Recessionistamos!

Do you have the guts to be the Glitterati of the recession?

What does it take to continue with your plan to conspicuously or ostentatiously attend fashionable events when you find yourself on little-to-nothing budgets? From the "Celeb-utantes" to the "Ladies that lunch", young and old of the Fashionable, we have all been feeling the financial squeeze. Here are some ways to creatively keep up with the Jones' (or for the Jones' who recently lost it all on Wall Street.)

For those that want to stay true to a label, there is Gilt Group to get the most out of exclusive sample sales. Also try using Shop Style to compare what is out there at your e-fingers. If you are willing to think out of the box check out Etsy for hand made apparel and jewelry.

So now that you have something new, keeping you from feeling blue about your something-borrowed, you're about to head out the door to boost your spirits with a night out on the town, but you are starting to LOOK like the great depression? Check out LifeBooker for deals on grooming.

Also consider saving TIME and MONEY by ordering groceries to be delivered, while you pull in some extra jobs from your home office, at Freshdirect. It's cheaper than eating out, and they have meals that are ready to heat (for when you gotta go, but you gotta eat!)

After you've had your cup o soup at home, if you need a libation take a look at My Open Bar before spending $18 on a cocktail, or Free NYC for other FREE diversions.

Over all - consider your options in each situation. Plan ahead, and good luck out there!

PS
Spring is on it's way, I suggest making a big to-do about it and inviting friends to picnic together, pot-luck style, as soon as the cold front breaks again! What could be better than being seen in your fabulous hand made dudds and discount highlights for all of central park to see? If you can't wait, snuggle up together in your studio apartment for an indoor family style meal
- no need to be ashamed of the tight quarters when you are having fun together for a fraction of the cost of going out! Plus cooking for a friend will make them feel like a Million Bucks!