Recession Spending

all pieces pictured under $50!

Pinching pennies? Check out Ruche, an eco-minded on-line boutique that carries modern, trendy clothing with "a vintage touch". Not only are the clothes cute, they are truly affordable!

Feather

Ever wish for a personal stylist? Check out Feather, a blog that suggests outfits daily based on the weather report. Written by Melissa from The Lil'Bee (another favorite of mine), Feather presents outfits that are pulled together with that "je ne sais quoi" that we all hope to master. Love it!

Not so Mellow Yellow

photo: The Sartorialist

Personally, I can't wear yellow against my face-it totally washes me out, but I love the way yellow livens up an outfit-like this. I find yellow shoes especially fetching:






Top: 1, 2: Old Navy Bottom: Boden USA, Old Navy

The rain boots are only $24.50, or you could try Saks Fifth Avenue for a similar version at $115.



And, who can forget the beautiful Latika from "Slumdog Millionaire" dancing joyously at the end of the movie in her huge yellow scarf?




Urban Outfitters, Boden USA, Target



Grab a bright yellow hand bag on your way out the door to transform a drab outfit.




Slipstitch Satchel, Urban Outfitters; Tory Burch Clutch, Nordstrom; Rebecca Minkoff canvas tote, Nordstrom.


Or, if you are blessed enough to have some pigment in your skin, try framing your face with sunshine:



Earrings: Old Navy; watch:Boden USA; Necklace: J.Crew

What is your favorite way to wear yellow?

Rediscovering Tracey Porter

I have to admit that I might be the last person on the block to discover that Tracey Porter, bohemian interior designer extrordinaire, now offers both clothing and jewelry. A few of my newly discovered favorites from her website. You can ditch the guilt too, with up to 70% off-feel free to fall in love!

left to right: peruvian cuff $59.40, Saint-Germain vest: $87.60, lapis earrings: $59.40, Violet Vamp shoe, $162.50.