Recessionista
Recessionista Fashion strikes again
Check out the “Recessionista Fashionista” story on NBC Chicago story featuring Studio-808 and our way of fashionable thinking!
NBC Chicago
http://www.nbcchicago.com/around_town/fashion/Recessionista-Fashionista.html
Recessionista Style – Cafe Magazine March 2009
Happy Friday!
We are excited to share a recent article by Marla Seidell in this month’s issue of Cafe Magazine highlighting Studio-808 and our view of Recessionisa Fashion and a fav designer, Orlando Espinoza!
Cafe Magazone - March 2009 by Marla Seidell
“Recessionista Style, Quality over quantity is key to looking chic in this economic crunch…How to save money but look fabulous is solved in a pinch: become a recessionista. The first step is learning how to shop smart.”
“Think Classic and Multifunctional: But remember this need so to be time honered, not trendy and made of long-lasting material. These elements make a piece a wardrobe builder that ultimately saves you money down the road.”
“Becoming a recessionista means building your wardrobe from the ground up and buying key pieces that can work together to create great looks. You need at least three beautiful dresses in your wardrobe, and work from there, advises Espinoza.”
“A bit of personality: A finshing touch or subtle embelishment or details that make it yours – and don’t be afraid to mix and match designers!”
Bess and Loie…they’ve got it in the bag
You can find them at Bess and Loie!
Check out one of our Favorites…Bess and Loie on Lake Street. Owner Allyson, sources designers from all over the globe and has brought the best back to Chicago. You can also catch the best of the bags online at www.bessandloie.com
When talking about designer Sakura Urban Allyson says, “She’s one of my favorite new finds. Sakura Urban is a line out of Indianapolis that I was so excited to get in to bess & loie.
The rings are perfect, of the moment (um, have you seen enough cocktail rings yet?),and different.
And $20. I mean, how can you beat that?
The pins (or brooches as my grandma would call it) are awesome, and my favorite are
the poppies on change purses and pouches. The colors are fun yet neutral, and the
prices couldn’t be better.
And, in doing my trend research, flowers (or rosettes) are the next big thing.
This is your way to be ahead of the pack without breaking the bank. We’re in love.
Sigh.”
Thanks Allyson!
P.s. by mentioning the Style Studio blog she’s giving recessionista’s 20% off!
How to be a Recessionista
Here are some pre-holiday tips for keeping your style smart this season!
Step 1: Shop smart – think Quality, Quality, Quality
Step 2: Think classic and multi-functional (hello! Lara Miller’s pieces tie into 4 different looks!)
Step 3: Look for a little personality, subtle embellishments or details that make it yours!
Lara Miller Brook Dress - Wear it your way!
Easy right? Well thanks to Lara Miller and Susan Elizabeth Designs it is! Check out these stylist picks that are perfect pieces to build your wardrobe.
Remember the new fashionistas are recessionistas!
What is a Recessionista?
Like me, I’m sure you haven’t been able to escape the headlines and breaking news on what’s happening with our current economy.
Lately, I’ve been trying to focus on something a little more positive than how much my 401K is dropping. That’s when I came across the term recessionista. What is a recessionista you ask? Well, I guess it depends on you…here’s my take on the former “fashionista” mentality during this fiscally challening time.
When it comes to fashion – I started thinking about how important it is to remember the basics. These are the pieces that you invest in to last through trends, are made well and can be paired with just about anything to refresh your look. A favorite of mine is this SERPICO silk top. It is classic and chic, a very appropriate look for a fashionista…
A favorite - SERPICO silk charmeuse top from www.studio-808.com
We all know looking good equals feeling good so why not start with the basics and get creative with a bold belt, printed scarf or bright clutch.
And don’t forget that just because the market is gloomy, your style doesn’t have to be! Are you a recessionista?? What are some of your go to basics?
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Studio-808, Inc. is the brainchild of Erin Creaney, a PR executive with a near-athletic enthusiasm for emerging designers. Finding herself searching the city for great designers with new and different looks, she knew a larger operation was in order. What's more, she felt the world needed to know about the fashion percolating in the Windy City. Thus was born Studio-808.com.
