Tag: recessionista

  • Searching for… the perfect boots (of the moment)

    It’s a matter of efficiency: I need new boots. Sure, I already have a pair of black leather riding boots (2-inch heels), tan leather cowboy boots (again, 2 inches), gray leather booties (3 inches), and black suede slouch boots (flat). But what I need are flat, leather boots – so I can run to catch…

  • Thanksgiving Special

    Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, so in the spirit of the season here’s what the FashionistaLab is giving thanks for: My latest SF discovery that I can’t wait to return to: Wasteland – a delightful mélange of old and new, high and low, modern and classic. Browsing the Haight this past Sunday, I wandered into Wasteland a…

  • Recessionarama?

    Last weekend I was on a mission – find a holiday party dress. And isn’t it always how it goes that when you absolutely want to find something, you don’t. Not right away at least. The first distraction appeared as soon as I exited BART in Union Square and spotted this sign at the Gap:…

  • Best Week Ever

    VH-1 has nothing on this. Last I discovered three very delightful websites that will undoubtedly become part of my daily habit. 1. Swirl – a new online sample sale site from the wonderful team at Daily Candy. I love my Daily Candy updates but I wonder what will set Swirl apart from similar sites such…