Alnwick Treehouse, Northumberland - England, Summer 2008

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Byker Bridge, Newcastle - from my early collection of photography

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Want to be a Reccessionista?

2009-01-21T12:18:00.000-08:00

Have you heard this new term? As the economy has declined, this term has began to emerged slowly but surely. It’s basically the new breed of Fashionista. A Recessionista is one who is very knowledgeable of fashion trends and designers, but can’t or won’t spend excessive amounts of money on clothing and accessories. Instead, the Recessionista seeks discount finds and knockoffs. To use another term, the Recessionista looks for ‘Recession Chic’.
So, what’s new, you ask? It’s true, there have always been those of us who have appreciated trendy fashion at discount prices. Before, though, there wasn’t a term for it other than ‘cheap.’ Being a Recessionista is now desirable.

Sites such as www.bigwardrobe.com (which i must admit have a massive addiction to), a clothes swapping website for men, women and children runs closely alongside of the Recessionista trend.

To help you mould into your own form of Recessionista i've came up with a few tips to help you out, which follow..............

Stay Ahead of the Times - Be familiar with the styles seen on the runways for the next season (check out fashionTV) and keep upto date with the latest fashion magazines for inside knowledge. If you know what’s coming next while you’re out shopping for Autumn/Winter clothes and you come across a perfect Little White Dress marked down to £10, you can snag it up and have it ready for your Spring wardrobe.

Accessorise, Accessorise, Accessorise - Instead of spending a lot of money on a few pieces of clothing, purchase the accessories that are popular for the season. It’s amazing what a difference accessories can do to make classic pieces appear trendy. For Autumn, adding a great pair of tights to your classic LBD can make a huge difference. Add some statement jewellery to that look and you’re instantly in style for about £5-£10!!!!

Go through your wardrobe & see what you already have - At the start of each season, go through your closet with the latest trends in mind. As the new trends are shown to their adorning public for the season, we often think we need to head out and purchase the must haves for the season. You might be surprised at how much you already have sitting in your wardrobe. So what are you waiting for????

Shop at Vintage and Charity shops - You can sometimes find great deals on designer clothing at Vintage Stores. The prices on vintage designer clothing are often pretty steep. So, if you find a good deal here, you’re lucky. Instead of label shopping, you’re better off just looking for classic pieces that fit your personal style.
'Charity shops?????' I hear you say. Yes!!!! Charity shops are great places to find accessories, jeans and layering pieces. Shop in the men’s section to find a great pair of boyfriend jeans that actually fit you. Not only are you finding yourself some great one off and cheap vintage finds but you are also doing good by giving your money to good causes. Why not give it a good and see what you can find.......

But sometimes its good to splurge - Assuming you can afford it, it’s definitely okay to splurge every once in a while. Just be choosy about your splurges. Spend more on classice pieces that you know you will wear for more than just one season. Spending £100 on an amazing LBD is fine because you know you’ll wear that LBD for a few years to come as a waist belt, statement jewellery, Jimmy Choos can be added for an instant update.

Shop online rather than in stores - Yes, stores do have their own hidden treasures but why not cheap online instead. Check out websites such as ebay, ASOS, bigwardrobe, boohoo, you'll be amazing at the saving you'll make.

What do you think about the new term? Are you a recessionista? Have you always been or are you making the switch now? I know i have been a recessionista for atleast a year now, shopping and swapping at www.bigwardrobe.com with the occasional spree in Primark. What are your view then on this new emerging trend?? Are you in, or are you out??

Swap till you drop.......!!!!

2008-12-18T14:53:00.000-08:00

Swapping...???? What is it some of you may be asking yourself?????

A clothing swap event is a type of swapmeet where people donate their unwanted clothing and then are given the opportunity to go through everyone else in attendance and can take whatever they want.

Clothing swaps are a good opportunity to declutter and then refill your wardrobe. Many groups and organisations are in existance that throw large scale swaps to raise money and clothes for charitable organisations.

Clothes swapping events bring together ethical shopping, bargain hunting and social networking - it's the hottest trend at the moment which has hit America by storm and has now travelled swiftly along the Atlantic to us in the UK.

By swapping clothes you will be decreasing the amount of new products that need to be made. lessening the strain on natural resources and reduce the emissions being produced during the manufacture process.

The are many website that offer swapping facilities. I myself am a massive fan of www.bigwardrobe.com this is only one website but i'm sure if you look there will be a vast variety to choose from.

Lindsey x

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous

Alnwick Treehouse, Northumberland - England, Summer 2008

Byker Bridge, Newcastle - from my early collection of photography

Want to be a Reccessionista?

Swap till you drop.......!!!!