Looking for last minute Halloween costumes and don't want to break the bank? Look no further than Recycling Red Dresses thrift store in the Down Street Market Place, 454 Broadway. I found an adorable poodle skirt for my 50's girl for 8 bucks! They have children and adults!
Happy Halloween!!
That pretty much sums up my evening.
All right, all right - I'll come clean... There was also pick up at the bus stop, ballet lessons, haircuts, math tests, homework, reading, going through paperwork, dishes, prayers, good night kisses and here I am.... whew! We do fit in a lot from 3:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Thanks to people like Cindy Shaw from What's Cooking Whatiscooking.com, 518-495-0053, personal chef service, she takes the stress of cooking a home cooked meal off our to do list. I happened to have this Butternut Squash Soup left over in the freezer from a dinner party Cindy catered a few weeks ago. It was delicious and perfect on a cold Fall evening. Cindy will cater your party - large or small (I've done both) or she can add you to her personal chef service. She sends out an e-mail each week with that weeks menu and will deliver it straight to your house complete with directions on how to reheat your gourmet meal. She delivers once a week, $14.00/portion.
Bon Appetite!
Stopped in to 80 West 80 W. Circular Street and and saw these great flats. Just had to share them with you all - I mentioned ballet flats last week during REESE WEEK but had a hard time finding really great ones for under $100.00 and now that we are Recessionista's we know that's important.... So here they are! These cuties range in price from $36.00 - $48.00. I saw Michael Kors ballet flats in Saks this past weekend that look a lot like the metallic ones on the right with the buckle. these are much more affordable.... And yes, they are comfy too.
OK - the news is depressing. We all have to change our ways and tighten our belts (just make sure they are the skinny patent ones - preferably in a violet) and be more creative with our shopping. Notice I didn't say stop - I said creative and I don't mean the taking from Peter to pay Paul kind of creative! I mean going out and find the look you want at the price you can afford. Isn't the hunt half the fun? I learned from the best - my Mom! I'm here to help... Lioness (closed Monday's and Tuesday's) a great new consignment-vintage boutique celebrated their grand opening at 30 Beekman Street last Friday. The consignment shop is set up to give you the feel that you are shopping in a well merchandised boutique at a fraction of the price the typical "experience" will cost you! They sell both men's and women's clothing and accessories. I found the above shoes for $22.00 - totally loving the plaid and the button.
So, out with the Diva's and in with the Recessionista's..... it's time to take our shopping and saving more seriously.... Hunting anyone?
I'm off to NYC with the girls for the weekend... If you are staying around town here's what I recommend:
* KIDS: Lake Avenue Fun Fair - Friday 10/24 6-8:30. Lots of games, fun and scaaaary scooter rides in the gym!
* OPENING: 30 Beekman Street Grand Opening - Friday 10/24 6-8:00 LaFayette Jewelry Designs, Girard Stoneware and Lioness Consignment Boutique.
* SHOP: Bring in a gently used coat or sweater to Banana Republic and they will donate it to Goodwill Industries. To reward your generous heart they will take 30% off any regular priced item. Offer ends 10/26.
Have a stylin' weekend!
Bracelet from Violet's Boutique 482 Broadway $62.00
Sunglasses from Banana Republic $98.00
Necklace from Aggie's 454 Broadway $35.00
Earrings from Lucia Boutique 454 Broadway $24.00
Rings from 80 West 80 W. Circular Street. Prices range from $15.00 - $45.00
Accessorize with any the above and you have mastered the Reese Look!
Now go shopping!
Not your granddad's cardigan. A mod cut on an an old classic. Plus it's eco friendly! Made with eco-heather yarn. Check it out at speck boutique 353 Broadway $45.00
Soft and Feminine. Super comfy with delicate pointelle detailing throughout the fabric. Lucia Boutique 454 Broadway $65.00
This is soooo Reese. Wear this French Connection cardigan with a slim tee underneath, narrow belt over and tie on a scarf and you have mastered her look. 80 West 80 W. Circular Street $118.00
Love, love, looooove this Vince shrug. Worth the investment because you will live in it all season. Aggie's Boutique 454 Broadway $295.00 (we're talking cashmere)
