The Goings Ons: Are We Really in a Recession?
[Monday, July 07, 2008 | 8 comments ]

It must be true...I tried to deny it even when I realized that Chips Ahoy had shrunk (you have to check them out now!) Or when a can of soda went up to $2 at every hot dog vendor in Manhattan.

But there was no denying it when I saw the Mary-Kate and now the Mariah Carey issues of Elle--they're so thin! What is Hachette Filiapacchi trying to do? Save paper?! I want endless fashion ads and pages of 300+ looks for the fall like promised on the cover.

So here are some of my tips for staying fresh despite these hard economic times:



  • No need to wear your favorite pair of jeans down to shreds. Treat yourself to a new pair for only $12.50 at Forever 21. At a cotton-poly blend, they can afford to be under 20 bucks.

  • It bags are out. Vintage bags are stylish and tote bags are eco-friendly. Either way you'll be in line with the fashion times!
  • Buy versatile shoes. Take a chunky summer sandal to the next season by adding a pair of socks to the mix.

  • Invest in your coif. When your hair is on point, you'll make a potato sack look like couture!

8 comments

Anonymous said... @ July 7, 2008 at 8:54 PM

Uhh yeah they need to start saving paper, were going through global warming & as much as I love fashion & all, they need to start posting the magazines online. Or find a better alternative to make magazines besides cutting down trees.
I rather see fashion go first than the world I live in.
Ive been a hippie lately so dont mind =]

..... said... @ July 7, 2008 at 9:55 PM

it's good too to buy mags online instead of havin a paper issue !! nice green post !!

Samantha Smikle said... @ July 8, 2008 at 9:23 AM

To Luxury: Thanks for the comment! But you're right, you do sound very "angry green awareness protestor." I do believe in being more eco friendly. But I'm keeping it light and comical here. Wouldn't have done the post if I didn't believe in change.
To Mr. Style: Thanks so much!

Monica said... @ July 8, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Vogue did the same! The mag was soo thin. Love, Love the eco-post

Samantha Smikle said... @ July 8, 2008 at 1:29 PM

Thank, mini! checked out your blog--I'm with you on the crocs--so ugly!

Saneeta Renee said... @ July 8, 2008 at 9:09 PM

Usually June/July issues are thin for most magazines.

Da Fashionista said... @ July 9, 2008 at 9:30 PM

good tips, mami!

Samantha Smikle said... @ July 10, 2008 at 11:21 AM

Thanks, love!!

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