscribe in Google Reader.
I stay fashionable on a budget by making my own clothes, i love sewing and getting inspiration from clothes that i see either on magazines or websites, i also like re-fashioning old clothing, that no longer fits or no longer wore, it’s so much fun!
I blogged:
http://ohmygiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/12/recessionista-giveaway.html
I shared on facebook, my facebook name is Daeron Mel.
I subscribe to Simply Modern Mom via email.
I love the Kenneth Cole Handbag on the website
i stay fashionable on a budget by shopping sales and clearance thanks eaglesforjack
i love the Jessica Simpson Turquoise Crochet Handbag
i subscribe thanks
I stay fashionable on a budget via “ilovesamplesales.com” – i go to sample sales to get good deals on products.
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on the site, i love : Brown Knit Cap
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I do my best to revisit old clothing in my closet by adding a scarf to an old shirt, or turing an old sweater into a cardign.
TO Stay on a low budget I Use meal plans, avoid name brands, get what I can from the dollar store, keep a garden, and instead of cable we simply use the internet to keep up with and watch shows and movies. This also cuts down on useless surfing and time wasted infront of the tv.
my fav from the recessionista shop would have to be the tree charm necklace. very pretty <3
I’m a subscriber to Simply Modern Mom
This giveaway is closed. Thanks for all who entered. Winner will be announced Dec. 23.