We’re in a recession, there’s not way to sugar coat it.  And with that, although I still have a good job, I find myself being a bit more conscious of how I spend or save my money.  Over the next several posts I’ll reveal some of my smart shopping tips and hints.  And with that, my first tip:

Tip 1: Just like a diet, I don’t deprive myself totally, otherwise a must more costly ($$$) binge is more likely to occur.  So instead, I look for deals when I go shopping and to make my spending count for more. 

So here’s a deal for ya’ll. The Jessica Simpson Tempest Hobo.  Stylish and well priced.  A great purchase if you’re looking for a bag that will match a lot of things in anyone’s wardrobe, while being different from the usual black or brown.

Get it: Jessica Simpson Tempest Hobo

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I had to share this video I found on Yahoo! (click on thumbnail picture above or link below) which epitomizes how I feel about style and what I practice myself. As long as it fits right/looks good - then it doesn’t matter how much it costs, $5 or $500 (well…that upper limit is totally up to your discretion ;)) I’ve probably gotten just as many compliments on my dirt cheap sale bags/clothes as I have for all the ones that I’ve been like “ugh..I love it, but can I afford it?” about.  If anything I’m more willing to buy fun/risky/edgy things when they are bargains, because I know if I end up regretting it - so what? It was only a few $ rather than $$$$.

e.g. I match a pricey BCBG knit dress (that I actually removed the sleeves from), with a pair of pleather slouchy boots I picked up in Munich for <$50, with a Target jacket I got for around $30, all finished off with my lovely brown Longchamp Le Pliage tote. If you wear it well and are confident, no one will care or be able to tell.

A-Listers Wear Bargains : it’s a quick video clip showing off Eva Longoria wearing Old Navy, Blake Lively in BB Dakota, and others in H&M.

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I’m traveling to Boston this weekend for a couple weeks and am a tad sad because when I travel for work that always means my green intake goes down.  I’m a vegetable lover without being a vegetarian. Being on the road doesn’t give me that much opportunity to get my 3 to 4 servings a day of greens.  Sorry.., salad doesn’t always count because it’s mainly water with other stuff that isn’t necessarily good for you.

So here’s my dedication to the vegetables that are so dear to my heart. I like this Jessica Simpson Boulevard Hobo for it’s lovely olive green color and for the sack shape. The Boulevard is definitely something different because of the die-cut fabric corners and add structure and..dare I say.. “pizazz” or what could otherwise have been another nameless bag.  So even if Jessica SImpson isn’t your favorite (she’s definitely not one of mine) ..I have to give it to her..she’s picked good designers.

Get it: Jessica Simpson Boulevard Hobo

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